Symphony orchestras -- United States -- History -- 20th century
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Augustana Symphony Orchestra records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 236
Abstract
The Augustana Symphony Orchestra, also known as the Augustana College Orchestra in its earlier years, is a student-based musical organization that features select soloists from the college. It has been an active organization in the college, even from its early years. The Augustana Symphony Orchestra records, 1912-1991 and undated, contains programs, clippings, financial records, and posters.
Dates:
1912-1991 and undated
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
Hulda Fryxell papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 129
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.
Dates:
1886-1981 and undated
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections
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...
Dates:
circa 1916-1998
Found in:
Augustana College Special Collections