Program for The Boston Musical Art Orchestra, conducted by James Hinton, circa 1930

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Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Location Note

85M-01-314-Z-E-406

GUSN

GUSN-361801

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Description

Program advertising The Boston Musical Art Orchestra with African American musician, James Hinton, conducting circa 1930. Described as "The first orchestra of its kind to present eight Guest Concerts at the Hotel Vendome will present a series of Concerts at all churches available during next season, with outstanding soloist." Additionally included are the names of the personnel of the orchestra as well as contact information for Hinton for bookings. The cover image is of James Hinton wearing a suit and holding a baton.

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Descriptive Terms

programs (documents)
advertising
concerts
orchestras (ensembles)
conductors (musicians)
music
pianists
violoncellists
oboists
trumpeters
trombones (trumpets)
clarinetists
bassists
violinists
programs (documents)

Physical Descrption

1 program ; 7 x 4 1/2 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Date of Acquisition

2022

Reference Code

EP001.01.081.01.01.016

Acqusition Type

Library & Archives Purchase

Date Notes

circa 1930

Credit Line

Library & Archives purchase, 2022

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Material Type

programs (documents)

Subjects

Music

Restrictions

Overall good condition. Minor creasing and edgewear.

Description Level

Item

Location Note

85M-01-314-Z-E-406

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