Minnesota Orchestra Staff
Minnesota Orchestra Realia
1952-present
University of Minnesota Libraries.
Performing Arts Archives, Manuscripts Division [paa]
6 boxes (2.5 linear feet)
Consists of memorabilia such as tee shirts, buttons, awards, plaques, proclamations, etc.
PA 12, Series 13.2
English
High Bay, D5, R6, Shelves 1 & 2
Restrictions on AccessMaterials 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 UsePhotoreproduction 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 CitationMinnesota Orchestra Realia (PA 12, Series 13.2), Minnesota Orchestra Archives,
Performing Arts Archives, University of Minnesota Libraries, Minneapolis.
AcquisitionTransferred to the archives from the mid 1970s to late 1990s.
Processing InformationThe collection was processed and the
finding aid written by Leslie Czechowski in January 2003.
Scope and Content NoteThe collection includes various types of items (tee shirts, buttons, cuff links) created for the Orchestra as public relations' materials, awards and plaques received by the Orchestra, and similar items.
Index TermsThis 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.
Minneapolis Symphony OrchestraMinnesota Orchestra
Detailed Contents The following section contains a detailed list
of the materials in the collection.
Realia
1952-present
Note that items previously in Box 1 were transferred to
the Danz Family Collection (PA 12 F).
Bound copy, Ovation
2
2-record set, <emph render="italic">Ovation</emph>
2
Antal Dorati signature stamp
2
Minnesota Orchestra logo cuff links
2
Buttons (Kinder Konzert, WAMSO, "You Should Hear us Now," I saw Mozart," etc.)
2
Minnesota Music Academy Award (framed)
1987
2
Minnesota Music Academy Award (framed)
1989
2
Brass label: "M.S.O....$1 million sale...1812 Overture"
2
Commemorative item, 90th Anniversary, Carnegie Hall
2
Silver commemorative item, Scandinavia Today
2
RIAA Sales Award for "1812 Overture"
3
British Festival announcement
1985
3
Metropolitan Opera tour advertisement
1984
3
Mounted poster of Edo de Waart
1992
3
Signed by Bill Clinton
Plaque honoring Laura Jane Musser & University
of Minnesota for making Orchestra Lounge Room
3
Marriner: "1st Annual Little Wagon Award of Valor"
4
ASOL award
1988
4
Resolution for Mrs. Justin V. Smith
1962
4
WAMSO fundraising award
1995
4
Resolution from University of Minnesota celebrating
Orchestra's 50th anniversary
1952
4
Citation from Gov. Freeman honoring Mid-East tour
1957
4
Poem to "WAMSO's lovely queen," Alice
4
Young Audiences Week proclamation
4
ASOL award
1988
4
ASCAP Award
1995
5
Plaque honoring M.O.A. presidents & chairmen
of the Board
1985
5
Lists presidents and chairs from Fayram (1903-05)
to Olseth (1983-85)
Oue inaugural memorabilia
1995
6
Includes tee shirt, football jersey, Wheaties boxes (one in clear plastic box), napkins, invitations, brochures
Tee shirt: Tour Europe
1998
7
Minnesota Heritage Award plaque
1977
7
Outstanding Achievement Award plaque
1973
7
from the Greater Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce
PRSA Classic plaque
1981
7
with Brum and Anderson Public Relations
Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall jigsaw puzzle
7
500 piece puzzle; for the benefit of YPSCA
Tee-shirt: At Home with the Minnesota Orchestra
199?
7