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Title
Date(s)
- 1929-1949 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
13 cm of textual records
5 photographs
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Organized in 1929 by conductor Glyndwr Jones, the Excelsior Glee Party was a male chorus which entertained Calgary and district audiences from its inception until 1941, when it was disbanded during World War II. Reorganized under the leadership of Frederick L. Newnham in 1947, the chorus, in addition to regular musical concerts, presented a series of radio broadcasts in 1948. F. L. Newnham was followed as conductor by Cyril S. Mossop in 1949.
Archival history
Donated by Evelyn de Mille in 1982.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Fonds consists of correspondence, concert programs, newsclippings of articles about the chorus, financial records, chorus constitution and photographs.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
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Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
No restrictions on access.
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Text in English.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Additional archival material located at Glenbow Archives, Calgary, Alberta.
Notes area
Note
Title based on contents of the fonds.