[Theater and concert programs from the Papers of Jeanne S. Mintz]. 1935-1959.

Boston Symphony Orchestra

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6204xdh (corporateBody)

The Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is an American orchestra based in Boston. It is the second-oldest of the five major American symphony orchestras commonly referred to as the "Big Five". Founded by Henry Lee Higginson in 1881, the BSO performs most of its concerts at Boston's Symphony Hall and in the summer performs at Tanglewood....

Menuhin, Yehudi, 1916-1999

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6096xgn (person)

An American violinist, Yehudi Menuhin was engaged in 1947 by Two Continent Pictures to appear and play in a projected moving picture named Delirium and an associated short movie; and later for a series of short films. He suggested changes in the script and performed the Mendelssohn Concerto for Delirium, but the picture apparently was not completed, nor were the short films although 22 reels were recorded and photographed. From the description of Letters and other papers relating to ...

Porter, Cole, 1891-1964

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6mt4js4 (person)

Cole Porter was born in Peru, Indiana on June 9, 1891. As a boy he took lessons in piano and violin, and began writing songs while in prep school. He attended Yale College (Class of 1913), where he composed fight songs that are still used today. After graduating, he went on to Harvard Law School, but he had little interest in law and soon began studying music instead. Porter would later complete his musical education at the Schola Cantorum in Paris. Porter's first Broadway show, See America F...

Gershwin, George, 1898-1937

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6204wfj (person)

George Gershwin was a composer and pianist; his best-known works are Rhapsody in Blue (1924), An American in Paris (1928), "I Got Rhythm" (1930), and the opera Porgy and Bess (1935), which included the hit "Summertime". Gershwin moved to Hollywood and composed numerous film scores. He died in 1937 of a malignant brain tumor....

Rubinstein, Artur, 1887-1982

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6hb9x0h (person)

Polish pianist, later naturalized American. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2), dated : [New York], 3 February 1969 and 12 January 1970, to Mrs. [John C.] Hughes, 1969 Feb. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270676480 Epithet: pianist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000624.0x0002e6 ...

Eliot, T. S. (Thomas Stearns), 1888-1965

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w64r8k15 (person)

Thomas Stearns Eliot (1888-1965), a poet, critic, editor, and playwright, was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He received a B. A. in 1909 and an M. A. in 1910 from Harvard, where he also pursued a doctoral degree in philosophy. In 1915, he married Vivienne (Vivien) Haigh-Wood. He completed his dissertation in 1916 while living in England and submitted it to Harvard, but was unable to defend it. He was literary editor of the avant-garde magazine The Egoist. In the Spring 1917, he publishe...

Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6q92419 (person)

Born in Dublin, Ireland, on July 26, 1856, George Bernard Shaw was the only son and third and youngest child of George Carr and Lucinda Elizabeth Gurly Shaw. Though descended from landed Irish gentry, Shaw's father was unable to sustain any more than a facade of gentility. Shaw's official education consisted of being tutored by an uncle and briefly attending Protestant and Catholic day schools. At fifteen Shaw began working as a bookkeeper in a land agent's office which required him t...

Hurok, Sol

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w69z965d (person)

Symphony Hall (Boston, Mass.)

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6m9666z (corporateBody)

D'Oyly Carte Opera Company

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w657558b (corporateBody)

Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6m90b13 (person)

Dramatist and Parliamentary leader. From the description of Autograph address on an envelope signed : Dublin Castle, to Edmond Malone 1785 Oct. 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270662003 From the description of Autograph letter in the third person : to Mr. Elliston, the actor, 1795 July 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270662070 From the description of Autograph address on an envelope signed : to R.W. Elliston. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270661995 Ep...

Cort Theatre (Organization : New York, N.Y.)

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6qc618d (corporateBody)

Lindsay, Howard, 1889-1968

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6kp86h7 (person)

Mansfield Theatre (Organization : New York, N.Y.)

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w60g9h08 (corporateBody)

Olivier, Laurence, 1907-1989

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w65q5j04 (person)

English actor. From the description of Autograph letters signed (5) : London and Naples, to Denys Blakelock, 1947-1953. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270872061 From the description of Autograph letter signed : "South Indian Ocean" [on the way to Australia], to Denys Blakelock, 1947 Mar. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270872063 From the description of Typed letter signed (8) : London, to Denys Blakelock, 1948-1964. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270874989 ...

Aitken, Webster

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w62252d7 (person)

New York philharmonic

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6tq9sxj (corporateBody)

The Philharmonic Society of New York is one of the predecessors of the New York Philharmonic. From the description of Scores, [ca. 1842-1986]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155513361 Orchestra based in New York, NY. From the description of Collection of broadcast concerts [sound recording], 1934-1955. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122687015 From the guide to the New York Philharmonic collection of broadcast concerts [sound recording], 1...

Sullivan, Arthur

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w69p2zzd (person)

Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900) was an English composer well-known for his collaborations with W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert. From the guide to the Arthur Sullivan sheet music, 1868-1993., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University.) Sullivan was an English composer. Gilbert was a English dramatist. From the guide to the Arthur Sullivan correspondence with W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert, 1854-1900., (Houghton Libra...

Carroll, Paul Vincent, 1900-1968

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6rj4jnt (person)

Paul Vincent Carroll, playwright. From the description of The devil came from Dublin: typescript, n.d. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122456255 Epithet: playwright British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000787.0x00015c ...

Holm, John Cecil, 1904-1981

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w69z9kcn (person)

Kanin, Garson, 1912-1999

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6zs3mm3 (person)

Actor, author, and director. From the description of Garson Kanin papers, 1941-1965. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71130926 Biographical Note 1912, Nov. 24 Born, Rochester, N.Y. 1933 Graduated, American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York, N.Y. Acted for ...

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6qk86d3 (person)

William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...

Milstein, Nathan, 1903-1992

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6vd7b9j (person)

Henie, Sonja, 1912-1969

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6xp75rp (person)

Radio City Music Hall (New York, N.Y.)

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6ch0d1t (corporateBody)

Collecting area: Materials relating to Radio City Music Hall productions. From the description of Repository description. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155475695 Radio City Music Hall was reorganized under a new company, Rockefeller Group, Inc., in 1979. From the description of New company production materials, 1979-1985. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155473391 Radio City Music Hall opened in New York City on Dec. 27, 1932. Boasting the world's largest...

New York City Ballet

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6qn9x82 (corporateBody)

The New York City Ballet is the brainchild of Lincoln Kirstein, who envisioned an American Ballet of young native dancers, trained and schooled to perform new, modern repertory. The company now performs 23 weeks of the year under the direction of Peter Martins. For further information see http://www.nycballet.com. From the guide to the New York City Ballet records, 1934-1976, (The New York Public Library. Jerome Robbins Dance Division.) The New York City Ballet ...

Hunter college

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6s79njt (corporateBody)

The Hunter College Dance Therapy Program was begun in 1971 with the support of the National Institute of Mental Health. Forming part of the Department of Health and Physical Education of Hunter College of the City University of New York it offered the first Master of Science degree in dance therapy in the United States. The program was developed by Claire Schmais, Elissa White, and Martha Davis. In 1982 a three-year dual degree program combining social work and dance therapy was started, grantin...

Kaufman, George S. (George Simon), 1889-1961

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6sq8xnx (person)

George Simon Kaufman (November 16, 1889 - June 2, 1961) was a playwright, director, producer, humorist, and drama critic noted for his many collaborations with other writers and his contributions to 20th century American comedy. His most successful solo script was The Butter and Egg Man, 1925. As a collaborator, Kaufman was prolific: with Marc Connelly he wrote Merton of the Movies, Dulcy, and Beggar on Horseback; with Ring Lardner he wrote June Moon; with Edna Ferber he wrote The Royal Family, ...

Ulmer, Georges-Erik 1947-....

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6gq9n7t (person)

Williams, Emlyn, 1905-1987

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6057p7m (person)

Emlyn Williams was an actor, director, novelist, essayist, and playwright best known for NIGHT MUST FALL and THE CORN IS GREEN. Born in 1905 in Mostyn, Flintshire, Wales, where most of his family and friends mined coal, Emlyn Williams was inspired by a sympathetic teacher to pursue a theatrical and literary career. He acted in many plays and films, and also directed the movie THE LAST DAYS OF DOLWYN (1949) which marked the film debut of his fellow Welshman Richard Burton. From the early 1950s on...

Werfel, Franz, 1890-1945

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6h70fzt (person)

Franz Werfel was born Sept. 10, 1890 in Prague, Bohemia; one of the founders of the expressionist movement in German literature, Werfel began writing poetry when still a boy and published his first play when 20; published first book of verse in 1911; plays Goat song (1922) and Juarez and Maximilian (1925) were successfully produced in Europe and NY; published novel, Verdi, in 1924; married Alma Mahler, composer Gustav Mahler's widow, in 1929; in 1940 fled Nazis to US; wrote one of his most popul...

Franken, Rose, 1895-1988

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6nw27dq (person)

BIOGHIST REQUIRED American novelist and playwright. From the guide to the Rose Franken Papers, 1925-1982, (Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library, ) American novelist and playwright. From the description of Rose Franken records, 1925-1982. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 495526592 ...

Ballet Theatre (New York, N.Y.)

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6q56d5j (corporateBody)

O'Casey, Sean, 1880-1964

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6s180gm (person)

Sean O'Casey was born John Casey on March 30, 1880 in Dublin, Ireland, to Michael and Susan (Archer) Casey, a lower-middle class Protestant family. His father died in 1886. As a child, O'Casey suffered from trachoma, which affected his sight and made it difficult for him to succeed scholastically. He worked periodically throughout his adolescence as a stock boy, a van driver, and railway laborer. During this time, he became interested in Irish working class culture, as well as socialism and labo...

Mintz, Jeanne S.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6gf3h57 (person)

Asian affairs analyst and official at the U.S. Dept. of Defense. Born 1922, died 1994. From the description of Jeanne S. Mintz papers, 1928-1993 (bulk 1943-1965). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70983772 Biographical Note 1922, Nov. 30 Born, New York, N.Y. 1943 B.A., Brooklyn College, New York, N.Y. ...

Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w67d8cg0 (corporateBody)

Borovsky, Alexander, 1889-1968

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6ps0h1m (person)

Chase, Mary, 1907-1981

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w69z9mvb (person)

Denver, Colo. native. Playwright of many plays, six of which were produced on Broadway. Her most famous play was Harvey which was made into a film and for which she won a Pulitzer prize. From the description of Oral history, 1979 Aug. 9 [sound recording]. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 61278623 Mary Coyle Chase (1906-1981) was a Denver based playwright and screenwriter best known for her play and feature film: Harvey. She was a journalist for the Rocky Mountain...

Rutebeuf, 13th cent.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6w40kxd (person)

Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6b31q6q (corporateBody)

Sergei Denham (1896-1970) was a Russian-born banker and director of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. Leonide Massine (1896-1979) was Russian dancer and choreographer and artistic director of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. From the description of Records concerning Leonide Massine, 1939-1969 (inclusive), 1942-1954 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122557063 The Ballet Russe de Monte-Carlo was a company that existed between 1938 and 1962 under the directorship of Sergei...

Carnegie Hall (New York, N.Y.)

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6kw955s (corporateBody)

Designed to be America's foremost center for classical music, Carnegie Hall has extended its 3 stages not only to different types of music, but also to lecturers, staged productions, and one stage even served for a time (early 1960s to 1997) as a cinema until it was reclaimed for live performances. Known for its wonderful acoustics, Carnegie Hall is known as the premier location for music of all sorts. From the description of Belknap Collection, Theatre and theatre groups 1895- : Car...

Barrymore, Ethel, 1879-1959

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w66d676p (person)

American actress. From the description of Ethel Barrymore autograph, 1895. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63936509 ...

Empire Theatre (Organization : New York, N.Y.)

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w63v5dsj (corporateBody)