Form: Sheet music and Scores - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 1.7 linear feet (4 hollinger boxes + 1 oversized folder)
Abstract:: The Junger Männerchor of Philadelphia is one of the oldest German-American singing societies (founded on February 22,1852). This collection comprises membership records, ephemera, memorabilia, songbooks, sheet music, and audio recordings of the Junger Männerchor, with dated materials spanning from the year 1892 to 1966. The specific items include two member books (1906, 1911), concert programs, concert tickets, an issue of the society’s own periodical "Der Adler" (Oct. 1902), a preservation copy of a historical volume authored by J.F. Anton and published in 1902, and an extensive collection of songbooks and sheet music used by the society.

Held at: German Society of Pennsylvania: Joseph P. Horner Memorial Library [Contact Us]

Extent:: 2.5 linear feet (2 record center boxes, 2 oversize flat boxes)
Abstract:: Robert Capanna (1952-2018) was an American composer and Executive Director of the Settlement School, a community school of the arts located within greater Philadelphia. This collection contains scores written by Capanna, both in draft and final, published forms.

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

Extent:: 0.33 linear_foot (1 box)
Abstract:: This is a collection of miscellaneous music material, including manuscript scores, printed scores, and printed sheet music. In addition to the music material, there is a letter and a photograph which were sent to Benedict Nenninger.

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

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