Herbert Witherspoon Scrapbooks 1896-1917

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Herbert Witherspoon Scrapbooks 1896-1917

The Herbert Witherspoon Scrapbooks consists of newspaper clippings and programs relating to the musical career of Witherspoon, a Metropolitan Opera basso and performer of songs in recital.

2.5 linear feet; 2 flat boxes

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SNAC Resource ID: 6320999

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Metropolitan Opera (New York, N.Y.)

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The Metropolitan Opera (commonly known as the Met) is an American opera company based in New York City, resident at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center. The company is operated by the non-profit Metropolitan Opera Association, with Peter Gelb as current general manager (2021). As of 2018, the company's current music director is Yannick Nézet-Séguin. The Met was founded in 1883 as an alternative to the previously established Academy of Music opera house, and debuted the same year in...

Witherspoon, Herbert, 1873-1935

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Herbert Witherspoon (1873-1935) was an American opera singer. From the guide to the Herbert Witherspoon Scrapbooks, 1896-1917, (Princeton University. Library. Dept. of Rare Books and Special Collections) American bass. From the description of Typewritten letter signed, autograph letter signed, and postcard signed, dated : [New York], 29 October 1919, 2 January 1920, and [n.d.], to Mrs. Harry Harkness Flagler, 1919 Oct. 29, 1920 Jan. 2, and n.d. (Unknown). WorldCa...