A Worker’s Union Mandolin Orchestra

A Worker’s Union Mandolin Orchestra

Mandolin Orchestras of the Past This photo is from a union newspaper in Chicago. I believe it was the ILGWU or Amalgamated Clothing Workers, but I’m not sure. The woman sitting lower right is my aunt, Edith Katzman, and I still have that mandolin. I played for a short...
Santa Lucia Mandolin & Guitar Club

Santa Lucia Mandolin & Guitar Club

Mandolin Orchestras of the Past The caption says: Kurt Whippler, Founder and Director #3393-2 In the picture margin: America’s Exposition, San Diego, California, May 29 – Nov. 11th, 1935 John Sirigo, Official Photographer The picture was taken from the...
A Vermont Mandolin Orchestra?

A Vermont Mandolin Orchestra?

Mandolin Orchestras of the Past I found this picture behind another picture. It was being used for its cardboard! The picture that was in front of it was a portrait of my 3rd great grandfather who was a civil war veteran. I know of no one in my family who was in a...
Ada Foster and Band

Ada Foster and Band

Mandolin Orchestras of the Past These photos were owned by my great grandmother Ada Foster. Editor’s note: “Every one a Gibson!”, including the mighty Style “U” harp guitar! Bronwyn O’Brien (received 05/2014) Search for: Annual...
Providence Mandolin Orchestra

Providence Mandolin Orchestra

Mandolin Orchestras of the Past Please find attached a great photo of the PMO from the Oct 1913 issue of the Cadenza. Mark Davis (received 05/2014) Search for: Annual ConventionNo current events Upcoming EventsAtlanta Mandolin Orchestra in ConcertSat Apr 13 2019,...
Nell Wilson Pond

Nell Wilson Pond

Mandolin Orchestras of the Past This picture picture was taken in Orange, Texas around 1900. My grandmother was a talented musician who played piano, gave voice lessons as well as playing violin and mandolin. She was a featured performer at the Orange  Opera House,...