Letter from James Russell Lowell to Daniel Coit Gilman
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Letter from JHU President Steven Muller to Ellis Larkins
This letter from Johns Hopkins University President Steven Muller to pianist Ellis Larkins congratulates Larkins on his recent receipt of an honorary Bachelor’s Degree from Johns Hopkins.
Letter from JHU President Steven Muller to Ellis Larkins, 1985 April 26, Ellis Larkins correspondence (professional) 1973-1985, Box 2, Ellis Larkins papers, PIMS.0075 Series I: Photocopied Scrapbooks & Personal Papers, Arthur Friedheim Library, Peabody Institute, The Johns Hopkins University.
Karl Porter sent this letter to Charles Kent informing him of his decision not to return to Peabody. Dr. Kent, I will not hesitate to tell you that the check you had sent to me arrived right on time! Thanks again for saving me!!! Today, Pierre Monteux himself asked me to return next year. He wants me to perform the Mozart Bassoon Concerto at one of his concerts! Can you imagine!? Me!!!! Monteux-Concerto!!! Since you are well aware of the problems and conflicts I was confronted with in Baltimore, I won’t elaborate on my decision to leave Peabody. I wish now things had worked out differently. The only consolation I can receive having decided to leave, is knowing that you are behind me 100%. Fondest Regards, Karl Hampton Porter P.S. By the way, the check was made out for $40.00.
Letter from Karl Hampton Porter to Charles Kent, 1963 August 23, Folder 8 (P), VII.A.14, Conservatory of Music Series A: Office of the Director Subseries 6: 1963-64 General Files M-R, Arthur Friedheim Library, Peabody Institute, The Johns Hopkins University.
"Letter to the Committee on Publications of the Johns Hopkins Nurses Alumnae Magazine," Johns Hopkins Nurses Alumnae Magazine, Volume #7 Issue #3 page 125
The Johns Hopkins Nurses Alumnae Magazine Serial Issue 7:3, Article 7:3
Letter from Leah Thorpe to Reginald Stewart
Leah Thorpe, Dean of the Preparatory, submitted a plan for integrating the Preparatory Department over the course of four years. This plan paralleled a similar model used by the Friends School, a private school nearby, but was not adopted at Peabody.
Letter from Leah Thorpe to Reginald Stewart, 1954 November 30, Folder 8, Box 24, Peabody Institute Board of Trustees Records, Arthur Friedheim Library, Peabody Institute, The Johns Hopkins University.
Letter from Maryland Commission on Interracial Problems and Relations to Charles Kent
In June of 1963, Conservatory Director Charles Kent received this letter from the Maryland Commission on Interracial Problems and Relations. It congratulated him on a recent decision to remove racial indicators from Peabody applications.
Letter from Maryland Commission on Interracial Problems and Relations to Charles Kent, 1963 June 25, Folder 8 (M), VII.A.10, Conservatory of Music Series A: Office of the Director Subseries 6: 1962-63 General Files H-R, Arthur Friedheim Library, Peabody Institute, The Johns Hopkins University.
Letter from Noah Porter to Daniel Coit Gilman
Letter from Paul A. Brent to Robert L. Jackson
Paul A. Brent sent this letter to his high school mentor, Robert L. Jackson, asking for assistance in his application to the Peabody Conservatory, which at the time did not admit African-American students. His application started a long discussion among the Board of Trustees about whether to change the policy barring African-American students from the Conservatory.
Letter from Paul A. Brent to Robert L. Jackson, 1949 June 20, Wm. L. Marbury 1949 July-Dec Folder 1, Box 27, Peabody Institute Board of Trustees records, PIRG.02 Series C: Officers, Arthur Friedheim Library, Peabody Institute, The Johns Hopkins University.
Letter from Reginald Stewart to William L. Marbury about Paul A. Brent
This hand written note is from Reginald Stewart, Director of the Conservatory, to William L. Marbury, President of the Peabody Institute. Dear Bill, The attached correspondence is obviously about a negro music student. What do you want to do about it? My own feeling is to admit him only if, upon examination, he proves to be extremely talented. Sincerely, Reg
Letter from Reginald Stewart to William L. Marbury, 1949 July 2, Wm. L. Marbury 1949 July-Dec Folder 1, Box 27, Peabody Institute Board of Trustees records, PIRG.02 Series C: Officers, Arthur Friedheim Library, Peabody Institute, The Johns Hopkins University.
Letter from Robert L. Jackson to Howard W. Jackson
After receiving Paul A. Brent’s request for assistance with his application to the Peabody Conservatory, Dr. Jackson wrote this letter to the Honorable Howard W. Jackson, Esq., the former mayor of Baltimore, asking for support.
Letter from Robert L. Jackson to Howard W. Jackson, 1949 June 21, Wm. L. Marbury 1949 July-Dec Folder 1, Box 27, Peabody Institute Board of Trustees records, PIRG.02 Series C: Officers, Arthur Friedheim Library, Peabody Institute, The Johns Hopkins University.