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Quad City Symphony Orchestra papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 318

Abstract

The Quad City Symphony Orchestra held its first concert on May 19, 1916 at the Burtis Opera House in Davenport, Iowa. At the time, the orchestra was known as the Tri-City Symphony Orchestra, and had a conductor, 60 musicians, and two soloists. The group changed its name to the Quad City Symphony in 1985. Materials in the collection include bound programs, a published history of the orchestra, news clippings, press releases, promotional materials, scrapbooks, and secretary’s minutes and reports.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1916-1998

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This is an unprocessed collection. A detailed description of its contents is currently unavailable. For information about accessing this collection, please contact Special Collections well in advance of any planned research visit. Be advised that preparing unprocessed collections for research may take up to six months.

Extent

8.0 Cubic Feet (/ 12 boxes and 39 volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Quad City Symphony Orchestra papers, 1916-1998
Status
In Progress
Author
Harrison Phillis
Date
July 2019
Description rules
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Augustana College Special Collections Repository

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