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National Peace Jubilee and Musical Festival Collected Records

 Collection — othertype: CDG-A
Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-National Peace Jubilee and Musical Festival

Dates

  • Creation: 1869

Creator

Biographical / Historical

The National Peace Jubilee and Music Festival took place in Boston, Massachusetts on June 15-19, 1869, to commemorate the restoration of peace four years after the American Civil War. It was an "immense" gathering of orchestral and choral performers. A second festival was held in 1872. Patrick Gilmore, a noted bandmaster of the era, organized both Peace Jubilees.

Extent

0.17 linear ft. (2 linear in.)

Language of Materials

English

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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