Elaine Madlener papers 1916-1966, bulk 1944-1965.

Newberry Library

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The Newberry was founded on July 1, 1887 and opened for business on September 6 of that year. The Newberry’s establishment came about because of a contingent provision in the will of Chicago businessman Walter L. Newberry (1804-68), which left what later amounted to approximately $2.2 million for the foundation of a “free, public” library on the north side of the Chicago River, if his two children died without issue. After the deaths of Mr. Newberry’s daughters and then, in 1885, of his widow, t...

Midwest manuscript Collection (Newberry Library)

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Stevenson, Adlai E. (Adlai Ewing), 1900-1965

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Adlai Ewing Stevenson II (February 5, 1900 – July 14, 1965) was an American lawyer, politician, and diplomat. Raised in Bloomington, Illinois, Stevenson was a member of the Democratic Party. He served in numerous positions in the federal government during the 1930s and 1940s, including the Agricultural Adjustment Administration, Federal Alcohol Administration, Department of the Navy, and the State Department. In 1945, he served on the committee that created the United Nations, and he was a me...

Berliner Philharmoniker.

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Born on January 10, 1910 in Lyon, the French conductor and composer, Jean Martinon entered the Lyon and Paris conservatoires to study the violin. At Lyon, his teacher was Maurice Foundray and at the Paris Conservatory, he studied violin technique with Jules Boucherit. While at the Paris conservatory, Martinon took composition with Albert Roussel and Vincent d’Indy. After completing the composition courses, he studied conducting with Charles Munch and Désormière. He graduated from ...

Manuscript Society (U.S.)

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Society of autograph and manuscript collectors, dealers and librarians. From the description of Library of the Manuscript Society [manuscript], 1948-1987. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647808195 From the description of Library of the Society, 1948-1987. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 32959628 From the description of Library of the Manuscript Society [manuscript], 1987-2003. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647975702 ...

Karajan, Herbert von

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Epithet: conductor British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000699.0x000307 Born on January 10, 1910 in Lyon, the French conductor and composer, Jean Martinon entered the Lyon and Paris conservatoires to study the violin. At Lyon, his teacher was Maurice Foundray and at the Paris Conservatory, he studied violin technique with Jules Boucherit. While at the Paris conservatory, Martinon took composition with A...

Morgan, Charles, 1894-1958

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English author. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Kenley, Surrey, to Mr. George Cookson, 1919 Dec. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270612819 Charles Morgan was an English author and literary critic. After publishing an early novel, he joined the London Times, where he later became theater critic. He served in both World Wars, and his essays, Menander's Mirror, were distributed in occupied France in World War II. He published numerous novels and several pla...

Grant Hospital (Chicago, Ill.). Women's Auxiliary

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Dettmer, Roger.

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London philharmonic orchestra

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Teatro alla Scala, 1961

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The Teatro alla Scala was founded under the auspices of the Empress Maria Theresa of Austria, to replace the Royal Ducal Theatre which was destroyed by fire on 26 February 1776 and had, until then, been the home of opera in Milan. La Scala, the more common name, opened on 3 August 1778 with Antonio Salieri's opera L'Europa riconosciuta, to a libretto by Mattia Verazi. La Scala today continues as one of the world's most famous opera houses. Source: http://www.teatroallascala.org From ...

Grant Hospital (Chicago, Ill.)

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Zelzer, Harry, 1897-1979

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Madlener, Elaine.

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Chicago socialite and philanthropist who wrote and researched on conductor Herbert von Karajan and autograph collecting. Madlener was the Board of Directors of the Grant Hospital Women's Auxiliary 1943-1972 and served as its president 1960-1962. In 1948, Madlener was named the first woman secretary of the National Autograph Collectors Society (now the Manuscript Society). She authored articles on the subject of collecting in Autograph Collectors Journal (1951) and Antiqu...