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Hudson Bandstand Committee scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: MS B36

Scope and Content

The collection consists of scrapbooks of the Hudson Summer Music Festival.

Each scrapbook in this collection documents a year of the Hudson Summer Music Festival series. Each scrapbook includes the official program, some correspondence from the Hudson Bandstand Committee, and newspaper clippings of the performances. Some of the scrapbooks have photographs and programs from individual concerts. The 2002 scrapbook features a script for the Hudson Cable Television production on the Hudson Summer Music Festival. The script gives some historical information about the committee and the festival. The 2003 scrapbook features an obituary and memorial program for Anita Haines Exline as well as sheet music for "Hudson Hymn," written by Exline (see also 2002 for additional obituaries of Exline).

Dates

  • Creation: 1994-2011

Creator

Restrictions on Access

The collection is open for research use.

Restrictions on Use

The collection is open for research use.

History of Hudson Bandstand Committee

The Hudson bandstand was erected in the Hudson Green in 1976 in celebration of the country's bicentennial. Concerts were held in the bandstand that year, but there was little organization. In 1977, Anita Haines Exline (1919-2002) suggested that a committee be charged with formally scheduling a full summer concert series. Exline was granted $1000 from Hudson Township to get started. Since 1977, the Hudson Bandstand Committee plans the events and performances, chooses and auditions performers, and organizes the event publicity and fundraising. The Hudson Summer Music Festival runs every Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Scrapbooks containing programs, photographs, and newspaper clippings documenting the Hudson Summer Music festival from 1994-2004.

Acquisition Information

The scrapbooks were donated by the Hudson Bandstand Committee in 2010.

Accruals

Additions to the collection are expected.

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Polly Reynolds in 2010.

Title
Finding aid for the Hudson Bandstand Committee scrapbooks
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Polly Reynolds
Date
2024
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Dacs
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Hudson Library & Historical Society Repository

Contact:
96 Library Street
Hudson OH 44236