Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
Atlantic Opera Society fonds
General material designation
- Textual record
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Level of description
Fonds
Repository
Reference code
MS-5-6
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Edition statement
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Issuing jurisdiction and denomination (philatelic)
Dates of creation area
Date(s)
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1972-1975 (Creation)
Physical description area
Physical description
1 cm of textual records 5 folders
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Archival description area
Name of creator
Administrative history
The Atlantic Opera Society was formed on December 4, 1972 to fill the need for a united opera community and promote professional opera in the Atlantic provinces. The Society was dedicated to helping foster the growth of local talent as well as technical and administrative operatic personnel. It aimed to gain national and international recognition for the local talent it fostered. The Society was based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Custodial history
The fonds was donated to Dalhousie University in 1976. Prior to that it was in the custody of the Atlantic Opera Society and Ron Foran.
Scope and content
Fonds contains newsletters, programmes, letters to members, as well as society by-laws.
Notes area
Physical condition
Immediate source of acquisition
Arrangement
Arrangement was imposed by previous archivist.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Location of originals
Availability of other formats
Restrictions on access
No restrictions on access or use.
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Materials do not circulate and must be used in the Archives and Special Collections Reading Room. Materials may be under copyright. Contact departmental staff for guidance on reproduction.
Finding aids
Finding aid
Associated materials
Accruals
No further accruals are expected at this time.
General note
Preferred citation: [Identification of item], Atlantic Opera Society fonds, MS-5-6, Box [box number], Folder [folder number], Dalhousie University Archives and Special Collections, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Status
Final
Level of detail
Full
Language of description
- English