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Ruth and Thomas Martin Archive

Photographs, correspondence, and other materials documenting the life and work of opera translators and librettists Ruth and Thomas Martin.

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: Backstage at "Madama Butterfly"; Backstage at Dalisay Aldaba's debut as Cio-Cio San in "Madama Butterfly" at the New York City Opera, Thomas Martin, conductor. The inscription reads, "To Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Martin: Souvenir of a wonderful debut in sincere appreciation of D. J. Aldaba Nov. 16, 1947."

: Barber of Seville, Act 1; The first act of "The Barber of Seville" performed by the Hudson Grand Opera Association.

: Beverly Sills as Elizabeth I; Beverly Sills in costume as Elizabeth I in "Roberto Devereux" at Wolf Trap Opera.

: Beverly Sills as Elizabeth I; Beverly Sills in costume as Elizabeth I in "Roberto Devereux"

: Billboard for the Hudson Grand Opera Association; Billboard advertising the Hudson Grand Opera Association's production of Friedrich von Flotow's "Martha," sung in English, at the Grieff Theatre in Union City, New Jersey, on December 29, 1943.

: Bruno Landi; A signed headshot of Bruno Landi. Ruth Martin wrote on the back, "Bruno Landi, tenor, Metropolitan Opera. The greatest Nemorino ever -- he was Nemorino in real life -- dumb, but adorable. He was Hilde Reggiani's 'significant other.'"

: Bruno Landi, Doris Marinelli, and Thomas Martin; Bruno Landi, Doris Marinelli, and Thomas Martin backstage at a performance of "Rigoletto" with the Hudson Grand Opera Association.

: Bruno Walter's Conducting Class; Transcribed from the back: "Salzburg, 1934 or '35. Bruno Walter's Conducting Course Students."

: Camilla Williams; A headshot of Camilla Williams. Ruth Martin wrote a note about Camilla Williams on the back of a portrait of "Lillian" (20230602-rtm-0182). The note was probably intended for this photograph. The note reads: "Camilla Williams, one of America's first great black sopranos. Her 'Madame Butterfly' and Mimi in 'La Boheme' at old City Center are unsurpassed. Mary-Anne [Martin] played 'Butterfly' baby for years with her."

: Carlo Morelli; A portrait of Carlo Morelli with an inscription reading, "To Thomas Martin with sincere admiration and friendship, Carlo Morelli 1941." Ruth Martin's note on the back: "Carlo Morelli, baritone, Metropolitan Opera, Chicago, Cincinnati, HGOA [Hudson Grand Opera Association]."

: Carolina Segrera in "Carmen"; Carolina Segrera in "Carmen" with the Hudson Grand Opera Association.

: Cast of "Aida"; The Hudson Grand Opera Association's cast of "Aida." Front: Lillian Moore (prima ballerina). Back left to right: Mona Pulee (Amneris), Thomas Martin (conductor), Kurt Baum (Radames), Dr. Fred Quigley (HGOA president), Arthur Newman (Ramfis), Gertrude Ribla (Aida), Daniel Duno (Amonasro).

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