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Interview with George Demers
George Demers is a longtime Saratoga resident with a relationship that dates back to the origins of Beakman Street. George discusses a unique perspective on Saratoga's art culture, or the lack thereof.
Interview with Peter Davis
An interview with Peter Davis, the program director of the Flurry Festival from 2006- present day. Peter discusses the nuts and bolts of creating the schedule and how it changed from Paul Rosenberg's direction to the current form.
Interview with Vonnie Estes
Interview with Vonnie Estes, musician, dancer, and volunteer at The Flurry Festival, a three-day music and dance festival in Saratoga Springs, NY. Estes speaks about growing up, her evolution as a piano player, the history of The Flurry Festival, and…
Interview with Cecilia Frittelli
History of street, evolution, artists identities/roles, the future
Interview with David Plaskett
The overarching theme of the interview I conducted displays Mr. Plaskett's doubtful yet hopeful view for the future of the Lodge. He has been living in Saratoga and participating in the Lodge since 1998 - he has been an Elks member since his youth.…
Interview with M'elle Pirri-Lee
Oral history
Interview with Amejo Amyot
Her life, Beekman Street, Reasons she started the project, How the street has changed over the years, The impact of the recession.
Interview with Paul Rosenberg
Interview with Paul Rosenberg, founder of the Flurry Festival and director of programs until 2005. Paul discusses the Festival's beginnings at an elementary school and the move to the City Center in Saratoga Springs.
Interview with John Kirk
Oral History interview with John Kirk, musician and contra dance instructor for The Flurry Festival. Talks about the changes to the festival that have occurred over the years in terms of audience, music types and dance styles.
Interview with John Guay
Oral History interview with John Guay, president, musician and dancer of the Flurry Festival. Guay talks about how the Festival has changed over the years and the problems they have today.
Interview with Trish Miller
Trish Miller, dedicated Flurry participant and teacher of banjo at Skidmore College, describes her background in folk music and traditional dance and discusses her experiences with the annual Flurry Festival in Saratoga Springs.
Interview with Doug Haller
Interview with Doug Haller, ex-Administrative Director of the Flurry Festival. Topics include the development of the festival and Doug's experiences organizing the Flurry.
My Father's Shoes
These are a pair of shoes given to me by my father. Years ago when he was looking through his old things he stumbled upon these. These shoes were acquired by him when he was about 18 making them at least 40 years old. My dad got these shoes from his…
Festivities at Saratoga. THe Racing Season Ends, the Bar Association MEets and Guests Keep Arriving...
An article on events in Saratoga Springs, including the performance by Harry T. Burleigh at the villa of Mrs John W. Ehninger with three other performers, including Frank Hunter Potter, tenor, George Stuart Smith, basso, and Louise Shepard,, of New…
Saratoga's Big Season
![Burleigh-New York NY Herald 1894 - 5046[2].jpg](https://www.ssmp.mdocs.skidmore.edu/files/square_thumbnails/df5c04949a862da7b0412c34cd0567af.jpg "Burleigh-New York NY Herald 1894 - 5046[2].jpg")
A review of happenings in Saratoga Springs in mid-August, 1892, including the arrival of notable guests, including Harry T. Burleigh.
"Prettily Played...Shakespeare Produced on the Grand Union Lawn...A large and appreciative audience witness and applaud...The sacred Concert in Congress Park"
An article about the summer season in Saratoga Springs in 1892, which includes mention of the reopening of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) in rooms on Phila Street, with a service at which Harry T. Burleigh sang.
Bethesda Episcopal Church Choir
A photograph of choristers in choir robes from the Bethesda Episcopal Church Archives, Saratoga Springs, NY
New York Highlights
An article which describes the spirituals, including the Psalms, sung at St. George's on Palm Sunday, a service performed by Harry T. Burleigh for 46 years. The article includes a brief biography as well as an interview with Harry T. Burleigh. The…
