Entries drawn from collection & document descriptions
These images are from the collection of Illinois-born pianist Allen C. Tanner (1898-1987) who lived in France from 1924 to 1934. This collection reflects Tanner’s interactions with members of his family, as well as with musicians, artists, and literary figures, such as Margaret Anderson,...
Location: MC 2013.3
Subject: Literary Pursuits, Personal and Family Life, Travel and Tourism
Format: Photographs
Time Period: 1920-1939
Allen C. Tanner (1898-1987) was an Illinois-born pianist. At fifteen he was awarded a scholarship to study music in Chicago. There he met Margaret Anderson, editor of the Little Review. Tanner then moved to New York City where he performed in musical salons and accompanied many musical...
Location: MC 2013.3
Subject: LGBT History, Literary Pursuits, Personal and Family Life, Travel and Tourism, Visual and Performing Arts
Format: Essays and Dissertations, Financial Documents, Letters/Correspondence, Memorabilia and Ephemera, Music, Newspapers and Magazines, Notes and Notebooks, Photographs
Time Period: 1880-1899, 1900-1919, 1920-1939, 1940-1959, 1960-1979, 1980-1999
Collection Inventory: 
mc2013.03.pdf
This is a concert program for a performance Marguerite Namara and Allen Tanner gave to raise money for the Permanent Blind Relief War Fund for the Soldiers and Sailors of the Allies.
Location: MC 2013.3, B5, F22
Subject: Visual and Performing Arts
Format: Memorabilia and Ephemera
Time Period: 1900-1919
This is the cover of a program for a concert to support the Permanent Blind Relief War Fund for the Soldiers and Sailors of the Allies.
Location: MC 2013.3, B4, F50
Subject: Visual and Performing Arts
Format: Memorabilia and Ephemera
Time Period: 1900-1919
This program is for Allen Tanner and Harold Barton's joint recital at the Provincetown Players' Theatre-Club on February 2nd. The year is unknown, but approximated.
Location: MC 2013.3, B4, F58
Subject: Visual and Performing Arts
Format: Memorabilia and Ephemera
Time Period: 1920-1939
This program is for a song recital by Marguerite d'Alvarez, accompanied by Allen Tanner, at the Provincetown Theatre on March 28th. The year is unknown, but approximated.
Location: MC 2013.3, B4, F59
Subject: Visual and Performing Arts
Format: Memorabilia and Ephemera
Time Period: 1920-1939
This program is for a concert in which Allen Tanner, Marguerite Namara, and others performed at the Globe Music Club in New York City.
Location: MC 2013.3, B4, F51
Subject: Visual and Performing Arts
Format: Memorabilia and Ephemera
Time Period: 1920-1939
This item is pianist Allen Tanner's passport.
Location: MC 2013.3, B5, F55
Subject: Travel and Tourism
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1920-1939
This brochure offers a brief biography of pianist Allen Tanner, and advertises his services as a piano teacher and singing coach.
Location: MC 2013.3, B4, F52
Subject: Visual and Performing Arts
Format: Memorabilia and Ephemera
Time Period: 1920-1939
This advertisement is for Allen Tanner's piano lessons.
Location: MC 2013.3, B4, F52
Subject: Visual and Performing Arts
Format: Memorabilia and Ephemera
Time Period: 1920-1939
This program is for one of Allen Tanner's piano concert performances.
Location: MC 2013.3, B4, F53
Subject: Visual and Performing Arts
Format: Memorabilia and Ephemera
Time Period: 1920-1939
This news clipping describes a recital by Allen Tanner after his return from Europe.
Location: MC 2013.3, B5, F23
Subject: Visual and Performing Arts
Format: Newspapers and Magazines
Time Period: 1920-1939
This program is for Mrs. McAllister's First Musical Morning at the Copley Plaza in Boston, Massachusetts. Allen Tanner is listed as Marguerite d'Alvarez's accompanist. On the reverse side news clippings are attached that report on Tanner's accompaniment of baritone Howard Gartner.
Location: MC 2013.3, B4, F57
Subject: Visual and Performing Arts
Format: Memorabilia and Ephemera
Time Period: 1920-1939
This program is for a recital by Howard Gaertner, with Allen Tanner as accompanist, at the Columbia Damen Club.
Location: MC 2013.3, B4, F55
Subject: Visual and Performing Arts
Format: Memorabilia and Ephemera
Time Period: 1920-1939
This news clipping describes a costume owned by Allen Tanner, and worn by Bentley Stone in the Federal ballet program at the Blackstone theater.
Location: MC 2013.3, B5, F23
Subject: Visual and Performing Arts
Format: Newspapers and Magazines
Time Period: 1920-1939
This news clipping from the Chicago Tribune highlights American pianist Allen Tanner and Austrian composer Ernst Krenek.
This clipping appears on page 13.
Location: MC 2013.3, B5, F25
Subject: Visual and Performing Arts
Format: Newspapers and Magazines
Time Period: 1940-1959
In this essay, Allen Tanner describes living in New York City and meeting famous musicians of the early 20th century including Paul Kochanski, Arthur Rubenstein, Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev, Nina Pavlovna, Alfredo Casella, Marguerite d'Alvarez, Alexander Siloti, and Myra Hess.
Location: MC 2013.3, B4, F38
Subject: Visual and Performing Arts
Format: Essays and Dissertations
Time Period: 1940-1959
In this letter Allen Tanner writes to Kirk Askew, owner of Durlacher Bros. art gallery, after Tchelitchew's death. Tanner recalls Tchelitchew's life and work, and expresses sadness over his passing.
Location: MC 2013.3, B1, F7
Subject: Visual and Performing Arts
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1940-1959
Allen Tanner writes to Morris Fish regarding obtaining his Pavel Tchelitchew paintings from Europe.
Location: MC 2013.3, B1, F30
Subject: Visual and Performing Arts
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1940-1959
Allen Tanner reminisces about his friendships with Gertude Stein, Alice B. Toklas, and Pavel Tchelitchew. Transcript included.
Allen Tanner writes to Morris Fish asking for his advice regarding obtaining his artwork by Pavel Tchelitchew from Europe.
Location: MC 2013.3, B1, F30
Subject: Visual and Performing Arts
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1960-1979
In this draft for an exhibit brochure, Allen Tanner describes Pavel Tchelitchew's early career in painting and theatrical design, in the 1920s and 1930s, from his time in Berlin to his departure for the United States.
Location: MC 2013.3, B4, F42
Subject: Visual and Performing Arts
Format: Essays and Dissertations
Time Period: 1960-1979
In this draft letter, Allen Tanner writes to author Parker Tyler, promising to provide him with information and photos of Pavel Tchelitchew and their friends for Tyler's book The Divine Comedy of Pavel Tchelitchew.
Location: MC 2013.3, B2, F6
Subject: Literary Pursuits, Personal and Family Life, Visual and Performing Arts
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1960-1979
Allen Tanner records the Pavel Tchelitchew artwork he is consigning to Bretano's of New York City for exhibition and sale. Each entry includes an item description and price.
Location: MC 2013.3, B1, F77
Subject: Visual and Performing Arts
Format: Miscellaneous
Time Period: 1960-1979
Allen Tanner records the additional Pavel Tchelitchew artwork he is consigning to Brentano's of New York City for sale. Each entry includes an item description and price.
Location: MC 2013.3, B1, F77
Subject: Visual and Performing Arts
Format: Miscellaneous
Time Period: 1960-1979
