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Here is a unique piece of musical history acting as both a postcard and a printed program for a concert at the Hearst Greek Theatre in Berkeley, California. The front features a wide shot of a packed crowd at the amphitheater. Below the image is a detailed program for a "Half-Hour of Music" on Sunday, September 2, alongside an announcement for an upcoming Symphony Concert conducted by Dr. J. Fred Wolle of the University Orchestra. Ticket vendors mentioned include the Cooperative Store, Sadler's, and Sign of the Bear.
The unposted back features a classic undivided back design. Please be aware of the condition: there is noticeable rounding and wear to the corners (specifically the top and bottom left), minor surface smudging, and the bottom edge appears to be slightly unevenly cut or worn right below the text.
Dr. J. Fred Wolle, mentioned in the program text, was the founding conductor of the University of California Symphony Orchestra. He established the group in 1905, shortly after the Hearst Greek Theatre was built in 1903. Based on the calendar dates provided on the card (Sunday, September 2) and the undivided back design, this piece dates back to 1906, right at the dawn of the university's orchestral history.
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