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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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: Jones Beach Marine Theater; The Jones Beach Marine Theater, where "A Night in Venice" was produced in 1952-1953.

: Josephine Antoine; A signed headshot of Josephin Antoine. Ruth Martin wrote on the back, "Josephine Antoine, coloratura soprano, Metropolitan Opera. First rate star trilling for years at Met."

: Josephine Guido; A headshot of Josephine Guido, soprano, with an inscription reading, "To Mr. Martin, With admiration and great appreciation, very sincerely, Josephine Guido 1949."

: Judith Farris, Deborah Bell, and Joy Bogen; Judith Farris, Deborah Bell, and Joy Bogen in an operatic performance for the Liederkranz Foundation.

: Kerstin Thorborg; A headshot of Kerstin Thorborg with an inscription reading, "To Thomas Martin the splendid musician! Cincinnati Opera 1942." Ruth Martin wrote note on the back, "Kerstin Thorborg, contralto, Metropolitan Opera, international star of 1940s and 50s."

: Ladies Chorus; Ruth Martin's note on the back of the image reads: "Ladies Chorus. Hudson Grand Opera circa 1942."

: Laurel Hurley; A headshot of Laurel Hurley, soprano, given to Ruth and Thomas Martin on February 16, 1955.

: Lawrence Tibbett; A headshot of Lawrence Tibbett. Ruth Martin wrote on the back, "Lawrence Tibbett, baritone, Metropolitan Opera."

: Levan Dumas, Esther Rotter, Beryl Rodgers, Steven Manning, and Thomas Martin; Thomas Martin conducting Levan Dumas, Esther Rotter, Beryl Rodgers, and Steven Manning.

: Licia Albanese; A signed publicity photograph of Licia Albanese, inscribed "to Ruth." Ruth Martin wrote on the back, "Licia Albanese - La Traviata. To Ruth Martin, January 11, 1992"

: Licia Albanese, Loren L. Zachary, and Ruth Martin; Transcribed from the back: "Ruth [Martin] with Licia Albanese and Dr. Zachary at the Zachary Competition March, 1994, New York."

: Liederkranz Society Scholarship Event; Liederkranz Society's Scholarship winners concert/reception at Carnegie Hall

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