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Irene Dalis-Loinaz Papers MSS.2015.02.16 http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8z60ttz No online items Guide to the Irene Dalis-Loinaz Papers MSS.2015.02.16 Beaudry Allen, Nissa Nack, and Grace Song SJSU Special Collections & Archives 2017 February Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library San José State University One Washington Square San José, CA 95192-0028 [email protected] URL: http://library.sjsu.edu/sjsu-special-collections/sjsu-special-collections-and-archives Guide to the Irene Dalis-Loinaz MSS.2015.02.16 1 Papers MSS.2015.02.16 Language of Material: English Contributing Institution: SJSU Special Collections & Archives Title: Irene Dalis-Loinaz Papers creator: Dalis, Irene Identifier/Call Number: MSS.2015.02.16 Physical Description: 70 boxes(62 linear feet) Physical Description: 1 flat file drawersFile Cabinet 5 Drawer 8 (Vault 1) Date (inclusive): 1831-2015 Physical Description: Librettos and vocal scores in Series V Subseries I are in poor condition. Abstract: The Irene Dalis-Loinaz Papers (1831-2015, bulk 1950-2000) consists of correspondence, adminstrative records, notes, vocal and music scores, photographs, and opera publications, audiovisual materials, and relating to the life and career of Mezzo-Soprano opera singer Irene Dalis (1925-2014). Scope and Contents The Irene Dalis-Loinaz Papers (1831-2015, bulk 1950-2000) contain vocal scores, librettos, writings, opera research materials, correspondence, photographs, administrative records, and audiovisual materials relating to her career as an international mezzo-soprano vocalist, the development of Opera San Jose, and, to a lesser extent, her tenure as professor at San Jose State University. The bulk of the collection is related to Dalis’ career as an opera singer as well as the founder of Opera San Jose. It is comprised of librettos, annotated vocal scores, correspondence, contracts, photographs, newspaper clippings, and audio-visual recordings relating to her education, career, and subsequent fame. The collection also contains notebooks, family files, photographs and audiovisual materials detailing aspects of Dalis’ personal life. Also included are reports, news-clippings, and other opera- and music-related publications in regards to the development of Opera San Jose and Dalis' own interests in music. The majority of the files in the collection retain their original folder titles when applicable. Biographical Note Yvonne Dalis-Loinaz, known by her stage name Irene Dalis, was born in 1925 to immigrant parents in San Jose, California. Irene grew up musically inclined and went on to study music pedagogy at San Jose State University. While pursuing her degree Dalis studied piano and singing. After her graduation in 1946, at the behest of her sister, she continued her musical education at Columbia University not as a pianist but a mezzo-soprano vocalist. While at Columbia, Yvonne studied under the tutelage of Edyth Walker, Paul Althouse, and Harry Wilson, recognized as renowned vocal coaches. In 1951, Yvonne was awarded a Fulbright scholarship to study opera in Europe, where she attended Universita per Stranieri in Perogia and Giuseppi Verdi Conservatory in Milan. By 1952, Dalis had her first opera contract with the famed Bayreuth in Germany. During her time in Europe Dalis was coached by Dr. Otto Mueller and Marth Mödl. Concurrently, she caught the attention of New York Met scout, Rudolf Bing, who told her to change her name to Irene Dalis as her stage name. With Bing’s interests Irene built recognition and popularity which lead to a contract with the New York Metropolitan Opera. In 1957, Dalis performed her first opera at the Met, Don Carlo. Irene Dalis performed in twenty two roles over nineteen seasons at the Met until 1976. In addition,Dalis was a frequent leading guest artist from London, Opera San Francisco, Hollywood Bowl, to being the first American Kundry in the Bayreuth Festival. By the 1980s, Dalis retired from singing professionally but not entirely out of the Opera community. Upon her her retirement from the Met, she received a presidential appointment as a professor of Music at San Jose State University. During her tenure she also established San Jose Opera. There she established a permanent home and organization that flourishes today. Until her death in 2014 Dalis remained a prominent figure with Opera San Jose and the San Jose State University Music department, and greater opera community. Arrangement The Irene Dalis-Loinaz Papers are arranged in ten series: Series I: Biographical; Series II: Correspondence; Series III: Mezzo-Soprano Career; Series IV: Opera San Jose; Series V: Musical Scores and Librettos; Series VI: Opera Publications; Series VII: Photographs; Series VIII: Clippings; Series IX: Awards and Memorabilia; and Series X: Audiovisual. Access The collection is open for research. Publication Rights Copyright has been assigned to the San Jose State University Library Special Collections & Archives. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Special Collections & Archives as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader. Copyright restrictions also apply to digital reproductions of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and Guide to the Irene Dalis-Loinaz MSS.2015.02.16 2 Papers MSS.2015.02.16 educational purposes. Preferred Citation Irene Dalis-Loinaz Papers, MSS-2015-02-16, San Jose State University Library Special Collections & Archives. Related Materials Books that were a part of the original donation are now part of the Special Collections library. Subjects and Indexing Terms Opera -- California -- San Jose Opera San José Metropolitan Opera (New York, N.Y.) Bayreuther Festspiele Mezzo-sopranos San Francisco Opera Women opera producers and directors -- California -- San Jose Dalis, Irene Series I: Biographical 1931-2015 Scope and Contents This series contains personal files, yearbooks, day books (agendas), biographical sketches, family documents, early school documents, Delma house records, memberships, and other printed matter relating to Dalis' personal life. Arrangement This series is arranged chronologically. Box 4, Folder 1 Dalis Biography Materials 1931, 1989 Box 1, Folder 1 Autographs Book circa 1935-1936 Box 13, Folder 1 Diplomas - Elementary to High School 1936-1942 Box 2, Folder 1 Autographs Book 1939-1940 Box 4, Folder 2 The Baton in Motion (Otterstein) Book Report and Lecture Notes 1940 Box 16, Folder 1 Biography circa 1940-2014 Box 5, Folder 1 "The Bell" San Jose High School Yearbook 1941 Box 5, Folder 2 "The Bell" San Jose High School Yearbook 1942 Box 5, Folder 3 La Torre (Yearbook) 1944 Box 5, Folder 4 La Torre (Yearbook) 1945 Box 5, Folder 5 La Torre (Yearbook) 1946 Box 13, Folder 2 Columbia University Commencement 1947 Box 13, Folder 3 Columbia University Graduate School Admission 1947 Box 4, Folder 3 Senior Ball San Jose State College 1947 Box 1, Folder 2 Agendas 1954-1956 Box 7, Folder 1 Deutschland Pilgrimage of Althea Lister 1955 September-October Box 1, Folder 3 Engagement Ring 1957 May Box 1, Folder 4 Agendas 1957-1958 Box 7, Folder 2 Alida Mercedes Loinaz Birth Announcement 1959 April Box 1, Folder 5 Agendas 1959-1960 Box 16, Folder 2 Passports and Travel Information circa 1960-1989 Box 12, Folder 1 Columbia University Teacher's College Convocation Program 1961 June Box 16, Folder 3 Teachers College Columbia University Convocation 1961 Box 1, Folder 6 Agendas 1961-1963 Box 5, Folder 6 Robert Oser - Will and Testament 1962-1969 Box 4, Folder 4 Dalis Biographical Materials 1962-1979 Box 7, Folder 3 "The Bell" San Jose High School Yearbook 1963 Box 1, Folder 7 Horoscope 1963 Box 1, Folder 8 Beecher Counseling Service 1963-1964 Guide to the Irene Dalis-Loinaz MSS.2015.02.16 3 Papers MSS.2015.02.16 Series I: Biographical 1931-2015 Box 7, Folder 4 "Demarest, Its People and History" 1964 Box 1, Folder 9 Agenda 1964-1965 Box 16, Folder 4 New Milford Cottage Information 1965-1969 Box 1, Folder 10 Agendas 1966-1967, 1974 Box 9, Folder 1 Beechers 1967 Box 16, Folder 9 George Loinaz - Will 1968 Box 16, Folder 10 New Jersey Home 1968, 1977 Box 16, Folder 11 Dalis, Nicholas 1969 Box 16, Folder 12 Real Estate Cause 1972-1973 Box 1, Folder 11 Hofbrau circa 1974 Box 1, Folder 12 Psychic Hand Analysis circa 1975 Box 1, Folder 13 California Home/Property Purchase 1976 Box 4, Folder 5 Biographical Materials 1976-1980 Box 1, Folder 14 New Jersey - California Move circa 1976-1977 Box 4, Folder 6 New School for Social Research 1977 Box 2, Folder 2 San Jose High School Class of 1942 Reunion 1977 Box 5, Folder 7 Day Books 1977-1978 Box 5, Folder 8 Day Books 1978-1979 Box 4, Folder 7 Dalis Biographical Materials 1978-1980 Box 5, Folder 9 Day Books 1979-1981 Box 9, Folder 2 Loinaz, George - Will 1981 Box 5, Folder 10 Day Books 1981-1983 Box 5, Folder 11 Day Books 1983-1985 Box 5, Folder 12 Day Books 1985-1987 Box 9, Folder 3 San Jose High School Tribute 1986 Box 5, Folder 13 Day Books 1987 July-September Box 6, Folder 1 Day Books 1987 October-December Box 1, Folder 15 Agendas 1987-1990 Box 6, Folder 2 Day Books 1988 January-March Box 6, Folder 3 Day Books 1988 April-June Box 6, Folder 4 Day Books 1988 July-1989 March Box 17, Folder 1 Fiscalini for Mayor 1989 Box 6, Folder 5 Day Books 1989 March-1990 November Box 6, Folder 6 Day Books 1990 November-1991 July Box 6, Folder 7 Day Books 1992
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