Mary Evelene Calbreath scrapbook

Collection

Identifier: Coll 840

Content Description

The collection consists of a scrapbook compiled by Mary Evelene Calbreath with photographs, concert programs, and newspaper clippings. The scrapbook's contents primarily concern singers who were students of Calbreath's. Some of the photographs include handwritten inscriptions from students, thanking Calbreath. The scrapbook also contains two pages showing American soldiers during World War II and their girlfriends or wives; none of the people in these photographs are identified.

Dates

Creation: 1933-1959

Creator

Calbreath, Mary Evelene, 1895-1972 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Biographical Note

Mary Evelene Calbreath was born in 1895 in McMinnville, Oregon. She studied piano and violin in Berlin, Germany. When she returned to America, she shifted to studying vocal music. She worked for 10 years as an assistant to music teacher William Brady in New York before moving to Portland, Oregon. She worked as vocal teacher and was a member of the Oregon Music Teachers Association. She also composed a number of songs and pieces for violin and string quartet. Calbreath died in April 1972.

Sources: Obituary in the Oregonian, April 6, 1972, Women's Section, page 18; "Vocal teacher's death removes great talent," Oregonian, April 9, 1972, Women's Section, page 21.

Full Extent

0.36 Cubic Feet (1 flat box (13x16))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Scrapbook of photographs, concert programs, and newspaper clippings compiled by Mary Evelene Calbreath (1895-1972), the contents of which relate to her students. Calbreath was a vocal teacher and composer who lived in Portland, Oregon.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Acquired prior to 2019, probably from Calbreath in 1960s or from her estate in 1972 (RL2019-117-RETRO).

Related Materials

Other materials at the Oregon Historical Society Research Library relating to Mary Evelene Calbreath and her family include the Mary Evelene Calbreath papers, Mss 1429; the Mary Evelene Calbreath sheet music, Coll 1152; a scrapbook compiled by Mary Evelene Calbreath and her sister Helen Calbreath which is in the Performing arts collection, Mss 1523; the John F. Calbreath papers, Mss 1027; and the Calbreath family photograph albums, Org. Lot 1155.