Marjorie Lawrence photograph collection, 1926-1977.

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Marjorie Lawrence photograph collection, 1926-1977.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/319865541

This photo collection documents the life and career of Marjorie Lawrence.

8.00 boxes.

Southern Illinois University, Morris Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7332131

Southern Illinois University, Morris Library

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Lawrence, Marjorie

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Marjorie Lawrence (February 17, 1907 - January 13, 1979) was an Australian soprano, particularly noted as an interpreter of Richard Wagner's operas. She later served on the faculty of the School of Music at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Lawrence was born at Deans Marsh, south of Winchelsea, Victoria. She won a number of vocal competitions when aged in her teens. In 1932 she made her operatic debut in Monte Carlo as Elisabeth in Wagner's Tannhàˆuser. On 25 February 1933, she made her f...