Book Nook Parade
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Through the years The Book Nook Commencements became increasingly elaborate productions, involving a parade from fraternity houses to the Nook, absurd speeches, music, and “noise” by the “Book Nook Symphony Orchestra,” and “additional noise” by the “Concert Ya Book Nook Orchestra.” Students paraded dressed in cone shaped hats and bathrobes. In this photograph Hoagy is leading the parade playing the cornet.
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Book Nook
The Book Nook played a major role in Hoagy’s social life and musical career. A soda and sandwich shop popular among Indiana University students, the Book Nook was frequented by campus musicians who kept strict control over who was allowed to play…