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Start Over Subject Choral societies Subject German Americans--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia Subject German Americans--Societies, etc Language German Year 1935 to 1939

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Junger Männerchor records, 1892-1966 (bulk) 1892-1966 (inclusive)

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]