Scrap album, clippings, 1930-1952
Scope and Contents
The Collection on Henry Veld, 1923-1976 and undated, contains a variety of scrapbooks containing information about Veld while at Augustana College, articles and newspaper clippings on Veld, photographs of choirs and of Veld, and three of Veld's scores with annotations.
Series I. Scrapbooks, 1930-1947, contains scrabooks created with materials such as programs, press clippings, correspondence, and photographs. The scrapbooks provide a window to the development of the Augustana Choir under the direction of Veld. Series II. Clippings, 1955-1976, contains articles and newspaper clippings about Veld and performances he conducted. In addition, this series continas the Handel Oratorio Society performance programs from Veld's final season as conductor, 1965-1966. Series III. Photographs, 1965-1966 and undated, contains three choir group photographs and an album filled with photographs of Veld conducting the Handel Oratorio Society during his final year at Augustana College. Series IV. Scores, circa 1955 and undated, contians marked scores, most notably Handel's The Messiah, but also, "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning," and Massanet's Mary Magdalen, which demonstrate Veld's style as a conductor.
Dates
- Creation: 1930-1952
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on the use of this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.1 Cubic Feet (/ 3 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Augustana College Special Collections Repository
639 38th Street
Thomas Tredway Library
Rock Island Illinois 61201 United States
specialcollections@augustana.edu