Pittsburgh Orchestra

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The Pittsburgh Orchestra, not to be confused with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, was founded in 1896 by Charles W. Scovel, Director of the Art Society of Pittsburgh. The Orchestra was in existence for fifteen years until it was forced to disband in 1910 due to financial difficulties.

From the description of Programs [manuscript 1898-1909. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 37703950

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creatorOf Pittsburgh Orchestra (1896-1910). Programs [manuscript 1898-1909. Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives
referencedIn Richard Aldrich papers, 1842-1956 (inclusive), 1883-1938 (bulk). Houghton Library
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associatedWith Aldrich, Richard, 1863-1937 person
associatedWith Arts Society of Pittsburgh (Pa.) corporateBody
associatedWith Herbert, Victor, 1859-1924. person
associatedWith Paur, Emil, 1855-1932. person
associatedWith Scovel, Charles W., 1862- person
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Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
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Active 1898

Active 1909

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