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Extent:: 275 linear feet (295 boxes) and 11,146 item(s) (11,146 recordings. these extents represent the total amount of material in the entire collection, inclusive of other series.)
Abstract:: The Philadelphia Orchestra was founded in 1900, and has developed and maintained its status as a prominent symphonic ensemble throughout its existence. Its history informs and intersects with the broader history of music in the twentieth century, as well as numerous historical movements, events and developments on a regional, national and global scale. This portion of the collection comprises administrative records. These materials document the organizational operations of the Orchestra, covering its governance; personnel management; financial management and development; artistic leadership; promotional activities; labor relations; legal activities; building and facilities maintenance, renovations and construction; and all of the logistical operations regarding performances, tours, broadcasts, and recordings. This collection is not fully processed. While materials listed here have been processed and are available for research, a portion of the collection, labeled "unavailable,"...(see more)

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

Extent:: 275 linear feet (295 boxes) and 11,426 item(s) (11,146 recordings. these extents represent the total amount of material in the entire collection, inclusive of other series.)
Abstract:: The Philadelphia Orchestra was founded in 1900, and has developed and maintained its status as a prominent symphonic ensemble throughout its existence. Its history informs and intersects with the broader history of music in the twentieth century, as well as numerous historical movements, events and developments on a regional, national and global scale. This portion of the collection comprises audiovisual recordings from 1949-2016. Over 11,400 non-commercial recordings are currently processed and available. A majority are audio and audio-visual recordings of performances, rehearsals and broadcasts of The Philadelphia Orchestra. A small number represent other music ensembles such as the Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra and the Philly Pops. Another small group of recordings include commentaries and remarks, intermission features, announcements, background noises, recordings for advertising and promotion, and recordings produced for applications for grants and awards. In addition, there...(see more)

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

Extent:: 275 linear feet (295 boxes) and 11,426 item(s) (11,146 recordings. these extents represent the total amount of material in the entire collection, inclusive of other series.)
Abstract:: The Philadelphia Orchestra was founded in 1900, and has developed and maintained its status as a prominent symphonic ensemble throughout its existence. Its history informs and intersects with the broader history of music in the twentieth century, as well as numerous historical movements, events and developments on a regional, national and global scale. This portion of the collection comprises personnel files. These materials document members of The Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra staff, guest artists, student competition winners, and other persons who worked for or with the Orchestra including publicity firms, legal counsel and printers. This collection is not fully processed. While materials listed here have been processed and are available for research, a portion of the collection, labeled "unavailable," remains in process and cannot be consulted at this time. As soon as additional portions of the collection are completed they will be made available via additions to this...(see more)

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

Extent:: 275 linear feet (295 boxes) and 11,146 item(s) (11,146 recordings. these extents represent the total amount of material in the entire collection, inclusive of other series.)
Abstract:: The Philadelphia Orchestra was founded in 1900, and has developed and maintained its status as a prominent symphonic ensemble throughout its existence. Its history informs and intersects with the broader history of music in the twentieth century, as well as numerous historical movements, events and developments on a regional, national and global scale. This portion of the collection comprises administrative records. These materials document the organizational operations of the Orchestra, covering its governance; personnel management; financial management and development; artistic leadership; promotional activities; labor relations; legal activities; building and facilities maintenance, renovations and construction; and all of the logistical operations regarding performances, tours, broadcasts, and recordings. This collection is not fully processed. While materials listed here have been processed and are available for research, a portion of the collection, labeled "unavailable,"...(see more)

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

Extent:: 275 linear feet (295 boxes) and 11,426 item(s) (11,146 recordings. these extents represent the total amount of material in the entire collection, inclusive of other series.)
Abstract:: The Philadelphia Orchestra was founded in 1900, and has developed and maintained its status as a prominent symphonic ensemble throughout its existence. Its history informs and intersects with the broader history of music in the twentieth century, as well as numerous historical movements, events and developments on a regional, national and global scale. This portion of the collection comprises publicity, outreach and promotional material. These materials document the Orchestra's activities regarding promoting its performances, broadcasts, recordings, tours and other activities, as well as its documentary efforts which include collecting and preserving concert programs, photography and scrapbooks. This collection is not fully processed. While materials listed here have been processed and are available for research, a portion of the collection, labeled "unavailable," remains in process and cannot be consulted at this time. As soon as additional portions of the collection are...(see more)

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

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