Mankato Symphony Orchestra Association. Papers, 1950-2019
Scope and Contents
The MSO collection is divided into several series.
Dates
- 1950 - 2019
Conditions Governing Access
There are SOME restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Conditions Governing Use
There are SOME restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Biographical / Historical
The MSO grew out of several musical organizations in Mankato and organized in 1950 with John Dennis as conductor and Guy Flanagan as president. It incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1952. A board of directors, consisting of community members and at least one musician, oversees the administration and strategic direction of the MSO. Professional staff, led by an Executive Director, conduct the day-to-day operations of the MSO. The orchestra is primarily composed of musicians from the greater Mankato community, Minnesota State University, Mankato, and the Mankato high schools and features guest musicians from across the United States.
Extent
10.0 Cubic Feet (5 Archives Boxes 2 Hollinger Boxes 3 Oversized Boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Mankato Symphony Orchestra (MSO) collection documents the administrative records and artistic contributions to the greater Mankato community. The collection is divided into several series consisting of administrative, marketing, personnel, and historical MSO materials along with a series of programs dating from 1950 until 2019.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Dr. Herbert Owen donated the original collection in April 1976. Other portions of the collection were donated in 1990 by an anonymous donor. Mary Huntley, on behalf of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra, donated several batches of materials from 2015 until 2019.
- Title
- SMHC Collection 1221. Mankato Symphony Orchestra Association. Papers, 1950-2019.
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Karin Thiem processed this collection
- Date
- 1976-12
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Revision Statements
- 2000-10: Finding aid revised by Robert Russell
- 2021-12: Adam Smith reprocessed this collection
Repository Details
Part of the Southern Minnesota Historical Center Repository
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Memorial Library
PO Box 8419
Mankato MN 56002-8419 US
507-389-1029
archives@mnsu.edu
