File 20 - The First Saengerfest in Berlin, 1876.

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The First Saengerfest in Berlin, 1876.

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  • Graphic material

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SCA119-GA92-9-20

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1 negative : b&w ; 11 x 8 cm

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Copy negative of old photograph printed in a book showing a decorated building with a large crowd of people at front. The caption under the reads: "The First Saengerfest in Berlin, 1876. Photograph kindly lent by Mr. Aug. Schmiedel." Typed caption ... »

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  • File includes 2 reference prints.
  • Negative scanned as TIF file November 2019.

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Reproduced on Page 66 of the June 22, 1967 edition of the newspaper, title Canada's Centennial, of the as part of the article: "George (Pop) Philip Was Impresario Who Brought Culture to Community."

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Photo caption from published 1967 version of image: "A CENTURY AGO - Saengerfest, musical festivals featuring singing societies, were major events in the life of early Kitchener. This picture, according to records, shows the first Saengerfest to be held ... »

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