Alexander Thompson and Clara Thompson scrapbook
Scope and Content
Alexander Thompson (AT) and Clara Thompson (CT) scrapbook was created by AT and CT in 1913 through 1914. It includes newspaper clippings, recital programs and sheet music. The newspaper clippings document the arrival of Alexander Thompson (AT) at Ohio University (OU) as the Director of the School of Music, CT's work at OU and include articles from major cities such as Boston and Chicago that dealt with Spanish dancing. The sheet music is for original compositions composed by AT.
The scrapbook itself is in fine condition, however, some of the newspaper articles contained therein have become fragile and a few items are loose. Care should be taken that no items are lost.
Dates
- Creation: 1913-1914
Creator
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Biography of Alexander Thompson and Clara Thompson scrapbook
Alexander Thompson (AT) and Clara Thompson (CT) were a married couple who both worked at Ohio University (OU). AT was the Director of the School of Music at OU from 1913 to 1922. CT was an instructor in Voice Culture at OU and director of the girls' glee club.
Extent
0.25 cubic feet
Abstract
The Alexander Thompson (AT) and Clara Thompson (CT) scrapbook was created by AT and CT in 1913 through 1914. It includes newspaper clippings, recital programs and sheet music.
Statement of Arrangement
The collection is a single item.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Thompson, Alexander (Person)
- Thompson, Clara (Person)
- Ohio University. School of Music (Organization)
- Ohio University -- Faculty -- 20th century (Organization)
- Title
- Finding aid for the Alexander Thompson and Clara Thompson scrapbook
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Ohio University Archives Staff
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
