Ruth and Thomas Martin Archive | American Music at Pitt

Ruth and Thomas Martin Archive

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

Pages

: Douglas Beattie; A publicity photograph of Douglas Beattie, baritone, in costume with an inscription reading, "To Thomas P. Martin in sincere appreciation of his kindness and help thru the season of 1940. Chicago."

: Dusolina Giannini; A signed headshot of Dusolina Giannini. Ruth Martin wrote on the back, "Dusolina Giannini, international star in 30's and 40's, Metropolitan, Salzburg (favorite of [Arturo] Toscanini and [Bruno] Walter). She opened NYCO [New York City Opera] in 1944. She was the sister of Vittorio Giannini, composer of 'The Taming of the Shrew,' etc."

: Elliott Forrest, Ruth Martin, and Skitch Henderson; Transcribed from the back: "Elliott Forrest, A&E network announcer, R [Ruth] Martin, Skitch Henderson, N.Y. Pops Conductor-Director, Carnegie Hall, Nov. 9, 1995."

: Evangeline Wilkowske, Herbert Moulton, Bonnie Heller, Ray Erickson, and Thomas Martin; Thomas Martin conducting Evangeline Wilkowske, Herbert Moulton, Bonnie Heller, and Ray Erickson.

: Frances Yeend; A signed headshot of Frances Yeend. Ruth Martin wrote on the back, "Frances Yeend, soprano, [New York] City Opera, Metropolitan Opera. A magnificent artist--a cult figure these days. She sings 'Margeurite' on 'Faust' tape with Giulio Gari, Norman Treigle, Walter Cassell, TPM [Thomas P. Martin] conducting."

: Frank Porretta, Marguerite Gignac, Kurt Saffir, and Thomas Martin; Transcribed from the back: "Central City 1961. l. to r.: Frank Porett, tenor, Marguerite Gignac, sop., Kurt Saffir, asst cond., Thomas Martin, cond."

: Gary Steigerwalt; A headshot of pianist Gary Steigerwalt with an inscription reading, "To Ruth and Thomas Martin, in friendship and affection, Gary 10/21/74."

: Gary Steigerwalt and Dana Muller; Headshot of the piano duo Gary Steigerwwalt and Dana Muller. Ruth Martin wrote on the back, "Gary Steigerwalt and Dana Muller (Mr. and Mrs. Steigerwalt) duo pianists - 4 hands. January, 1992."

: Giovanni Martinelli; A headshot of Giovanni Martinelli, tenor, with an inscription reading, "to Maestro Thomas Martin, Most Cordially, G. Martinelli Aug. 1941."

: Giovanni Martinelli and Thomas Martin; Ruth Martin wrote on the back on the photograph, "Giovanni Martinelli, who sang the role of Canio in 'Pagliacci' on May 26 with the Hudson Grand Opera Assn, Union City N.J., greets Thomas Philipp Martin, musical director of the Assn. at a previous performance."

: Gladys Swarthout; A headshot of Gladys Swarthout with an inscription reading, "To Thomas P. Martin, Souvenir of our first parts in 'Mignon' together in St. Louis and with thanks, Sincerely, Gladys Swarthout." Ruth Martin wrote on the back, "Gladys Swarthout, mezzo soprano, Metropolitan Opera, Cincinnati Opera, Chicago, big star of radio."

: Grace Moore; A publicity photograph of Grace Moore in costume. Ruth Martin wrote on the back, "Grace Moore, soprano, Metropolitan Opera. Role here - Fiora, in 'The Love of 3 Kings' (Montemezzi). Movie - One Night of Love with Tullio Carminati."

Pages