​Matinee Musical Club

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​ Additional Plate; Texas Federation of Music Clubs presidents 1991-1993 Alma Doss, 2003-2005 Gloria Thrasher, Matinee Musical Club members. (2006)

Marker No: 13431

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic: 30.658339,-97.000359

Marker Text: ​In January 1909, Mary Ann (Coffield) Perry organized the Matinee Musical Club on the front porch of her home at this site. Pearl Cauthon served as the first president of the club, which met regularly to study and perform music. Yearbooks document annual themes, including classical music, and Texas women and American composers. The 1916 yearbook shows the club mascot, George Sessions Perry, who became a noted Texas writer. The group, active in both the Texas and National Federations of Music Clubs, continues to share and study music, bringing culture and art to its members and to Rockdale through annual programs and regular meetings.

Location: ​305 East Davilla Avenue