University of
Minnesota Libraries. Tretter Collection, Special Collections and Rare
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Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra
Minnesota Philharmonic
Orchestra papers
1992-2005
9 boxes
(3.5 linear feet)
Collection contains the papers of the Minnesota Philharmonic
Orchestra, the first GLBT orchestra in the United States.
Tretter Manuscripts:
MPO
English
Administrative Information
Restrictions on Access
Materials do not circulate, but may be used in the Special Collections
reading room. Materials will be retrieved from and returned to storage areas by
staff members.
Restrictions on Use
Please check with the curator regarding copyright status of these
materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under fair use provisions
of the copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code).
Preferred Citation
Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra papers, Jean-Nickolaus Tretter
Collection in Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Studies, Special
Collections and Rare Books, University of Minnesota Libraries, Minneapolis.
Acquisition Information
The collection was a gift of the Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra.
Processing Information
The collection was processed by Margaret Ostrander and Jean Tretter.
Historical Note
The Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) was established in 1992 by
cellist Kevin Ford as America's first GLBT orchestra. MPO presents three
classical concerts a year, a family-focused holiday concert in collaboration
with the Twin Cities Women's Choir, salon performances and a pops concert. Much
of the music performed by MPO is new music composed by members of the GLBT
community, women and people of color. The mission of the Minnesota Philharmonic
Orchestra is to "provide diverse arts entertainment of the highest quality,
resulting in increased visibility for the musical talents of the GLBT
community."
Historical information taken from the
Minnesota Philharmonic
Orchestra website.
Scope and Content
The collection contains programs, posters, financial documents, memory
books, boar meeting minutes, grant information, photographs, member papers on
discs, and audio and VHS tapes.
Additional Finding Aid
Contact the curator for further information regarding this collection,
including access to textiles and three dimensional objects associated with the
MPO.
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.
Minnesota
Philharmonic Orchestra -- Archives
Homosexuality and
music
Gay musicians
Live Music
Symphony (Minneapolis, Minn.)
Detailed Contents
The following section contains a detailed list of the materials in the
collection.
Programs and Promotional Materials,
2004-2005 Season.
1
1
Programs and Promotional Materials,
2003-2004 Season.
1
2
By-laws revision,
2003.
1
3
Programs and Promotional Materials,
2002-2003 Season.
1
4
Programs and Promotional Materials,
2001-2002 Season.
1
5
Conductor search and hiring of Joseph Schlefke,
2001.
1
6
Programs and Promotional Materials,
2000-2001 Season.
1
7
Programs and Promotional Materials,
1999-2000 Season.
1
8
Programs and Promotional Materials,
1998-1999 Season.
1
9
Programs and Promotional Materials,
1997-1998 Season.
1
10
Programs and Promotional Materials,
1996-1997 Season.
1
11
Programs and Promotional Materials,
1995-1996 Season.
1
12
Programs and Promotional Materials,
1994-1995 Season.
1
13
Programs and Promotional Materials,
1993-1994 Season.
1
14
Programs and Promotional Materials,
1992-1993 Season.
1
15
By-laws,
undated.
2
1
Logos, pamphlets,
undated.
2
2
Venue references,
2000.
2
3
Publicity/exposure,
1993.
2
4
Certificate of insurance,
1996-2000.
2
5
Photos,
undated.
2
6
General information/miscellaneous,
undated.
2
7
Kevin Ford, MPO founder,
undated, 1995, 2004.
2
8
Fundraiser at Concert for District 202,
undated.
2
9
Hamline contracts,
2001-2002.
2
11
Washburn contracts,
2000-2001.
2
12
American Express grant proposal,
2002.
2
13
Grant information,
2000.
2
14
Philanthrofund request,
1998.
2
15
Grant information,
1998.
2
16
By-laws,
2001.
2
17
Jay and Rose Phillips grant request,
1999.
2
18
Andersen Foundation-MPO grant,
1998.
2
19
St. Paul Co. grants to MPO - general operating expenses,
1995-2000.
2
20
Garden tour/Jim Goodman,
2002.
2
21
Grant reject letters,
2002.
2
22
Rainbow Families,
2002.
2
23
Establishment of non-profit organization,
1993.
2
24
Miscellaneous financials,
2002-2003.
3
1
Audit,
1999.
3
2
Audit,
1993.
3
3
Financials,
1995.
3
4
Financials,
1997.
3
5
Financials, etc.,
1998.
3
6
Financials, etc.,
1996.
3
7
Financials,
1994.
3
8
Ledger, detail, etc.,
1999.
3
9
Bank records,
March 2002.
4
1
Bank records,
April 2002.
4
2
Bank records,
May 2002.
4
3
Bank records,
June 2002.
4
4
Bank records,
July 2002.
4
5
Bank records,
June 17, 1995.
4
6
Bank records,
January 2002.
4
7
Bank records,
February 2002.
4
8
Profit to loss statements,
1999-2000 Season.
4
9
Profit to loss statements,
2000-2001 Season.
4
10
Bank records,
February 2001.
4
11
Bank records,
March 2001.
4
12
Bank records,
April 2001.
4
13
Bank records,
May 2001.
4
14
Bank records,
June 2001.
4
15
Bank records,
July 2001.
4
16
Bank records,
August 2001.
4
17
Bank records,
September 2001.
4
18
Bank records,
November 2001.
4
19
Bank records,
December 2001.
4
20
Bank records,
October 2001.
4
21
Corporate documents,
1993, 1995, 1997.
5
1
Invoices,
2002-2003.
5
2
Invoices,
1998-1999.
5
3
Deposits,
1995.
5
4
Deposits,
January 1996-December 1997.
5
5
Invoices, details, etc.,
2000.
5
6
Invoices,
August 1999-July 2000.
5
7
Invoices,
January 1996-December 1997.
5
8
Board minutes,
2001.
6
1
Bank statements and checks written,
2000.
6
2
Bank statements, etc.,
1999.
6
3
Bank statements,
September 1996-December 1997.
6
4
Check stubs,
2001.
7
1
Orchestra memory book,
1992-2000.
7
2
Posters,
2004.
7
Audio tapes of MPO performances,
1993-1996.
8
CDs and VHS tapes of MPO rehearsals and performances,
1996-2003.
9
Diskettes of MPO documents,
undated, 2001.
9