Mildred Wellerson papers, 1895-1972 (bulk 1916-1923)

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Mildred Wellerson papers, 1895-1972 (bulk 1916-1923)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/84682353

The Mildred Wellerson Papers primarily consist of clippings, fliers, photographs, programs, and scrapbooks that document the early career of the cellist, both as a child prodigy and as a young woman.

5.3 linear feet (7 boxes)

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New York Public Library System, NYPL

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SNAC Resource ID: 8326641

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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Wellerson, Eugenia.

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Wellerson, Mildred.

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American cellist Mildred Wellerson (born 1910) was a child prodigy who had begun making public appearances by the age of four, and, under the name, Mila Wellerson, continued to perform as an adult in the United States and Europe. She and her twin sister, Eugenia were taught to play instruments at an early age by their mother, Mera Schkolnik. Eugenia, who studied violin, often appeared with her sister in early recitals, but it was Mildred, billed as "the Miracle of the Ce...

Levenson, Boris, 1884-1947

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Rapoport, Eda, 1900-

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Composed 1936. First performance Philadelphia, 17 November 1957, Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra, Herbert Fiss conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Israfel : tone picture after Edgar Allen Poe for flute, strings and harp / Eda Rapoport. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 53342986 Composed 1947. First performance New York, Norman Black conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Three pastels for s...