Richard L. Kilmer papers, 1883-1965.

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Richard L. Kilmer papers, 1883-1965.

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Lists of casts and repertories of various opera companies including the Chicago Opera (1894-1946), Chicago Grand Opera Company (1912-1930), Chicago Lyric Opera (1955-1962), Boston Opera Company (1909-1961), Cincinnati Opera Company (1940-1961), Metropolitan Opera (1883-1956), New York City Opera Company (1943-1955), Ravinia Opera (1926-1931), San Carlo Opera in Chicago (1947), Century Opera Company (1914-1915), Chicago Opera (1937), and the San Francisco Opera (1944-1958). The collection also includes outlines and the first three chapters for a book project: America's Professional Musical Organizations: A Study of their Origins, Growth, Influence, 1880-1930; one volume of Chicago Civic Opera programs (1930-1931); photocopies, newsclippings, notebooks and sundry programs relating to musical events.

1.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)

Chicago History Museum

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Chicago History Museum

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