Tag Archives: Musicians

Melodies and Lyrics from the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center

Posted on September 9, 2023 by SCblogger

Musical collections within the scope of a special collections department may sometimes seem like an afterthought or materials to round out a collection. In Davenport and the Quad Cities region, music was integral to many communities settling in this area. … Continue reading →

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Musical Memories: Quad City Symphony Orchestra celebrates 100 Years

Posted on May 27, 2016 by SCblogger

The Quad City Symphony Orchestra, or the QCSO, is celebrating its 100th anniversary! This makes the group one of only twenty longest-established, continuously operating orchestral associations in the United States. That’s a big deal! Many orchestras may claim a longer history, but … Continue reading →

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All the Way Bach: The Music Students Club

Posted on October 7, 2013 by SCblogger

On October 7 of 1883, three women met in the Episcopal rectory on 3rd Street to enjoy a musical afternoon. Celestine Fejervary, who was trained in voice, organ, and piano, Miss Gertrude Wilkinson, who also sang, and Mrs. David Garrett, … Continue reading →

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Many Scores to Settle

Posted on October 6, 2010 by SCblogger

Among our collections of genealogies and local histories, death records and newspaper abstracts hides a different kind of historical resource:  Musical scores. In Special Collections, we have several catalogued scores, most of which have local connections, from Davenport by Alfred … Continue reading →

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