Mendelssohn Glee Club papers 1856-1970

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Mendelssohn Glee Club papers 1856-1970

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The Mendelssohn Glee club is the oldest singing organization still current and the second oldest musical organization in the United States. The collection includes many scrapbooks, along with administrative files, correspondence, ledgers, photographs, publicity material, and vocal scores

37.5 linear feet; 51 boxes

The New York Public Library. Music Division.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6316464

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Mosenthal, Joseph, 1834-1896

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The Mendelssohn Glee Club is the oldest singing organization still current and the second oldest musical organization in the United States. Originally, the club began as an amateur singing group of men and women in 1865. The group quickly disbanded in 1866, but the men decided to continue as a male voice group. During the first few years, the club had to endure many challenges. In the fall of 1866, the men decided to lease the rooms above a book trade salesroom in Clinton Hall. The rooms were di...

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American Music Collection

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