Veterans Building (iPhone photo by Kay Teel) |
The spring 2019 meeting of ARLIS/NA-Northern California Chapter was held on May 10 at the Edward Paul Braby San Francisco Opera Archives in the Veterans Building at 401 Van Ness Avenue. Barbara Rominski, Director of the Archives, introduced attendees to the long and fascinating history of the San Francisco Opera and its archives and showed treasures from the collection, including scenery sketches and props.
After touring the photo galleries, the group crossed Memorial Court to the War Memorial Opera House for a special behind-the-scenes look and visits to the Opera's orchestra library and music library.
Treasures from the archives on display (iPhone photo by Kay Teel) |
Memorial Court, facing City Hall
(iPhone photo by Kay Teel)
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Full meeting minutes now available.