Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
Hamilton Musical Arts Society
Level of description
Fonds
Reference code
Dates of creation area
Date(s)
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1938 - 1949 (Creation)
Physical description area
Physical description
5 cm of textual material.
Archival description area
Name of creator
Administrative history
The Hamilton Musical Arts Society was a musical group that performed classic operatic works, as well as Gilbert & Sullivan pieces. From 1938-1949, they operated under the direction of conductor Leslie Sommerville. In 1949, the group disbanded and ... »
Custodial history
The material came from the late Miss Hazel Phillips, and was donated to Hamilton Public Library by Pat Ford along with material pertaining to the Hamilton Savoyard Operatic Society and the Royal Court Entertainers. Hazel Phillips was the secretary for ... »
Scope and content
The fonds consists of administrative records pertaining to the Hamilton Musical Arts Society; in particular, by-laws, minutes, members lists, performance programs, and press releases.
Notes area
Physical condition
Good.
Immediate source of acquisition
The material belonged to the late Miss Hazel Phillips, treasurer of the Hamilton Savoyard Operatic Society and was donated to the Hamilton Public Library by Pat Ford.
Arrangement
An existing Artificial Collection of Theatre Programs was also incorporated into the fonds.
Restrictions on access
The collection is open to researchers. There are no restrictions on access.
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Preferred citation: Hamilton Musical Arts Society, 01108, Hamilton Public Library, Local History and Archives, Hamilton, Ontario.
Finding aids
File list available.
Associated materials
Some associated materials already exist, such as:
Clipping File: Hamilton Savoyards
General note
Title is based on the contents of the fonds.