Concert programs, including some for the Malek School of Music, 1885 - 1923
Content Description
The Ottokar Malek family papers consist mainly of scrapbooks with newspaper clippings and concert programs highlighting the music career of Ottokar Malek and material related to the Malek School of Music dating from the late 1880s through the mid-1930s. A program from the first concert given by the Grand Rapids Civic Orchestra can be found in the collection along with one from the memorial concert performed for Malek after his death. In addition to scrapbooks, these papers include family photographs and documents such as birth and baptismal certificates. Notable is a photo album given to Anita Malek by her mother that includes well identified photographs of many family members and the homes they lived in, including the Sweet House.
Dates
- 1885 - 1923
Extent
From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet (6 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: German
From the Collection: Czech
From the Collection: Hungarian
Repository Details
Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
616-988-5497
localhis@grpl.org