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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: Lillian; A headshot with an inscription reading, "To my wonderful coach, Thomas Martin, and his charming, talented wife, Ruth, with admiration and every good wish. Fondly, Lillian." The woman in the photograph might be Lillian Moore.

: Lorenzo Alvari; A signed headshot of Lorenzo Alvari. Ruth Martin wrote on the back, "Lorenzo Alvary, bass, Metropolitan Opera, whom we met in St. Louis in 1939. Thomas coached him into the Met. Mary-Anne [Ruth and Thomas Martin's daughter] knows him from his 'art' side. He was a great friend of Salvador Dali. He and his wife have a fantastic art collection. He is on Met 'Cosi' recording in our version. He sang with us frequently in Union City [with the Hudson Grand Opera]."

: Lorenzo Alvari; A signed publicity photograph of Lorenzo Alvari in costume. Ruth Martin wrote on the back, "Lorenzo Alvary, bass, and a real character. Metropolitan, international, knows everybody. Sang with us at Hudson Grand Opera (Basilio in 'Barber of Seville,' etc.)."

: Lucille Manners; A signed headshot of Lucille Manners, given to Thomas Martin after he conducted her in "La bohème" in 1945-1946 at the New York City Center.

: Madama Butterfly; Thomas Martin conducting the Hudson Grand Opera Association in "Madama Butterfly."

: Madama Butterfly; Conductor Thomas Martin onstage with the Hudson Grand Opera Association's cast of "Madama Butterfly."

: Madama Butterfly; Thomas Martin conducts Arthur Newman, Giulio Gari, Vivian Della Chiesa, and the chorus in the Hudson Grand Opera Association's production of "Madama Butterfly."

: Madama Butterfly; Arthur Newman, Giulio Gari, Vivian Della Chiesa, and chorus in the Hudson Grand Opera Association's production of "Madama Butterfly."

: Marjory Hess and Giovanni Martinelli; Marjory Hess and Giovanni Martinelli in a production of "Pagliacci" with the Hudson Grand Opera Association.

: Marjory Hess, Thomas Martin, and Giovanni Martinelli; Marjory Hess, Thomas Martin, and Giovanni Martinelli in a production of "Pagliacci" by the Hudson Grand Opera Association.

: Morton Gould; A publicity photograph of Morton Gould, composer, with an inscription reading, "To Ruth Martin, An old younger photo - but not as stuffy as later ones. Many thanks and appreciation for your friendship and help in making the National Arts Club award to me such a special event."