Stokowski, Leopold, 1882-1977
Biography
Born in London to parents of Polish descent, Stokowski was a leading conductor of the early to mid 20th century. During his tenure with the Philadelphia Orchestra, he assisted Mary Louise Curtis in conceptualizing the Curtis Institute of Music. Stokowski served on the Curtis faculty from 1924-1927, conducting the orchestra.
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
00063 Leopold Stokowski with Judith Poska and Jacques Singer
Curtis main building, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
00114 Leopold Stokowski and Edward and Mary Louise Curtis Bok, circa 1920
Elizabeth Swenson scrapbook (MSS 37)
Materials primarily related to Curtis and Curtis affiliated musicians; collected by Swenson while serving as assistant to the dean, 1924-1942
Myra Reed Skibinsky scrapbook
The collection includes correspondence, clippings, programs, and photographs (most of which are unidentified). Correspondants include Mary Louise Curtis Bok, Eugene Ormandy, and Leopold Stokowski.
Stokowski, Leopold, circa 1931-1935
Orchestras and individuals with whom Cresswell worked or had an association
William Strasser papers (MSS 35)
The collection contains correspondence, artwork, and other materials documenting Strasser's work in various fields including composition, conducting, engraving, orchestration, copying, and editing.