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Keywords: Mrs. Hermann Kotzschmar

Historical Items

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Item 6816

Kotzschmar Hall program, Portland, 1896

Contributed by: Portland Public Library Date: 1896-03-27 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper

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Item 6325

Choral program for 'A Paderewski Evening'

Contributed by: Portland Public Library Date: 1895-11-19 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper

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Item 6324

An Evening with French composers choral program

Contributed by: Portland Public Library Date: 1899-03-20 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper

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Online Exhibits

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Hermann Kotzschmar: Portland's Musical Genius

During the second half of the 19th century, "Hermann Kotzschmar" was a familiar household name in Portland. He spent 59 years in his adopted city as a teacher, choral conductor, concert artist, and church organist.

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The Kotzschmar Memorial Organ

A fire and two men whose lives were entwined for more than 50 years resulted in what is now considered to be "the Jewel of Portland" -- the Austin organ that was given to the city of Portland in 1912.

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Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In

Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.