Title: Civic Music Association Records
Inclusive Dates: 1918-1965

Creator:

• Civic Music Association of Milwaukee

Call Number: Local History Manuscript Collection 44

Quantity:

• 2.4 cubic ft. (7 boxes)
• 1 oversize folder

Repository:

Milwaukee Public Library, Frank P. Zeidler Room

Archival Location:

Milwaukee Public Library (Map)

Abstract:

Records of the Civic Music Association of Milwaukee, which was formed in 1918 and supports music education and performances for young musicians in the Milwaukee area. Contains correspondence, meeting minutes, programs, newspaper clippings, and scrapbooks.

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Language: English, German

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The Civic Music Association of Milwaukee was formed in 1918 by the Association’s first president Liborious Semmann, the Dean of the College of Music at Marquette University. In 1927, the Association organized the Young People’s Orchestra, which later came to be known as the Milwaukee Civic Symphony Orchestra, under Rudolph Kopp. The Young People’s Symphonic Band, which later came to be known as the Milwaukee Civic Concert Band, was organized in 1940 under Joseph Skornicka. In 1994, the Milwaukee Civic Symphony Orchestra incorporated as a separate non-profit organization and was renamed the Festival City Symphony Orchestra. The Association is still active in Milwaukee area, serving the five surrounding counties and continues to host events and present awards.

This collection contains materials related to the functions of the Civic Music Association of Milwaukee such as member and officer activity, events, and community involvement. This includes correspondence, meeting minutes, event programs, and financial records. The Board Journals are comprised of meeting minutes, membership lists, and miscellaneous publications and pamphlets. The scrapbooks primarily contain clippings and programs for concerts.

The collection is arranged alphabetically by subject, then chronologically within each folder. The scrapbooks are generally in chronological order.

Civic Music Association Records, 1918-1965, Collection 44. Local History Manuscript Collections, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Annual Reports - Civic Music Association

Civic Music Association : A Series of Articles From the Milwaukee Journal and the Milwaukee Sentinel

Constitution and By-Laws of the Civic Music Association of Milwaukee

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials. The collection is open to all in accordance with state law. The public may view Local History Manuscript Collections by appointment at the Central Library. To request an in-person appointment, create/login to your Special Collections Account. If you have any questions, please contact the Archives and Special Collections Department at mplarchives@milwaukee.gov.

Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

Acquisition Information

Acquisition information is currently unavailable. The materials were accessioned as Local History Manuscripts.

Processing Information

Processed by Laura K. N. Jones, 2020.

Box   1 Folder   1	Awards, schools, 1947-1953
	Board Journals
Box   4 Folder   1	Volume #1, 1918-1926
Box   5 Folder   1	Volume #2, 1926-1932
Box   1 Folder   2-3	Loose Documents and Pages, 1923-1937, undated
Box   1 Folder   4	Board Meetings, notes, 1946-1950, undated
Box   1 Folder   5	Committees, Symphony Orchestra, 1948-1950, undated
Box   1 Folder   6	Community Service, Metropolitan Milwaukee War Memorial, 1947-1953
	Correspondence
Box   1 Folder   7	Events, 1947-1956, undated
Box   1 Folder   8	General, 1946-1953, undated
Box   4 Folder   2	Members, 1947-1953
Box   1 Folder   9	Officers, 1947-1950, undated
Box   1 Folder   10	Resignations, 1946-1952
	Events
Box   1 Folder   11	Flyers, 1947-1965, undated
Oversize Folder   1	Flyers, Civic Orchestra and Civic Band Concerts, 1963-1964
Box   4 Folder   3	National and Inter-American Music Week, 1945-1950, undated
Box   2 Folder   1	Notices, 1947-1963, undated
Box   2 Folder   2	Programs, 1941-1965, undated
Box   2 Folder   3	Publicity Records, 1934-1951, undated
Box   2 Folder   4-5	Season Calenders, 1941-1964
Box   4 Folder   4	Women's Court and Civic Conference, 1950
	Financial Records
Box   2 Folder   6	Audit Reports, 1928-1948
Box   2 Folder   7	Budgets, 1945-1951
Oversize Folder   1	Civic Orchestra Balance Sheets, 1957-1958
Oversize Folder   1	Civic Orchestra Fund Pay Roll, 1948
Box   2 Folder   8	Statements, 1948-1949
Box   2 Folder   9	Treasurer's Reports, 1949-1950
Box   2 Folder   10	Legal Documents, Milwaukee Auditorium Board Lease, 1938-1939
	Membership
Box   2 Folder   11	Applications, undated
Box   2 Folder   12	Rosters, 1946-1952, undated
Box   2 Folder   13	Newspaper Clippings, 1947-1957, undated
Box   2 Folder   14	Officers, voting ballots, 1947-1964
	Publications
Box   2 Folder   15	Organization Information, undated
Box   2 Folder   16	Various, 1947-1957
	Sangerfest
Oversize Folder   1	Balance Sheets, circa 1927-1929
Box   3 Folder   1	Bids, 1927-1928, undated
Box   3 Folder   2	Board Meeting Notes, 1927-1928, undated
Box   3 Folder   3	Correspondence, 1927-1929, undated
Box   3 Folder   4	Finances, 1928, undated
Box   3 Folder   5	Guarantee Fund, financial reports, 1928-1929, undated
Box   3 Folder   6	Images, 1928, undated
Box   3 Folder   7	Planning Materials, 1924-1928, undated
Box   5 Folder   2	Scrapbook #1, 1923-1931
Box   6 Folder   1	Scrapbook #2, 1932-1937
Box   6 Folder   2	Scrapbook #3, 1933-1938
Box   6 Folder   3	Scrapbook #4, 1933-1942
Box   7 Folder   1	Scrapbook #5, 1937-1942
Box   7 Folder   2	Scrapbook #6, 1942-1947
Box   4 Folder   5	Sheet Music, undated