Giacomo Puccini to Meltzer, 1911 May 11
Collection Overview
Collection contains correspondence (1839-1928), clippings, and a typescript transcription of Meltzer's biography taken from the National Cyclopedia of American Biography (1938).
Letters and notes to Meltzer include a letter (1928 August 3) from George Gershwin regarding Gershwin's taste in opera, an undated picture postcard from Gustave Charpentier, an undated letter from C.C. Chaminade (with an autographed photo) regarding a visit to the United States, and a letter (1916 April 14) from Edward Elgar concerning a libretto entitled The Garden of Allah. Other correspondents are Alphonse Daudet, Claude Debussy, Jules Massenet, Felix Mendselssohn-Barthody, Giacomo Puccini, and Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari. Correspondence also includes a letter (1839 December 14) in German from Felix Mendelssohn to F. Tretbar.
Clippings concern Charles Henry Meltzer, Vernon Weston, and the donation of the Meltzer papers to the College of Charleston. Collection includes typewritten transcripts and translations of foreign language letters.
Dates
- Creation: 1911 May 11
Creator
- From the Collection: Meltzer, Charles Henry, 1853-1936 (Person)
Language of Material
Materials in English. Some letters in French and German.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.2 linear feet (1 slim document box)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Special Collections
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