Nora Crane Hunt

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hunt.jpg - 13.1 KThe following was taken from page 10-11 of the 60th Anniversary Issue of Pan Pipes , published in May 1964 by Sigma Alpha Iota.For some forty-eight years , a familiar face on the University of Michigan campus was that of Nora Crane Hunt.Some thirty-eight of these years , 1903-1941 , she was a member of the Music Faculty.Her teaching retirement was followed by ten years as the Alumni Secretary of the School of Music , where she did excellent service in her contacts with the hundreds of men and women who were the School of Music Alumni personnel.

To everything to which she gave her attention , Nora Crane Hunt brought zest , a real joy in living and in participation , and an innate goodwill and a humor all her own.To her art , she brought solid and continually growing backgrounds.For Sigma Alpha Iotas at her Alma Mater she engendered a natural sense of pride.Her presence at many National Conventions brought a gleam to her eye and an effervescence of spirit , responded to in full measure by those whose privilege it was to be in close or even more distant contact with her.She jokingly spoke of herself as being known as the longest of the seven Pipes of Pan..

Nora Crane Hunt graduated from the School of Music in 1903.A contralto , she studied with William Howland , Theodore Harrison , Emilio Agremonte , and Frederick Bristol of New York.Further work was with Dudley Buck at Columbia University and Dr. Augustus Milner in London , England.Her choral conducting studies were with two English conductors , William Dodds and George Wisner at Columbia University.

In addition to her voice work at Michigan , Nora Crane Hunt directed the University Girl's Glee Club for twenty-five years , 1910-1935.In her concert activities , her preference was oratorio.
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Regarding the early days of SAI , Nora wrote : It seemed so much better to grow slowly , for no one was presented for membership unless her talent was outstanding.Please do not think that these seven people considered themselves prima donnas and the 'finished product.' Far from it.They simply had high ideals , and wanted to place Sigma Alpha Iota on such a high standard that she would always lead , and , no matter what the storm , come out with colors flying and head high.Each girl in her own chapter should gladly do what she is called upon to do.It may mean sacrifice in some way but remember , there were many sacrifices made in the early days , but they are all forgotten in the joy of the present and the hope of the future..

On November 14 , 1949 , as Nora was preparing to attend an Executive Board Luncheon of the Ann Arbor Alumnae Chapter , death came very suddenly.

In 1958 , a great tribute was tendered to this radiant person who gave so much of her life to the life of the University.One of the nine new housing units within the Mary Butler Markley Hall , a six-million dollar Residence Hall for Women at the University of Michigan , was named after this beloved Founder , Nora Crane Hunt.

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In October of 1915, Founder Nora Crane Hunt said of her: "We were so proud of our operatic artist, Leila Farlin, for she could not only sing like a bird, but could also teach splendidly; fill a church position; and as hostess, none could surpass her."
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In an "In Memoriam" for Leila Farlin Laughlin printed in the March 1922 Pan Pipes, Nora Crane Hunt wrote: "Being of a cheery, sunny disposition, it naturally followed that Leila was much beloved.
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Elizabeth A. Campbell | Frances Caspari | Minnie Davis Sherrill | Leila H. Farlin | Nora Crane Hunt | Georgina Potts | Mary Storrs Andersen

Elizabeth Campbell, Nora Crane Hunt, Leila H. Farlin and Georgina Potts were graduating at the evening ceremonies.
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On the afternoon of this Commencement Day, "THE SEVEN" met in the library at the home of Elizabeth Campbell, 555 Division Street (yes, Nora Hunt was present despite her appearance as soloist on the Commencement program that evening), and "solemnly pledged themselves to help each other with sisterly affection, to stand for the highest musical scholarship, for nobility and uprightness of character and for the maintenance of friendly and unselfish relations among women in the musical profession."
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Following are the names of the founders, who were graduate students and faculty members: Elizabeth A. Campbell, Frances Caspari, Minnie M. Davis (Sherrill), Leila H. Farlin (Laughlin), Nora Crane Hunt, Georgina Potts and Mary Storrs (Andersen).
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Nora Crane Hunt The following is taken from pages 10-11 of the 60th Anniversary Issue of Pan Pipes, published in May 1964 by Sigma Alpha Iota.

Nora Crane Hunt For some forty-eight years, a familiar face on the University of Michigan campus was that of Nora Crane Hunt. Some thirty-eight of these years, 1903-1941, she was a member of the Music Faculty. Her teaching retirement was followed by ten years as the Alumni Secretary of the School of Music, where she did excellent service in her contacts with the hundreds of men and women who were the School of Music Alumni personnel.

To everything to which she gave her attention, Nora Crane Hunt brought zest, a real joy in living and in participation, and an innate goodwill and a humor all her own. To her art, she brought solid and continually growing backgrounds. For Sigma Alpha Iotas at her Alma Mater she engendered a natural sense of pride. Her presence at many National Conventions brought a gleam to her eye and an effervescence of spirit, responded to in full measure by those whose privilege it was to be in close or even more distant contact with her. She jokingly spoke of herself as being known as the longest of the seven "Pipes of Pan."

Nora Crane Hunt graduated from the School of Music in 1903.
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In addition to her voice work at Michigan, Nora Crane Hunt directed the University Girl's Glee Club for twenty-five years, 1910-1935. In her concert activities, her preference was oratorio. Locally, she directed the choir and sang in the quartet of the First Presbyterian Church.

Nora's home was in Jackson, Michigan, thirty-seven miles west of Ann Arbor. She maintained a studio there and commuted until 1912, then making her home in Ann Arbor. Of her commuting days she writes: "If anyone thinks pioneering is dull perhaps the following personal experience may dispel that idea. One stormy, winter night the trolley car went off the track not far from the home town (Jackson) and landed in a snow drift. This was no ordinary storm, for the snow kept falling until it was level with the car windows. When daybreak came, one passenger back of me said, 'Did you ever see the sun rise on Washington's birthday ?' Later in the day, help arrived but it wasn't until next mid-afternoon that I reached home and mother."

Regarding the early days of SAI, Nora wrote: "It seemed so much better to grow slowly, for no one was presented for membership unless her talent was outstanding.
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On November 14, 1949, as Nora was preparing to attend an Executive Board Luncheon of the Ann Arbor Alumnae Chapter, death came very suddenly.

In 1958, a great tribute was tendered to this radiant person who gave so much of her life to the life of the University. One of the nine new housing units within the Mary Butler Markley Hall, a six-million dollar Residence Hall for Women at the University of Michigan, was named after this beloved Founder, Nora Crane Hunt.

Elizabeth A. Campbell | Frances Caspari | Minnie Davis Sherrill | Leila H. Farlin | Nora Crane Hunt | Georgina Potts | Mary Storrs Andersen

Nora Crane Hunt
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For some forty-eight years, a familiar face on the University of Michigan campus was that of Nora Crane Hunt.Some thirty-eight of these years, 1903-1941, she was a member of the Music Faculty.Her teaching retirement was followed by ten years as the Alumni Secretary of the School of Music, where she did excellent service in her contacts with the hundreds of men and women who were the School of Music Alumni personnel.

To everything to which she gave her attention, Nora Crane Hunt brought zest, a real joy in living and in participation, and an innate goodwill and a humor all her own.To her art, she brought solid and continually growing backgrounds.For Sigma Alpha Iotas at her Alma Mater she engendered a natural sense of pride.Her presence at many National Conventions brought a gleam to her eye and an effervescence of spirit, responded to in full measure by those whose privilege it was to be in close or even more distant contact with her.She jokingly spoke of herself as being known as the longest of the seven "Pipes of Pan."

Nora Crane Hunt graduated from the School of Music in 1903.
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In addition to her voice work at Michigan, Nora Crane Hunt directed the University Girl's Glee Club for twenty-five years, 1910-1935.In her concert activities, her preference was oratorio.Locally, she directed the choir and sang in the quartet of the First Presbyterian Church.

Nora's home was in Jackson, Michigan, thirty-seven miles west of Ann Arbor.She maintained a studio there and commuted until 1912, then making her home in Ann Arbor.Of her commuting days she writes: "If anyone thinks pioneering is dull perhaps the following personal experience may dispel that idea.One stormy, winter night the trolley car went off the track not far from the home town (Jackson) and landed in a snow drift.This was no ordinary storm, for the snow kept falling until it was level with the car windows.When daybreak came, one passenger back of me said, 'Did you ever see the sun rise on Washington's birthday ?' Later in the day, help arrived but it wasn't until next mid-afternoon that I reached home and mother."

Regarding the early days of SAI, Nora wrote: "It seemed so much better to grow slowly, for no one was presented for membership unless her talent was outstanding.Please do not think that these seven people considered themselves prima donnas and the 'finished product.' Far from it.They simply had high ideals, and wanted to place Sigma Alpha Iota on such a high standard that she would always lead, and, no matter what the storm, come out with colors flying and head high.Each girl in her own chapter should gladly do what she is called upon to do.It may mean sacrifice in some way but remember, there were many sacrifices made in the early days, but they are all forgotten in the joy of the present and the hope of the future."

On November 14, 1949, as Nora was preparing to attend an Executive Board Luncheon of the Ann Arbor Alumnae Chapter, death came very suddenly.

In 1958, a great tribute was tendered to this radiant person who gave so much of her life to the life of the University.One of the nine new housing units within the Mary Butler Markley Hall, a six-million dollar Residence Hall for Women at the University of Michigan, was named after this beloved Founder, Nora Crane Hunt.

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Elizabeth A. Campbell, Nora Crane Hunt, Leila H. Farlin and Georgina Potts were graduating at the evening ceremonies.
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On the afternoon of this Commencement Day, "THE SEVEN" met in the library at the home of Elizabeth A. Campbell, 555 Division Street (yes, Nora Hunt was present despite her appearance as soloist on the Commencement program that evening), and "solemnly pledged themselves to help each other with sisterly affection, to stand for the highest musical scholarship, for nobility and uprightness of character and for the maintenance of friendly and unselfish relations among women in the musical profession."
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Following are the names of the founders, who were graduate students and faculty members: Elizabeth A. Campbell, Frances Caspari, Minnie M. Davis (Sherrill), Leila H. Farlin (Laughlin), Nora Crane Hunt, Georgina Potts and Mary Storrs (Andersen).
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Nora Crane Hunt

In October of 1915, Founder Nora Crane Hunt said of her: "We were so proud of our operatic artist, Leila Farlin, for she could not only sing like a bird, but could also teach splendidly; fill a church position; and as hostess, none could surpass her."
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In an "In Memoriam" for Leila Farlin Laughlin printed in the March 1922 Pan Pipes, Nora Crane Hunt wrote: "Being of a cheery, sunny disposition, it naturally followed that Leila was much beloved.
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A long-remembered day for four of our Founders, Elizabeth, Nora, Georgina, and Minnie, and three National Officers, Kathleen Davison, Edna Geimer, and Mildred Sale, was that of August 24, 1947.
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Nora Crane Hunt

For some forty-eight years, a familiar face on the University of Michigan campus was that of Nora Crane Hunt. Some thirty-eight of these years, 1903-1941, she was a member of the Music Faculty. Her teaching retirement was followed by ten years as the Alumni Secretary of the School of Music, where she did excellent service in her contacts with the hundreds of men and women who were the School of Music Alumni personnel.

To everything to which she gave her attention, Nora Crane Hunt brought zest, a real joy in living and in participation, and an innate goodwill and a humor all her own. To her art, she brought solid and continually growing backgrounds. For Sigma Alpha Iotas at her Alma Mater she engendered a natural sense of pride. Her presence at many National Conventions brought a gleam to her eye and an effervescence of spirit, responded to in full measure by those whose privilege it was to be in close or even more distant contact with her. She jokingly spoke of herself as being known as the longest of the seven "Pipes of Pan."

Nora Crane Hunt graduated from the School of Music in 1903.
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In addition to her voice work at Michigan, Nora Crane Hunt directed the University Girl's Glee Club for twenty-five years, 1910-1935. In her concert activities, her preference was oratorio. Locally, she directed the choir and sang in the quartet of the First Presbyterian Church.

Nora's home was in Jackson, Michigan, thirty-seven miles west of Ann Arbor. She maintained a studio there and commuted until 1912, then making her home in Ann Arbor. Of her commuting days she writes: "If anyone thinks pioneering is dull perhaps the following personal experience may dispel that idea. One stormy, winter night the trolley car went off the track not far from the home town (Jackson) and landed in a snow drift. This was no ordinary storm, for the snow kept falling until it was level with the car windows. When daybreak came, one passenger back of me said, 'Did you ever see the sun rise on Washington's birthday ?' Later in the day, help arrived but it wasn't until next mid-afternoon that I reached home and mother."

Regarding the early days of SAI, Nora wrote: "It seemed so much better to grow slowly, for no one was presented for membership unless her talent was outstanding. Please do not think that these seven people considered themselves prima donnas and the 'finished product.' Far from it. They simply had high ideals, and wanted to place Sigma Alpha Iota on such a high standard that she would always lead, and, no matter what the storm, come out with colors flying and head high. Each girl in her own chapter should gladly do what she is called upon to do. It may mean sacrifice in some way but remember, there were many sacrifices made in the early days, but they are all forgotten in the joy of the present and the hope of the future."

On November 14, 1949, as Nora was preparing to attend an Executive Board Luncheon of the Ann Arbor Alumnae Chapter, death came very suddenly.

In 1958, a great tribute was tendered to this radiant person who gave so much of her life to the life of the University. One of the nine new housing units within the Mary Butler Markley Hall, a six-million dollar Residence Hall for Women at the University of Michigan, was named after this beloved Founder, Nora Crane Hunt.
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The following are from the many tributes to Elizabeth: "To know her was to love her," the comment of her sister-Founder, Nora Crane Hunt . . . "Her sincerity, humbleness, gentleness, lack of personal ambition, and the faculty of always believing the best of everyone, should be an example to all.
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Together the two approached Leila Farlin, the three presenting the idea to Nora Crane Hunt.
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Among the interesting memos which came to the National Editor from Georgina in 1953 are these - presenting a recital December 2, 1904 at the Unitarian Church in Toledo, assisted by "Elizabeth and Minnie" and Minnie Dillon, a Toledo violinist and in 1927-1928 when Georgina was Director of the Monday Musicale, in March of 1927, they presented Nora Crane Hunt in recital.
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Nora said of Georgina: "She was and is a brilliant pianist, and has done us great credit."