Performing Arts
Found in 66 Collections and/or Records:
John Schmitt scrapbook about organists
Scrapbook of clippings about organists compiled by John Schmitt of Portland, Oregon, in the early 1930s.
Jacqueline Schumacher papers
Materials of and relating to ballet dancer and teacher Jacqueline Schumacher (née Martin, 1920-2019) of Portland, Oregon, including photographs, scrapbooks, a photograph album, souvenir books, programs, and video recordings.
Oral history interview with Lawrence Leighton Smith
Oral history interview with Lawrence Leighton Smith conducted by Linda S. Dodds on May 12, 1980. Smith was a pianist and conductor for many symphonies around the country, including the Oregon Symphony from 1973 to 1980.
Society of Oregon Composers records
This collection reflects efforts by the Society of Oregon Composers to gather a library of Oregon musical compositions, and to promote and support musical composition in the state. The collection consists primarily of musical scores for voice, piano and strings (1902-1941), with other materials relating to the music library, membership in the society, and competitions.
St. Rose Minstrel programs and photographs
Programs and photographs related to minstrel shows presented by the men's club of the St. Rose Church in Portland, Oregon. The materials date from 1944 to 1950.
Susan Stelljes collection of Portland, Oregon, theater memorabilia
Materials relating to theaters in Portland, Oregon, collected by Susan Stelljes, including programs and posters. The bulk of the collection's materials concern the Portland Civic Theatre Guild, a volunteer fundraising group to which Stelljes belonged. The Portland Civic Theatre Guild was founded in 1958 to support the Portland Civic Theatre; it later awarded fellowships for theater artists' professional development. The guild dissolved in 2023.
Tauber-Arons Company public auction catalog for the Oriental Theater
Auction catalog, February 17, 1969, listing items for sale from the dismantled Oriental Theater in Portland, Oregon.
Thompson and Teal family papers
Papers, photographs, and memorabilia relating to the Thompson and Teal families and related families, a significant portion of which specifically concern Genevieve Thompson Smith.
Oral history interview with Inés A. Voglar Belgique
Oral history interview with Inés A. Voglar Belgique conducted by Nancy Dollahite and Sankar Raman on March 21, 2019, for The Immigrant Story. Volgar Belgique discusses her career as a violinist in Venezuela and Portland, Oregon.
Julius Walter papers
Scrapbooks, clippings, photographs, and memorabilia relating to the career of Julius Walter (1903-1971), a Portland, Oregon, musician who performed on local radio stations, including KOIN.