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http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8z89k1v No online items Guide to the Robert Baxter Collection ARS.0196 Gurudarshan Khalsa Archive of Recorded Sound 2018 [email protected] URL: http://library.stanford.edu/ars Guide to the Robert Baxter ARS.0196 1 Collection ARS.0196 Language of Material: English Contributing Institution: Archive of Recorded Sound Title: Robert Baxter Collection Identifier/Call Number: ARS.0196 Physical Description: 40+ box(es) Date (inclusive): 1948-2010 Access Open for research; material must be requested at least two business days in advance of intended use. Contact the Archive of Recorded Sound for assistance. Restrictions All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the Head Librarian, Archive of Recorded Sound, Braun Music Center, Stanford, California 94305. Consent is given on behalf of the Archive of Recorded Sound as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission from the copyright owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright owner, heir(s) or assigns. Cite as Robert Baxter Collection, ARS-0196. Stanford Archive of Recorded Sound, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, CA. Robert Baxter Collection on Maria Callas 1948-2010 Physical Description: 56 Linear Feet80 box(es) Abstract: This sub-collection was created by Robert Baxter and documents the life and work of Maria Callas, the internationally acclaimed operatic soprano. The materials consist of sound and video recordings, books, periodicals, newspaper clippings, photographs, programs, auction catalogs, exhibition catalogs, correspondence, notes, and research materials. Language of Material: The collection is primarily in English and Italian. There are additional materials in French, Korean, German, Japanese, Dutch, Czech, Russian, Greek, and Spanish. Stanford Archive of Recorded Sound, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, California 94305-3076. Scope and Contents This sub-collection was created by Robert Baxter and documents the life and work of Maria Callas, internationally acclaimed oepratic soprano. The materials consist of sound and video recordings, books, periodicals, newspaper clippings, photographs, programs, auction catalogs, exhibition catalogs, correspondence, notes, and research materials. Robert Baxter, graduated from Stanford and was a performing arts critic for the Courier-Post. NOTE: There is one oversize item that is temporarily being stored in the Archive of Recorded Sound: Large framed poster: Academie Nationale de Musique et de Danse - Opera: Norma: Maria Callas, Mario del Monaco, Georges Pretre, Paris, 1965. [47" x 30"] Arrangement The collection is arranged into nine separate series: Series 1: Correspondence, discographies, and research materials Series 2: Programs Series 3: Periodicals Series 4: Newspaper clippings Guide to the Robert Baxter ARS.0196 2 Collection ARS.0196 Series 5: Auction and exhibition catalogs Series 6: Photographs Series 7: Books Series 8: Sound recordings Series 9: Video recordings Conditions Governing Access Open for research; material must be requested at least two business days in advance of intended use. Contact the Archive of Recorded Sound for assistance. Some of the materials are fragile and may require special care during handling. Conditions Governing Use All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the Head Librarian, Archive of Recorded Sound, Braun Music Center, Stanford, California 94305. Consent is given on behalf of the Archive of Recorded Sound as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission from the copyright owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright owner, heir(s) or assigns. Cite as Robert Baxter Collection on Maria Callas, ARS-0196. Stanford Archive of Recorded Sound, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, CA. Subjects and Indexing Terms Opera Sopranos (Singers) Live sound recordings Callas, Maria Baxter, Robert, 1940-2010 Series 1: Correspondence, discography and research materials 1956-2010 Scope and Contents This series consists of clippings, articles, articles drafts, discographies, recordings lists, correspondence, lecture notes, research notes, and press releases. A large portion of the materials was created by Robert Baxter. Box 1, Folder 1 Reproductions of Maria Callas correspondence 1956-1969 Box 1, Folder 2 Kenneth Harris talking to Maria Callas – London 1971 Box 1, Folder 3 Maria Callas in Boston 1974-1993 Box 1, Folder 4 Maria Callas: various clippings and information 1977-1998 Box 1, Folder 5 Fabrizio Melano press materials 1986 Box 1, Folder 6 Maria Callas: various clippings and information 1992-2001 Box 1, Folder 7 Maria Callas: various clippings and information 1993-2005 Box 1, Folder 8 Maria Callas in America 1994 Box 1, Folder 9 Terrence McNally’s Master Class 1995 Box 1, Folder 10 Terrence McNally’s Master Class: press materials 1995 Box 1, Folder 11 Terrence McNally and John Ardoin interviews 1995 Box 1, Folder 12 Maria Callas: EMI press packet 1998 Box 1, Folder 13 EMI Maria Callas catalog undated Box 1, Folder 14 Angel Records Maria Callas advertisements 1956-1964 Guide to the Robert Baxter ARS.0196 3 Collection ARS.0196 Series 1: Correspondence, discography and research materials 1956-2010 Box 1, Folder 15 Art Haus Musik press release 2009 Box 1, Folder 16 Photocopies of press clippings and correspondence regarding Maria Callas and Kurt Herbert Adler 2000 Box 1, Folder 17 Clippings regarding auction of Maria Callas memorabilia 2000-2007 Box 1, Folder 18 Maria Callas materials in French undated Box 2, Folder 1 Callas II: Memories of a Diva – Robert Baxter article and research materials undated Box 2, Folder 2 Homage to Callas: Robert Baxter program on WFCR radio 1973 Box 2, Folder 3 The Age of Callas: An Analysis and Discussion of the Vocal Art of Ten Sopranos – Robert Baxter article draft and research materials undated Box 2, Folder 4 The Art of Maria Callas – Robert Baxter article draft and research materials undated Box 2, Folder 5 The Art of Maria Callas – Robert Baxter article draft and research materials undated Box 2, Folder 6 The Art of Maria Callas – Robert Baxter article draft and research materials 1974 Box 2, Folder 7 Drafts for Maria Callas articles by Robert Baxter 1977-1979 Box 2, Folder 8 La Traviata – Robert Baxter article draft 1979 Box 2, Folder 9 Elvira de Hidalgo and Maria Callas – Robert Baxter article draft undated Box 2, Folder 10 Elisabeth Schwarzkopf 2000 Box 2, Folder 11 University of Pennsylvania course on Maria Callas 1989 Box 2, Folder 12 University of Pennsylvania course on Maria Callas (Callas I) 1990 Box 2, Folder 13 Notes for University of Pennsylvania course on Maria Callas (Callas III) 1990 Box 3, Folder 1 Notes for University of Pennsylvania course on Maria Callas (Callas IV) 1990 Box 3, Folder 2 Notes for University of Pennsylvania course on Maria Callas 1990 Box 3, Folder 3 Notes for University of Pennsylvania course on Maria Callas 1990 Box 3, Folder 4 Notes for University of Pennsylvania course on Maria Callas 1990 Box 3, Folder 5 Notes for University of Pennsylvania course on Maria Callas 1990 Box 3, Folder 6 Materials regarding Maria Callas’ recordings 1959-1982 Box 3, Folder 7 Dellinger, Ray. Maria Callas: The complete discs and videos 1993 Box 3, Folder 8 Maria Callas: Pirate recordings 1994 Box 3, Folder 9 Maria Callas Discography: Concert and recital discs (part 1 of 2) 2002 Box 3, Folder 10 Maria Callas Discography: Concert and recital discs (part 2 of 2) 2002 Box 3, Folder 11 Maria Callas Discography: Opera performances by composer 2002 Box 3, Folder 12 Maria Callas Discography: Opera performances and interviews 2002 Box 3, Folder 13 Robert Baxter correspondence 1973-2010 Box 3, Folder 14 Robert Baxter correspondence 1978-1996 Box 3, Folder 15 Robert Baxter correspondence 1990-1997 Box 3, Folder 16 Robert Baxter correspondence 1992-1998 Box 4, Folder 1 Robert Baxter correspondence 1997 Box 4, Folder 2 Gregor Benko correspondence and research regarding Maria Callas 1980-2002 Box 4, Folder 3 Robert Tuggle correspondence regarding Maria Callas’ audition at the Metropolitan Opera 2001 Box 4, Folder 4 Maria Callas International Club: correspondence 1987-1993 Box 4, Folder 5 Maria Callas International Club: correspondence 1993-1994 Box 4, Folder 6 Maria Callas International Club: correspondence 1993-1995 Box 4, Folder 7 Maria Callas International Club: correspondence 1995-1998 Box 4, Folder 8 Opera Club: Maria Callas symposium 1977-1987 Box 4, Folder 9 Opera Club: Maria Callas Symposium 1987 Box 4, Folder 10 The Callas Legacy: Maria Callas Symposium 1987 Box 4, Folder 11 Opera Club: Maria Callas lecture 1992 Box 4, Folder 12 Opera Club: Maria Callas lecture 1992 Guide to the Robert Baxter ARS.0196 4 Collection ARS.0196 Series 1: Correspondence, discography and research materials 1956-2010 Box 69 Maria Callas commemorative medals and pin 1987-2002 Scope and Contents • Large bronze medal Maria Callas commemoration. From Monnaie de Paris, designed by Raphael R. Pepin. Front side features Maria Callas’ face and the reverse has a list of operas Maria Callas performed in, as well as her face and musical notes. From 1987 • Silver Maria Callas commemoration medal. From Picchiani & Barlacchi, designed by Antonio Berti. Front side features Maria Callas inside Teatro alla Scala. The reverse side reads “Il Teatro alla Scala nel XXV Anniversario della Morte,