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Series 1: Opera Society of Washington, 1956 - 1995

 Series

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection consists of documents, art, correspondence, newspapers and magazines that Mellen kept during her career as an arts administrator and costume designer for the Opera Society of Washington, freelance critic and costume designer, and founding member of the Smithsonian Friends of Music.

Dates

  • Creation: 1956 - 1995

Conditions Governing Access

This collection does not have any known restrictions.

Extent

From the Collection: 5 Linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Series contains board meeting minutes, correspondence, and financial documents pertaining to the Opera Society of Washington from 1956-1995. Materials are arranged chronologically.

Repository Details

Part of the The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library Repository

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