Contents
- Descriptive Summary
- Historical note
- Conditions Governing Access note
- Processing Information note
- Indexed Terms
Collection Access
740 East 56th Place, Chicago, IL 60637
Umbrian Glee Club records
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Umbrian Glee Club records
- Identifier
- BMRC.DUSABLE.UMBRIAN
- Repository
- DuSable Museum of African American History
- Language
- English
- Size
- 0.5 Linear feet
- Dates
- 1885-1985
Historical note
African American choral and musician club in Chicago in the early to mid twentieth century. Organized in 1895 at Bethel AME Church, the legendary men's chorus was a musical icon in Chicago. Throughout its existence, the Umbrian Glee Club was a tradition in Chicago and supported community and musical organizations, as well as provided support and opportunity to aspiring musicians.
Conditions Governing Access note
Access to this collection is restricted; please contact the holding institution for details.
Processing Information note
This collection was surveyed as part of the Black Metropolis Research Consortium's Survey Initiative on 2010 August 16 by Lisa Calahan and Bergis Jules.