Furnishings and Decorations Committee, 1970-1972
Scope and Contents
Although the Academy of Music was the home of the Philadelphia Orchestra and the latter was named the Academy's "parent corporation," the administration of the two organizations remained separate. This subseries contains files related to McIlhenny's work with the Academy of Music. Documentation includes various materials related to concert programming, fundraising and building upkeep. Appointed Director of the Academy in 1958, McIlhenny also served on various committees and the Board of Trustees.
Despite a 1958 letter indicating a consolidation of the Board of Directors of the Academy of Music and the Philadelphia Opera Association and organizational chart revised in 1971 to include the Philadelphia Orchestra Association as the Academy's "parent corporation," the administration of these organizations remained distinct.
Dates
- 1970-1972
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research but certain insurance and personal information, conservation reports, and appraisals are restricted. Excerpts of restricted material may be made available at the discretion of the Archivist.
Extent
From the Series: 5.5 linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: McIlhenny, Henry P. (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: McIlhenny, Frances Galbraith Plumer, 1869-1943 (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: McIlhenny, John D. (John Dexter), 1865-1925 (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Wintersteen, Bernice McIlhenny (Creator, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives Repository
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States
archives@philamuseum.org