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Howard Keller sheet music, circa 1960-1990

Extent:
7.5 linear feet
Abstract:
Howard Keller was a resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was involved with the New Year's Mummers Parades. The Howard Keller sheet music, circa 1960-1990, consists of musical arrangements by Keller, presumably to be played by Mummers clubs in the annual Mummers Parade.

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Mummers Museum audiovisual materials collection, 1962-2010 (inclusive)

Extent:
116.0 linear feet
Abstract:
The tradition of mummery dates back to the late 17th century, but the parade was first sponsored by the City of Philadelphia in 1901. The Philadelphia New Years Shooters and Mummers Association administers the annual Mummers Parade in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Mummers Museum audiovisual materials collection, 1962-2010, consists of video recordings of the Mummers Parade and published audio recordings of Mummers string bands.

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Philadelphia New Years Shooters and Mummers Association judging cards, minute books, and newsletters, 1948-1987 (inclusive)

Extent:
55.0 linear feet
Abstract:
The Philadelphia New Years Shooters and Mummers Association administers the annual Mummers Parade in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The tradition of mummery dates back to the late 17th century, but the parade was first sponsored by the City of Philadelphia in 1901. The Philadelphia New Years Shooters and Mummers Association judging cards, minute books, and newsletters span the years 1948 to 1987. The judging cards make up the vast majority of the collection and are arranged by division and year, 1975-1987.

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