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Dartmouth College, Handel Society records

 Collection
Identifier: DO-7
DO-7

  • Staff Only

Description

The collection contains records of the Handel Society including correspondence, clippings, financial material, membership lists, constitution, and programs documenting the history of the Society. Of note are programs from concerts and productions in the years 1826 through 1995, and materials pertaining to community chorus productions organized through the Handel Society from 1925 to 1931; Notable programs featured the works, “Mikado,” “Elijiah,” HMS Pinafore,” “Robin Hood,” “Iolanthe,” “Pirates of Penzance,” “Messiah,” “A German Requiem,” “St. Matthew Passion,” and several orchestra concerts. Community chorus productions showcased “Iolanthe,” “Gondoliers,” “Pirates of Penzance,” “Patience,” “Robin Hood,” “Mikado,” “Red Mill,” and “Serenade.”. Also included are various media versions of some Handel Society concerts and productions.

Dates

  • 1807 - 2007

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Unrestricted.

Extent

18 linear ft. (26 boxes)

156 Digital File(s)

Language of Materials

English

Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
6065 Webster Hall
Hanover NH 03755 USA

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