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Alice Tondel, known to four generations of Harvard Band members as "Mom," died Thursday, November 4 at Mt. Auburn Hospital of respiratory failure...
Tondel was the band's painter, counsel, historian, outfitter, and personality during the 50s, 60s, and 70s, according to Director Thomas G. Everett. While she remained interested in the band's activities, "Mom" was forced to curtail her relationship with the musicians in the past few years because of health concerns...
Band alumnus A. Michael Ruderman '81 said "Mom" actually acted like a surrogate parent to many of the members...
...presence to generations of band members. And at the same time she bridged the gap between them. It sounds trite, but she really was mom to the members of the band," he said...
Tondel began her association with the band in 1956, when band members sought someone to paint an "H" on the bass drum. A graphic artist by trade, "Mom" was smuggled into The Game in exchange for her services, Everett said. She later accompanied the band on every trip it took and every gig it played...