Drinker, Henry S. (Henry Sturgis), 1850-1937
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Preston A. Lambert Papers 1884 - 1927
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0183
Abstract
These papers reflect an era of formally engraved invitations, letters of appreciation among faculty, students, university presidents and alumni and general camaraderie. Interesting historical notes are stated in some of the letters in the exchange between a faculty member and three University presidents.
Dates:
1884 - 1927
Scrapbook of Bethlehem Bach Choir, January 1917
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0236
Abstract
This scrapbook contains newspaper clippings relating to the Bach Choir’s first appearance outside Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
This event occurred in January 1917 appearing in Carnegie Hall, New YorkCity as a featured participant in the New York
Philharmonic’s 75th anniversary festival. Charles Schwab of Bethlehem Steel Company generously paid for the trip to New York.
Lehigh University’s Henry Drinker provided the logistics for getting the 300 members of the Choir to New York for the...
Dates:
1916-1917; October 1916 to June 2, 1917