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Belle Époque musical concert and opera programs and periodicals collection, 1897-1914 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.2 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:
The Belle Époque, dating from the end of the Franco-Prussian War in 1871 to the outbreak of World War I in 1914, is described as a period of optimism, regional peace, economic prosperity, and techonological, scientific, and cultural innovations during the French Third Republic. It is particularly known as an era in which the arts flourished in Paris and other European Francophone centers. This collection contains programs, publications, advertisements and tickets which document classical music and operatic performances at a variety of concert venues and music halls.

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

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Herman Goldner collection of music programs and ephemera, 1908-1959 (inclusive) 1908-1937 (bulk)

Extent:
1.75 linear_foot (4 boxes)
Abstract:
Herman Goldner (1891-1982) was a businessman of Jewish origins belonging to a musical family from Vienna, Austria. This collection of music programs and ephemera includes more than 400 programs from Vienna (bulk), England, France, Germany, and the United States, as well as about 70 admission ticket stubs, and a small number of clippings and publications.

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

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J. Edward Schmidt diaries, 1906-1913 (inclusive)

Extent:
8 volumes (+ 35 photographs)
Abstract:
This collection contains the diaries of J. Edward Schmidt of Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Eight volumes of daily entries record the day-to-day life of Schmidt spanning from 1906 to 1913. He records working at the family store J. C. Schmidt Jeweler and Optician, his family, education, and five-year courtship with Mary Weimer.

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

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Elizabeth R. F. Parrack photograph album, 1938 (inclusive)

Extent:
2 volumes
Abstract:
A small collection of materials created by Elizabeth R. F. Parrack comprising one oblong photograph album, a copied typescript itinerary, and one folded world map.

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