Minnesota Orchestra Staff
WAMSO Files
1959-85
University of
Minnesota Libraries. Performing Arts Archives, Manuscripts
Division [paa]
3 boxes
(1 linear foot)
These are not the
official records of WAMSO. They contain office files from Orchestra staff
relating to WAMSO activities.
PA 12, Series 8.1
English
Mezzanine
Restrictions on Access
Materials are open to research without restriction except for portions
designated as restricted, confidential, or sealed. For the latter material,
prior permission in writing from the President of the Minnesota Orchestral
Association is required.
Permission to examine this collection will be granted to any qualified
researcher upon completion of an application form. The original documents do
not circulate and may only be used in the Reading Room of the Manuscripts
Division.
Restrictions on Use
Photoreproduction and audio reproduction of any materials in which the
Minnesota Orchestral Association holds copyright, shall be performed only with
the written permission of the MOA except for photoreproduction of any published
materials of the Association in the public domain.
Preferred Citation
WAMSO Files (PA 12, Series 8.1), Minnesota Orchestra Archives,
Performing Arts Archives, University of Minnesota Libraries, Minneapolis.
Acquisition
Transferred to the archives in late 1980s.
Processing Information
The collection was processed and the finding aid written by Leslie
Czechowski in 2001.
Accruals
There will be no further accruals to this collection.
Organization of the Collection
The collection is organized loosely by subject.
Historical Note
WAMSO was founded in 1949 as the
Women's Association of Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
under the leadership of
Rosalynd Pflaum. Reflecting changes in
volunteerism, the organization changed it name to
WAMSO--Minnesota Orchestra Volunteer Association.
WAMSO sponsors many activities for children including
Kinder Konzerts and
Young Artists Competitions. They annually sponsor the
Symphony Ball with proceeds going to support the work of
the
Minnesota Orchestral Association.
Scope and Content Note
These files have been collected at some point from the offices of
Richard Cisek,
Donald Engle,
Boris Sokoloff,
Charles Fullmer, and others. They contain
correspondence with and for WAMSO, planning materials for events sponsored by
WAMSO, and publications and publicity brochures. They detail fund-raising
activities such as ticket sales’ campaigns, the Symphony Ball, and educational
activities such as the
Young Artists Competition (first held in 1956).
These records are not the official records of WAMSO.
Related Material
The official records of WAMSO are in the Performing Arts Archives,
collection number PA 67.
Index Terms
This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog
of the University of Minnesota Libraries. Researchers desiring materials about
related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these
headings.
Cisek,
Richard M.
Engle, Donald L.
Sokoloff, Boris
Fullmer, Charles
Minneapolis
Symphony Orchestra
Minnesota Orchestra
WAMSO-Minnesota Orchestra Volunteer Association
Women's Association of Minneapolis Symphony
Orchestra
Symphony Ball
Young Artists Competition
Detailed Contents
The following section contains a detailed list of the materials in the
collection.
WAMSO Files
1959-85
Junior WAMSO
1978-84
1
Symphony Ball
1960-79
1
6 folders
Symphony Ball & Tennis Classic
1975
1
WAMSO
1959-78
1
6 folders
"Young People's Concerts: Preparation Guide for
Teachers"
1981-82
2
WAMSO
1977-85
2
3 folders
WAMSO
1979-83
2
Includes list of winners of Young Artist Competition,
1956-78
WAMSO Education Funding: A Study
1984-85
2
WAMSO Volunteer Program
1983-85
2
WAMSO--Board of Directors & correspondence
1974-75
2
WAMSO--Mornings for Music
1973-74
2
WAMSO--Sales
1969-70
2
WAMSO--Ticket campaign
1963-69
2
7 folders
Young Artists
1977-82
3
Young Artists Competition
1960-69
3
3 folders
Young Artists' winners (former)
1966
3
Young Concert Artists
1971-77
3