Hulda Fryxell papers
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
- Fryxell, Hulda, 1897-1983 (Person)
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Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright.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.
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
639 38th Street
Thomas Tredway Library
Rock Island Illinois 61201 United States
specialcollections@augustana.edu