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Extent:: 78 boxes (+ 2 map drawers)
Abstract:: Ormandy served as the onductor/musical director of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra (1931-1936) and the Philadelphia Orchestra (1937-1980). His collection includes general and interoffice correspondence; administrative files concerning programming; notes; programs and itineraries; clippings; and awards. The majority of the materials concern Ormandy's tenure at the Philadelphia Orchestra.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Extent:: 0.4 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:: This scrapbook was assembled by Marian Angell Godfrey Boyer from 1907 to 1926. With newspaper clippings, playbills, photographed portraits and concert reviews, Boyer documents a portion of Stokowski's career as a composer in Philadelphia.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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