Mankato Youth Symphony. Papers, 1966 - 1974

Collection — Folder: 01

Identifier: SMHC Collection 1222

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of the papers of the Mankato Youth Symphony Orchestra, and cover the years from 1966 until 1973. The papers included in this collection are arranged chronologically by subject. Both internal and external papers of the Orchestra are included. The financial records, by-laws, membership lists, correspondence, concert programs and advertisements, and newspaper clippings are all included in this collection.

Dates

1966-1974

Biographical / Historical

The Mankato Youth Symphony Orchestras, Inc. was organized in 1964 and incorporated in 1966. Mr. James Berg was the organizer and director of the first orchestra. Parents of the orchestra members and other community members made up the organization, which operated under a Board of Directors and an Executive Committee.

The organization raised funds in the community to purchase uniforms for the orchestra members, provide music for the members, and send members to various music camps and workshops. The orchestra ceased to exist in 1974, due, in part, to the division of the high schools, and also the shortage of musicians to direct the orchestra. The orchestra reorganized in 1983 and has been presenting concert seasons ever since.

Historical information obtained from the collection. Mankato Youth Symphony Orchestra website - http://www.mayso.net/

Extent

0.46 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection is made up of the papers of the Mankato Youth Symphony Orchestra, which was in operation from 1964 until 1974. The collection contains a large portion of the Orchestra’s official documents and records, such as financial records, fund raising information, and by-laws. Also included are correspondence, concert programs, and newspaper clippings.