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Singers -- Illinois -- Chicago

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Chicago Choral Artists records

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-CCA
Abstract

Chicago Choral Artists (CCA) began in 1975 as the James Chorale before changing their name in 1997 following the death of their founder, James Rogner, in 1995. They continue to perform in the Chicago area, focusing on creating "a vibrant thread of music which connects the director, the singers and the audience" (quoted from their website, 2021).

Dates: 1982-2018; Majority of material found within 1996 - 2015

Mina Hager Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Hager
Abstract

Material relating to the career of mezzo-soprano Mina Hager (Mrs. Fred Heidenson), including incoming correspondence from John Alden Carpenter and others, programs, clippings and other memorabilia. Also, practice and demo tapes, sound recordings (78 rpm and 45 rpm, LP) and a collection of manuscript and published sheet music, mostly by John Alden Carpenter.

Dates: 1892-1977; Majority of material found within 1920 - 1970

Musicians Club of Women records

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-MCW
Abstract

Administrative, publicity, and audiovisual materials from the Musicians Club of Women, one of the oldest musical clubs founded in Chicago in 1875.

Dates: 1891-2019

Olivia Monona papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Monona
Abstract

Performance photographs, snapshots, newspaper clippings, and opera ephemera relating to the career of Olivia Monona Goldenberger, known professionally as Olivia Monona, from 1899 to 1943. Photographs illustrate the world of Chicago opera and musicals during the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s, with photographs of performances in Chicago, Highland Park, IL, and at the Ravinia Festival. Collection also contains portraits, passport, and news clippings about opera maestro Attico Bernabini.

Dates: 1899-1943

Theodore Harrison Memorabilia

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-134
Abstract

Miscellaneous memorabilia relating to Theodore Harrison, Chicago concert baritone, choral conductor and teacher, consisting of clippings, programs and publicity material. Also, material concerning the Hull-House Music School and Chorus, including two recordings, as well as items about singers Nancy Carr and Barre Hill.

Dates: 1912-1949