Mina Hager papers, 1892-1977, bulk 1920-1970.

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Mina Hager papers, 1892-1977, bulk 1920-1970.

Collection relates to Mina Hager's professional career as a successful singer.

2 cubic ft. (4 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6949746

Newberry Library

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Newberry Library

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The Newberry was founded on July 1, 1887 and opened for business on September 6 of that year. The Newberry’s establishment came about because of a contingent provision in the will of Chicago businessman Walter L. Newberry (1804-68), which left what later amounted to approximately $2.2 million for the foundation of a “free, public” library on the north side of the Chicago River, if his two children died without issue. After the deaths of Mr. Newberry’s daughters and then, in 1885, of his widow, t...

Midwest manuscript Collection (Newberry Library)

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Fairbank, Janet, 1903-1948

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American Theatre Wing War Service, Inc.

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Carpenter, John Alden

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Epithet: American composer British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001072.0x0003d0 John Alden Carpenter (b. Feb. 28, 1876, in Park Ridge, Ill.; d. Apr. 26, 1951, in Chicago, Ill.) was an American composer. From the description of John Alden Carpenter collection, 1891-1961 (bulk 1900-1949). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 658833426 John Alden Carpenter was born in 1876 in Park Ridge, Ill. His earlies...

Hager, Mina.

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American mezzo-soprano. Mina Hager was born in Madison, South Dakota in 1891 and graduated from Dakota Wesleyan University in 1911. Her professional career began in Chicago, where she built a reputation for excellence in performing opera, oratorio and song repertoire. She was particularly noted for interpreting the songs of Chicago composer John Alden Carpenter. From the description of Mina Hager papers, 1892-1977, bulk 1920-1970. (Newberry Library). WorldCat...