Joseph Boromé research and writings on opera, 1931-1976.

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Joseph Boromé research and writings on opera, 1931-1976.

The Joseph Boromé research and writings on opera consist primarily of Boromé's correspondence, research materials, and manuscript drafts of published and unpublished writings on opera and related topics in music history.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6751886

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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Bellini, Vincenzo

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Maretzek, Max, 1821-1897

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Palmo, Ferdinand, 1783 or 1784-1869

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American Opera Society.

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