Scope and Contents
Contains primarily programs and some advertisements for the Connecticut Opera.
Dates
- 1943-1946, 1951-1954, 1957, 1973-1975, 1977, 1979-1985, 1990-1994
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
Established in 1942 through the efforts of Frank Pandolfi, Connecticut Opera brought internationally known singers to Hartford. After 67 seasons, in February 2009, Connecticut Opera closed, citing economic conditions.
Extent
.25 Linear Feet (1 half letter box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Programs and ephemera from Connecticut Opera.
Arrangement
Arranged in chronological order.
- Author
- Katie Bushman
- Date
- August 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
Hartford History Center
Hartford Public Library
500 Main St
Hartford CT 06103 USA
860.695.6297
hhc@hplct.org
