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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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: Hans Sondheimer and Ruth Martin; Transcribed from back: "RKM [Ruth Kelley Martin] and Hans Sondheimer, Tech Director N.Y. City Opera."

: Hilde Reggiani; A signed headshot of Hilde Reggiani. Ruth Martin wrote on the back, "Hilde Reggiani, coloratura soprano who could hit 'g' above high 'c' without turning a hair. Metropolitan Opera, Cincinnati, etc. Sang with TPM [Thomas P. Martin] in 'Barber.' Companion or whatever, in those days, of tenor Bruno Landi."

: Hudson Grand Opera Assocation Chorus; The chorus for a performance of the Hudson Grand Opera Association.

: Il trovatore; Nino Ruisi, Dorothy Hartigan, Giovanni Martinelli, Gertrude Ribla, Alexander Sved, and Thomas Martin in costume for the Hudson Grand Opera Association's production of "Il trovatore."

: Jack Russell; A headshot of Jack Russell, baritone, with an inscription reading, "To Ruth and Thomas, My very dear friends, I love you both! Affectionately, Jack Russell."

: James Melton; A headshot of James Melton. Ruth Martin wrote on the back, "James Melton, tenor, Metropolitan Opera, concert, movies, recordings. See Victor 'Fledermaus' highlights Martin version. TPM [Thomas P. Martin] was frequently his coach. He had one of best collections of old automobiles extant in 50s."

: Jan Peerce; A headshot of Jan Peerce. Ruth Martin wrote on the back, "Jan Peerce, Tenor, Metropolitan Opera."

: Janet Wagner in costume for "The Medium"; Janet Wagner in costume for "The Medium," produced by the Liederkranz Foundation.

: Jerry Whyte, Thomas Martin, and Paul Beismann; Jerry Whyte (European producer for Rodgers and Hammerstein), Thomas Martin (conductor), and Paul Beisman (general manager of the St. Louis Municipal Opera) discuss the program for "A Night in Venice" at the Jones Beach Marine Theater.

: Johanna Meier; A headshot of Johanna Meier. Ruth Martin wrote on the back: "Marjorie [sic] Meier, soprano, Metropolitan Opera. Winner National Arts Club scholarship."

: John Alexander and Thomas Martin; John Alexander and Thomas Martin at Central City Opera.

: John Charles Thomas; A headshot of John Charles Thomas. Ruth Martin wrote on the back, "John Charles Thomas, baritone, Chicago Opera (Falstaff), Metropolitan Opera, concert - opera in English devotee."

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