Saturday Morning Musical Club (Tucson, Ariz.)

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Saturday Morning Musical Club was organized in 1907 by Madeline Dreyfus Heineman. It began with twelve women performing at each others' homes but soon grew to include performances by well-known artists. The Club incorporated in 1917, and in 1927, the Club built the Temple of Music and Art to showcase these performances. The Temple of Music and Art, Inc. a non-profit corporation, was established by the Club in 1925 and closed its existence in 1961. The Club sold the building in 1972, but it continued as a non-profit organization.

From the description of Saturday Morning Musical Club records, 1909-1971 (bulk 1920-1948). (University of Arizona). WorldCat record id: 30522105

Historical note: Organized in Tucson in 1907, the club's purpose was to develop the musical talents of its members and stimulate musical interests in Tucson. In 1927 the organization built its own building with auditorium, the Temple of Music and Art. In 1911 a "Great Artists" program was added to the Club's presentation agenda thereby bringing world famous performers to Tucson.

From the description of Saturday Morning Music Club performers, ca. 1919-1945 (bulk 1932-1940). (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 645659439

The Saturday Morning Musical Club was organized in 1907 by Madeline Dreyfus Heineman. It began with twelve women performing at each others' homes but soon grew to include performances by well-known artists. The Club incorporated in 1917, and in 1927, the Club built the Temple of Music and Art to showcase these performances. The Temple of Music and Art, Inc. a non-profit corporation, was established by the Club in 1925 and closed its existence in 1961. The Club sold the building in 1972, but it continued as a non-profit organization.

From the guide to the Saturday Morning Musical Club records, 1909-1971 (bulk 1920-1948), (University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections)

Organized in 1907 by a group of Tucson women led by Madeline Dreyfuss Heineman; the club sponsored classical recitals. They dedicated the Temple of Music and Art building in 1927.

From the description of Saturday Morning Musical Club photographs, ca. 1920-1930. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 43169716

Organized in 1907, by Tucson women led by Madeline Dreyfuss Heineman. The members presented classical recitals and sponsored visiting artists. In 1927, they dedicated the Temple of Music and Art.

From the description of Saturday Morning Musical Club records, 1904-1947, 1977 (bulk 1904-1947). (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 42590410

Role Title Holding Repository
Relation Name
associatedWith Berger, Madeline Heineman. person
associatedWith Espinel, Luisa person
correspondedWith Temple of Music and Art (Tucson, Ariz.) corporateBody
associatedWith Tucson Symphony Orchestra corporateBody
associatedWith Zimbalist, Efrem person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Tucson (Ariz.)
Tucson (Ariz.)
Temple of Music and Art (Tucson, Ariz.)
Arizona--Tucson
Arizona--Tucson
Arizona--Tucson
Subject
Musicians
Singers
Centers for the performing arts
Dancers
Music
Music
Women
Women
Occupation
Activity

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Active 1920

Active 1930

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