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Lea Luboshutz class yearbooks

Collection

Identifier: PPCI-MSS 11

Abstract The Lea Luboshutz class yearbooks document the experiences of Luboshutz's violin students at the Curtis Institute of Music during the 1929-30 schoolyear. The scrapbooks include letters from Ms. Luboshutz, students, Curtis staff members, and visitors as well as recital programs, and a repertoire list. In addition to a class photo, both copies include original...

Dates: 1929-1930

Found in: Curtis Institute of Music Archives

Sylvan Levin collection (MSS 40)

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS 40

Dates: circa 1830-1930

Found in: Curtis Institute of Music Archives

Isabelle Vengerova memorabilia

Collection

Identifier: PPCI-MSS 02

Abstract

The Isabelle Vengerova memorabilia collection consists of photos, letters and reminiscenses. It also includes materials relating to the dedication of the Isabella Vengerova room at Curtis in 1989.

Dates: 1925-1956

Found in: Curtis Institute of Music Archives

Mary Curtis Zimbalist memorial concert scrapbook (MSS 45)

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: MSS 45

Scope and Contents

The scrapbook includes correspondence, photographs, press releases, and clippings concerning a memorial concert held in honor of Mary Louise Curtis Bok Zimbalist on 3 July 1970 in Camden, Maine.

Dates: 1970

Found in: Curtis Institute of Music Archives

Philip Frank collection (MSS 42)

Collection

Identifier: MSS 42

Scope and Contents

The collection includes scrapbooks and programs documenting the early career of Philip Frank. The scrapbooks themselves contain clippings, programs, and performance information.

Dates: 1929-1949

Found in: Curtis Institute of Music Archives

Marcel Tabuteau memorabilia collection

Collection

Identifier: PPCI-MSS 12

Abstract

Miscellaneous materials relating to Marcel Tabuteau: correspondence, reminiscences, and a scrapbook documenting the establishment of the Marcel Tabuteau Memorial Fund.

Dates: 1967-1978

Found in: Curtis Institute of Music Archives

Samuel Lifschey collection (MSS 19)

Collection

Identifier: PPCI-MSS 19

Scope and Contents

The collection contains scrapbooks, programs, correspondence, clippings, and photographs from Samuel Lifschey's career as a member of both the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Philadelphia Flute-Harp-Viola Trio (whose members were Edna Phillips, William Kincaid, and Lifschey).

Dates: 1912-1955

Found in: Curtis Institute of Music Archives

Josef Hofmann collection (MSS 50)

Collection

Identifier: MSS 50

Scope and Contents

Letters from Hofmann to Mary Louise Curtis Bok prior to his appointment as director of Curtis as well as letters and postcards to Bok's sons Curtis and Cary, photographs, and publicity materials.

Dates: 1906-1998

Found in: Curtis Institute of Music Archives