Convention Pictures
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A word about the nature of these pictures: one must review the history of photography, in a sense. The early Convention photos were largely staged affairs needing the expertise of a hired photographer with big bulky cameras, so any impromptu or spontaneous "snaps" were of necessity rare for our organization. Later, when hired photographers were able to lug around their equipment more easily, we will see the easier types of small group and individual Convention shots, though still posed. Later still, The Triangle provided photographs of participants, but usually any individuals appeared as in their pre-made "publicity" or "resume" photos. Spontaneity would come much later. And now, of course, with many attendees carrying their own cell-phones, these Convention photos often stay with them or may be caught on more ephemeral platforms, such as Twitter or Instagram, and then gone. Yer Old Archivist worries about capturing our photographic history, but I'm sure we'll come up with a way to save our past in order to appreciate the future!
The images below represent a sampling of what can be found in The Triangle.
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A word about the nature of these pictures: one must review the history of photography, in a sense. The early Convention photos were largely staged affairs needing the expertise of a hired photographer with big bulky cameras, so any impromptu or spontaneous "snaps" were of necessity rare for our organization. Later, when hired photographers were able to lug around their equipment more easily, we will see the easier types of small group and individual Convention shots, though still posed. Later still, The Triangle provided photographs of participants, but usually any individuals appeared as in their pre-made "publicity" or "resume" photos. Spontaneity would come much later. And now, of course, with many attendees carrying their own cell-phones, these Convention photos often stay with them or may be caught on more ephemeral platforms, such as Twitter or Instagram, and then gone. Yer Old Archivist worries about capturing our photographic history, but I'm sure we'll come up with a way to save our past in order to appreciate the future!
The images below represent a sampling of what can be found in The Triangle.
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Our first Convention was held in 1904 at the
Metropolitan College of Music in CIncinnati, Ohio,
with our founders, Dr. Winthrop S. Sterling and
Elizabeth Mathias, in attendance. As you would
presume, much business was conducted as to
our ByLaws and Rules and practices and such!
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Here are the attendees of the 1907
Convention at the ending banquet!
Wonder what was on the menu?
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Our 1914 Convention was held at the Chicago Musical College. The featured artist was Mu Phi patron and famed composer, Carrie Jacobs-Bond. The closing banquet shows a healthy growth in attendance, yes? ~ |
The 12the Annual Convention was held in
1915 at the Statler Hotel in Detroit, Michigan.
Quite a spread, huh?
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1919 Convention at Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 
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Attendees at the 1920 Convention held in Supreme Council at the first biennial Convention
Eugene, Oregon in June 1922 in St. Louis, Mo.
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1924 Convention in Minneapolis, Minn. ~
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The 25th Anniversary Convention Trout-in-the-Pines, Colorado June 26-29, 1928 |
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 Supreme Council Officers
The 1930 Convention at Mackinac Island, Michigan |
Eastern Province delegates
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Central Province delegates
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Southern Province delegates
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Western Province delegates
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1932 Convention attendees
at Kansas City
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1934 Convention attendees in Atlantic City, New Jersey
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 Convention Committee
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1936 Convention attendees in Oakland, California
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1938 Convention - Drake Hotel in Chicago, Ill.
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New York, NY, locale of Closing banquet at the 1948 Convention
the 1946 Convention, Cleveland, Ohio
called the "Victory Convention"
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the 1946 Convention, Cleveland, Ohio
called the "Victory Convention"
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Seattle, Washington
1950 Convention |
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1954 Convention Committee -
Salt Lake City, Utah "Golden Anniversary" |
1952 Convention at the Curtis Hotel, Minneapolis, Minn.
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1956 Convention, Sheraton Hotel, Rochester, NY
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Before one of the many concerts 
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National Council Composer Honorees gather
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Past MPE Presidents gather at the 1958 Convention Detroit, MI ~ |
1960 Convention Committee,
Santa Monica, Calif. Seated (left to right): Martha Day, Harriet Payne, Esther Wiedower Standing (left to right): Esther Funk, Vivian Page Johnson, Annina Mueller, Edna Glassbrook, Lucille Tackley, Marion Smale, Carolyn Coe Gorka. |
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Covention Committee - 1964 Convention
Lincoln, Nebraska |
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1966
Convention Committee Portland, Oregon ~ |
1968 Conventon
Dallas, Texas Convention Committee
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Some of the Dallas Musical Delegates |
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1970 Convention
Washington, DC Attendees |
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1972 Convention Cleveland, Ohio 
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1972 delegates are all business! 
50-60 Year Members are honored |
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 1974 Convention Committee
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1974 Convention in Palm Springs, California 
Delegates arrive
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1977 Convention Kansas City, Mo. "Diamond Jubilee"
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Music Delegates
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Business Delegate Nadine Haynes, Epsilon Kappa
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1980 Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana |
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Convention Co-Chairs Ruth Hiatt Keynote Speaker, Ellen Jane Lorenz Porter,
and Maxie Schnicke Alpha Alpha
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and Maxie Schnicke Alpha Alpha
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1983 Convention in
Wichita, Kansas 
Convention Committee
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Collegiate and Alumni Performers
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Dr. Lucrecia R. Kasilag gives a lecture-performance
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1986 Convention, Atlanta, Georgia!
Atlanta collegiate Alpha Pi
chapter celebrates 25 years!
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Painting by Anni Moller
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Atlanta Alumni Chapter welcomes you!
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 Convention Committee
1989 Convention in Northbrook, llinois |
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Keynote Speaker
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Mary Jane Johnson (Epsilon Pi) - Convention Artist
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Collegiates share a burger
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 Convention Committee
1992 Convention Salt Lake City, Utah |
Musical Delegate, Leone Buyse, flute
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"Golden Anniversary" 50th 1998 Convention, Tacoma, Washington 1995 Convention Greencastle, ~ Indiana ~ |
 Bagpipers lead delegates into the 1998 Convention
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The MU Phi Executive Board sings for us!
1998 Convention Musical Delegates
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Joyce Jones on the Lagerquist Organ
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51st Convention, 2001 San Antonio, Texas |
The Orah Ashley Lamke Award is presented ~ |
Central Christian Church
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Internat'l 4th VP and Music Adviser, Julianne Vanden Wyngaard, plays the carillon at the church for a Saturday evening concert
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Collegiates chow down!
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Centennial Anniversary! 2003 Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio!
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Centiennial Chorus and Orchestra
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 Collegiates and Alumni represent!
2008 Convention in Jacksonville, Florida! |
Past International Presidents:
Katherine Doepke,
Wynona Lipsett, and Lee Clements Meyer
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Keynote Speaker, Dr. Frances Kinne
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Christine Brewer leads her opera master class
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Dr. Kurt-Alexander Geller talks "No Shrinking Violets We"
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Closing Banquet pictures ~ Until we meet again in 2011!
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2011 Convention in Rochester, NY!
 Int. President Rosemary Ames with collegiates
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Honors Luncheon
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David Champman, Award of Distinction
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Alex Shapiro, Award of Merit
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Craig Hella Johnson, Citation of Merit
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2014 Convention in Sacramento, Calif.!
We will never forget the bonds of friendship!
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Convention Chorus reheasrses
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Judith Balo Goff chats with Collegiates
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International Competition winner, Rachel Brandwein, harp
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Composer Adrienne Albert with Musical Delegates,
Jorge Avila, violin, Yukiko Sekino, piano, and Merek Szapakiewicz, cello |
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Denver, Colorado!
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Convention Luncheons
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At a banquet with International Competition winner, Katsuya Yuasa, clarinet
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who provided the music for the Foundation banquet!
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OFPF music provided irresistable to conga line dancing!
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2021 Convention was the 1st all-virtual
one (due to Covid-19 Pandemic!) 2023 Convention held in Grapevine, Texas!
one (due to Covid-19 Pandemic!) 2023 Convention held in Grapevine, Texas!
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 Delegates are ready!
Convention Chorus performs, directed by Francis Cathlina
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Jess LaNore is ready for registrants
Past President Rosemary Ames installs 2023-2026 Executive Board
Barbara Hill Moore, recipient of Elizabeth Mathias Award
More to Come! |
