Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Mar. 15, 1978 [sound recording].

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Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Mar. 15, 1978 [sound recording].

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Hammond discusses memories of Mrs. (Maria Dehon) Polk and Stokowski before his marriage to Evangeline Johnson; Stokowski staying with him in his apartment in Paris; Stokowski and Greta Garbo; Stokowski and Gloria Vanderbilt; Stokowski's diet; conflict between Stokowski and Rubinstein in preparation for a Hollywood Bowl recording; Stokowski's marketing savvy; and a League of Composers performance of Rite of Spring with Martha Graham, Massine, and Stokowski.

Tape 1 sound cassette : analog.Tape 1 sound tape reel : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, NAB standard ; 10 1/2 in., 1/4 in. tape.Sound disc digital : 4 3/4 in.Transcript 31 leaves.1 folder.

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