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Martin Klingler binder, 1912 - 1933

 Item

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: This collection of fifteen binders has served the Band in a reference and preservation capacity. Some are dedicated to the Band's three longest-serving directors, Martin Klingler, Bert Meyers, and Ron Demkee. Others detail member-specific information, including member lists, instrument inventories, and death notices.The binders include newspaper clippings, correspondence, programs, published accounts of the Band and its history, and photographs.

Dates

  • 1912 - 1933

Biographical / Historical

Martin Klingler was director of the Allentown Band from 1886 to 1926.

Extent

From the Collection: 15 Volumes (Subject files are arranged topically into discrete binders.)

Contains copies of letters from Woodrow Wilson and John Philip Sousa; newspaper clippings and cartoons; a letter accepting Klingler's resignation; programs from Klingler's Municipal Band; endorsements for his role as Allentown Postmaster; and more.

Repository Details

Part of the Allentown Band Archives Repository

Contact:
Trexler Library
2400 Chew Street
Allentown PA 18104 United States
484.664.3694