Zimbalist, Mary Louise Curtis Bok, 1876-1970
Person
Biography
Mary Louise Curtis was the daughter of Cyrus Curtis (of Curtis Publishing Co.) and Louisa Knapp. She founded the Curtis Institute of Music in 1924.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
George Antheil Ballet Mécanique player rolls (MSS 61)
Collection
Identifier: MSS61
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of three piano player rolls containing the first edition of George Antheil's Ballet Mécanique for pianola, dedicated to Mary Louise Curtis Bok. In addition to the handwritten dedication, the first roll contains an explanatory introduction about the purpose and use of the rolls, which were meant to be heard by musicians only.
Dates:
1925
Found in:
Curtis Institute of Music Archives