American Theatre Organ Society Buttons and Nameplates

Collection

Identifier: AOIAL-ATOC-RG0027

Staff Only

This collection documents American Theatre Organ Society events and several major organ companies in small artifacts. The majority of the items in this collection are buttons relating to ATOS regional conventions and performances. Other refer to various chapters of the society, including the Atlanta, Alabama, Young Theatre Organ Enthusiasts, and Rocky Mountain Regional chapters. Some nameplates related to major organ companies (Æolian, WurliTzer, and Robert Morton Organ Co.) are included. The items with dates range from 1978-1989. With little accompanying contextualizing information, the significance of some of these items is not immediately apparent.

Dates

1978-1989
Majority of material found in 1980

Language of Materials

English

English

Extent

0.50 cubic feet

Additional Description

Administrative History:

The American Theatre Organ Society (ATOS), originally established as the American Theatre Organ Enthusiasts in 1955, set about to preserve the tradition of the theatre organ and continues to do so today by hosting annual conventions and sharing information about theatre organs.

Arrangement of Materials:

These items came together in a box in no apparent order. They have been arranged according to type (buttons, nameplates, others). Items with the most evident connection to ATOS or one of its chapters have been placed earlier. They are arranged chronologically when possible. Each item has been labeled and placed in a small tray within the boxes to maintain order.

Processing Information

In February 2019, Assistant Archivist Jennifer Sara Whyatt reprocessed the American Theatre Organ Society Buttons and Nameplates collection. This reprocessing included updating the unit identifiers to better reflect the contents of the collection. This reprocessing reflects the desire and aim of the American Organ Institute Archives and Library to follow current archival standards.