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Performing Arts

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 66 Collections and/or Records:

John Schmitt scrapbook about organists

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 919
Abstract

Scrapbook of clippings about organists compiled by John Schmitt of Portland, Oregon, in the early 1930s.

Dates: circa 1930-1932

Jacqueline Schumacher papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 1021
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1934-2023

Oral history interview with Lawrence Leighton Smith

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9343
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1980 May 12

Society of Oregon Composers records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1476
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1902-1941; Majority of material found within 1922-1938

St. Rose Minstrel programs and photographs

 Collection
Identifier: Coll835
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1944-1950

Susan Stelljes collection of Portland, Oregon, theater memorabilia

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 1047
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1956-2007

Tauber-Arons Company public auction catalog for the Oriental Theater

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2378
Abstract

Auction catalog, February 17, 1969, listing items for sale from the dismantled Oriental Theater in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1969 February 17

Thompson and Teal family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll168
Abstract

Papers, photographs, and memorabilia relating to the Thompson and Teal families and related families, a significant portion of which specifically concern Genevieve Thompson Smith.

Dates: circa 1808-1993; Majority of material found within circa 1850-1976

Oral history interview with Inés A. Voglar Belgique

 Collection
Identifier: SR 12333
Abstract

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.

Dates: 2019 March 21

Julius Walter papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2489
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1925-1971