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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 promotional materials. The yearbooks contain information regarding the concerts, programs, staff, bylaws, and clubs from each specific year; unlike traditional yearbooks, instead of the books being filled with photographs, they are strictly text. The information dates from 1889 through the present.

Series IV: Saint Cecilia Documents and Histories includes miscellaneous information about the society such as information on membership, volunteer activities, newsletters, a variety of written histories, and much more.

Series V: Saint Cecilia Musical Programs and Performers is a series about performers, milestones, and the Saint Cecilia Society School of Music.

Series VI: Saint Cecilia Society Scrapbooks. Comprised of full and partial scrapbooks from members and society employees. Most are filled with newspaper clippings; one is a photographic album of past presidents. Some scrapbooks in this series are filled with mulitple years' worth of musical programs. Includes scrapbooks dedicated to the Saint Cecilia Society Junior Members as well.

Series VII: Saint Cecilia Society Board Minutes. Comprised of ledger books of board minutes from SCS meetings.

Series VIII: Saint Cecilia Society Miscellaneous Documents. This series consists of miscellaneous documents ranging from mortgage deeds to financial ledgers to songbooks and musical society information on places other than Saint Cecilia.

Dates

  • 1892-2004

Creator

Extent

12 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository

Contact:
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
616-988-5497