Descriptive Summary
Elgin, Daisy
Daisy Elgin
Collection
1928-1941 Materials
are written in English.
2008-026
5 inches
Center for American History,The
University of Texas at Austin
Houston-born Daisy Elgin
was a soprano singer who performed throughout Texas and in New York City during
the 1930s. Collection contains correspondence, performance programs, sheet
music, newspaper clippings, and an oral history documenting Daisy Elgin’s
career as a soprano singer.
Biographical NoteHouston-born Daisy Elgin was a soprano
singer, trained by Charlotte Macondie, who performed throughout Texas and in
New York City during the 1930s.
Scope and ContentsCollection contains correspondence,
performance programs, sheet music, and newspaper clippings documenting Daisy
Elgin’s career as a soprano singer. Also included is an oral history interview
with Mary Alice Elgin, Daisy’s sister.
Access RestrictionsUnrestricted access.
Preferred CitationDaisy Elgin Collection, 1928-1941, Center
for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.
Detailed Description of the Papers
Inventory
2.325/K76a
Correspondence,
1929-1939
2.325/K76a
Performance Programs,
1928-1938
2.325/K76a
Performance Programs, Clippings, Correspondence,
1928-1941
2.325/K76a
Performance Programs (miscellaneous-not Elgin),
1935-1937
2.325/K76a
<emph render="italic">Houston Chronicle</emph>,
newspapers,
1938-1939
2.325/K76a
Sheet Music (some inscribed),
circa 1930s
2.325/K76a
Audiocassette tape:
2.325/K76a
Oral History Interview with Mary Alice Elgin (sister),
1991