1901-1913.
Scope and Contents
Contains material (programs, tickets, invitations, correspondence, clippings) re activity/performances by student musical groups. Also programs, tickets, dance cards from student proms and dances. From the 1950s onwards, material is included re concerts by professional music groups. Issues surrounding these types of events (damages, disruptions, drug use, etc.), their cancellation in 1970 and reinstatement in 1971 are discussed.
Dates
- From the Collection: Creation: 1850s-1971
Language of Materials
English
Container Summary
Includes programs from: concert by U.S. Marine Band at formal Opening of Gaston Hall, November 4, 1901; Mardi Gras entertainments, February 11, 1902; Mi-Careme concerts, 1903 and 1905; benefit for Georgetown University Boat Club, December 9, 1903; first annual prom, to benefit crew, April 14, 1904; and opening of New South Building [Ryan Hall], February 21, 1905. Also dance cards.
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Archives Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu