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Subseries 2: Hershey School of Musical Art, Chicago, Programs, 1876-1884

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Scope and Contents note

From title page: "Programs of recitals given by the faculty and students, 1876-1884, collected by Frederic Grant Gleason.” The Hershey School was at 42 South Ann St., opposite the First Congregational Church, and later at 83 & 85 (& 87) Madison St., opposite McVicker’s Theatre. Organist Clarence Eddy was a frequent recitalist; Clarence Eddy was married to Sara Hershey, who lived at 42 South Ann St., and was perhaps the founder and benefactress of the school. Some programs hand-written.

Dates

  • Creation: 1876-1884

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The Frederic Grant Gleason papers are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III).

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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