Robert Stolz Correspondence
Scope and Contents
The collection contains eighteen letters, which are dated 1973-1974, and sixteen of them are from Robert Stolz (1880-1975) or his secretary. The other two are from Einzi Stolz (1912-2004), Stolz’s wife. These letters were sent to Dima Paul Shishko (1910-1992) and are in response to Shishko’s requests to record certain Viennese music, and inquiries into where he can purchase Stolz’s records in the United States.
Dates
- 1973-1974
- Other: Date acquired: 00/00/2014
Creator
- Cole, Phyllis (Person)
- Stoltz, Robert (Person)
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Biographical / Historical
Robert Stolz (1880-1975) was a Viennese composer and conductor who was known internationally for his marches and waltzes. He also wrote music for Hollywood films.
Extent
20.00 Items
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically..
Source of Acquisition
Donation.
Method of Acquisition
Donated to the Boston Public Library by Phyllis W. Cole in 2014.
Processing Information
Finding aid written by Amanda Bibbens, February 2015.
Processing Information
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- Composers--Correspondence Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Musicians. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Orchestral Music. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Stoltz, Robert, 1880-1975.
- Strauss, Johann, 1825-1899.
- Title
- Robert Stolz Correspondence
- Date
- 00/04/2015
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- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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