Bangor Symphony Orchestra concert programs

Collection

Identifier: Coll-0104

Content Description

Assembled collection of Bangor Symphony Orchestra concert programs for the 1st (1896) through 91st (1986-1987) seasons. Includes microfilmed and print programs. Does not include programs for the 81st (1976-1977) through 87th (1982-1983) seasons.

Dates

Creation: 1896 - 1987

Creator

Bangor Symphony Orchestra (Organization)

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Historical Note

The Bangor Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1896 by pianist Abbie N. Garland and conductor Horace Mann Pullen. It is one of the oldest continuously operating orchestras in the United States.

Full Extent

1.25 linear feet (in 3 legal document boxes)

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated in several installments by Dr. Adelbert Wells Sprague and the Bangor Symphony Orchestra.

Existence and Location of Originals

Original scrapbook of programs for seasons 1-36 is cataloged as Coll. 0103.

Processing Information

These records were previously dispersed and classified under numerous call numbers. The records were reprocessed in 2024 and brought together as a single collection.