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Hulda Fryxell papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 129

Scope and Contents

The Hulda Fryxell papers, 1886-1981 and undated, is arranged into two series.

Subject Files, 1913-1981 and undated, contains a variety of concert programs, newspaper clippings, and one folder consisting of poems and songs from Maria Louisa Peterson. A majority of the concert programs come from Tri-City Symphony Orchestra concerts, with other programs from local musical interest groups and ensembles.

Photographs and Paintings, 1886-1918 and undated, consists of family and Augustana-related photographs. Included in this series is also one painting by V. Wellintz of Lincoln Park in Rock Island.

Dates

  • Creation: 1886-1981 and undated

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on the use of this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from Augustana College Special Collections and the copyright holder.

Biographical / Historical

Hulda Peterson Fryxell was born in Rock Island, Illinois in 1897. She graduated from Augustana College’s School of Music and later became a violin instructor at the college in 1924. Hulda was a charter member of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, formerly the Tri-City Symphony Orchestra, and the Clinton Symphony in Clinton, Iowa. She married Hjalmar Fryxell of Moline, Illinois in 1924. Hulda served on the board of directors for the Rock Island Fine Arts Club, was a member of the Friends of Chamber Music, and served on a committee for the Tri-City Symphony’s Youth Orchestra.

Extent

5.3 Cubic Feet (/ 11 boxes and 2 oversize boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Swedish

Abstract

Hulda Fryxell was a former teacher at Augustana College. She taught in several area schools, including the Augustana Conservatory. She then became a violin teacher at the college in 1924. Her papers include concert programs, news clippings, photographs, portraits, and a painting.

Arrangement

Arrangement and descriptions maintained from legacy finding aid.

Other Finding Aids

This finding aid is based on the original typewritten inventory. Legacy inventories are available upon request.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Received from Paul Fryxell via Ann Boaden, August 1983.

Related Materials

MSS 318 Quad City Symphony Orchestra papers

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections staff. Revised by Madeline Kusar, May 2024.

Title
Fryxell (Hulda) papers, 1886-1981 and undated.
Status
Completed
Author
Madeline Kusar
Date
May 2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Augustana College Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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Thomas Tredway Library
Rock Island Illinois 61201 United States