1 25 14 https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/80ac1636ba5e98f3662b615f2220f858.jpg b5ffabe8b11525f8787a9216eacfa845 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Federal Music Project Collection Subject The topic of the resource Singers Musicians Musical Instruments Opera Choirs (Music) Pianists Federal Music Project (U.S.) Great Depression New Deal (1933-1939) Lovich, Theodore, 1899-1984 Cooper, Irma M., -2002 Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976 Westphal, Lorraine Sharanova, Sonia, 1896-1988 African American singers Sokoloff, Nicolai, 1886-1965 Bands (Music) Crost, Dorothy Rosen, Lucie Bigelow, 1890-1968 African American choirs Ethnomusicology Description An account of the resource The Federal Music Project began in 1935 as part of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal plan. The program, led by Russian-American violinist and orchestra conductor Nicolai Sokoloff, employed musicians, composers, and conductors throughout the United States including more than 400 people in Chicago. The program provided funding for music festivals, classes, and concerts as well as the creation of 34 orchestras. The Federal Music Project conducted research on several genres of American music with a special emphasis placed on traditional American music and folk songs including cowboy, Creole, and African American music. The Federal Music Project ended at the outbreak of World War II. Images in this collection include publicity photos of several Illinois musicians and choral groups funded by the Federal Music Project. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data postcard b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 14 x 9 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 401309 Federal Music Project Title A name given to the resource Theodore Lovich Description An account of the resource Theodore Lovich poses for a portrait wearing a suit jacket, bow tie, and brim hat. Lovich sang as a tenor for several opera companies in Chicago and around the United States. The Croation-born Pasko Alujevic performed in the United States under the name "Theodore Lovic." Subject The topic of the resource Lovich, Theodore, 1899-1984 Musicians Singers Alujevik, Pasko, 1899-1984 Tenors (Singers) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arbanas Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/8651725c4e172c403c97728661122c9a.jpg 59d75c72c17e1a1e3c4aecc419cb2124 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Federal Music Project Collection Subject The topic of the resource Singers Musicians Musical Instruments Opera Choirs (Music) Pianists Federal Music Project (U.S.) Great Depression New Deal (1933-1939) Lovich, Theodore, 1899-1984 Cooper, Irma M., -2002 Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976 Westphal, Lorraine Sharanova, Sonia, 1896-1988 African American singers Sokoloff, Nicolai, 1886-1965 Bands (Music) Crost, Dorothy Rosen, Lucie Bigelow, 1890-1968 African American choirs Ethnomusicology Description An account of the resource The Federal Music Project began in 1935 as part of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal plan. The program, led by Russian-American violinist and orchestra conductor Nicolai Sokoloff, employed musicians, composers, and conductors throughout the United States including more than 400 people in Chicago. The program provided funding for music festivals, classes, and concerts as well as the creation of 34 orchestras. The Federal Music Project conducted research on several genres of American music with a special emphasis placed on traditional American music and folk songs including cowboy, Creole, and African American music. The Federal Music Project ended at the outbreak of World War II. Images in this collection include publicity photos of several Illinois musicians and choral groups funded by the Federal Music Project. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data portrait b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 401322 Federal Music Project Title A name given to the resource Ruth Ray Description An account of the resource Violinist Ruth Ray poses for a portrait with her violin. Ray debuted at Carnegie Hall in 1919 and played with the New York Philharmonic. She later served as concert master for the Chicago Women's Symphony. Ray taught violin at Bradley University and Cornell College in addition to giving private lessions into her 90s. Subject The topic of the resource Ray, Ruth, 1897-1999 Violinists Women violinists Musicians Violin Musical instruments Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Calvert Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/89852f9d3b65c5c276e70c528ffd338b.jpg 7e2f1726d77fe659cbd4e4f36c822fdf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Federal Music Project Collection Subject The topic of the resource Singers Musicians Musical Instruments Opera Choirs (Music) Pianists Federal Music Project (U.S.) Great Depression New Deal (1933-1939) Lovich, Theodore, 1899-1984 Cooper, Irma M., -2002 Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976 Westphal, Lorraine Sharanova, Sonia, 1896-1988 African American singers Sokoloff, Nicolai, 1886-1965 Bands (Music) Crost, Dorothy Rosen, Lucie Bigelow, 1890-1968 African American choirs Ethnomusicology Description An account of the resource The Federal Music Project began in 1935 as part of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal plan. The program, led by Russian-American violinist and orchestra conductor Nicolai Sokoloff, employed musicians, composers, and conductors throughout the United States including more than 400 people in Chicago. The program provided funding for music festivals, classes, and concerts as well as the creation of 34 orchestras. The Federal Music Project conducted research on several genres of American music with a special emphasis placed on traditional American music and folk songs including cowboy, Creole, and African American music. The Federal Music Project ended at the outbreak of World War II. Images in this collection include publicity photos of several Illinois musicians and choral groups funded by the Federal Music Project. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data portrait b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 26 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 401320 Federal Music Project Title A name given to the resource Lucie Bigelow Rosen Description An account of the resource Lucie Bigelow Rosen poses with her theremin during a portrait session. Rosen was a musician and Theremin soloist who helped to popularize the electric instrument during the 1930s. On verso: "From Jean Dalrymple; 122 East 42nd Street; New York City; Mu. 5-3114; Lucie Bigelow Rosen, therminist, who will appear as soloist in the first American performance of Mortimer Browning's 'Concerto in F' for Theremin and orchestra, to be given by the Illinois Symphony Orchestra May 4th with Robert Lawrence as guest conductor." Subject The topic of the resource Rosen, Lucie Bigelow, 1890-1968 Theremin Theremin music Musicians Musical instruments Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource De Tirjian Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/b706f6d664459d037b1884612297d4af.jpg 3a88b3160855dcfa358a07072867969e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Federal Music Project Collection Subject The topic of the resource Singers Musicians Musical Instruments Opera Choirs (Music) Pianists Federal Music Project (U.S.) Great Depression New Deal (1933-1939) Lovich, Theodore, 1899-1984 Cooper, Irma M., -2002 Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976 Westphal, Lorraine Sharanova, Sonia, 1896-1988 African American singers Sokoloff, Nicolai, 1886-1965 Bands (Music) Crost, Dorothy Rosen, Lucie Bigelow, 1890-1968 African American choirs Ethnomusicology Description An account of the resource The Federal Music Project began in 1935 as part of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal plan. The program, led by Russian-American violinist and orchestra conductor Nicolai Sokoloff, employed musicians, composers, and conductors throughout the United States including more than 400 people in Chicago. The program provided funding for music festivals, classes, and concerts as well as the creation of 34 orchestras. The Federal Music Project conducted research on several genres of American music with a special emphasis placed on traditional American music and folk songs including cowboy, Creole, and African American music. The Federal Music Project ended at the outbreak of World War II. Images in this collection include publicity photos of several Illinois musicians and choral groups funded by the Federal Music Project. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data portrait b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 401318 Federal Music Project Title A name given to the resource Federal Concert Orchestra Description An account of the resource The Federal Concert Orchestra performs under a tent in Springfield as part of a joint show with the Federal Theatre Players. On verso: "District #6 office, 835 Main Street, Peoria, Ill.; H. C. Howard, District Supervisor; Federal Concert Orchestra, now appearing under tent with the Federal Theatre Players in Springfield, Illinois. They give a half-hour concert before the start of the dramatic show, play musical accompaniments as necessary for the show, and accompany the vaudeville between the acts." Subject The topic of the resource Federal Music Project (U.S.) Musical instruments New Deal (1933-1939) Great Depression Theater Illinois--Springfield Musicians Bands (Music) Drum set Tuba Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Georg, Herbert Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/dac9971153e354e92b37dd643cf21cd6.jpg 48cfea27db8e52e3c53614768a2aa36d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Federal Music Project Collection Subject The topic of the resource Singers Musicians Musical Instruments Opera Choirs (Music) Pianists Federal Music Project (U.S.) Great Depression New Deal (1933-1939) Lovich, Theodore, 1899-1984 Cooper, Irma M., -2002 Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976 Westphal, Lorraine Sharanova, Sonia, 1896-1988 African American singers Sokoloff, Nicolai, 1886-1965 Bands (Music) Crost, Dorothy Rosen, Lucie Bigelow, 1890-1968 African American choirs Ethnomusicology Description An account of the resource The Federal Music Project began in 1935 as part of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal plan. The program, led by Russian-American violinist and orchestra conductor Nicolai Sokoloff, employed musicians, composers, and conductors throughout the United States including more than 400 people in Chicago. The program provided funding for music festivals, classes, and concerts as well as the creation of 34 orchestras. The Federal Music Project conducted research on several genres of American music with a special emphasis placed on traditional American music and folk songs including cowboy, Creole, and African American music. The Federal Music Project ended at the outbreak of World War II. Images in this collection include publicity photos of several Illinois musicians and choral groups funded by the Federal Music Project. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data portrait b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 26 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 401319 Federal Music Project Title A name given to the resource Dorothy Crost Description An account of the resource Pianist Dorothy Crost poses for a portrait wearing a long dark dress. Subject The topic of the resource Crost, Dorothy Musicians Pianists Women pianists Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gitta Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/a4cfee4100a05a78237a94a4682c2526.jpg 2e4411e9037d35a46754179541c6e872 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Federal Music Project Collection Subject The topic of the resource Singers Musicians Musical Instruments Opera Choirs (Music) Pianists Federal Music Project (U.S.) Great Depression New Deal (1933-1939) Lovich, Theodore, 1899-1984 Cooper, Irma M., -2002 Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976 Westphal, Lorraine Sharanova, Sonia, 1896-1988 African American singers Sokoloff, Nicolai, 1886-1965 Bands (Music) Crost, Dorothy Rosen, Lucie Bigelow, 1890-1968 African American choirs Ethnomusicology Description An account of the resource The Federal Music Project began in 1935 as part of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal plan. The program, led by Russian-American violinist and orchestra conductor Nicolai Sokoloff, employed musicians, composers, and conductors throughout the United States including more than 400 people in Chicago. The program provided funding for music festivals, classes, and concerts as well as the creation of 34 orchestras. The Federal Music Project conducted research on several genres of American music with a special emphasis placed on traditional American music and folk songs including cowboy, Creole, and African American music. The Federal Music Project ended at the outbreak of World War II. Images in this collection include publicity photos of several Illinois musicians and choral groups funded by the Federal Music Project. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data portrait b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 20 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 401315 Federal Music Project Title A name given to the resource Colp Chorus Description An account of the resource The Colp Chorus and members of a massed community chorus prepare for a performance at the outdoor Ravine Theater in Anna. The chorus was a product of the Federal Music Project, a component of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal legislation that employed musicians during the Great Depression. Subject The topic of the resource Federal Music Project (U.S.) New Deal (1933-1939) Choirs (Music) African Americans Illinois--Colp Illinois--Anna Theater, Open-air Great Depression Musicians Singers African American singers African American choirs Conductors (Music) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnson's Studio Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/10/1938 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/7f7951a548f225ad06bcd602f0097f14.jpg d3fcc87515ae276603d719e01764e3f4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Federal Music Project Collection Subject The topic of the resource Singers Musicians Musical Instruments Opera Choirs (Music) Pianists Federal Music Project (U.S.) Great Depression New Deal (1933-1939) Lovich, Theodore, 1899-1984 Cooper, Irma M., -2002 Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976 Westphal, Lorraine Sharanova, Sonia, 1896-1988 African American singers Sokoloff, Nicolai, 1886-1965 Bands (Music) Crost, Dorothy Rosen, Lucie Bigelow, 1890-1968 African American choirs Ethnomusicology Description An account of the resource The Federal Music Project began in 1935 as part of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal plan. The program, led by Russian-American violinist and orchestra conductor Nicolai Sokoloff, employed musicians, composers, and conductors throughout the United States including more than 400 people in Chicago. The program provided funding for music festivals, classes, and concerts as well as the creation of 34 orchestras. The Federal Music Project conducted research on several genres of American music with a special emphasis placed on traditional American music and folk songs including cowboy, Creole, and African American music. The Federal Music Project ended at the outbreak of World War II. Images in this collection include publicity photos of several Illinois musicians and choral groups funded by the Federal Music Project. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data portrait b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 26 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 401311 Federal Music Project Title A name given to the resource Irma Cooper Description An account of the resource Irma Cooper leans against a short wall for a portrait session. A native of Iowa, Cooper made a career as an opera singer and vocal coach in Europe. Cooper was one of the founders of the American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria. Subject The topic of the resource Cooper, Irma M., -2002 Singers Opera Women singers Musicians Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Maurice Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/ba74c35e159034ddf8c250a9a94df345.jpg 5412db839081be7cf0526e92a5d0c5fb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Federal Music Project Collection Subject The topic of the resource Singers Musicians Musical Instruments Opera Choirs (Music) Pianists Federal Music Project (U.S.) Great Depression New Deal (1933-1939) Lovich, Theodore, 1899-1984 Cooper, Irma M., -2002 Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976 Westphal, Lorraine Sharanova, Sonia, 1896-1988 African American singers Sokoloff, Nicolai, 1886-1965 Bands (Music) Crost, Dorothy Rosen, Lucie Bigelow, 1890-1968 African American choirs Ethnomusicology Description An account of the resource The Federal Music Project began in 1935 as part of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal plan. The program, led by Russian-American violinist and orchestra conductor Nicolai Sokoloff, employed musicians, composers, and conductors throughout the United States including more than 400 people in Chicago. The program provided funding for music festivals, classes, and concerts as well as the creation of 34 orchestras. The Federal Music Project conducted research on several genres of American music with a special emphasis placed on traditional American music and folk songs including cowboy, Creole, and African American music. The Federal Music Project ended at the outbreak of World War II. Images in this collection include publicity photos of several Illinois musicians and choral groups funded by the Federal Music Project. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data portrait b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 26 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 401316 Federal Music Project Title A name given to the resource Sonia Sharnova Description An account of the resource Sonia Sharnova poses for a portrait wearing several pieces of jewelry and a fur stole. Sharnova, a contralto for opera companies in Germany and Chicago, performed on stage and taught vocal lessons. Sharnova performed with the Chicago City Opera Company during the Federal Music Project, a component of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal legislation that employed musicians during the Great Depression. Subject The topic of the resource Federal Music Project (U.S.) New Deal (1933-1939) Opera Chicago Civic Opera (Chicago, Ill.) Great Depression Illinois--Chicago Sharnova, Sonia, 1896-1988 Musicians Women singers Singers Fur garments Jewelry Contraltos Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seymour, Maurice Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/6d4be11a3b2735dcaac0f1ba25782424.jpg ef7524e355a9810d0af9a640d6c65ea7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Federal Music Project Collection Subject The topic of the resource Singers Musicians Musical Instruments Opera Choirs (Music) Pianists Federal Music Project (U.S.) Great Depression New Deal (1933-1939) Lovich, Theodore, 1899-1984 Cooper, Irma M., -2002 Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976 Westphal, Lorraine Sharanova, Sonia, 1896-1988 African American singers Sokoloff, Nicolai, 1886-1965 Bands (Music) Crost, Dorothy Rosen, Lucie Bigelow, 1890-1968 African American choirs Ethnomusicology Description An account of the resource The Federal Music Project began in 1935 as part of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal plan. The program, led by Russian-American violinist and orchestra conductor Nicolai Sokoloff, employed musicians, composers, and conductors throughout the United States including more than 400 people in Chicago. The program provided funding for music festivals, classes, and concerts as well as the creation of 34 orchestras. The Federal Music Project conducted research on several genres of American music with a special emphasis placed on traditional American music and folk songs including cowboy, Creole, and African American music. The Federal Music Project ended at the outbreak of World War II. Images in this collection include publicity photos of several Illinois musicians and choral groups funded by the Federal Music Project. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data portrait b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 26 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 401312 Federal Music Project Title A name given to the resource Lorraine Westphal Description An account of the resource Lorraine Westphal poses for a portrait wearing a dress with ruffles and a pendant necklace. Subject The topic of the resource Westphal, Lorraine Women Jewelry Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sinay Studio Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/613f6e09f9dfd85b6e5fe98c2d73acf5.jpg 345dc519bfccbfc784c2472882636551 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Federal Music Project Collection Subject The topic of the resource Singers Musicians Musical Instruments Opera Choirs (Music) Pianists Federal Music Project (U.S.) Great Depression New Deal (1933-1939) Lovich, Theodore, 1899-1984 Cooper, Irma M., -2002 Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976 Westphal, Lorraine Sharanova, Sonia, 1896-1988 African American singers Sokoloff, Nicolai, 1886-1965 Bands (Music) Crost, Dorothy Rosen, Lucie Bigelow, 1890-1968 African American choirs Ethnomusicology Description An account of the resource The Federal Music Project began in 1935 as part of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal plan. The program, led by Russian-American violinist and orchestra conductor Nicolai Sokoloff, employed musicians, composers, and conductors throughout the United States including more than 400 people in Chicago. The program provided funding for music festivals, classes, and concerts as well as the creation of 34 orchestras. The Federal Music Project conducted research on several genres of American music with a special emphasis placed on traditional American music and folk songs including cowboy, Creole, and African American music. The Federal Music Project ended at the outbreak of World War II. Images in this collection include publicity photos of several Illinois musicians and choral groups funded by the Federal Music Project. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data portrait b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 26 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 401321 Federal Music Project Title A name given to the resource Lucie Bigelow Rosen Description An account of the resource Lucie Bigelow Rosen, a musician and Theremin soloist  who helped to popularize the electric instrument during the 1930s, poses for a portrait. On verso: "From Jean Dalrymple; 122 East 42nd Street; New York City; Mu. 5-3114; Lucie Bigelow Rosen, therminist, who will appear as soloist in the first American performance of Mortimer Browning's 'Concerto in F' for Theremin and orchestra, to be given by the Illinois Symphony Orchestra May 4th with Robert Lawrence as guest conductor." Subject The topic of the resource Rosen, Lucie Bigelow, 1890-1968 Theremin Theremin music Musicians Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Voss Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/107c83f10bc8ca5fae9c7abbe12669b8.jpg 7cf9dda6b3f7a3dbe7f632ae29a18024 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Federal Music Project Collection Subject The topic of the resource Singers Musicians Musical Instruments Opera Choirs (Music) Pianists Federal Music Project (U.S.) Great Depression New Deal (1933-1939) Lovich, Theodore, 1899-1984 Cooper, Irma M., -2002 Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976 Westphal, Lorraine Sharanova, Sonia, 1896-1988 African American singers Sokoloff, Nicolai, 1886-1965 Bands (Music) Crost, Dorothy Rosen, Lucie Bigelow, 1890-1968 African American choirs Ethnomusicology Description An account of the resource The Federal Music Project began in 1935 as part of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal plan. The program, led by Russian-American violinist and orchestra conductor Nicolai Sokoloff, employed musicians, composers, and conductors throughout the United States including more than 400 people in Chicago. The program provided funding for music festivals, classes, and concerts as well as the creation of 34 orchestras. The Federal Music Project conducted research on several genres of American music with a special emphasis placed on traditional American music and folk songs including cowboy, Creole, and African American music. The Federal Music Project ended at the outbreak of World War II. Images in this collection include publicity photos of several Illinois musicians and choral groups funded by the Federal Music Project. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data commercial print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 26 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 401310 Federal Music Project Title A name given to the resource Benjamin Britten Description An account of the resource Benjamin Britten sits at a piano with sheet music in hand. Born in England in 1913, Britten was a successful pianist and composer during the mid-twentieth century. Subject The topic of the resource Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976 Composers Pianists England Piano music Sheet music Musicians Piano Musical instruments Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/55e71d49fd083856c149c631200a6c6c.jpg 69b98d1ff5992551d7f2bc880cc0d000 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Federal Music Project Collection Subject The topic of the resource Singers Musicians Musical Instruments Opera Choirs (Music) Pianists Federal Music Project (U.S.) Great Depression New Deal (1933-1939) Lovich, Theodore, 1899-1984 Cooper, Irma M., -2002 Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976 Westphal, Lorraine Sharanova, Sonia, 1896-1988 African American singers Sokoloff, Nicolai, 1886-1965 Bands (Music) Crost, Dorothy Rosen, Lucie Bigelow, 1890-1968 African American choirs Ethnomusicology Description An account of the resource The Federal Music Project began in 1935 as part of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal plan. The program, led by Russian-American violinist and orchestra conductor Nicolai Sokoloff, employed musicians, composers, and conductors throughout the United States including more than 400 people in Chicago. The program provided funding for music festivals, classes, and concerts as well as the creation of 34 orchestras. The Federal Music Project conducted research on several genres of American music with a special emphasis placed on traditional American music and folk songs including cowboy, Creole, and African American music. The Federal Music Project ended at the outbreak of World War II. Images in this collection include publicity photos of several Illinois musicians and choral groups funded by the Federal Music Project. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data commercial print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 401313 Federal Music Project Title A name given to the resource Illinois Valley Blue Coats Description An account of the resource The Illinois Valley Blue Coats band marches in a Peoria parade. The band was a product of the Federal Music Project, a component of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal legislation that employed musicians during the Great Depression. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Peoria Parades Marching bands Federal Music Project (U.S.) New Deal (1933-1939) Great Depression Musicians Automobiles Spectators Musical instruments Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/ee965fee121434161cd739eb6da20092.jpg 69168401141e77586a83ecc090cabe53 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Federal Music Project Collection Subject The topic of the resource Singers Musicians Musical Instruments Opera Choirs (Music) Pianists Federal Music Project (U.S.) Great Depression New Deal (1933-1939) Lovich, Theodore, 1899-1984 Cooper, Irma M., -2002 Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976 Westphal, Lorraine Sharanova, Sonia, 1896-1988 African American singers Sokoloff, Nicolai, 1886-1965 Bands (Music) Crost, Dorothy Rosen, Lucie Bigelow, 1890-1968 African American choirs Ethnomusicology Description An account of the resource The Federal Music Project began in 1935 as part of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal plan. The program, led by Russian-American violinist and orchestra conductor Nicolai Sokoloff, employed musicians, composers, and conductors throughout the United States including more than 400 people in Chicago. The program provided funding for music festivals, classes, and concerts as well as the creation of 34 orchestras. The Federal Music Project conducted research on several genres of American music with a special emphasis placed on traditional American music and folk songs including cowboy, Creole, and African American music. The Federal Music Project ended at the outbreak of World War II. Images in this collection include publicity photos of several Illinois musicians and choral groups funded by the Federal Music Project. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data portrait b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 21 x 26 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 401314 Federal Music Project Title A name given to the resource Chicago Operetta Company Description An account of the resource Members of the Chicago Operetta Company pose for a group photograph. The company, led by director Harry Minturn, was a product of the Federal Music Project, a component of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal legislation that employed musicians during the Great Depression. Subject The topic of the resource Federal Music Project (U.S.) New Deal (1933-1939) Minturn, Harry Choirs (Music) Opera African Americans Great Depression Musicians Singers African American singers Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en https://cronicle.devcherryroad.com/files/original/f69f4bcf07a7df4bb852ca2111c06465.jpg 4d07d4afc241eee4bd0a4303af4a0d44 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Federal Music Project Collection Subject The topic of the resource Singers Musicians Musical Instruments Opera Choirs (Music) Pianists Federal Music Project (U.S.) Great Depression New Deal (1933-1939) Lovich, Theodore, 1899-1984 Cooper, Irma M., -2002 Britten, Benjamin, 1913-1976 Westphal, Lorraine Sharanova, Sonia, 1896-1988 African American singers Sokoloff, Nicolai, 1886-1965 Bands (Music) Crost, Dorothy Rosen, Lucie Bigelow, 1890-1968 African American choirs Ethnomusicology Description An account of the resource The Federal Music Project began in 1935 as part of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal plan. The program, led by Russian-American violinist and orchestra conductor Nicolai Sokoloff, employed musicians, composers, and conductors throughout the United States including more than 400 people in Chicago. The program provided funding for music festivals, classes, and concerts as well as the creation of 34 orchestras. The Federal Music Project conducted research on several genres of American music with a special emphasis placed on traditional American music and folk songs including cowboy, Creole, and African American music. The Federal Music Project ended at the outbreak of World War II. Images in this collection include publicity photos of several Illinois musicians and choral groups funded by the Federal Music Project. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data commercial print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 26 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 401317 Federal Music Project Title A name given to the resource Nikolai Sokoloff Description An account of the resource Nikolai Sokoloff conducts the Illinois Symphony Orchestra during a rehearsal. The Russian-American violinist and conductor served as the director of the Federal Music Project from 1935-1938. Sokoloff conducted the San Francisco People's Philharmonic Orchestra, the Cleveland Orchestra, and the Seattle Symphony Orchestra during his career. On verso: "From the Federal Music Project; Works Progress Administration; 632 North Dearborn Street; Tel. Delaware 1193; For release Saturday, October 9; Dr. Nikolai Sokoloff directs the eighty members of the Illinois Symphony orchestra in their final rehearsal for the orchestra's gala opening concert tomorrow (Sunday, October 10) at the Great Northern Theater. Dr. Sokoloff, who will appear as guest conductor to inaugurate the orchestra's second season, is national director of the federal music project which employs more than four hundred musicians in the Chicago area alone, and is noted as the founder and former conductor of the Cleveland Symphony orchestra; (City Editor has story)." Subject The topic of the resource Sokoloff, Nikolai, 1886-1965 Federal Music Project (U.S.) New Deal (1933-1939) Great Depression Violinists Conductors (Music) Symphony orchestras Musicians Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en