Anna Case papers 1912-1969

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Anna Case papers 1912-1969

Anna Case (1889-1984) was an American soprano and composer who performed with the Metropolitan Opera from 1909 to 1920, and toured as a concert soloist until 1931. Her papers hold concert programs, scores by Case and other composers, correspondence, photographs, clippings, writings, and financial records.

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