Found 3 collections related to Ponselle, Rosa, 1897-1981

The collection contains commercial and noncommercial sound recordings and noncommercial films and videos collected by Rosa Ponselle from 1926 to 1981, covering her career and retirement; recordings of memorial tributes to Ponselle were added to the collection from 1982 to 1987. less

The Rosa Ponselle Papers document the career of one of the most noted 20th century American soprano opera singers, and covers her beginnings in vaudeville, her Metropolitan Opera career (1918-1937), her teaching activities, her adminstrative involvement with musical life in Baltimore, and her retirement. Also included is material concerning her sister Carmela Ponselle (1892-1977). less

Rosa Ponselle was an American soprano. Kenneth Miller was a violinist who lived in Lawrence, Kansas. 19 ALS (many signed "Mel") and 1 greeting card from Rosa Ponselle to Ken Miller ; 1 ALS to "Kenneth, Rosa & Edith" from Stuart Ross [?] ; 4 photographs of Rosa Ponselle (2 inscribed to "Ken") ; 1 photograph of Rosa Ponselle and Ken Miller; 1 photograph of "Langworthy's KU Footwarmers" including K. Miller, violin; program, [1922] Nov. 30, of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra with Rosa Ponselle as guest soloist. less