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Hartford Oratorio Society Program Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-Oratorio

Abstract

Programs from performances of the Hartford Oratorio Society and the Hartford Chorale.

Dates

  • 1928, 1930-1934, 1936, 1938-1940, 1942, 1944, 1946, 1982, 1983
  • Majority of material found within 1928 - 1946

Conditions Governing Access

The records are stored in a restricted area and therefore may not be available on a same-day basis.

Conditions Governing Use

See Hartford History Center's Collection Use policy. Permission to publish from the collection must be obtained in writing from curator of the Hartford History Center, and a copy of the published work may be requested by the Hartford History Center. The Hartford History Center reserves the right to refuse permission to publish, etc. to those who have not complied with its policies. Use of the collections will normally not be permitted for the purpose of promotion of commercial products and services or political campaigns. Hartford History Center at Hartford Public Library reserves the right to limit the number of photographic prints/captures and to restrict the use or reproduction of rare, fragile, or valuable objects.

Biographical / Historical

The Hartford Oratorio Society was a volunteer choir founded in 1921. Members performed oratorios such as Verdi's "Requiem," Handel's "Messiah," and Saint-Saen's "Samson and Delilah" alongside members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. In 1954, the Oratorio Society formally merged with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra and became known as the Hartford Symphony Chorale. The groups split in 1972 and the choir became the Hartford Chorale, which is still in operation as a volunteer choir today, performing in Hartford and touring internationally.

Extent

.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in chronological order.

Related Materials

Boston Symphony Orchestra in Hartford /archives.hplct.org/repositories/2/resources/13>

Title
Hartford Oratorio Society Program Collection
Author
Katie Bushman
Date
July 2026
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Hartford History Center Repository

Contact:
Hartford History Center
Hartford Public Library
500 Main St
Hartford CT 06103 USA
860.695.6297