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Pope, Andrew S. (1935- ). Collection, 1753-2018, n.d.

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0492

Scope and Contents

This collection contains opera and theater memorabilia Mr. Pope collected over the years. The materials include photographs of vocalists, programs, letters, publicity, music sheets, and postcards. A great number of the photographs and letters have been framed.

Andrew Pope donated this collection.

Dates

  • 1753-2018, n.d.

Biographical / Historical

Andrew Pope is a native of Jonesboro, LA. For college, he attended Southwestern Louisiana Institute (now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette) and graduated in 1958. He was then drafted into the U.S. Army, where he worked at the National Security Agency in Fort Meade, MD. He left the service in 1961 and worked as a Department of Defense security specialist for 37 years.

As a teenager, Mr. Pope collected opera memorabilia and listened to music programs on the radio. Living near Louisiana Polytechnic Institute in Ruston (now Louisiana Tech University), he was able to attend many concerts. In 1957 Mr. Pope heard the famous tenor Jussi Bjorling in recital and received an autographed program, which sparked his interest in collecting opera autographs. After 43 years of opera and concerts, he amassed a large collection with the help of many dealers. Mr. Pope currently resides in Minden, LA.

Extent

105.5 Linear Feet (102 feet of materials contained in 61 boxes and 1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

  • Photographs, programs, books/catalogues, CD case, 3 fans, posters, and memorabilia
Title
Andrew S. Pope Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Zack Stein
Date
11/17/2021
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection Repository

Contact:
Edith Garland Dupré Library
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
400 East St. Mary Blvd.
Lafayette LA 70503 United States
337-482-6031