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Augustana College Choir records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 234
Abstract
The Augustana Choir was formed in 1931 under the direction of Henry Veld, who merged Augustana College's two choral groups, the Wennerberg Chorus and the Orioles, into one group. The choir made its first appearance 18 March 1931 during a concert at Orchestra Hall in Chicago and became an immediate success. Since its debut, the Choir has performed all over the United States and has made appearances in Canada, Europe, and China. The Choir has made numerous recordings and has performed on both...
Dates:
1914-2013 and undated
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Edward Fry Bartholomew papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 19
Abstract
Known to the past students of Augustana as Augustana's "Grand Old Man," Edward Fry Bartholomew taught at Augustana for over forty years, starting in 1888. In addition to teaching in many different subjects, Bartholomew also delivered sermons and devotionals on campus and was active in the community. The Edward Fry Bartholomew papers, circa 1825-1975 and undated (bulk 1863-1946), includes Bartholomew's personal and professional papers, including correspondence, writings, sermons, lecture...
Dates:
circa 1825-1975 and undated; Majority of material found in ( 1863-1946)
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Louise Nathanson papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 195
Abstract
Louise Nathanson (née Meiszner) was a world-renowned pianist active in the mid-twentieth century. The daughter of Hungarian immigrants, Nathanson hailed from St. Louis, Missouri, and performed as a soloist for many notable ensembles, including the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Phil Spitalny All Girl Orchestra. The Louise Nathanson papers, 1915-2008 and undated, contains correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, sheet music, recordings,...
Dates:
1915-2008 and undated
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Olof Olsson family papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 3
Abstract
The Olof Olsson Family Papers documents the personal and private life of the third President of Augustana College, Olof Olsson, and his family. Olof Olsson was born in Sweden in 1841. He and his wife, Anna Lisa Olsson, emigrated from Sweden to the United States in 1869. In 1876 Olof Olsson was offered a professorship at Augustana College and Theological Seminary, Rock Island, Illinois. In 1891, Olsson was unanimously elected to the Augustana College presidency, a position he held until his...
Dates:
1861-1943, 1993 and undated
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Oriole Chorus records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 233
Abstract
The Oriole Club (later the Oriole Chorus) was founded in 1915 by eighteen women students at Augustana College and Theological Seminary. The group stated its object as the "development and continuance of a ladies' chorus to promote instruction, sociability and entertainment of the members." The Oriole Chorus combined with the all-male Wennerberg Chorus to form the Augustana College Choir in 1931, although it continued to perform as a distinct group (later known as the Jenny Lind Chorus)...
Dates:
1915-1933
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Charles Sabbath papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 360
Abstract
Charles John Sabbath was born 4 September 1930 in Muscatine, Iowa. He entered Augustana College in September 1950 as a sophomore transfer student from Muscatine Junior College. The Charles Sabbath papers date from 1949 to 1953 and measure 0.5 linear feet. The collection contains correspondence, registration materials, coursework, student life materials, and publications.
Dates:
1949-1953
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Tracy J. Swanson papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 89
Abstract
Tracy Swanson attended the Augustana Conservatory of Music from 1901 to 1904. The Tracy J. Swanson papers, 1888-1903, contains Swanson's letters home to her parents, a report card, and five books related to Swanson's music studies.
Dates:
1888-1903
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Collection on Henry Veld
Collection
Identifier: MSS 30
Abstract
Henry Veld conducted various choral groups associated with Augustana College, including the Augustana College Choir and Handel Oratorio Society, in the mid-twentieth century. During his tenure at Augustana, Veld took the choir on annual tours where they sang in 33 of the United States, three Canadian provinces, and five European countries. In 1955, the choir appeared on Ed Sullivan's Toast of the Town television program where they sang "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning," from the musical...
Dates:
1923-1976 and undated
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Wennerberg Chorus records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 232
Abstract
Augustana College's Wennerberg Male Chorus was formed in October 1901. Gustav Andreen, then president of Augustana College, had requested that a male chorus be organized to participate in the Gunnar Wennerberg Festival to be held the following December. The group eventually merged with the all-female Oriole Chorus in 1931 to form the Augustana College Choir, although the male members of the choir did continue to perform separately as the Wennerberg Chorus until the mid-1960s. The Wennerberg...
Dates:
1901-1933 and undated
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections