Patrick Gilmore Collection

Processed and annotated by Patrick Warfield, Ph.D.

The items constituting the complete collection are listed below. Clicking the text "[View]" allows you to see a scanned image of an item. Please note that the images presented here may be used, but must always be accompanied by the following citation:

Patrick Gilmore Collection, American Bandmasters Association Research Center, Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library, University of Maryland.

1. Portrait (chest 15''x20'') of Gilmore in uniform of 22nd Regiment Band, with one medal on chest. No photographer or date. [oversize]. [VIEW].

2a. Portrait (3/4 length, 7''x11'') of Gilmore in uniform with medals and holding baton. Photograph by Strauss, 1245 Franklin Avenue, St. Louis [1889?]. This Negative is preserved [by Strauss] for future use. [box 2]. [VIEW].

2b. Portrait (bust, 7''x11'') of Mrs. Gilmore. Photograph by Strauss, 1245 and 1247 Franklin Avenue, St. Louis. No date. [box 2] [VIEW].

3. Photograph (5''x7'') of Gilmore's Band at Manhattan Beach, New York, 1884. Copied from a print at [Boston Public Library, Brown Collection] [box 1]. [VIEW].

4. Portrait (full, 15''x20'') of Gilmore in uniform of the 22nd Regiment Band with medals on chest, holding a baton, in a draped setting. No photographer or date. [oversize]. [VIEW].

5. Portrait (bust, 3.5''x5'') of Herbert Clarke, showing medals on uniform. No photographer or date. [box 1]. [VIEW].

6. Portrait (half length, 4''x6'') of cornetist M. Arbuckle. Photograph by Houseworth's Celebrities, 12 Montgomery Street, San Francisco. [April 1876?]. [box 1] [VIEW].

7a. Photograph (5''x7'') of David Wallis Reeves conducting [the Gilmore Band (?) ca. 1892-1893]. Copied from the original at Providence Public Library. [box 1]. [VIEW].

7b. Photograph. Unknown. [box 1]. [VIEW].

8a. Portrait (three-quarters length, 4''x5.5'') of Gilmore in uniform with medals. Photograph by Strauss, 1245 and 1247 Franklin Avenue, St. Louis, 1889. This negative is preserved [by Strauss] for further use. [box 1]. [VIEW].

8b. Holograph signature, P.S. Gilmore. No date or source. [box 1]. [VIEW].

9. Roster of Gilmore's Band, 1890. 42 members listed by last name and initial(s) with instrument played and duration of membership. [oversize]. [VIEW].

10. Descriptive Programme of the Grand Concerts by the Premier Military Band of the United States of America (22nd Regiment of New York) conducted by Mr. P.S. Gilmore with vocalist Miss Lillian Norton. Program for morning and evening concerts (3 p.m. and 8 p.m. respectively). Printed by Taylor Bros., Printers, Bristol. No date. [box 1]. [VIEW].

11. Program on cardboard and in color for Scottish Concerts given by Col. P.S. Gilmore's Celebrated Band at the Exposition Building, St. Louis, MO, September 26, 1890. Contains program for afternoon and evening concerts. Printed by Gast of St. Louis and New York. [box 1]. [VIEW].

12. Program of Gilmore's Band, St. Louis Exposition, Monday, October 3, 1887; in honor of The President and Mrs. Cleveland. Printed on a 3.5''x9'' satin ribbon in a folded card. [box 1]. [VIEW].

13. Manhattan Beach Programme of Memorial Musical Services at Manhattan Beach in honor of General Philip H. Sheridan by Gilmore's band, Saturday, August 11, 1888 at 12:00 noon, the day of the General's burial. General public invited with no admission charge. Train Bulletin printed on back of program. [box 1]. [VIEW].

14. Program from Inauguration Ceremonies of the Hon. Michael Hahn as Governor of Louisiana, New Orleans, March 4, 1864. Musical part of the exercise conducted by Gilmore. All military bands and available musicians in the city united as one band, Grand Chorus of over 6,000 voices from public schools, 50 pieces of General Arnold's Artillery, 2 Regiments Infantry, and all bells of the city to take part in the festival. [box 1]. [VIEW].

15. Program of Gilmore's Parnell Parliamentary Fund Concerts, Madison Square Garden, afternoon and evening, February 14, 1886. Program book contains information and photographs of Irish Members of Parliament. [box 1]. [VIEW].

16. Programs and arrangements for the day for the Public Reception of Gilmore's Great American Band (22nd Regiment of New York), Crystal Palace, Tuesday, May 21, 1878. Concert time is 6:00 p.m. Orchestral band concert time is 3:00 p.m. Program includes prices and information on various shows of the day as well as Crystal Palace season ticket information. [box 1]. [VIEW].

17. Program on silk and in color for Scottish concerts given by Col. P.S. Gilmore's Celebrated Band at Exposition Building, St. Louis, Missouri on September 26, 1890. Contains program for afternoon and evening concerts. Printed by Gast of St. Louis and New York [Contents identical to those on cardboard program 11]. [box 1]. [VIEW].

18. Official monthly bulletin of the Grand National Peace Jubilee, and Musical Festival to be held in the city of Boston, June 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19, 1869 . . . No. 4, May and June, 1869. Boston: George Coolidge. [box 1]. [VIEW].

19. Programme of Concert given in Exposition Music Hall, St. Louis, Missouri, Friday evening, September 23, 1892. Gilmore's Band of 100 Pieces . . . . Born in Ireland, Christmas Day, 1829; died in St. Louis, Missouri, September 24, 1892. Printed on silk, mounted. [box 1]. [VIEW].

20. [Identical to 19, but not mounted. Accompanying envelope with the following handwritten, "Last program of P.S. Gilmore at Exposition Music Hall, St. Louis, Missouri, Septembers 23rd, 1892. [box 1].[VIEW].

21. History of the National Peace Jubilee (1869) by P.S. Gilmore [book collection, SPCMEN ML37 B7 P34][VIEW].

22. Autograph score, "How Beautiful the Light of Home," poetry by Dexter Smith, music by P.S. Gilmore; for voice and piano. At head of title page, Mrs. Chas. O. Rich. [box 1]. [VIEW].

23. Musical score, Haste Love, for voice and piano. Words by Minnie Gilmore, music by Alfred G. Robyn. Balmer and Weber Music House Company, [c.] 1892. [box 2]. [VIEW].

24a. Wooden medallion (2 3/8'' diam) commemorating the National Peace Jubilee, Boston 1869.  Front, bust of Gilmore, "Projector of National Peace Jubilee;" back, "National Peace Jubilee Association, Boston, June 1869." [box 1]. [VIEW].

24b. Wooden medallion 2 3/8'' diam.) commemorating the National Peace Jubilee, Boston. Front, relief carving of "The Great Coliseum for the National Peace Celebration." Back, "National Peace Jubilee Association, Boston, June 1869." [box 1]. [VIEW].

25. Medal (bronze, 1 5/8'' square cross) suspended on blue ribbon from bronze bar.  Medal bear motto, "For long service, 22''; bar bears word, "Defendam." Back of medal is inscribed "Band Master P.S. Gilmore, Oct. 1- 1873." [box 1]. [VIEW].

26. Medal (bronze, 3 3/8'' diam.) in covered wooden case.  Medal bears motto "Exposition Universelle International, MDCCCLXXVIII" on the front and "Republique Francaise" on back. Printed on the silk lining is "medal commemorative offerte pour services rendus, Monsieur Gilmore, directeur de la musique, d'harmonie Americaine, concerts du Trocadero." Paris, 1878. [box 1]. [VIEW].

27. Medal (2'' square iron cross) suspended on an American flag ribbon. One side bear in center, "World's Peace Jubilee, Boston, 1872"); the reverse has the names of countries and the words "Projector" and "Conductor" on the four arms. [box 1]. [VIEW].

28. Certificate of gratitude to Patrick S. Gilmore, Band, 24th Reg't Inf'y, for service in the Civil War. Given by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, at Boston, April 19, 1870. Mounted in mat. [oversize]. [VIEW].

29a. Certificate of commission, appointing P.S. Gilmore Aid-de-Camp of the Grand Army of the Republic, New York Department; given at Albany, March 7, 1889. Mounted in mat. [oversize]. [VIEW].

29b. Certificate of commission, appointed Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore Aid-de-Camp of the Grand Army of the Republic; given by the commander in Chief at Albany, New York, September 18, 1891. Mounted in mat. [oversize]. [VIEW].

30. Certificate of decoration in silver to Bandmaster Patrick S. Gilmore for long service in the 22nd Regiment of Infantry. [Service dating from October 1, 1873 as No. 23?]; committee signature 1891[?]. Mounted in mat. [oversize]. [VIEW].

31. Resolution of sympathy to P.S. Gilmore's wife and daughter on Gilmore's death, from Cymrodorion Choral Society of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Calligraphic original (10''x13'', mounted in mat), dated September 28, 1892. [oversize]. [VIEW].

32. Portrait (full, 2 1/8''x5 1/2'') of [Levy?] in uniform, without medals.  Photograph by Gibson Art Galleries, Chicago. Mounted. No date. [box 1]. [VIEW].

33. Photograph (17''x20'') of Gilmore and band of 9 players (without instruments) seated and standing in front of a tent in a natural setting. Gilmore wears full regalia, including plumed beaver hat. No photographer or date.  Mounted in tag board. [oversize]. [VIEW]

34. Photographic copy (11.5''x20') of a painting by W. H. Powell, "Perry's Victory on Lake Erie, Sept. 19th, 1813."  Original painted by order of Congress for The Nation's Capital, size 20'x30'. Copy mounted and framed with artist's autograph inscription to P.S. Gilmore, Esq., dated July 16, 1877, 8356 Broadway. [oversize]. [VIEW].

35. Certificate of U.S. citizenship, granted to Patrick S. Gilmore October 21, 1874, at the Superior Court of the city and county of New York. Mounted in mat. [oversize]. [VIEW].

36. Photograph (14''x22.5'') of Gilmore's Famous 100 Piece Band, Madison Sq. Garden, June 1892.  From Arthur Wise. [oversize]. [VIEW].

37. Sheet music, voice and piano, "When Johnny Comes Marching Home." Words and music by Louis Lambert (Gilmore). 1863. (box 2). [VIEW].

38. Formal photograph of Gilmore standing.  No date. With two pieces of paper. One has handwritten, "..our luck together. Very truly yours, P.S. Gilmore. The other "very truly yours, P.S. Gilmore, [?] April 23rd 1890." This is under a musical notation B-natural but C-sharp. Accession 95-24-ABA. [box 2]. [VIEW].