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Dorothy L. Sandler papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0227
Scope and Contents
The papers in this collection relate largely to Sandler's journalism career in Italy from 1957 to 1975. The correspondence deals with journalistic assignments and most of the writings are pieces which she did for the "Daily American" in Rome, the "New York Times," or various travel magazines. Her personal life is somewhat revealed through the material on "Timignano" the home outside of Siena in Tuscany where she and her husband Grove Haines lived from...
Dates:
approximately 1920-1987
Found in:
Special Collections
Leon Fleisher papers
Collection
Identifier: PIMS-0081
Abstract
Pianist, conductor, and teacher Leon Fleisher (1928-2020) had a career in music stretching more than 70 years, including 61 years as a faculty member of the Peabody Conservatory. After making his debut at age 16 with Pierre Monteux conducting, Fleisher toured internationally as a soloist until a neurological condition caused him to lose the full use of his right hand. After three decades of focusing on performing the piano repertoire for the left hand, conducting various ensembles, and...
Dates:
1875 - 2021
Found in:
Peabody Archives
Pierre Restany letters and postcards
Collection
Identifier: MS-1010
Abstract
This collection contains letters and postcards sent to French art critic and theorist Pierre Restany by his friends Roman Cieślewicz, Alina Szapocznikow, Szapocznikow's son Piotr Stanisławski, and other artists and friends.
Dates:
1969 - 1977
Found in:
Special Collections