Series 1: Correspondence, 1955-1965
Scope and Contents note
Letters to and from Herbert von Karajan, Chicago critic Roger Dettmer and others in preparation for benefit performances. Letters to publishers regarding a proposed Karajan biography (including a working outline). Also, drafts of unsent letters (to publishers and Karajan) regarding Karajan’s genius and spirituality. Miscellaneous material in German, including a 1955 edition of Der Spiegel, featuring Karajan. One letter from Adlai Stevenson.
Dates
- Creation: 1955-1965
Creator
- From the Collection: Madlener, Elaine (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The Elaine Madlener papers are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III).
Arrangement note
Arranged alphabetically by correspondent, with miscellaneous and drafts at the end.
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
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