Leon, Victor, 1860-1940
The photographs in this collection belonged to Victor Leon (born Viktor Hirschfeld), librettist of the Viennese opera. Leon was born Jan. 4, 1860 (birthdate sometimes given as 1858), in Vienna, and died there Feb. 4, 1940. Although not successful himself, his career brought him in contact with the biggest stars of Viennese opera during his time.
From the guide to the Victor Leon photograph collection, 1885-1940., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)