Opening of the Guelph Spring Festival, May 1, 1968 - phonotape. 1968.

Guelph Spring Festival Archives.

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In order to perpetuate Edward Johnson's work and support for young musicians and music teachers in the Guelph region, a group of his friends established "The Edward Johnson Music Foundation" in 1957. It raised funds to support musical groups in Guelph and then in 1968 launched "The Guelph Spring Festival". In 1995, the Foundation separated from the festival so that each organization has its own board. The Foundation continues to do fundraising for the festival. The festival is especially noted f...

Peltz, Mary Ellis Opdycke, 1896-

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Robinson, Francis, 1910-1980

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Public relations staff, Metropolitan Opera. From the description of Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Sept. 7, 1978 [sound recording]. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155862075 ...

Drew, George A. (George Alexander), 1894-1973

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MacKinnon, Murdo H.M.

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Birnbaum, Emanuel I.

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Johnson, Edward, 1878-1959

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Edward Johnson, tenor and administrator, was born in Guelph, ON, 22 Aug. 1878. He sang in Europe (as "Edoardo di Giovanni") from 1912-1919, and in North America from 1919-1935. From 1935-1950 he was general manager of the Metropolitan Opera, New York City. From the description of Edward Johnson papers 1907-1959. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 225154169 ...