Found 89 collections related to Letters (correspondence)

Parker Fennelly (1891-1988) was an actor and playwright who performed on stage, radio, film, and television. The Parker Fennelly papers, dating from 1911 to 1997, document his career through project files, photographs, letters, programs, clippings, and scrapbooks. less

Bernard Simon was a theatrical press representative and provider of theatrical management services. The Bernard Simon papers, dating from 1964 to 1974, document Simon's promotional and/or management work on behalf of 29 touring or original Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. less

Hudson Maxim (1853-1927) was an inventor who developed explosives that were used in the First World War. The collection contains seven short letters he wrote to William Conant Church, and a brief note accepting an invitation from Colonel and Mrs. Church. One letter from 1905 refers to a fuse he developed, and a letter from 1916 contains questions for Church concerning the United States' "armed preparedness." less

This collection consists of sixteen letters written by Tom Wolfe to Carol LeVarn McCabe. McCabe was a Sweet Briar student who later worked in publicity and as a writer. Thirteen of the letters were written between 1952 and 1954, while Wolfe was attending graduate school at Yale. The letters discuss Wolfe's social life and ambitions, his writing and his efforts to be published, and his relationship with McCabe. Three letters date to 1969. The collection includes McCabe's notes from 2015 on the context of each letter. less

Correspondence between Maria Callas and Dorle Soria consists of the personal and business correspondence of Angel Records co-founder Dorle Soria and soprano Maria Callas, as well as letters written by Dario Soria, John Coveney, Henry Sell, and others regarding Callas's career, especially her affiliation with Angel Records. A small collection of the Sorias' mementos and handwritten memoirs of Callas is included, as is a collection of press materials, mainly photographs of Callas. less

James Joyce was an Irish novelist, short-story writer, playwright, poet, and literary critic. Richard William Wallace (1872-1927) was an American commercial artist and advertising executive who resided in Paris for a number of years. The collection (3 items in 1 slipcase) comprises two autograph letters signed by James Joyce, 1922 April 24 and 1926 December 22, and one autograph letter signed by his son George (Giorgio) Joyce, 1922 June 17, all written to James Joyce's friend, Richard Wallace. James Joyce's letter of 1922 April 24 (one page) encloses a letter for Wallace's perusal (not present) and mentions an invitation to lunch and other matters. The letter bears a pencilled note signed "W." Joyce's letter of 1926 December 22 (one page) extends holiday greetings and best wishes for Wallace's health. At Ezra Pound's request he asks Wallace to obtain information from Dr. [Joseph] Collins about a New York collector. Both letters are written in ink and addressed "Dear Wallace." George Joyce's letter (two pages on one leaf, in ink), is written at Paris and addressed "Dear Mr. Wallace." Writing on his father's behalf, he asks Wallace to convey Joyce's thanks to Collins for his article in the New York Times, and supplies several corrections regarding his father's life and the novel Ulysses less

Anthony Horton was an African-American man who for a period of his life was homeless and lived in the tunnels beneath the subway trains. Together with author/artist Youme Landowne, Horton wrote and illustrated "Pitch Black: Don't be Skerd" (2008) which tells the story of how the two met, his background and his life underground. Horton worked with the Theater of Oppressed NYC, frequently playing the role of a police officer in the troupe's performances. He died in a fire that ripped through his underground home. The Anthony Horton Collection consists of a mock-up for the book he and Youme Landowne wrote and illustrated together, "Pitch Black: Don't be Skerd," about Horton's life in the tunnels under the New York City subway system, and letters he wrote to his co-author/friend from 2009-2010. The letters discuss their friendship and his thoughts; most were written while he was an inmate in Downstate Correctional facility in Fishkill, New York. According to Landowne, he was incarcerated because of possession of an antique knife that he wanted to sell. There are additional writings along with original artwork and illustrations. less

The Eddie Condon papers document the multi-faceted career and life of the guitarist, bandleader, and impresario through photographs, letters, writings, professional files, and art. Dating from the late 1800s to 2010, the collection mainly documents Condon's life from 1935 to 1973. Papers dating from after Condon's death were compiled by Phyllis and Maggie Condon. less

Timothy Leary and Joanna Harcourt-Smith were partners in a common law marriage. The Timothy Leary letters to Joanna Harcourt-Smith consist of correspondence sent by Leary to Harcourt-Smith while he was in Folsom prison. Dating from 1973 to 1976, the collection documents Leary's time in prison, thoughts and ideas, and his feelings towards Harcourt-Smith. less

Testimonial letters (ALS) from Ch. M. Widor, H. Renié, Camille Chevillard (1922 Oct. 3), Albert Wolff, Jacques Pillois, and Gabriel Pierné (1926 May 21). Other papers include 2 brochures (1 of which incorporates excerpts from these letters in print), 1 program, and 1 clipping. Removed from Grandjany scrapbook after microfilming. less

Grace Moore was an American soprano who sang at the Metropolitan Opera and other opera houses. She married Valetin Parera in 1931 and was also known as Grace Moore Parera. She died in an airplane crash near Copenhagen. Includes letters informing Grace Moore of honors, notes inviting her husband and herself to official occasions while traveling in Europe, 3 personal letters from Grace Moore to her friend Humphrey Doulens and 1 letter from Val Parera to Doulens soon after Grace Moore's death. These papers were removed from the Grace Moore scrapbook after microfilming. less

This collection dates from 1932 to 1953 and contains correspondence and account books of Howard Tooley. Material in the collection concerns Tooley's planning of programs for theatres, conventions, clubs, schools, and chautauqua, through Howard Tooley Attractions in Sullivan, Indiana, and various organizations in Chicago less

Dame Myra Hess (1890-1965) was an English pianist. During the Second World War she organized and performed in hundreds of lunch time concerts at the National Gallery which had been emptied because of the threat of air raids. Marjorie Yates, a pianist and friend of Myra Hess, was born in England and moved in 1926 to the United States, where she taught music until 1968. Henriette Michelson was a piano teacher at The Juilliard School in New York City during the 1930's and 1940's, and later a resident of Jerusalem. Tobias Matthay (1858-1945) was an English piano teacher, author of works on piano technique, and composer. Photographic portraits of Myra Hess, Marjorie Yates, and Henriette Michelson; reproduction of a drawing of Mendelssohn by Varges; texts of speeches by Myra Hess about wartime concerts and about her teacher Tobias Matthay; programs, reviews, clippings, and other material about Myra Hess; clipping of obituary of Marjorie Yates. less

The Lucile Watson papers contain correspondence, radio and television scripts, and writings of the actress, dating from 1909 to 1954. Correspondence in the collection includes letters to Watson as well as letters from Arthur Wing Pinero to Louis Evans Shipman, Watson's husband. In addition, the collection holds a typescript of Watson's Reflections in a Spangle less

More than 350 letters between John Edmunds and many important compossers and other musicians of the day, with the bulk of the letters dated 1960. A very few other papers include programs, minutes of organizations, and brochures. Besides Peter Yates, correspondents include Ernst Bacon, Ingolf Dahl, Roy Harris, and Roger Reynolds. Papers and correspondence of organizations include Composers' Forum and Institute of International Education. less

Jose Iturbi was a Spanish pianist and conductor. TL with emendations in pencil. "Night letter via Western Union." Concerns Iturbi's requirements for orchestra and rehearsals during his second concert tour in Mexico. On verso stationery printed: Hotel St. Hub--- [torn and illegible], 120 West 57th Street, New York. Removed from scrapbook. less

Henry Cowell was a noted American composer, pianist, music educator, and founder of the publication New Music and the New Music Society of California. Lilly (or Lily) Popper was Henry Cowell's colleague in a school of music. 13 TLS written from San Quentin Prison where Henry Cowell was serving a sentence for a morals charge, later pardoned. He discusses prison life, work in the jute mill, difficulties of continuing music composition in a restricted setting, authorship of a book on melody, concerts for the other prisoners, teaching in the prison's education department, study of Spanish and Japanese languages, letters he has received from other composers and friends, concern for the school in his absence and recommendations for studies and administrative matters there, and his gratitude for efforts made on his behalf. In the final letter he has learned that his sentence will be 15 years, of which he must serve at least 4. less

Olive Thompson Cowell was married to Harry Cowell, father of composer Henry Cowell. Lilly (or Lily) Popper was Henry Cowell's colleague in a school of music. 4 TLS regarding Henry Cowell's arrest for a sexual offense and incarceration in San Quentin Prison. Mrs. Cowell points out that Henry will not be allowed to marry during parole, so this idea is not a solution. less

William Hayman Cummings was an English organist, composer, singer and writer, author of Purcell (1881), a biographical dictionary (1892) and other works about English music. 29 ALS from 17 correspondents commenting about Cummings's book, Purcell, then sending more information about Henry Purcell and his family and contemporaries. Other papers includes notes on these subjects, some probably in the hand of Cummings and some probably originally enclosed with the correspondence. Correspondents include William Chappell and G.A. Crawford. Removed from the W.H. Cummings scrapbooks after microfilming. less

Marguerita Sylva (1875-1957) was a mezzo-soprano and actress on whose business stationery for "Sylva Management" in New York is printed "The World's Greatest Carmen.". In 23 ALS and 2 postcards, Marguerita Sylva's salutations progress from "Dear Mr. Chamberlain Brown" to "Dear Chamberlain" but she consistently discusses bookings, concerts, and acting roles. Other papers include business letters from other agents to Mme. Sylva, and programs and brochures with marginal notes in Sylva's hand. Removed from the Marguerita Sylva scrapbooks after microfilming. 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

Charles (Borromeo) Mills, 1914-1982, was an American composer of chamber music, orchestral works including movie music and ballets, and vocal music including sacred choral works. He became a Roman Catholic in 1944. Morris Hochberg was a conductor and violinist, and his wife Sylvia was a noted pianist. Their daughter Rena was born in 1944. Mills lived in New York City, and the Hochbergs in Detroit throughout the correspondence. 83 ALS in ink or pencil from Charles Mills, 3 ALS from Charles Mills and his wife Pat or Patricia, 3 ALS from Patricia alone, and 1 ALS from a later wife Selma, all to Morris Hochberg, Morris and Sylvia, or Morris, Sylvia and Rena Hochberg ; 1 ALS from Charles Mills to oboist Lare Wardrup, sent in care of Morris Hochberg. Nearly every letter discusses both personal matters and technical matters of music composition. Enclosures include a poster, 3 clippings, 7 photographs, and 2 brochures. Accompanied by 31 drawings by Charles Mills in ink or pencil. less

Alexandr Grechaninov was a Russian composer known for liturgical music. Letter (ALS) from A. Gorelov, 1908 Feb. 16, regarding Grechaninov's church service performed in Saratov Cathedral; poem (handwritten, in ink) from N. Tutnovsky praising a song cycle by Grechaninov, 1912; handwritten document (in ink) containing 2 reviews of Grechaninov's debut as a composer in England, accompanied by a clipping of the original of one of these reviews, Daily Mail, 1922 Oct. 28. Removed from Grechaninov scrapbook after microfilming. less

2 letters (ALS) and 3 items clipped from letters from American composer Carl Ruggles (including musical excerpts), 1932-1959 ; 2 acknowledgements of gifts to institutions, 1941-1959 ; copy of a letter from E.J. de Coppet to J. J. Paderewski quoting letter from Blanche Walton to de Coppet, 1914 ; 5 inspirational quotations, probably in the hand of Blanche Walton. Removed from the Blanche W. Walton scrapbook after microfilming. less

The collection consists of 3 undated letters and 12 dated letters from Viotti (1801-1821), all in French ; 20 undated and 34 dated letters (1793-1822) to Viotti and several others from various correspondents, chiefly in French with several letters in English or Italian. The earliest dated letter (1793) is from Pugnani. Muzio Clementi, Johann Dussek, and Ferdinando Pa̋er are represented by one letter each. Two unsigned notes are attributed to Mme. de Staël, and 2 unsigned letters, to Stéphanie Félicité Genlis, the author of La duchesse de La Vallière. One letter is signed "Albertine de Staël" (duchesse de Broglie). Several items in 1821 relate to Viotti's having been named Chevalier de l'Ordre royal de la Légion d'honneur. Many letters are from and to the Chinnery family with little musical content. Viotti often signed letters "Amico" or "L'amico.". less

The Albert Ellsworth Thomas papers date from 1901 to 1943. The collection contains letters to Thomas from prominent individuals in theatre, including Henry Miller, Walter Hampden, Daniel Frohman, Ruth Chatterton, and Patricia Collinge. These letters primarily relate to the production of Thomas's plays. Also held in the collection are original manuscripts of the plays No More Ladies, Her Husband's Wife, Just Suppose, and an unidentified play less

This collection consists of ten letters from George Padmore (1903 - 1959) to his friend and confidant Cryil Ollivierre, MD, a fellow Trinidadian. The letters are informal and warm, summarizing some of the major events taking place in Padmore's life at that time. His views of the world and people are also expressed in his letters. The collection includes a booklet, The Voice of Coloured Labour: The Speeches and Reports of Colonial Delegates to the World Trade Union Conference, 1945. less

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is an arts complex comprising more than a dozen institutions between 62nd St. and 66th St. on Broadway in New York City. Philharmonic Hall (later named Avery Fisher Hall) opened Sept. 24, 1962. Clippings, programs, correspondence, and other papers relating to functions such as Tea with Tina, a fashion show by designer Tina Leser at the Hotel Pierre, Jan. 23, 1962, and other events concluding with The Fashion Gala '63 held at Philharmonic Hall, Jan. 6, 1963. Much of the correspondence is from and to Mrs. William Stewart ("Sue," later Susan N. Thomas) and includes copies of letters between her and Jacqueline Kennedy, in whose honor a seat was endowed by her classmates of Miss Porter's School, and who in turn endowed a seat in honor of her father. less