From The Vault | ILLINOIS DISTRICT OF THE BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY

Welcome to The Vault

This is where our district historian uncovers some buried barbershop relics!

Volume 6 Number 1 – Winter 2026

From The Vault
Illinois District History Uncovered

by: Rich Hansen, Historian
In this issue - "Hock", Soundtracks, The Big Four, & More!

Bob Hockenbrough
BARBERSHOP ILLUSTRATOR

Volume 5 Number 4 – Fall 2025

From The Vault
Illinois District History Uncovered

by: Rich Hansen, Historian
In this issue - Tom Woodall, Fascinatin' Rhythm, an artifact from Society founder O.C. Cash & more!

Tom Woodall
BARBERSHOP ICON

Volume 5 Number 3 – Summer 2025

From The Vault
Illinois District History Uncovered

by: Rich Hansen, Historian
In this issue - the legendary Buzz Haeger, our 50th anniversary district champs, unique artifacts from Grandma's Boys, and more!

Warren "Buzz" Haeger
BARBERSHOP ICON

Volume 5 Number 2 – Spring 2025

From The Vault
Illinois District History Uncovered

by: Rich Hansen, Historian
In this issue, George Peters, The Timbre Kings, singing for President Carter, and more!

George Peters
BARBERSHOP ICON

Volume 5 Number 1 – Winter 2025

From The Vault
Illinois District History Uncovered

by: Rich Hansen, Historian
Gene McNish, Common Ground, Hinsdale JHS Barbershoppers & More!

Gene McNish
Barbershop Educator

Volume 4 Number 4 – Fall 2024

From The Vault
Illinois District History Uncovered

by: Rich Hansen, Historian
In this issue - a salute to our barbershop veterans, USO tours, "Sing for Victory" concerts, and more!

USO Shows & Barbershop Harmony

Volume 4 Number 3 – Summer 2024

From The Vault
Illinois District History Uncovered

by: Rich Hansen, Historian
Joe Sullivan Tribute, Tin Pan Allies, Celebrating the Mid-States 4, and more!

Joe Sullivan
Barbershop Icon

Volume 4 Number 2 – Spring 2024

From The Vault
Illinois District History Uncovered

by: Rich Hansen, Historian
Don Summers, the first "Attacks & Releases", Junior Edition, and more!

Don Summers
Barbershop Icon

Volume 4 Number 1 – Winter 2024

From The Vault
Illinois District History Uncovered

by: Rich Hansen, Historian
Bob Squires, By Popular Demand, Bored of Education, and more!

Bob Squires
Barbershop Icon

Volume 3 Number 4 – Fall 2023

From The Vault
Illinois District History Uncovered

by: Rich Hansen, Historian
Floyd Connett, Chicago News, a new logo for SPEBSQSA, and more!

Floyd Connett
Barbershop Icon

Volume 3 Number 3 – Summer 2023

From The Vault
Illinois District History Uncovered

by: Rich Hansen, Historian
Tom Watts, The Four Tissimos, a brand new Retro Recording, and more!

Tom Watts
Barbershop Icon

Volume 3 Number 2 – Spring 2023

From The Vault
Illinois District History Uncovered

by: Rich Hansen, Historian
Jim Moses, a Barbershop icon! Also, The Singing Brocks, Renaissance, and more!

Jim Moses, Director
Barbershop Icon

Volume 3 Number 1 – Winter 2023

From The Vault
Illinois District History Uncovered

by: Rich Hansen, Historian
Bob Cearnal, Male Delivery, Empire, and more!

Bob Cearnal
Emcee Extraordinaire

Volume 2 Number 4 – Fall 2022

From The Vault
Illinois District History Uncovered

by: Rich Hansen, Historian
Frank Thorne, Friends, Barbershopping where everybody knows your name, and more!

Frank Thorne
Barbershop Pioneer

Volume 2 Number 3 – Summer 2022

From The Vault
Illinois District History Uncovered

by: Rich Hansen, Historian
John Hanson, The Four Renegades, The Wright Stuff, and more!

John Hanson
Director / Showman / Innovator

Volume 2 Number 2 – Spring 2022

From The Vault
Illinois District History Uncovered

by: Rich Hansen, Historian
Lyle Pilcher, The Impostors, Music Man, and more!

Lyle Pilcher
The Champs’ Coach

Volume 2 Number 1 – Winter 2022

From The Vault
Illinois District History Uncovered

by: Rich Hansen, Historian
Glenn Perdue, The Sundowners, Campus Chords, and more!

Glenn Perdue
Barbershop Icon

Volume 1 Number 3 – Fall 2021

From The Vault
Illinois District History Uncovered

by: Rich Hansen, Historian
Jack Baird, Four Star Revue, and more!

Jack Baird
Quartet Man

Volume 1 Number 2 – Summer 2021

From The Vault
Illinois District History Uncovered

by: Rich Hansen, Historian
Glenn Howard, Avant Garde, The Four Flushers, and more!

Glenn Howard
Harmony Man

Volume 1 Number 1 – Spring 2021

From The Vault
Illinois District History Uncovered

by: Rich Hansen, Historian
Jim Stahly, Bob Park, Hanna Barbera's Barbershop connection and more!

Jim Stahly
Tenor of the 1970 District Champs – The Ideals