Clarinet of Lester C. Olson

Name/Title

Clarinet of Lester C. Olson

Entry/Object ID

2024.28.1

Description

Clarinet owned by Lester C. Olson of Clay Banks, who was a member of the Sturgeon Bay band, WI. Clarinet has older "buffet" key design compared to more modern instruments. Clarinet includes old case and one unused reed. Clarinet is in poor condition and was noted by donor as being beyond restoration.

Cataloged By

Matthew Adelman

Acquisition

Accession

2024.28

Source or Donor

Pestka, Phyllis

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Clarinet

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Instrument, Woodwind

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Musical Instruments

Nomenclature Class

Musical T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Search Terms

Clarinet, Instrument, Woodwind, Sturgeon Bay Band, Clay Banks

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Date Examined

Sep 26, 2024

Examined By

Matthew Adelman

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Olson

Person or Organization

Olson Family

Person or Organization

Lester C. Olson

General Notes

Note

Notes: Unused reed is from "Musicians Repair & Supply - 2246 Willow Street - Green Bay, Wis." Status: OK Status By: Matthew Adelman Status Date: 2024-09-26

Create Date

September 26, 2024

Update Date

July 14, 2026