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St. Cecilia Music Center

 Organization

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Board Minutes, 1885-1952

 Series
Scope and Contents note From the Collection: The Saint Cecilia Music Society collection is broken up into eight series, which are based on subject matter.Series I: Newspaper Clippings contains a variation of Grand Rapids news clippings with dates ranging from 1883-1929. Series II: Concert Programs contains a compilation of concert program books throughout the years of 1884-2010. Series III: The Musical Seasons includes a variety of information including season program books, yearbooks, brochures and...
Dates: 1885-1952

Miscellaneous Documents

 Series
Scope and Contents note From the Collection: The Saint Cecilia Music Society collection is broken up into eight series, which are based on subject matter.Series I: Newspaper Clippings contains a variation of Grand Rapids news clippings with dates ranging from 1883-1929. Series II: Concert Programs contains a compilation of concert program books throughout the years of 1884-2010. Series III: The Musical Seasons includes a variety of information including season program books, yearbooks, brochures and...
Dates: 1882-2015

Scrapbooks , 1892-2004

 Series
Scope and Contents note From the Collection: The Saint Cecilia Music Society collection is broken up into eight series, which are based on subject matter.Series I: Newspaper Clippings contains a variation of Grand Rapids news clippings with dates ranging from 1883-1929. Series II: Concert Programs contains a compilation of concert program books throughout the years of 1884-2010. Series III: The Musical Seasons includes a variety of information including season program books, yearbooks, brochures and...
Dates: 1892-2004

St. Cecilia Music Society records

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 453
Abstract The Saint Cecilia Music Society was founded on September 7th, 1883 when one woman, Mrs. Ella M. Pierce, called for a meeting of musical women to the home of Mrs. Frank M. Davis. Starting out with only nine musical women, the society grew in numbers over the years. As a result, the women decided to purchase and construct their own building in 1892 to conduct their business. In the Spring of 1894 the building was complete and named after a saintly third century Roman girl who is known for her...
Dates: 1882-2015

St. Cecilia Society collection

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 284
Abstract St. Cecilia Music Center (formerly known as St. Cecilia Society) is a non-profit organization that advances the appreciation of music in Grand Rapids, Michigan. St. Cecilia was formed in 1883 and is considered the 'mother of the arts' in Grand Rapids. This is a devised collection which brings together miscellaneous accessions and found items relating to the organization. The bulk of the collection consists of programs and yearbooks. A few other periodicals and other documents are included....
Dates: 1889-1982

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Type
Archival Object 3
Collection 2
 
Subject
Music -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids 2
Music -- Societies, etc. 2
Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- History 1
Musicians -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids 1
Performing arts -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids 1