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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

Elizabeth Swenson scrapbook (MSS 37)

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: PPCI-MSS37
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

Myra Reed Skibinsky scrapbook

 Collection — Box MSS 31
Identifier: PPCI-MSS31
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

William Strasser papers (MSS 35)

 Collection
Identifier: MSS35
Dates: 1897-1944