Records of the Club Filarmónico Tucsonense. ca. 1890-1899

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Records of the Club Filarmónico Tucsonense. ca. 1890-1899

The bulk of materials contained within the collection are the sheet music used by the Club Filarmónico Tucsonense, including original arrangements and compositions by Fred Ronstadt, the principal organizer. Materials from the Club's time include periodicals, articles and a poster. Materials for a 1982 Arizona Daily Star Article about the Club Filarmónico Tucsonense, including a transcript of an interview between Ed Ronstadt and Fred Ronstadt, are also contained in the collection.

1.25 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7678236

University of Arizona Libraries

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Ronstadt, Federico José María

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Club Filarmónico Tucsonense.

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Fred Ronstadt was born in Magdalena, Sonora, Mexico in 1868 and in 1882 was sent to Tucson to work as an apprentice in the Dalton and Vasquez Wagon Shop. He began musical training from an early age and once in Tucson became associated with several musicians and music lovers who helped him to continue his musical studies. In 1889, Ronstadt and several friends formed a group, began music lessons and became the Club Filarmónico Tucsonense. They made their debut in April 1890 at Carillo's Gardens. ...

Ronstadt, Edward F., 1916-

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Hardware store manager; Tucson pioneer family. From the description of Oral history interview, 1984 Feb. 14 [sound recording]. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 44637463 Manager, hardware store; Tucson, Ariz. pioneer family. From the description of Oral history interview, 1981 Aug. 5 [sound recording]. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 43111669 Hardware store manager; m...