In this draft Allen Tanner describes his trip to Algeria with Pavel Tchelitchew in 1927. Transcript included.
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In this draft Allen Tanner describes his trip to Algeria with Pavel Tchelitchew in 1927. Transcript included.
In this draft, Allen Tanner describes in great detail his relationship with his partner of 12 years, Russian artist Pavel Tchelitchew. Tanner also discusses Tchelitchew's relationship with English poet Edith Sitwell. Transcript included.
In this draft letter, Allen Tanner writes to Margaret Anderson about their first meeting in Chicago. He also discusses her past relationships with fellow editor of the Little Review Jane Heap, and opera singer Georgette LeBlanc.
In this draft letter, Allen Tanner writes to author Parker Tyler to assist Tyler in writing his book The Divine Comedy of Pavel Tchelitchew. Tanner discusses...
In these notes, Allen Tanner writes about his feelings regarding the way Pavel Tchelitchew and Edith Sitwell are remembered in Parker Tyler's book The Divine Comedy of Pavel Tchelitchew.
In these notes, Allen Tanner describes what he likes about Gertrude Stein's writing style.
In this draft essay, Allen Tanner argues that Russian composer Alexander Scriabin's talents and contributions are overlooked by younger musicians. Transcript included.
In this draft essay, Allen Tanner writes about piano technique.
In this draft essay, Allen Tanner writes about piano technique, specifically the Cortot piano method.
In this draft essay, Allen Tanner writes about Edith Sitwell's autobiography.
In this draft essay, Allen Tanner writes about Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas.
In this letter to R. Kirk Askew, owner of the Durlacher Bros. art gallery, Allen Tanner discusses the sale of several Pavel Tchelitchew paintings in Askew's gallery. He also mentions his health and the death of one of Tchelitchew's sisters....
In this letter to R. Kirk Askew, owner of the Durlacher Bros. art gallery, Allen Tanner tells Askew that he wants Askew's wife Constance to have one of Pavel Tchelitchew's drawings--the "Ode" sketch. The last page appears to be part of a...
With this letter to his mother, Robert Tanner includes a photocopy of a newspaper article about his Uncle Allen Tanner's musical accomplishments. Transcript included.
This concert program is for one of the C. W. Best Artists' Series Russian Company's performances.
This newspaper clipping depicts dancer Thamara Swirskaya in costume.
This newspaper article describes the musical talents of Allen Tanner and his siblings.
This newspaper clipping is about French opera singer Georgette LeBlanc.
This news clipping describes a piano recital by Allen Tanner at the home of Signor Gianni Parente.
This news clipping describes a performance by Chicago pianist Wanda Paul of Polish composer Karol Szymanowski's symphony. Allen Tanner is listed as a close friend of Szymanowski.
This social column by Mrs. Henry Field describes Allen Tanner's return to the United States from Europe with Pavel Tchelitchew. Field also hints at the end of Tanner's friendship with Gertrude Stein.
A description of this book is not currently available.
Location: DC 1931 R895r
Subject: Dickinson College Administration, Dickinson College Alumni Affairs, Dickinson College Events, Dickinson College History, Dickinson College Organizations, Dickinson College Student Life, Education
Format: Books and Pamphlets
Time Period: 1980-1999
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Coach Wilber J. Gobrecht's history of men's track and field at Dickinson College from 1950 to 1986.
Location: DC 1952 G575la
Subject: Dickinson College History, Sport and Recreation
Format: Books and Pamphlets
Time Period: 1980-1999
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The Hillel Council announces upcoming events in this flier, including the "famous" family Shabbat dinner, a Shabbat service, a presentation from Jewish storyteller Don Fudderman, and an opportunity to meet a visiting Israeli family at the Army...
Location: RG 9/9, Series 5
Subject: Dickinson College Organizations, Dickinson College Student Life, Education, Religion and Spirituality
Format: Newspapers and Magazines
Time Period: 1980-1999
View Item: Hillel at Dickinson College (Feb. 1988)