Looking Backward: Raising funds for the eventual Utah Symphony

Rod Daynes brought this interesting article about the Utah Symphony to our attention. It was originally printed in The Melodian in November 1950 and details the early days of the Utah Symphony. Thanks Rod!

These words from the article are still true today:

Although it had been a difficult struggle, Salt Lake City and the surrounding communities should be very proud of our present Utah Symphony Orchestra, and we should give it every possible aid, together with unstinted praise for the musicians, and encouragement to those responsible for its continued success.

Raising the funds for the initial Utah Symphony