Name/Title
American Union of Swedish Singers PhotographsEntry/Object ID
2024.19Scope and Content
Three black and white photographs of the American Union of Swedish Singers. One depicts the choir at the Medina Temple in Chicago, Illinois on July 8th, 1966. The next photograph depicts the choir at the Central Division Convention in Waukegan, Illinois on July 7th, 1972. The last photograph shows the chorus in Rockford, Illinois in 1976.
Two black and white photographs of the Chicago Swedish Male Chorus, a chapter of the A.U.S.S., from 1966.Context
The American Union of Swedish Singers is a group of choirs that formed in 1892, with their first performance at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. Since the formation, the Union has performed in many world renowned venues. Most of the repertoire today is in both Swedish and English. The Union participates in singing tours of Scandinavia, and every three years, conventions are held for singers across the country to meet and share songs.
The Chicago Swedish Male Chorus, now the Mixed Chorus, is operational out of the Swedish American Museum.Acquisition
Accession
2024.19Source or Donor
Jennifer Debner, Blaine BoogertAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Blaine Boogert and Jennifer DebnerLexicon
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PhotographySearch Terms
Illinois--Chicago, Illinois--Rockford, Illinois--Waukegan, American Union of Swedish Singers (A.U.S.S.), Chicago Swedish Male Chorus, Men--Societies and clubs, Performing artsArchive Details
Date(s) of Creation
1966 - 1976Primary Language
EnglishCopyright
Copyright Details
Ownership was legally transferred to the Swedish American Museum per the gift agreement. Certain works may be protected by copyright not governed by the Swedish American Museum.Reproductions
Notes
Reproduction of the Museum's archives for publication, commercial use, or distribution requires written permission.
