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Henry P. McIlhenny Papers
Collection Summary

Information for Researchers

Administrative Information

Historical Note

Scope and Content Note

Arrangement Note
Series Outline

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I. Correspondence

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A. 1927-1975

1. Philadelphia

2. Ireland

B. 1976-1986

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II. Financial records

A. Appraisals and insurance

B. Banking and investments

C. Bookkeeping

D. Estate administration

E. Tax files

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III. Family papers

A. Correspondence

B. Genealogy

C. Other

IV. Articles, interviews and lectures

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V. Art collection

A. Objects by artist

B. Objects by genre

C. Dealers, museums, and others

D. Subjects

E. Photographs and publications

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VI. Residences

A. Philadelphia

B. Glenveagh

C. Gardening and related topics

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VII. Affiliations

A. Philadelphia Museum of Art

B. Philadelphia Orchestra Association

C. Academy of Music

D. Metropolitan Opera

E. Various affiliations

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VIII. Other subjects

A. Social events

B. Travel

C. Various


Henry P. McIlhenny Papers : VII. Affiliations : D. Metropolitan Opera

Subseries D. Metropolitan Opera

Date:
1949-1960, 1972-1973, n.d.

Scope and Content Note

This subseries documents McIlhenny's dedication to bringing performances of the New York based Metropolitan Opera to Philadelphia. Consisting of correspondence and subject files, this subseries reflects McIlhenny's work in fundraising, public relations, concert programming, and other administrative issues.

Arrangement

Alphabetical, with correspondence by author followed by subjects.

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