Mankato Civic Music Association. Papers, 1946 - 1964

Collection — Container: Box 1

Identifier: SMHC Collection 1233

Staff Only

Abstract

This collection consists of records and other information about the Mankato Civic Music Association. This group was in operation from 1946 until 1966, and its goal was to bring professional musicians to Mankato to perform. The collection consists of the meeting minutes from the Association’s board of directors, scrapbooks of newspaper clippings, photographs relating to the performances in Mankato, and photographs of artists who appeared in Mankato. Many of the photographs are autographed by the artists.

Dates

1946-1964

Biographical / Historical

The Mankato Civic Music Association was organized on August 22, 1946, for the purpose of bringing professional musicians to Mankato. A. R. Pfau III was the first president of the organization, and Loretto M. Viegel the first secretary. Volunteers sold season tickets throughout the community. The association discontinued concerts about 1966 due to waning public interest, and an increase in concerts and performances at Mankato State College.

Information obtained from the collection.