Photographs, correspondence, and other materials documenting the life and work of opera translators and librettists Ruth and Thomas Martin.
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An Operatic Performance
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An operatic performance (most likely of "Hansel and Gretel") sponsored by the
Liederkranz Foundation.
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An Operatic Performance
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An operatic performance (most likely of "Hansel and Gretel") sponsored by the
Liederkranz Foundation.
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Ann Ayars
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A headshot of Ann Ayars, soprano, with an inscription reading, "For Tommy Martin,
With the hope that he will remember pleasantly the many 'Bohèmes' we have done
together."
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Arlene Randazzo
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A signed headshot of Arlene Randazzo. Ruth Martin wrote on the back, "Arlene
Randazzo, NYCO [New York City Opera] star (Fledermaus, Lucia) 1970s early 80s. Winner
Liederkranz Competition."
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Armand Tokatyan with Fans
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Tenor Armand Tokatyan with fans during a production of "Carmen" with the Hudson
Grand Opera Association.
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Arthur Schnitzler, Olga Schnitzler, and Heinrich Schnitzler
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Photograph of the writer Arthur Schnitzler, Olga Gussmann Schnitzler, and their
son, Heinrich. Ruth Martin wrote on the back, "Schnitzler, Mrs. Schnitzler and Heinrich.
Snapshot from Susan Bronner, probably taken by her father, Arthur Fleischer."
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Austrian Cross Ceremony
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Thomas Martin (left) and Ruth Martin (right) at the ceremony where they were
awarded the Austrian Cross of Honor, First Class, for their English translations of Mozart's
operas.
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Backstage at "A Night in Venice"
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Backstage at "A Night in Venice" at the Jones Beach Marine Theater. Conductor
Thomas Martin is third from left. Producer Michael Todd is center. Stage manager Philip Fine is
to the right wearing a beret.
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Backstage at "Der Bettelstudent"
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Ruth Martin's note on the back: "l to r: Peter Paul Fuchs, conductor Metropolitan
Opera, Ruth Martin and [unknown person], Baton Rouge production of Bettelstudent (our
translation)."
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