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Although the Conservatory had accepted Paul Brent as the first African-American student to officially enroll at Peabody in 1949, the Preparatory still did not accept black students. In 1951, when they were considering neighborhoods for new branches,…

Photograph published in 1939. Book was copyrighted in 1939 but not renewed. Checked CCE 1939 and renewals for 1966-67.
Published in: "Within the gates of the Johns Hopkins Hospital," (Baltimore: Johns Hopkins Nurses Alumnae Association, 1939), 22. ;…

Audrey Cyrus McCallum was the first African-American student to enroll at the Peabody Preparatory, and this is a program from what was likely her first recital at Peabody.

Program for combined concert with Rosa and Carmela Ponselle at Poli's Theatre in Meriden, Connecticut, on May 22, 1919. The concert was called "Brilliant Evening of Songs & Music" and had Romano Romani at the piano. The program includes Carmela…

Program for La Forza del Destino at the Baltimore Civic Opera honouring Madame Rosa Ponselle, March 10 - 13, 1967. Rosa Ponselle as Artistic Director. Cast included Raina Kabaivanska, Giuseppe Gismondo, Spiro Malas, James Morris, and more.

Program for La Gioconda with Carmela (Laura) and Rosa Ponselle at the Metropolitan Opera, December 27, 1934 with Panizza conducting. Program autographed by Rosa Ponselle.

Program for Rosa Ponselle as Carmen at the Metropolitan Opera, January 25, 1936. Special performance benefiting French Benevolent Society and Hospital. Cast includes Burke, Votipka, Oelheim, Giovanni Martinelli, Pinza, Bada, with Hasselmans…

Program for Rosa Ponselle as Donna Anna in Don Giovanni at the Metropolitan Opera, January 18, 1935. Includes mention of RP in La Gioconda January 21

Program for "Ernani" at the Metropolitan Opera, February 27, 1922. Cast includes Rosa Ponselle as Elvira, Giovanni Martinelli, Giuseppe Danise, Jose Mardones, and was conducted by Gennaro Papi. Also includes advertisements for Columbia Records and…