Collection symp.cul - Highland Park : a symphony of cultures, records

Identity area

Reference code

US IlHpHS symp.cul

Title

Highland Park : a symphony of cultures, records

Date(s)

  • 1976-1978 (Creation)

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Collection

Extent and medium

5 folders [manuscript]

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Unknown.

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Scope and content

This collection contains materials relating to the Symphony of Many Cultures program that took place in Highland Park, Ill. from September 1978 to March 1979. This multifaceted six month project was a result of collaboration between several different local cultural and ethnic organizations. The project included a street fair, a book review on FAITH AND FRATRICIDE, an ethnic heritage series,"What I Choose to Preserve" featuring a play entitled ROSA, "The Excitement of Latino Culture," "The Lives and Loves of Six Scribblers," "I'm a Book All By Myself" Oral History, "Dina Halpern- 100 Years of Yiddish Theatre," "I'm a Book All By Myself- Part II," "Teenage Language, Values and Culture," What is Good Society," "House of Worship Walk," "Film Festival" and a "Thanksgiving Community Service." The materials in this collection include newsclippings, documents, brochures, guides, and evaluations relating to this event.

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Language of material

  • English

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Physical characteristics and technical requirements

Overall, the condition of the materials is good. There are many newspaper articles, several of which are brittle or contain torn edges. Care should be taken when handling these materials.

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Archivist's note

Processed by Eve Mangurten, 2012.

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Physical storage

  • Box: Untitled