The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Scrapbook, 1965-1978

Access and use

Location of collection:
Fairfax County Public Library
Fairfax County Public Library
City of Fairfax Regional Library
Virginia Room
10360 North Street
Fairfax, VA 22030-2514
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Chris Barbuschak
Phone: (703) 293-2142
Phone: (703) 293-6227 ext. 6 (Virginia Room)
Fax: (703) 293-2155

Summary

Extent:
0.5 linear feet
Creator:
Baptie, Charles (1914-2000)
Abstract:
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Scrapbook collection contains a scrapbook spanning the years 1974-1978, and contains photographs, programs, newspaper clippings, and photocopies of articles. Loose materials that accompanied the scrapbook, but were never glued on the pages, include photographs, programs, brochures, and newspaper clippings dating from 1965-1975.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Scrapbook collection contains a scrapbook spanning the years 1974-1978, and contains photographs, programs, newspaper clippings, and photocopies of articles. Loose materials that accompanied the scrapbook, but were never glued on the pages, include photographs, programs, brochures, and newspaper clippings dating from 1965-1975. Photograph subjects include members of the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, William Hudson (music director); William Hilbrink (assistant conductor); Norman Carol (violinist); Lili Kraus (pianist); Margaret Thomas (violinist); and NBC4 anchorman Jim Vance.

Biographical / historical:

Founded in 1957, the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra is a non-profit organization which is open to qualified musicians by audition. It was Fairfax County’s first community symphony orchestra. The orchestra staged its first public concert at Fairfax High School on Monday November 11, 1957, at 8:30 p.m. In 1974, the Fairfax Symphony began performing at the Kennedy Center. The group made its first appearance at Wolf Trap in 1976, and later moved to the George Mason University Center for the Arts in 1990.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Charles Baptie, February 6, 1982