Henry Crespi Subject Files, 1970 - 1981
Collection
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
- Majority of material found within 1970 - 1981
Biographical / Historical
Henry J. Crespi (d. 1992) served as business manager and president of the Allentown Band. Crespi was also leader of the Henry Crespi Orchestra, 1970-80, and the Roxy Reif Society Orchestra.
Extent
From the Collection: 15 Volumes (Subject files are arranged topically into discrete binders.)
Contains newspaper clippngs and articles; New York Historical Society concert programs (1906-1916); business/engagement ledgers (1974-1977); correspondence (1978-1981); sheet music; one reel-to-reel recording; personal photographs.
Repository Details
Part of the Allentown Band Archives Repository
Contact:
Trexler Library
2400 Chew Street
Allentown PA 18104 United States
484.664.3694
[email protected]
Trexler Library
2400 Chew Street
Allentown PA 18104 United States
484.664.3694
[email protected]