A collection of rare jazz recordings has arrived at its new home at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where archivists plan to digitize the music for future generations to enjoy.
 
The collection was owned by Pete Peterson, a Texan who led a big band for 60 years.  UW-Eau Claire music professor Ron Keezer found out about the collection, which includes sheet music and about 1,000 records. Keezer says the collection was worth more than $200,000, but Peterson offered it for $75,000 after he learned about UW-Eau Claire's award-winning jazz program.
 
A moving truck recently completed the 20-hour journey to the Eau Claire campus. A Wisconsin Public Radio report says archivists are going through the material now.  Keezer says the music will be digitized so it can be shared worldwide.