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Title: Biography of Ruth Seufert(1897-1975), Concert Promoter
Date: 2008
Object Type: Biography

Title: A Gloomy Day When KC Lost Its Philharmonic
Description: Author recounts her experiences as a cellist for the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra on the evening of its last public performace, February 19th, 1982.
Date: 2006-08-19
Object Type: Newspaper Article

Title: Jascha Heifetz
Description: Performance view of violinist Jascha Heifetz.
Date: 1945~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Eleanor Steber
Description: Portrait of opera soprano Eleanor Steber.
Date: 1945~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Albert Spalding
Description: Portrait of violinist Albert Spalding shown with his violin.
Date: 1945~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Alexander Kipnis
Description: Seated portrait of opera bass-baritone Alexander Kipnis. He sang with the Metropolitan Opera.
Date: 1945~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: SC71 Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra Scrapbooks Finding Aid
Description: The Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra began performing in 1933 and ceased in 1982. Beginning performances were held in Convention Hall. The orchestra's home for many years was the Music Hall located in Municipal Auditorium. Concerts were given in Kansas City as well as in states and cities in the Midwest region. The primary conductors were: Karl Krueger, 1933-43; Efrem Kurtz, 1943-47; and Hans Schwieger, 1948-70.The collection includes 41 photographs, seven microfilm rolls, and 35 scrapbooks. The majority of the scrapbooks were assembled by the Philharmonic's Women's Committee. Scrapbook contents include newspaper and magazine clippings, programs, invitations, photographs, publicity materials, brochures, newsletters, and ephemera. A notable feature of the Women's Committee scrapbooks is the art work adorning the pages done in chalk or ink. The contents include related activities as various fund raising events including the Jewell Ball, educational endeavors, performers both local and national, etc. All the scrapbooks have been microfilmed and are available for use in that format.
Date: 1933/1966
Object Type: Finding Aid

Title: Bidu Sayao
Description: Full body pose on stair steps of Brazilian coloratura soprano Bidu Sayao.
Date: 1945~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Gregor Piatigorsky
Description: Performance portrait of Russian cellist Gregor Piatigorsky posed with his cello.
Date: 1940~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Nathan Milstein
Description: Performance view of violinist Nathan Milstein, posed playing his violin.
Date: 1940~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Helen Traubel
Description: Portrait of Metropolitan Opera soprano Helen Traubel.
Date: 1940~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Patricia Travers
Description: Portrait of young violinist Patricia Travers, posed with her violin.
Date: 1945~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Bruna Castagna
Description: Portrait of contralto opera singer Bruna Castagna.
Date: 1940~
Object Type: Photograph