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William L. Marbury (1901-), 1977

 Item
Identifier: OH 8218

Abstract

History, development, and finances of the orchestra.

Dates

  • 1977

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Biographical / Historical

Supporter and committee member of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

Extent

From the Collection: 5 Items : 5 oral histories

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Maryland Historical Society volunteer Alfred Kolinsky conducted this series of interviews relating to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1916.

Interviewees include Sarah Feldman, first woman member of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Robert Preston Harriss, music critic from the Baltimore Sun and Baltimore News-American. Topics include: the origins and history of the Orchestra; the position of women in the orchestra; organization; productions; music critic Judge Charles Harris; Joseph Meyerhoff, President of the Symphony Orchestra for 18 years beginning in 1965.

Materials for the interviews include audio tapes, tape indexes, biographical forms, and newspaper clippings. There are no transcripts available at this time.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750