Federal Concert Orchestra

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Title

Federal Concert Orchestra

Subject

Federal Music Project (U.S.)
Musical instruments
New Deal (1933-1939)
Great Depression
Theater
Illinois--Springfield
Musicians
Bands (Music)
Drum set
Tuba

Description

The Federal Concert Orchestra performs under a tent in Springfield as part of a joint show with the Federal Theatre Players.

On verso: "District #6 office, 835 Main Street, Peoria, Ill.; H. C. Howard, District Supervisor; Federal Concert Orchestra, now appearing under tent with the Federal Theatre Players in Springfield, Illinois. They give a half-hour concert before the start of the dramatic show, play musical accompaniments as necessary for the show, and accompany the vaudeville between the acts."

Creator

Georg, Herbert

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

n.d.

Format

jpg

Language

en

Identifier

401318
Federal Music Project

Original Format

portrait
b&w
1

Physical Dimensions

21 x 26 cm