Mandolin Orchestras of the Past

Boy Holding a Mandolin

Carte de visite of an unknown boy holding a mandolin. Note the studio was in Milwaukee. Any of you Milwaukee folks recognize him?

(received 7/2009)

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CMSA 2026 Convention in Minnesota
Wed Nov 4 2026, 12:00pm CST - Sat Nov 7 2026, 11:59pm CST

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Fourth Annual Mandoleers Summer Workshop
“America at 250: We the People, All of Us”
Conductor, Ernesto Parets
Fri Aug 7 2026 - Sun Aug 9 2026
Gravenstein Mandolin Ensemble 20th Anniversary Concert, with guest artists Mike Marshal and Caterina Lichtenberg
Sat Aug 15 2026, 7:00pm PDT
CMSA 2026 Convention in Minnesota
Wed Nov 4 2026, 12:00pm CST - Sat Nov 7 2026, 11:59pm CST

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