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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Viennese Opera Ball
Viennese Opera Ball
Thomas Martin (center) on stage with performers for a Viennese Opera Ball performance.
Virgilio Lazzari
Virgilio Lazzari
A signed headshot of Virgilio Lazzari. Ruth Martin wrote on the back, "Virgilio Lazzari, bass. Metropolitan Opera, Salzburg, Chicago Opera."
Virgilio Lazzari
Virgilio Lazzari
A publicity photograph of Virgilio Lazzari in costume. Ruth Martin wrote on the back, "Virgilio Lazzari, bass, in the role of Archibaldo, the blind king in Montemezzi's 'The Love of Three Kings,' Chicago production, 1941."
Virginia MacWatters
Virginia MacWatters
A headshot of Virginia MacWatters, coloratura soprano, with an inscription reading, "To Mr. Thomas Martin, I hope we may work together again real soon."
Vivian Della Chiesa
Vivian Della Chiesa
Vivian Della Chiesa signing autographs at a tea at the J. C. Women's Club during a production of "Madama Butterfly" by the Hudson Grand Opera Association.
Vivian Della Chiesa
Vivian Della Chiesa
A headshot of Vivian Della Chiesa, lyric soprano, with an inscription reading, "To Tommy -- Remembering our grand performances of 'Traviata' and 'Tosca' with the Hudson Grand Opera Association.
Vivian Della Chiesa and Bruno Landi
Vivian Della Chiesa and Bruno Landi
Vivian Della Chiesa and Bruno Landi, stars of "La traviata," performed by the Hudson Grand Opera Association.
Vivian Della Chiesa and Bruno Landi
Vivian Della Chiesa and Bruno Landi
Vivian Della Chiesa and Bruno Landi onstage in "La traviata," act 1, with the Hudson Grand Opera Association.
Vivian Della Chiesa and Thomas Martin
Vivian Della Chiesa and Thomas Martin
Vivian Della Chiesa and Thomas Martin rehearse for a performance of "Madama Butterfly" with the Hudson Grand Opera Association.
Vivian Della Chiesa, Thomas Martin, and Bruno Landi
Vivian Della Chiesa, Thomas Martin, and Bruno Landi
Vivian Della Chiesa, Thomas Martin, and Bruno Landi after a performance of "La traviata" with the Hudson Grand Opera Association.
Vladimir Zaitsev
Vladimir Zaitsev
Pianist Vladimir Zaitsev at an event of the National Arts Club.
Vladimir Zaitsev and Adriana Zahn
Vladimir Zaitsev and Adriana Zahn
Pianist Vladimir Zaitsev shaking hands with Adriana Zahn, president of the National Arts Club.

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