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Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra

 Organization

Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:

Arthur J. Gaines photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PA012A
Abstract

Collection includes inscribed photographs from performers who worked with Arthur J. Gaines, manager of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra.

Dates: 1918-48

Brian Newhouse Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PA012P
Abstract

Compact discs from Newhouse's one-hour MPR program: A Century in Sound. The Minnesota Orchestra Turns 100. Included are recorded interviews and other source materials for the broadcast.

Dates: 2003

Danz Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: PA012F
Abstract

The collection contains programs, photographs, scrapbook materials, publications, clippings, and correspondence about Frank Danz, Jr, first concertmaster of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra and director of the Danz Band and Danz Orchestra. There is a small amount of material about Frank J. Danz (his son), from whom the collection was received.

Dates: 1873-1958

Department of Concerts and Lectures papers

 Collection
Identifier: ua-00469; 00873
Abstract

Collection contains the papers of the Department of Concerts and Lectures at the University of Minnesota.

Dates: 1932-1988

Elbert L. Carpenter Collection of Minnesota Orchestra

 Collection
Identifier: PA012D
Abstract

The collection includes historic documents from the Orchestra; books, pamphlets, clippings; photographs of conductors autographed to the Carpenters; letters and telegrams.

Dates: 1903-74

Fred Beal Snyder papers

 Collection
Identifier: 978
Abstract

Collection contains the papers of Fred Beal Snyder, chair of the Board of Regents at the University of Minnesota.

Dates: 1912-1950

Friends of the Minnesota Orchestra records

 Collection
Identifier: PA067
Abstract

Collection contains administrative records, press and publicity for events and programs, and a small collection of A/V materials.

Dates: 1949-2013

Gustav S. Janossy's Music Books

 Collection
Identifier: PA012K
Abstract

Jánossy’s music books include photocopies of newspaper clippings, programs, letters, and photographs that document the years he spent with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra

Dates: 1938-1977; Majority of material found within 1938-1947

H.A. Wilson scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: PA012E
Abstract

The scrapbook includes numerous illustrations relating to music and musicians, a variety of programs, and miscellaneous clippings relating to musical concerts she attended in North Dakota and Minnesota.

Dates: 1915-1962

Harry D. Maddy and Rhadames John Angelucci Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PA012H
Abstract

The collection contains memorabilia collected by Harry D. Maddy and Rhadames John Angelucci during almost sixty years in the Minnesota Orchestra. It documents Angelucci’s career and those experiences that he and his father-in-law found most significant in their tenures with the Orchestra.

Dates: 1914-93

Henry Denecke, Jr. interview recordings and transcripts

 Collection
Identifier: PA012L
Abstract

This collection includes audio cassette tapes and transcriptions of an interview of former Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra timpanist by current Minnesota Orchestra timpanist, Peter Kogan.

Dates: May 1993

Jenny Cullen Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PA012O
Abstract

A collection of correspondence between Kittleson and Cullen, correspondence regarding Jenny Cullen, photographs, articles, and a biographical sketch about her.

Dates: 1944-2000

Mary La Grange scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: PA012G
Abstract

The collection seems to be parts of a disbound scrapbook. Many pages have been cut into smaller pieces. The scrapbook documents performances sponsored by the Minnesota Orchestral Association and/or The University of Minnesota Artists’ Series. It consists of clippings, programs and pages of programs, and other information about the artists.

Dates: 1914-41

Minnesota Orchestra Records

 Collection
Identifier: PA012

Ray Fitch Memoirs

 Collection
Identifier: PA012I
Abstract

These memoirs, written by Ray Fitch's son, document Fitch's career as a bass player with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra/Minnesota Orchestra from 1925 to 1972.

Dates: undated: ca. 1925-1972

Robert Aupperle scrapbook and clippings

 Collection
Identifier: PA012N
Abstract

A collection of programs and newspaper clippings from various periods in the history of the Minnesota Orchestra.

Dates: 1906-1908, 1944-1949, 1986-1997

Steve Zellmer Collection of Minnesota Orchestra

 Collection
Identifier: PA012C
Abstract

The collection includes scrapbooks, personal files, and memorabilia from a musician who was the principal trombone player for the Minnesota Orchestra for over forty years.

Dates: 1942-95

WAMSO Encore Cookbook correspondence and manuscript

 Collection
Identifier: Mss016
Abstract

The collection includes correspondence and manuscripts of recipes contributed by famous musicians to the cookbook. Included is personal correspondence which the musicians exchanged with Rosalynd Pflaum.

Dates: 1959

William R. Trotter collection

 Collection
Identifier: PA071
Abstract

The collection includes research materials for Trotter’s book, Priest of Music: The Life of Dimitri Mitropoulos. Extensive research and interviews of noted musicians were done by Oliver Daniel who died before he could write the biography.

Dates: 1980-96

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