Kentucky Opera Association

Scope and Contents The KOA records document the company from its founding in 1952 until the late 1960's. The overwhelming amount of material dates from 1964-1969.The records are particularly relevant to the Louisville cultural community, for they trace the history of a one-man operation that developed into one of national recognition. These records are important because they establish the initial struggle in building support for a fledgling opera company, which is now flourishing and prosperous....