Stokowski, Leopold, 1882-1977
Person
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 7 Collections and/or Records:
00063 Leopold Stokowski with Judith Poska and Jacques Singer
File — Drawer A1, Folder: 63
Location
Curtis main building, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dates:
circa 1924-present
00114 Leopold Stokowski and Edward and Mary Louise Curtis Bok, circa 1920
File — Drawer B3, Box: 1, Folder: 114
Dates:
circa 1920
Elizabeth Swenson scrapbook (MSS 37)
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: PPCI-MSS 37
Abstract
Materials primarily related to Curtis and Curtis affiliated musicians; collected by Swenson while serving as assistant to the dean, 1924-1942
Dates:
1924-1942
Found in:
Curtis Institute of Music Archives
Myra Reed Skibinsky scrapbook
Collection — Box MSS 31
Identifier: PPCI-MSS 31
Scope and Contents
The collection includes correspondence, clippings, programs, and photographs (most of which are unidentified). Correspondants include Mary Louise Curtis Bok, Eugene Ormandy, and Leopold Stokowski.
Dates:
1927-1941
Found in:
Curtis Institute of Music Archives
William Strasser papers (MSS 35)
Collection
Identifier: MSS 35
Dates:
1897-1944
Found in:
Curtis Institute of Music Archives