lbcorr 00002 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Burton Bernstein, August 30, 1941 August 30, 1941 "You were really smart about This present!" Correspondence 5 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00002 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00002 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Burton 19410830 lbcorr 00003 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Burton Bernstein, October 13, 1944 October 13, 1944 "In between songs and ballets, just a word to say that I'm still at the Abbey..." Correspondence 5 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00003 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00003 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Burton 19441013 lbcorr 00005 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Burton Bernstein, February 13, 1949 February 13, 1949 "The tour goes well, the health holds out..." Correspondence 5 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00005 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00005 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Burton 19490213 lbcorr 00006 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Burton Bernstein, November 1, 1949 November 1, 1949 "I have yet to finish the Herman piece (Woody remember?)...(incidental) [music] for a production of Peter Pan..." Correspondence 5 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB; a portion appears to have been edited out urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00006 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00006 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Burton;Herman, Woody, 1913 - 1987 19491101 lbcorr 00007 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Burton Bernstein, March 4, 1950 March 4, 1950 "I arrived in L.A. after a long plane ride with Grischa Piatigorsky..." Correspondence 5 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00007 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00007 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Burton;Piatigorsky, Grischa 19500304 lbcorr 00008 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Burton Bernstein, March 14, 1950 March 14, 1950 "L.A. was a smash. Goldwyn, Metro, Fox are all with the deals." Correspondence 5 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00008 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00008 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Burton;Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer 19500314 lbcorr 00010 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Burton Bernstein, November 21, 1950 November 21, 1950 "...my future at La Scala, seems to be a great one...All this can be confusing to a guy who wants to compose, and choices are hard to make." Correspondence 5 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00010 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00010 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Burton;Teatro alla Scalla 19501121 lbcorr 00011 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Burton Bernstein, November 28, 1950 November 28, 1950 "You won't believe it but I made the entire descent yesterday [skiing]!" Correspondence 5 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00011 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00011 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Burton 19501128 lbcorr 00013 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Burton Bernstein, April 18, 1951 April 18, 1951 "The concerts were terrific if out of tune, with the orchestra blaring Dianas at me as I took my bows." Correspondence 5 1 Typed letter, signed from LB; describes some music as being the "right blend of Negro, Cuban and Mexican" urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00013 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00013 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Burton 19510418 lbcorr 00015 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Burton Bernstein, September 18, 1951 September 18, 1951 "Every day marriage gets better...I think the big crisis is over." Correspondence 5 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00015 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00015 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Burton 19510918 lbcorr 00016 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Burton Bernstein, October 9, 1951 October 9, 1951 "The tensions...accumulate still...I am not quite sure what F[elicia] is going to do...while I am at the piano, and in my own world...most of that depends on what security she will manage to feel in a marriage contracted in insecurity." Correspondence 5 1 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00016 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00016 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Burton;Bernstein, Felicia 19511009 lbcorr 00018 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Burton Bernstein, December 1951 December 1951 "It's true, definite, irrevocable -- there's that old seed lodged in my womb and by next Sept. I will be proud to make you an uncle." Correspondence 5 1 Autograph letter, signed from FMB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00018 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00018 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Bernstein, Burton;Bernstein, Felicia 19511200 lbcorr 00019 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Burton Bernstein, January 29, 1952 January 29, 1952 "We are vaguely thinking of coming to NY a bit earlier than planned." Correspondence 5 2 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00019 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00019 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Burton 19520129 lbcorr 00020 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Burton Bernstein, 1952 1952 "I work as much as I can, & progress begins to show. I throw away a lot, of course. Two things conspire against work..." Correspondence 5 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00020 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00020 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Burton 19520000 lbcorr 00021 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Burton Bernstein, November 1952 November 1952 "Just finished the TV. Exhausted...Everyone says it was good." Correspondence 5 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00021 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00021 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Burton 19521100 lbcorr 00022 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Burton Bernstein, August 1953 August 1953 "...went to Washington & had a hearing with an ape at the State Department, & got [my passport]!!" Correspondence 5 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00022 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00022 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Burton 19530800 lbcorr 00025 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Burton Bernstein, 1959 1959 "It's all been a dream -- the opening concert in that theatre, Athens, Delphi..." Correspondence 5 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00025 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00025 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Burton 19590000 lbcorr 00026 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Burton Bernstein, 1959 1959 "...Oktoberfest is on, which means 80,000 people have swarmed in Munich..." Correspondence 5 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00026 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00026 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Burton 19590000 lbcorr 00027 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Burton Bernstein, April 14, 1960 April 14, 1960 "`But', said my driver…' have the Maestro here.'…'You still must pay the two bits.'" Correspondence 5 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00027 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00027 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Burton 19600414 lbcorr 00028 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Burton Bernstein, September 1960 September 1960 "H'wood was a blast. Greatest moment: Mama meeting Norma Shearer." Correspondence 5 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB; comment: "I contemplate these good gray walls, (sort of shit-mauve, actually)..." urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00028 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00028 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Burton;Shearer, Norma, 1900 -;Bernstein, Jennie 19600900 lbcorr 00033 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Burton Bernstein, October 1978 October 1978 "...a wealth of rehearsals & concerts & much sleeping in between...Very difficult to resume the old schedules." Correspondence 5 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00033 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00033 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Burton 19781000 lbcorr 00034 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Burton Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "The concerts are a fantastic success. I've become The Sinatra of Palestine." Correspondence 5 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00034 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00034 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Burton 00000000 lbcorr 00035 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Burton Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "Giglio was never like this!" Correspondence 5 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00035 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00035 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Burton 00000000 lbcorr 00036 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Burton Bernstein, 1953 1953 "Orchids for Miss Bakwitz before you can say ape shall go for broke" Correspondence 5 1 telegram from FMB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00036 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00036 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Bernstein, Burton;Bernstein, Felicia 19530000 lbcorr 00037 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, September 9, 1951 September 9, 1951 "...I know we are beginning a beautiful life..." Correspondence 5 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00037 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00037 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 19510909 lbcorr 00039 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, September 9, 1954 September 9, 1954 "Miss you terribly tonight of all nights" Correspondence 5 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00039 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00039 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 19540909 lbcorr 00040 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, September 11, 1954 September 11, 1954 "Isaac plays the Serenade like an angel--and everyone adores it. Diamond included." Correspondence 5 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00040 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00040 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia;Stern, Isaac, 1920 -;Diamond, David, 1915 - 19540911 lbcorr 00041 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, February 4, 1955 February 4, 1955 "I've gotten all steamed up about Somnambula, as with Medea--getting wild ideas for cutting & staging and tempi...Callas is greater than ever." Correspondence 5 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00041 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00041 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia;Callas, Maria, 1923 - 1977 19550204 lbcorr 00044 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, April 21, 1955 April 21, 1955 "The Scala has still not made up its old mind about dates of the remaining Bohemes and Sonnambs...to Paris to see Lillian and Gene Kelly (the new brainstorm for Candide)." Correspondence 5 1 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00044 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00044 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia;Teatro alla Scalla;Hellman, Lillian, 1906 -;Kelly, Gene, 1912 - 19550421 lbcorr 00049 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "Now two days here (Mozart Concerto, Prokofieff Fifth) then on to Florence..." Correspondence 5 1 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00049 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00049 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia;Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756 - 1791;Prokofiev, Sergey, 1891 - 1953 00000000 lbcorr 00051 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, May 20, 1955 May 20, 1955 "Ok cadillac if it doesn't break us" Correspondence 5 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00051 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00051 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 19550520 lbcorr 00053 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, May 27, 1955 May 27, 1955 "...it was a job and a half teaching them the Serenade and the Berlioz..." Correspondence 5 1 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00053 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00053 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia;Berlioz, Hector, 1803 - 1869 19550527 lbcorr 00054 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, May 27, 1955 May 27, 1955 "Hold the fort baby in position but I'm not wait for me..." Correspondence 5 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00054 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00054 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 19550527 lbcorr 00055 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, February 19, 1957 February 19, 1957 "Be as beautiful and gifted as you are" Correspondence 5 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00055 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00055 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 19570219 lbcorr 00059 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, July 28, 1957 July 28, 1957 "...people will be looking at West Side Story in public, & hearing my poor little mashed-up score. All the things I love most in it are slowly being dropped..." Correspondence 5 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00059 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00059 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 19570728 lbcorr 00060 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, August 3, 1957 August 3, 1957 "I signed the Philharmonic contract...We ran through [West Side Story] for the first time, & the problems are many, varied, overwhelming; but we've got a show there, & just possibly a great one." Correspondence 5 3 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00060 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00060 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 19570803 lbcorr 00061 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, August 11, 1957 August 11, 1957 "We had our first run-thru [of West Side Story] for PEOPLE yesterday, & it was a smash." Correspondence 5 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00061 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00061 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 19570811 lbcorr 00062 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, August 8, 1957 August 8, 1957 "We wrote a new song for Tony [in West Side Story] that's a killer" Correspondence 5 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00062 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00062 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 19570808 lbcorr 00063 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "The show--ah, yes. I am depressed with it...This is the last show I do...The Philharmonic board approved the contract...I'm going to be a conductor, after all!" Correspondence 5 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB; comment: "Shit." urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00063 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00063 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia;New York Philharmonic 00000000 lbcorr 00064 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, August 15, 1957 August 15, 1957 "This show [West Side Story] may yet be worth all the agony." Correspondence 5 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00064 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00064 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 19570815 lbcorr 00065 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, August 23, 1957 August 23, 1957 "But it [West Side Story] sure looks like a smash, & all our experiments seem to have worked." Correspondence 5 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00065 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00065 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 19570823 lbcorr 00067 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, April 25, 1958 April 25, 1958 "Cant stop thinking talking of last nights wonder. Every note and word in mind." Correspondence 5 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00067 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00067 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 19580425 lbcorr 00071 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, May 6, 1958 May 6, 1958 "It seems all wrong for you not to be on this trip..." Correspondence 5 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB; much in Spanish urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00071 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00071 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 19580506 lbcorr 00072 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, December 1958 December 1958 "And this one for your heart" Correspondence 5 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00072 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00072 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 19581200 lbcorr 00074 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, April 30, 1961 April 30, 1961 "I had the most beautiful day and night [in Japan] anyone has ever had." Correspondence 5 3 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00074 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00074 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 19610430 lbcorr 00077 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, September 9, 1966 September 9, 1966 "...118 adds up to 10 which adds up to ONE, which we are, I hope." Correspondence 5 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00077 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00077 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 19660909 lbcorr 00078 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, September 9, 1968 September 9, 1968 "It comes with my seventeen-year old love and gratitude..." Correspondence 5 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00078 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00078 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 19680909 lbcorr 00079 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, March 8, 1970 March 8, 1970 "The enclosed [note] came with a beautiful Dior scarf..." Correspondence 5 3 Autograph letter, signed/Autograph letter, signed from LB and Carmen Fi urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00079 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00079 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 19700308 lbcorr 00080 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, February 6, 1972 February 6, 1972 "Fifty is nothing but twice twenty-five..." Correspondence 5 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00080 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00080 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 19720206 lbcorr 00081 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, April 1972 April 1972 "Three days of trying to make sense of Norton's with Mary & Tom..." Correspondence 5 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00081 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00081 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 19720400 lbcorr 00083 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, February 6, 1973 February 6, 1973 "I love you 51 years and 21 years which makes 72 years..." Correspondence 5 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00083 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00083 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 19730206 lbcorr 00084 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, August 21, 1974 August 21, 1974 "...rehearsing in Auckland, then nightly concerts...I've never played the piano so well..." Correspondence 5 8 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00084 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00084 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 19740821 lbcorr 00085 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, March 15, 1977 March 15, 1977 "You are elegant, intelligent, strong, graceful and *witty. Enjoy!" Correspondence 5 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00085 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00085 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 19770315 lbcorr 00086 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "Now begins the piano nightmare...And I still can't memorize the Bartok..." Correspondence 5 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00086 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00086 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia;Bartok, Bela 00000000 lbcorr 00087 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "Bless you, and bless our new house"/"For my darling, just because it's not Christmas, and because I love you" Correspondence 5 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00087 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00087 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 00000000 lbcorr 00089 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, November 5, 1940 November 5, 1940 "If you could see me going to the front door dozens of times a day looking for your letter, you would try to write at least once a week." Correspondence 6 3 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00089 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00089 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie 19401105 lbcorr 00090 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, July 11, 1942 July 11, 1942 "I'm sure you'll really enjoy it [at Tanglewood]" Correspondence 6 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00090 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00090 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie;Tanglewood Music Center 19420711 lbcorr 00091 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, November 24, 1943 November 24, 1943 "...try to forgive Dad for saying too much while he gave that interview." Correspondence 6 3 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00091 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00091 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie;Bernstein, Sam 19431124 lbcorr 00092 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, November 29, 1943 November 29, 1943 "This thing that's happening to you seems so unreal...don't tell reporters of your personable [sic] views..." Correspondence 6 3 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00092 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00092 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie 19431129 lbcorr 00095 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, November 15, 1946 November 15, 1946 "Darling don't be impulsive in sighning [sic] contract without a good lawyer." Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00095 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00095 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie 19461115 lbcorr 00096 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, December 9, 1946 December 9, 1946 "I read in Louella Parson's column that Adolph Green is marrying his `Billion dollar Babe'" Correspondence 6 3 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00096 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00096 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie;Green, Adolph 19461209 lbcorr 00100 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, January 2, 1949 January 2, 1949 "...you are to be a guest conductor with the N. Y. Philharmonic" Correspondence 6 3 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00100 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00100 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie;New York Philharmonic 19490102 lbcorr 00106 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, July 21, 1955 July 21, 1955 "Remember before the concert you complained that you were nervous and that you were not prepared." Correspondence 6 3 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00106 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00106 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie 19550721 lbcorr 00107 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, November 23, 1957 November 23, 1957 "Of course we rejoice with you." Correspondence 6 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00107 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00107 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie 19571123 lbcorr 00108 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, February 9, 1959 February 9, 1959 "...you have won the deep south over to your program, every body I meet Jewish or otherwise wouldn't miss any of your programs..." Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00108 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00108 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie 19590209 lbcorr 00109 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, April 29, 1959 April 29, 1959 "When we think of the lovely seder you gave us, we get a warm glow all over." Correspondence 6 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00109 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00109 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie 19590429 lbcorr 00114 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, November 6, 1961 November 6, 1961 "I must say dear that I am a bit perplexed about our crop of modern composers." Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00114 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00114 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie 19611106 lbcorr 00115 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, January 15, 1962 January 15, 1962 "Last night we listened on tape to, the last Sundays celebration." Correspondence 6 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00115 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00115 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie 19620115 lbcorr 00116 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, May 21, 1962 May 21, 1962 "I know dear that you must be terribly depressed by the insulting remarks in Schoenberg's [sic] review." Correspondence 6 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00116 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00116 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie;Schonberg, Harold C. 19620521 lbcorr 00123 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, March 21, 1973 March 21, 1973 "This seventy five year young mother and grandmother, is counting her blessings." Correspondence 6 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00123 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00123 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie 19730321 lbcorr 00124 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, December 30, 1973 December 30, 1973 "I am delighted to read the reviews of 'Candide.'" Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00124 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00124 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie 19731230 lbcorr 00128 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, 1978 1978 "Have a happy chanukah dear son. Today I played a little Beethoven and a little Bernstein." Correspondence 6 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00128 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00128 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie;Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770 - 1827 19780000 lbcorr 00132 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "I know, dear that you are a good human being first and second a good Jew." Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00132 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00132 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie 00000000 lbcorr 00133 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "You were very thoughtful and sweet to come to Florida to celebrate my birthday." Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00133 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00133 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie 00000000 lbcorr 00134 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, May 3, 1980 May 3, 1980 "Many many thanks dear for all the devine [sic] albums I received." Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00134 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00134 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie 19800503 lbcorr 00135 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, August 1980 August 1980 "I remember saying Dear son some day you will have it all. Your dad of blessed memory objected to your career out of his love for you." Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00135 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00135 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie 19800800 lbcorr 00140 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, March 3, 1981 March 3, 1981 "This concert was superb." Correspondence 6 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00140 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00140 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie 19810303 lbcorr 00141 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, March 29, 1981 March 29, 1981 "The lovely party at your beautiful home, Sunday the concert you do make my magic moments." Correspondence 6 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00141 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00141 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie 19810329 lbcorr 00142 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, November 8, 1982 November 8, 1982 "Looking through your book of `Findings' I get much joy looking at the family pictures." Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00142 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00142 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie 19821108 lbcorr 00148 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, August 23, 1985 August 23, 1985 "Thank God for your 67th I am wishing you 67 more healthy and happy years" Correspondence 6 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00148 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00148 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie 19850823 lbcorr 00155 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, May 13, 1990 May 13, 1990 "This mothers day is very dear and happy one for me...Today you stopped smoking for good I hope." Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00155 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00155 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie 19900513 lbcorr 00156 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, 1990 1990 "To my dear son on his 72nd a most happy and healthy birthday" Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00156 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00156 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie 19900000 lbcorr 00157 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, September 5, 1990 September 5, 1990 "I am looking towards your quick recovery. As you know dear, if you stay well I will stay well." Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed [dictated] urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00157 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00157 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie 19900905 lbcorr 00158 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Jennie Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "We're having the BEST time in Scotland -- it's like Boston and Canada..." Correspondence 6 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB and Shirley urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00158 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00158 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Jennie 19??0000 lbcorr 00160 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Jennie Bernstein, 1989 1989 "In Polish the word for amber is BURSZTYN, as in Ellen Burstyn, the actress, or Daniel Boorstein The writer, or Jennie Bernstein the Queen." Correspondence 6 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB to Jane urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00160 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00160 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Jennie 19890000 lbcorr 00161 Letter from Burton Bernstein to Jennie Bernstein, March 20, 1988 March 20, 1988 "Jennie is Ninety" Correspondence 6 2 Typed letter, signed poem from Burton urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00161 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00161 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie;Bernstein, Burton 19880320 lbcorr 00165 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "Terribly sorry I cannot see you before you leave." Correspondence 6 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00165 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00165 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie 00000000 lbcorr 00169 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "Many many thanks for the beautiful dream at Wolf Trap" Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00169 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00169 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie;Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts (Va.) 00000000 lbcorr 00174 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "I'm thankful to you for the great `milestone' of the song of 'Little Smarmy.'" Correspondence 6 1 Autograph letter, signed [dictated] urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00174 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00174 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie 00000000 lbcorr 00183 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "Sooooo do your best, and remember that your whole future depends on what you do now." Correspondence 6 3 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00183 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00183 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie 00000000 lbcorr 00184 Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "When Shirley starts gibbering Ribernian to me I know that she is lonesome for you..." Correspondence 6 3 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00184 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00184 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Jennie;Bernstein, Shirley 00000000 lbcorr 00190 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, January 1940 January 1940 "It's the most marvelous thing that could have happened -- it's a job, and studying, & assisting Mitropoulos, all in one." Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00190 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00190 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie;Mitropoulos, Dimitri, 1896 - 1960 19400100 lbcorr 00191 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "[Koussevitzky] told me he is convinced I have a wonderful gift, & he is already making me a great conductor." Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00191 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00191 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie;Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951 00000000 lbcorr 00192 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, April 27, 1947 April 27, 1947 "The orchestra is fine, the people marvelous. Daddy looks ten years younger. What a country...(Between bombs that is)." Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00192 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00192 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie 19470427 lbcorr 00193 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, May 3, 1948 May 3, 1948 "Here I go into the depths of Europe...Everyone is afraid of war..." Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00193 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00193 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie 19480503 lbcorr 00194 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, September 24, 1948 September 24, 1948 "The orchestra is full of problems; but I'm sure we can solve them all..." Correspondence 6 3 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00194 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00194 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie 19480924 lbcorr 00196 Letter from Helen Coates to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, November 4, 1948 November 4, 1948 "Don't worry about us, everything sounds so much worse in your papers than it actually is here. We are not taking any chances, and are not in any danger." Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed from Helen Coates w/ not from LB at bottom urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00196 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00196 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie;Coates, Helen 19481104 lbcorr 00197 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, November 8, 1948 November 8, 1948 "My last trip was up through Galilee almost on the heels of the victorious Israeli army. There were still dead Arabs on the roadside and unfinished Arab meals still smoking." Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed with two photographs, one w/ Mrs. Ben-Gurion urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00197 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00197 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie 19481108 lbcorr 00198 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "...am having a wonderful experience with Das Lied von der Erde. Jennie sings like an angel..." Correspondence 6 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00198 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00198 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie;Tourel, Jennie 00000000 lbcorr 00199 Letter from Helen Coates to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, July 27, 1950 July 27, 1950 "I am having about three weeks in this wonderful city..." Correspondence 6 1 Autograph letter, signed from Helen Coates urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00199 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00199 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie;Coates, Helen 19500727 lbcorr 00200 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, August 17, 1950 August 17, 1950 "We have had a magnificent stay here these few days, in spite of a tough rehearsal schedule, complications with travel accommodations, etc..." Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00200 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00200 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie 19500817 lbcorr 00201 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, August 24, 1950 August 24, 1950 "The final concert last night was a triumph, with a stamping, screaming ovation. I never conducted better." Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00201 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00201 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie 19500824 lbcorr 00202 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, September 1, 1952 September 1, 1952 "My first performance of Beethoven's Ninth was a triumph. I have been worried about this event -- the big test in every conductor's life." Correspondence 6 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00202 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00202 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie;Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770 - 1827 19520901 lbcorr 00203 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, September 2, 1950 September 2, 1950 "It's been raining all day, and Germany looks twice as tragic and ruined and dramatic through the rain." Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00203 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00203 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie 19500902 lbcorr 00204 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, September 10, 1950 September 10, 1950 "Last night -- Hallelujah! -- I gave my last concert in Amsterdam..." Correspondence 6 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00204 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00204 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie 19500910 lbcorr 00205 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, September 14, 1950 September 14, 1950 "Just a word from this fabulous place where we are having a glorious week..." Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00205 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00205 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie 19500914 lbcorr 00206 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, September 17, 1950 September 17, 1950 "We arrived too late for a synagogue service, so we had our own, and put on really a great performance..." Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00206 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00206 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie 19500917 lbcorr 00207 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, October 3, 1950 October 3, 1950 "I've always adored and felt very close to Spanish music, Spanish people..." Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00207 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00207 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie 19501003 lbcorr 00208 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, October 21, 1950 October 21, 1950 "...had rather a strenuous bout with asthma in the south of France...an attack of neuritis in my right leg..." Correspondence 6 1 Typed letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00208 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00208 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie 19501021 lbcorr 00209 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, December 1, 1950 December 1, 1950 "...making a mess of my rehearsal schedule in Israel." Correspondence 6 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00209 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00209 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie 19501201 lbcorr 00210 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, September 11, 1951 September 11, 1951 "We spent Sunday night in Gloucester -- don't ask us why..." Correspondence 6 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00210 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00210 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie 19510911 lbcorr 00211 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "I've been here in Cuernavaca almost a week now, staying with Martha Gellhorn" Correspondence 6 1 Typed letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00211 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00211 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie;Gellhorn, Martha 00000000 lbcorr 00212 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, September 18, 1951 September 18, 1951 "Sometimes I wonder how you two ever survived a marriage; it's a very hard thing to do..." Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00212 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00212 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie;Bernstein, Felicia 19510918 lbcorr 00213 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "Tomorrow we go crocodile hunting -- what a life! Correspondence 6 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00213 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00213 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie 00000000 lbcorr 00214 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, March 19, 1955 March 19, 1955 "We had our premiere of Boheme yesterday, and it was a great success with the public, but the critics murdered me." Correspondence 6 1 Typed letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00214 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00214 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie 19550319 lbcorr 00215 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, September 28, 1959 September 28, 1959 "It's not so much the actual conducting that's tiring as it is the extras, like press conferences & receptions and talk talk talk." Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00215 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00215 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie 19590928 lbcorr 00216 Letter from Aaron Copland to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, November 27, 1960 November 27, 1960 "What a pleasure to receive your birthday wire! Bless you both..." Correspondence 6 1 Autograph letter, signed from Aaron Copland urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00216 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00216 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048 Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie;Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19601127 lbcorr 00217 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, July 30, 1962 July 30, 1962 "...I'm busy being the toast of Monte Carlo, surrounded by Princes & Princesses..." Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00217 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00217 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie 19620730 lbcorr 00218 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, March 19, 1966 March 19, 1966 "I am enjoying Vienna enormously -- as much as a Jew can. There are many sad memories here; one deals with so many ex-Nazis (and maybe still Nazis)..." Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00218 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00218 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie 19660319 lbcorr 00219 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, July 11, 1967 July 11, 1967 "...this last week in Israel? It was the most thrilling experience of my life--and the half-hour I at the Wall...was perhaps the most moving." Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00219 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00219 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie 19670711 lbcorr 00220 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, August 3, 1967 August 3, 1967 "Life is nothing but boats, water, fishing, sun, air, heat, figs, spaghetti and loafing." Correspondence 6 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00220 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00220 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie 19670803 lbcorr 00222 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, August 18, 1967 August 18, 1967 "Enclosed is Alexander's first attempt at a Hebrew letter. I'm a very proud teacher!" Correspondence 6 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00222 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00222 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie;Bernstein, Alexander 19670818 lbcorr 00223 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, September 7, 1968 September 7, 1968 "...deeply discouraged about Prague, Chicago, and the terrorism in Israel. What a world! And nobody has any solutions. Music saves me from despair." Correspondence 6 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00223 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00223 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie 19680907 lbcorr 00225 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "Safe happy call Shirley Helen love" Correspondence 6 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00225 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00225 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie;Bernstein, Shirley;Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00226 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, September 24, 1948 September 24, 1948 "Safe in Telaviv letter follows love" Correspondence 6 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00226 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00226 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie 19480924 lbcorr 00227 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "Shanah Tovah from Israel all well and happy love" Correspondence 6 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00227 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00227 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie 00000000 lbcorr 00228 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, August 13, 1950 August 13, 1950 "Wonderful flight Paris beautiful love" Correspondence 6 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00228 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00228 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie 19500813 lbcorr 00229 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, October 28, 1950 October 28, 1950 "Happy Anniversary from Roman country villa happy and well love" Correspondence 6 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00229 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00229 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie 19501028 lbcorr 00230 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, n.d. n.d. Happy Anniversary and loving wishes for many more. Present on the way" Correspondence 6 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00230 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00230 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie 00000000 lbcorr 00238 Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, November 23, 1939 November 23, 1939 "It is so long since I heard from you that I actually began to worry over it." Correspondence 7 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00238 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00238 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Sam 19391123 lbcorr 00242 Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, April 22, 1944 April 22, 1944 "Your happy life will brighten up my own life." Correspondence 7 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00242 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00242 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Sam 19440422 lbcorr 00243 Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, December 15, 1945 December 15, 1945 "Congratulations on your debut last night as an opera singer. As a singer you're a wonderful conductor" Correspondence 7 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00243 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00243 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Sam 19451215 lbcorr 00245 Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, 1946 1946 "During the course of the Season you no doubt have quite a few spare complimentary tickets. Would you ask Helen to make a note of the following names..." Correspondence 7 1 Typed letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00245 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00245 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Sam 19460000 lbcorr 00246 Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, December 10, 1946 December 10, 1946 "You have a long hard working winter ahead of you, so you must be in good shape." Correspondence 7 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00246 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00246 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Sam 19461210 lbcorr 00248 Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, December 26, 1946 December 26, 1946 "You have my full blessing...One thing I want you to promise me, that you'll have her turn completely to Judaism [sic]." Correspondence 7 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00248 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00248 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Felicia 19461226 lbcorr 00249 Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, January 12, 1948 January 12, 1948 "I have been giving a great deal of thought to the Palestine trip and I have finally decided not to take it...But I do hope that you will not cancel your trip." Correspondence 7 2 Typed letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00249 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00249 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Sam 19480112 lbcorr 00250 Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, January 1, 1949 January 1, 1949 "Congratulations on your new appointment Mother and I were thrilled" Correspondence 7 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00250 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00250 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Sam 19490101 lbcorr 00252 Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, October 23, 1958 October 23, 1958 "I am not accusing you of getting off the ground, as I know you are not made that way, but nevertheless, it is a good idea to look back..." Correspondence 7 1/3 Typed letter, signed includes 3page TL from LB to Mr. Clark dated 6/26/39 urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00252 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00252 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Sam 19581023 lbcorr 00253 Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, February 9, 1959 February 9, 1959 "`Honor thy father and mother so you may enjoy long life' you heard that rebound [?] last Monday night a 1000 fold." Correspondence 7 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00253 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00253 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Sam 19590209 lbcorr 00254 Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, July 27, 1959 July 27, 1959 "My last and final decision was made last Sat. regarding my plan to go to Possin. [?] -- no to go -- I have canceled my reservation..." Correspondence 7 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00254 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00254 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Sam 19590727 lbcorr 00255 Letter from Sam Bernstein to Mr & Mrs Lishensky, September 9, 1959 September 9, 1959 "I finally arrived here Lenny and his wife are fine." Correspondence 7 1/and clipping? Autograph letter, signed to Mr. & Mrs. Lishensky [clipping included?] urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00255 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00255 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Felicia 19590909 lbcorr 00256 Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, September 9, 1960 September 9, 1960 "Congratulations and best wishes on your ninth wedding anniversary..." Correspondence 7 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00256 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00256 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Sam 19600909 lbcorr 00258 Letter from Sam Bernstein to John F Kennedy, January 24, 1962 January 24, 1962 "It was an honor indeed to receive your note and kind wishes on the occasion of my seventieth Birthday." Correspondence 7 1 Typed letter to President Kennedy urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00258 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00258 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Sam 19620124 lbcorr 00260 Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, December 13, 1963 December 13, 1963 "Received Hebrew text I am thrilled and proud..." Correspondence 7 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00260 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00260 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Sam 19631213 lbcorr 00261 Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, March 6, 1964 March 6, 1964 "We want to wish you great operatic success..." Correspondence 7 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00261 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00261 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Sam 19640306 lbcorr 00263 Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, August 25, 1966 August 25, 1966 "...instead of sending you a birthday gift of secular value, which I know you have,..." Correspondence 7 1/1 AL letter dictated, partially in Hebrew, with card urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00263 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00263 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Sam 19660825 lbcorr 00279 Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "Received your letter and surely was thrilled to hear the news." Correspondence 7 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00279 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00279 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Sam 00000000 lbcorr 00282 Letter from Sam Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 21, 1944 July 21, 1944 "...I have the utmost confidence that you will manage Leonard and his affairs in the way best suited for him..." Correspondence 7 1 Typed letter/carbon from Sam B. to Helen Coates urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00282 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00282 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Sam;Coates, Helen 19440721 lbcorr 00283 Letter from Helen Coates to Sam Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "I will have Lenny's best interests at heart at all times. My greatest desire is to regulate both his personal and professional life..." Correspondence 7 1 Typed letter, signed from Helen Coates urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00283 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00283 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Sam 00000000 lbcorr 00284 Letter from Sam Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "...September 18th and 19th is the Jewish New Year and an important holiday. Will your mark your calendar for these dates as a reminder for Lenny to endeavor to be home in Sharon." Correspondence 7 2 Typed letter/carbon from Sam B. to Helen Coates urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00284 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00284 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Sam;Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00285 Letter from Helen Coates to Sam Bernstein, August 9, 1944 August 9, 1944 "I have marked the dates of the Jewish New Year in Lenny's engagement book...I will do all in my power to have him with you for all or a part of that period." Correspondence 7 1 Typed letter, signed from Helen Coates urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00285 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00285 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Sam 19440809 lbcorr 00286 Letter from Sam Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 18, 1944 August 18, 1944 "Are you receiving any letters from Lenny - we have had no word from him for the last ten days." Correspondence 7 1 Typed letter/carbon from Sam B. to Helen Coates urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00286 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00286 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Sam;Coates, Helen 19440818 lbcorr 00287 Letter from Sam Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 31, 1944 August 31, 1944 "Lenny called us on the `phone the day of his birthday and we had quite a talk although it was 3000 miles away..." Correspondence 7 1 Typed letter/carbon from Sam B. to Helen Coates urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00287 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00287 Correspondence written by Sam and Jenny Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Burton Bernstein, P.O. Box 236, Wewaka Brook Rd., Bridgewater, CT 06752. Bernstein, Sam;Coates, Helen 19440831 lbcorr 00290 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "If my Jeremiah Symphony gets performed you must come to hear it -- it's dedicated to you, you know...By the way -- I was the only conducting student in the whole school that got an A.!" Correspondence 7 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB; Curtis letter urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00290 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00290 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam 00000000 lbcorr 00291 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam Bernstein, September 22, 1941 September 22, 1941 "Jamie grows more beautiful every day...She is really remarkably advanced for two weeks old..." Correspondence 7 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB; letter mis-dated, it must be from 1952 urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00291 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00291 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jamie 19410922 lbcorr 00292 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam Bernstein, February 28, 1962 February 28, 1962 "We're still waiting for the baby to come!" Correspondence 7 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00292 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00292 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Felicia 19620228 lbcorr 00293 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam Bernstein, April 1966 April 1966 "Here is the information on my accountant, in relation to what we spoke about on the telephone." Correspondence 7 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00293 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00293 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Sam 19660400 lbcorr 00295 Letter from Shirley Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, November 24, 1947 November 24, 1947 "My love as always" [re The Cradle Will Rock] Correspondence 7 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00295 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00295 Correspondence written by Shirley Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Harry Kraut, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Bernstein, Shirley 19471124 lbcorr 00296 Letter from Shirley Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, October 2, 1958 October 2, 1958 "I wish you joy and success and satisfaction...knock em in the aisles." Correspondence 7 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00296 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00296 Correspondence written by Shirley Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Harry Kraut, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Bernstein, Shirley 19581002 lbcorr 00297 Letter from Shirley Bernstein, Paul(?) & Daisy(?) to Leonard Bernstein, 1963 1963 "Love and kisses and all good wishes on your birthday" Correspondence 7 1 telegram from Shirley, Paul and Daisy urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00297 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00297 Correspondence written by Shirley Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Harry Kraut, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Bernstein, Shirley 19630000 lbcorr 00298 Letter from Shirley Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, September 19, 1972 September 19, 1972 "All love tonight and wishes for a big success" Correspondence 7 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00298 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00298 Correspondence written by Shirley Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Harry Kraut, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Bernstein, Shirley 19720919 lbcorr 00299 Letter from Shirley Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, 1983 1983 "...no one gets you something to wear -- just for the hell of it, just to say mu lau du. Here's one." Correspondence 7 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00299 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00299 Correspondence written by Shirley Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Harry Kraut, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Bernstein, Shirley 19830000 lbcorr 00300 Letter from Shirley Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, June 19, 1984 June 19, 1984 "Loving wishes for a big success tonight..." Correspondence 7 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00300 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00300 Correspondence written by Shirley Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Harry Kraut, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Bernstein, Shirley 19840619 lbcorr 00301 Letter from Shirley Bernstein to Sam Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "...when mama and I saw the article Sunday we cried all day. We have no explanation to make it is our fault it stinks." Correspondence 7 2 Autograph letter, signed to Shirley B. from Sam B. urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00301 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00301 Correspondence written by Shirley Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Harry Kraut, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Bernstein, Shirley;Bernstein, Sam 00000000 lbcorr 00302 Letter from Shirley Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "That will be $5.00 please. Smahdee." Correspondence 7 1 Typed letter urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00302 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00302 Correspondence written by Shirley Bernstein used by permission from Mr. Harry Kraut, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Bernstein, Shirley 00000000 lbcorr 00303 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, June 24, 1945 June 24, 1945 "I go to Hollywood tomorrow, where [Irving] Rapper has arranged a dinner for me which includes my following fans, believe it or not: Beth [sic] Davis, Cary Grant,..." Correspondence sbp 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00303 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00303 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley;Rapper, Irving, b. 1898;Davis, Bette, 1908 -;Grant, Cary, 1904 - 19450624 lbcorr 00305 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, June 9, 1946 June 9, 1946 "The one help is Appalachian Spring. What a dream of a piece." Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00305 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00305 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 19460609 lbcorr 00307 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, June 22, 1946 June 22, 1946 "I'm staying until July 4th to conduct opening night of Fancy Shmancy at Covent Garden. Which means I can't be at Tangleberg [sic] until at least the 8th." Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00307 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00307 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley;Tanglewood Music Center 19460622 lbcorr 00308 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, December 7, 1946 December 7, 1946 "But Felicia is really working out. It's a little early to tell anything, but I sense a possible future...I've a great idea for the picture and Lester seems mad on it. If it works it will be sensational--a Hollywood first--and a really significant vehicle for my debut." Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed includes: "shit" urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00308 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00308 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley;Bernstein, Felicia;Cowan, Lester 19461207 lbcorr 00311 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, May 11, 1948 May 11, 1948 "The concert Sunday in Munich was absolutely the end. Holland & Palestine fade into insignificance...And a threefold triumph--since I had the three obstacles of youth, Americanism and Jewishness to overcome....Everything's a mess except music." Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00311 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00311 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 19480511 lbcorr 00312 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, May 16, 1948 May 16, 1948 "Milan was marvelous--the audience yelled--the critics called me a new 'Leonardo'...I'm also invited to La Scala next spring...Thank God for the Beethoven & Ravel Concertos." Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00312 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00312 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley;Teatro alla Scalla;Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770 - 1827;Ravel, Maurice, 1875 - 1937 19480516 lbcorr 00313 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, May 19, 1948 May 19, 1948 "...I've been offered the orchestra [in Budapest] as permanent conductor. This also happened in Milano...I'm doing my share of Bartok here too. And they say no Hungarian conductor has ever understood it so well!...At the moment it looks as if I'll never compose..." Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00313 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00313 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley;Bartok, Bela 19480519 lbcorr 00315 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, October 15, 1948 October 15, 1948 "Apparently I had done a heroic deed unwittingly in coming to Jerusalem during shelling...Machine-guns and shells & mortars accompanied Leonore last night...Also--and this may not thrill you--I may have fallen in love. Nothing has happened yet, but the earth is moving all the time..." Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00315 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00315 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 19481015 lbcorr 00317 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, August 8, 1949 August 8, 1949 "Everyone misses you like crazy." Correspondence sbp 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00317 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00317 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 19490808 lbcorr 00319 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, March 28, 1950 March 28, 1950 "Strange how constantly I think of Felicia. Like a real emotion...I'll be awaiting word from Adolph & Betty, & from Lillian. I seem to be at the mercy of both, in my planning." Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00319 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00319 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley;Bernstein, Felicia;Green, Adolph;Comden, Betty;Hellman, Lillian, 1906 - 19500328 lbcorr 00320 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, April 17, 1950 April 17, 1950 "Yesterday the piano broke down in mid-Ravel, and I had to leave the stage...I've written to Lillian to count me out. I'm banking on Adolph & Betty--this time it must work!...I thoroughly agree with the deletion of Dream With Me [from Peter Pan]..." Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00320 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00320 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley;Ravel, Maurice, 1875 - 1937;Hellman, Lillian, 1906 -;Green, Adolph;Comden, Betty 19500417 lbcorr 00321 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, April 18, 1950 April 18, 1950 "Hurok flew into Rome yesterday & we had a big meeting with Kouss...The tour is settled, & as usual, I get the sh-- end of the stick. Viva Kouss!" Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed includes: "Write me to Jewland" urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00321 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00321 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley;Hurok, Sol, 1888 - 1974;Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951 19500418 lbcorr 00322 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, April 26, 1950 April 26, 1950 "...I would marry [Felicia] tomorrow...how through I am with the conductor-performer life (except where it really matters) and how ready I am for inner living, which means composing and Felicia." Correspondence sbp 8 Autograph letter, signed includes: "I arrived in Jewland yesterday" and "Other girls (and/or boys) meant nothing. Even the automatic straining toward general sexuality of the moment--which has always carried a big stick with me..." [amazing letter, I hope it can be included] urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00322 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00322 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley;Bernstein, Felicia 19500426 lbcorr 00324 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, June 19, 1950 June 19, 1950 "...my interest in conducting has been greatly revived by Das Lied von der Erde...They're hounding me about taking the orchestra again…'Alone' means without Felicia to me..." Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00324 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00324 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley;Bernstein, Felicia 19500619 lbcorr 00325 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, September 20, 1951 September 20, 1951 "...I think we'll be married a long, long time...Sure there are tensions galore--and especially for me--you can imagine....[marriage] is the supreme analysis." Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00325 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00325 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley;Bernstein, Felicia 19510920 lbcorr 00326 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, November 30, 1951 November 30, 1951 "...you just HAVE to come." Correspondence sbp 1 Typed letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00326 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00326 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 19511130 lbcorr 00327 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, January 24, 1952 January 24, 1952 "...I am very happy about the prospect of a baby. I worry terribly about losing it...I've abandoned my opera." Correspondence sbp 1 Typed letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00327 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00327 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 19520124 lbcorr 00328 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, July 18, 1954 July 18, 1954 "...how distressed I have been over the recent flare-up...I am writing a Jewish Tango." Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00328 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00328 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 19540718 lbcorr 00329 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, September 3, 1959 September 3, 1959 "All goes swimmingly, health, concerts, fun, people. An amazing country." Correspondence sbp 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00329 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00329 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 19590903 lbcorr 00330 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, October 1, 1959 October 1, 1959 "...all one-night stands, boom boom, Scala Hamburg Berlin Oslo etc. But triumphs all the way..." Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00330 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00330 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 19591001 lbcorr 00331 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, September 7, 1960 September 7, 1960 "Mither & Fither had the time of their lives in H'wood...The Bowl concerts were fantastic, broke all records, etc." Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00331 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00331 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley;Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Jennie 19600907 lbcorr 00333 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, July 18, 1962 July 18, 1962 "I feel very much in a dream at this moment: unable to equate Mahler with Monte Carlo, conducting with July, etc. I haven't been brave enough to take a peek at what I wrote in New Hampshire..." Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00333 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00333 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley;Mahler, Gustav, 1860 - 1911, Gustav 19620718 lbcorr 00334 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, July 30, 1062 July 30, 1062 "The concerts are over (smashes)..." Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00334 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00334 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 10620730 lbcorr 00335 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, May 2, 1963 May 2, 1963 "Chita died, finally, on Wednesday night…" Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00335 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00335 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 19630502 lbcorr 00336 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, August 10, 1963 August 10, 1963 "On August 1st I made the grand decision to go forward with Kaddish...I finally decided [the text] had to be done by me. Collaboration with a poet is impossible on so personal a work..." Correspondence sbp 4 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00336 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00336 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 19630810 lbcorr 00337 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, October 26, 1963 October 26, 1963 "Fact is, I have orchestrated three bars, & they're wrong & have to be redone." Correspondence sbp 4 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00337 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00337 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 19631026 lbcorr 00338 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, January 25, 1964 January 25, 1964 "It's an open season on Kaddish, all right. The President. Marc [Blitzstein]. I take it you've read substantially what we've read: first an auto accident; then a new story about being beaten by three sailors; then the blessed word robbery...The Kaddish itself gets its comeuppance in Boston this week..." Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00338 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00338 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley;Blitzstein, Marc 19640125 lbcorr 00339 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, 1968 1968 "I've been too rushed to do anything but study, rehearse, perform." Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed includes: "Jewland" urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00339 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00339 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 19680000 lbcorr 00340 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, September 11, 1969 September 11, 1969 "Diz kid in bid with dovtors [sic] and girutions [sic] standable today only..." Correspondence sbp 2 telegram [do not scan cover letter from Embassy] urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00340 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00340 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 19690911 lbcorr 00341 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, February 25, 1971 February 25, 1971 "...the concerts, so far, tops. Sunday I think I conducted one of the really best ones of my life--including playing the Ravel." Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00341 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00341 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley;Ravel, Maurice, 1875 - 1937 19710225 lbcorr 00342 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, April 21, 1972 April 21, 1972 "I want to write music. I've had Vienna. I think I've had performing. Spring is not here, and all is somewhat sad, foolish, exaggerated." Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00342 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00342 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 19720421 lbcorr 00343 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, October 30, 1972 October 30, 1972 "'Nothing Could Be Finer Than to Be a Forty-Niner'" [birthday poem] Correspondence sbp 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00343 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00343 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 19721030 lbcorr 00344 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, June 16, 1975 June 16, 1975 "Look what I found UNDER MY FOOT!!!" [includes postcard from Bernstein, Burgenland] Correspondence sbp 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00344 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00344 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 19750616 lbcorr 00345 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, October 3, 1980 October 3, 1980 "This plus the tennis raquet should equal a pretty good gold watch." Correspondence sbp 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00345 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00345 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 19801003 lbcorr 00346 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, August 14, 1981 August 14, 1981 "The Gelcome Hilees or: Some Family!" [accrostic crossword] Correspondence sbp 3 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00346 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00346 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 19810814 lbcorr 00348 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, September 1981 September 1981 [parody of song "My Darling Eileen" with anagrams] Correspondence sbp 1 Autograph letter, signed/music urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00348 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00348 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 19810900 lbcorr 00352 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, October 3, 1983 October 3, 1983 "--One for the scripts. --One for the Little Hen...." Correspondence sbp 1 Autograph letter, signed ? urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00352 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00352 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 19831003 lbcorr 00353 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, November 17, 1983 November 17, 1983 "I think of you every day, and sometimes more than that...Mad gay Zagreb has lost its old bubbly, alas..." Correspondence sbp 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00353 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00353 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 19831117 lbcorr 00354 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, October 19, 1984 October 19, 1984 "The holidays are so late this year that my Simchas-Toyrahdicke Madl has a birthday 16 days later than 1923." Correspondence sbp 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00354 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00354 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 19841019 lbcorr 00355 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, October 23, 1984 October 23, 1984 "How about Jamie & her double-miracle life?...overwhelming reception for Divertimento...Aaron's all but over..." Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed includes "Shit-a-Brick" urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00355 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00355 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley;Bernstein, Jamie 19841023 lbcorr 00357 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, October 3, 1985 October 3, 1985 "1915 years later--and it's yours!" Correspondence sbp 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00357 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00357 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 19851003 lbcorr 00358 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, October 15, 1985 October 15, 1985 "I hope she loves me too, enough/To help me get through this real rough/Season of neurotic stuff." [poem] Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00358 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00358 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 19851015 lbcorr 00359 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, 1990 1990 "As the famous old song tells us, 'Shop and Be Happy'" Correspondence sbp 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00359 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00359 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 19900000 lbcorr 00360 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "I'm seeing Rome as we saw Tunis last year: from nothing." Correspondence sbp 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00360 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00360 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 00000000 lbcorr 00362 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "Marvelous Missa, weather, public everything." Correspondence sbp 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00362 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00362 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 00000000 lbcorr 00363 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "...tell Michael that next week I'm doing his Bizet Symphony in C -- a Ballet in C, as I've come to think of it." Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00363 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00363 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 00000000 lbcorr 00364 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "...the joys of our relationship remain the same: and positive though they may be, they carry their destructive seeds with them...Brazil was a smash and all, but I've had it. Hard, hard work with a mediocre orchestra..." Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed includes "Jewland" urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00364 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00364 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 00000000 lbcorr 00365 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "...we made it; that I had two lovely unexpected days in Paris & Rome; and that I've got piles." Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00365 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00365 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 00000000 lbcorr 00366 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "I feel so much closer to you here on the North sea than back on the Eastern Mediterranean..." Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed includes: "Jewland" urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00366 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00366 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 00000000 lbcorr 00367 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "I've just been to a party at Vernon Duke's where Zorina (my new passion) asked me to do the music for her new show 'Shadow Dance.'" Correspondence sbp 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00367 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00367 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley;Duke, Vernon, 1903 - 1969;Zorina, Vera 00000000 lbcorr 00368 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "It [facing the committe] can also happen to all of us, so we had better start preparing our blazing orations now...The two characters [in Trouble in Tahiti], by the way, have gotten themselves named Sam and Jennie, and I think you'll see why." Correspondence sbp 2 Typed letter includes: "shit" urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00368 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00368 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 00000000 lbcorr 00369 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "I get very depressed at times with the orchestra--sometimes to the point of withdrawing from the tour. The orchestra just isn't good enough…" Correspondence sbp 3 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00369 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00369 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 00000000 lbcorr 00370 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "…happy…twentyfive" Correspondence sbp 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00370 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00370 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 00000000 lbcorr 00371 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "I really didn't expect that you'd be really coming to NYC this weekend. This is all a very fine surprise" Correspondence sbp 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00371 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00371 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 00000000 lbcorr 00372 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "Post - Breakfast" Correspondence sbp 1 Autograph letter, signed/poem urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00373 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00373 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 00000000 lbcorr 00374 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "Were you aware, backstage at the Palace, of the ghastly violence that had taken place…Some nut had let fall a cinderblock into the stage-door alley…Fourth time occurrence!" Correspondence sbp 1 Autograph letter, signed/postcard urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00374 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00374 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Shirley 00000000 lbcorr 00375 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 15, 1932 October 15, 1932 "I recently had an interview with Mr. Gebhard...and he referred me to you as a teacher..." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00375 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00375 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Gebhard, Heinrich, 1878 - 1963 19321015 lbcorr 00376 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 18, 1933 June 18, 1933 "For sundry reasons, financial and otherwise, [my father] thought it best that, having received your final statement, he should consider the season closed as far as my music is concerned." Correspondence 13 4 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00376 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00376 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Sam 19330618 lbcorr 00378 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 9, 1933 September 9, 1933 "...have discussed the matter of lessons this year with my father. He thinks it best that I do not start studying until we move to Newton..." Correspondence 13 4 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00378 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00378 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Sam 19330909 lbcorr 00379 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 12, 1933 December 12, 1933 "Added to your pride in me: I am almost positive that I am to do my concerto with Sevitzky's Young musicians' orchestra. Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00379 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00379 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19331212 lbcorr 00380 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 29, 1933 December 29, 1933 "I have created quite a stir with the piano, and am even giving musicales." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00380 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00380 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19331229 lbcorr 00381 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Heinrich Gebhard, May 16, 1934 May 16, 1934 "But to have heard you say those wonderful things about my playing was far beyond my highest expectations." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB to Heinrich Gebhard urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00381 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00381 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Gebhard, Heinrich, 1878 - 1963 19340516 lbcorr 00382 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 2, 1934 July 2, 1934 "I am having a wonderful time here in Atlantic City." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00382 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00382 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19340702 lbcorr 00384 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 21, 1934 July 21, 1934 "Would you please advise me by immediate mail whether to play modern, alternate or classical program." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00384 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00384 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19340721 lbcorr 00385 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "...Mischa Tulin wants me to play again next month. He suggests the concerto with you at second piano." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00385 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00385 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Tulin, Micha 00000000 lbcorr 00386 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "It certainly would be O.K. for me to take lessons on Tuesday." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00386 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00386 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00387 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 13, 1935 July 13, 1935 "All of which makes me an 82% man; and with the fine recommendations I have received, I should be accepted into Harvard." Correspondence 13 6 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00387 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00387 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Harvard University 19350713 lbcorr 00388 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "We are in the midst of 'Pinafore' and are tired but happy..." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00388 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00388 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00389 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 25, 1936 June 25, 1936 "Fate has favored me so that it is almost a sure thing that Iturbi will hear me." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00389 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00389 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Iturbi, Jose, 1895 - 19360625 lbcorr 00390 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "...in the midst of a terrific week of rehearsing 'Pinafore,'..." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00390 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00390 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00391 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 16, 1937 July 16, 1937 "A speedy recovery, Miss Coates, and the best of luck." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00391 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00391 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19370716 lbcorr 00392 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 1937 August 1937 "I'm having a splendid time here at camp..." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00392 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00392 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19370800 lbcorr 00393 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 11, 1937 October 11, 1937 "I cannot tell you often enough how great a debt I owe to you for the fine foundation and musical (and extra-musical) inspiration you gave me..." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB; announcement of concert laid in urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00393 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00393 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19371011 lbcorr 00394 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 28, 1937 October 28, 1937 "Here are the tickets; I am looking forward very anxiously to seeing you." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00394 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00394 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19371028 lbcorr 00395 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 10, 1938 September 10, 1938 "Perhaps I have told you that I shall probably be affiliated with the School of the Dance which is to take up residence at Mills College next summer." Correspondence 13 3 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00395 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00395 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Mills College 19380910 lbcorr 00396 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 1939 March 1939 "...la grippe...struck me right in the middle of the busiest part of the year -- the Birds Performance only a short way off; the thesis (only partly done so far) due next week, etc." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00396 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00396 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19390300 lbcorr 00397 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 1939 April 1939 "My profoundest apologies for the singleness of this ticket." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB; I think we should try and have Nina change her mind about program urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00397 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00397 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19390400 lbcorr 00398 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "That was a great performance Saturday, and I did enjoy it." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00398 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00398 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00399 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "As far as I can figure out, I shall leave for the city of sin next Wednesday..." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00399 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00399 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00400 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "On my third day here I can report no success re jobs, but we're still hoping." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00400 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00400 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00402 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 7, 1939 August 7, 1939 "I'm more pleased about the plan of Copland, Harris and Schuman to make you America's Great Conductor..." Correspondence 13 4 Autograph letter, signed 2 photos included urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00402 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00402 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Harris, Roy, 1898 -;Schuman, William, 1910 - 19390807 lbcorr 00403 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 17, 1939 October 17, 1939 "As to conducting, it looks like a long uphill climb, but I proceed nothing daunted, despite all the venemous attacks I hear on all sides against Mr. Reiner..." Correspondence 13 4 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00403 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00403 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Reiner, Fritz, 1888 - 1963 19391017 lbcorr 00404 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "Plans are so mixed up -- I dare not promise to be in NYC this weekend." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00404 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00404 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00405 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 19, 1939 October 19, 1939 "Mme. Vengerova is wonderful...: 'Next Wednesday play for me the Beethoven Pastorale Sonata & the Chopin C# minor Etude, finished.'" Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00405 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00405 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Vengerova, Isabelle;Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770 - 1827;Chopin, Frederic, 1810 - 1849 19391019 lbcorr 00406 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 7, 1939 November 7, 1939 "It seems that [Mme. Vengerova] is trying to make me relax, for one thing, to end my 'percussive' touch, & to master the 'singing' technique of Leschetisky [sic]." Correspondence 13 4 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00406 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00406 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Vengerova, Isabelle;Leschetizky, Theodor, 1830 - 1915 19391107 lbcorr 00407 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1939 December 1939 [Christmas card] Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00407 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00407 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19391200 lbcorr 00408 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "Ghastly that I didn't call to say goodbye..." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00408 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00408 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00409 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 20, 1946 January 20, 1946 "...it took a long time for me to get to a point where I understood [Mme. Vengerova's] attitude, her approach, her teaching principles. I've had to discipline my soul -- I don't know if that so good." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00409 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00409 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Vengerova, Isabelle 19460120 lbcorr 00410 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "...I can't find time for anything but a card in haste anymore." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00410 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00410 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00411 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 15, 1940 February 15, 1940 "...I wrote some short, silly woodwind pieces purely for experiment purposes in our orchestration class; & Thompson became geliebt with them, and wants them on the League of Composers program..." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00411 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00411 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Thompson, Randall, 1899 - 19400215 lbcorr 00412 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 27, 1940 February 27, 1940 "Reiner & conducting are fine: & we had the most exciting broadcast last night..." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00412 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00412 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Reiner, Fritz, 1888 - 1963 19400227 lbcorr 00413 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "The astrological document is incredible." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00413 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00413 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00414 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "Much to tell you of much importance & considerability--" Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00414 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00414 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00415 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "...I heard the incredible news. I'm terribly glad to hear that it's not serious..." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00415 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00415 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00416 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 16, 1940 April 16, 1940 "...I have finally conducted the Curtis orchestra in the Tanhauser Overture & Brahms Third. How can I describe my feelings to you? It is certainly the most glorious thing one can do..." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00416 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00416 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Curtis Institute of Music;Brahms, Johannes, 1833 - 1897 19400416 lbcorr 00417 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 1, 1940 July 1, 1940 "Copland tells me that Kouss. is expecting one of his students to conduct Randall Thompson's Symphony no.2 the very first week, and that he has mentioned my name as the first possibility." Correspondence 13 1 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00417 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00417 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951;Thompson, Randall, 1899 - 19400701 lbcorr 00418 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 18, 1940 July 18, 1940 "I've already conducted my first concert! The piece was the longest, most difficult of the program, besides, significantly enough, being a modern American work -- Randall Thompson's 2nd Symphony." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00418 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00418 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Thompson, Randall, 1899 - 19400718 lbcorr 00419 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, July 21, 1940 July 21, 1940 "I know this summer will lead to all kinds of wonderful things and you deserve all of them. No one is happier for you and no one could be more proud of you than I am." Correspondence 13 4 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00419 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00419 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19400721 lbcorr 00420 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 26, 1940 July 26, 1940 "Kouss. seems to like me more all the time. He now wants me to study with him this winter in Boston. He said today that I will certainly be the greatest(!) conductor, if only I will work hard 3 years -- that's all." Correspondence 13 4 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00420 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00420 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951 19400726 lbcorr 00421 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, July 27, 1940 July 27, 1940 "It all sounds more and more wonderful and exciting...K's great interest and predictions for your future, his desire to have you study with him." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00421 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00421 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951 19400727 lbcorr 00422 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "...I'm really terribly excited, & not fully responsible, but I'll try & remember all these things." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00422 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00422 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00423 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "Your news is wonderful and I'm getting more eager by the day to hear and see you." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00423 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00423 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00424 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "I've tried & tried, & Mr. Simpson is not available. He's like mercury." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00424 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00424 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00425 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 1940 August 1940 [Program] Correspondence 13 1 Program includes annotations urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00425 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00425 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19400800 lbcorr 00426 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 16, 1940 October 16, 1940 "Reiner was furious (at Koussevitzky). I've hear the word ethics until I become immune to it. Thompson was the conciliator, & he's a genius at it." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00426 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00426 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Reiner, Fritz, 1888 - 1963;Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951;Thompson, Randall, 1899 - 19401016 lbcorr 00427 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, October 26, 1940 October 26, 1940 "I think I have a good suggestion, also about that name changing, if you are really forced to face it." Correspondence 13 4 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00427 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00427 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19401026 lbcorr 00428 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 7, 1940 November 7, 1940 "As you perceive, I am here, & indulging in all sorts of exciting performances & rehearsing." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00428 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00428 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19401107 lbcorr 00429 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 11, 1940 November 11, 1940 "I have suddenly become the director of the Philadelphia People's Chorus...I have been asked to organize and conduct an all Negro Symphony Orchestra!" Correspondence 13 4 Autograph letter, signed from LB; some discussion of race relations, but, other than the word `negroes' it is pretty positive. urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00429 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00429 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Philadelphia Peoples Chorus 19401111 lbcorr 00430 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, November 12, 1940 November 12, 1940 "I'm thrilled to hear you are conducting a Chorus, and even more excited at the prospect of your all-Negro orchestra. I have a great interest in and sympathy for the negro race." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed see topic line urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00430 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00430 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19401112 lbcorr 00431 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "...the predominant item that weekend is the recording of the Diamond piece." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00431 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00431 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Diamond, David, 1915 - 00000000 lbcorr 00432 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, November 14, 1940 November 14, 1940 "It would be rather fun to go along with you to the recording." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00432 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00432 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19401114 lbcorr 00433 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "The recording takes place on Thursday afternoon -- so that's out." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00433 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00433 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00434 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, December 1, 1940 December 1, 1940 "Need I tell you how thrilled I am over the publication of your transcription of 'El Salon Mexico'?...I'm reminded of the times -- years ago it seems -- when you would play me some of your arrangements of Russian and Hebrew themes..." Correspondence 13 4 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00434 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00434 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19401201 lbcorr 00435 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, December 8, 1940 December 8, 1940 "...Mother and I listened with rapt attention and great joy to your broadcast yesterday." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00435 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00435 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19401208 lbcorr 00436 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 10, 1941 January 10, 1941 "Last Saturday I lost one of my best friends -- Alfred Eisner." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00436 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00436 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Eisner, Alfred 19410110 lbcorr 00437 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, January 13, 1941 January 13, 1941 "...I'm so shocked over the death of your close friend, Alfred Eisner..." Correspondence 13 4 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00437 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00437 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Eisner, Alfred 19410113 lbcorr 00438 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "...I've heard the recording that was made of the broadcast. We were, in fact, quite amazing. (Pardon all this self-praise -- I'm so rarely good these days.)" Correspondence 13 3 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00438 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00438 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00439 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "The broadcast of my fiddle sonata has been changed to Saturday, Feb. 15..." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00439 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00439 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00440 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "Seems like the broadcast is off Saturday." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00440 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00440 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00441 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 12, 1941 March 12, 1941 "Curtis is about going to pot. You probably heard about the great shakeup..." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00441 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00441 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Curtis Institute of Music 19410312 lbcorr 00442 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 21, 1941 April 21, 1941 "For your safekeeping -- it's the one way I know this [announcement of first broadcast of a performance that Bernstein conducted] will remain intact." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00442 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00442 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19410421 lbcorr 00443 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "...a lovely composition and a grand performance. I'm increasingly proud of my favorite conductor." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00443 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00443 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00444 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 12, 1941 March 12, 1941 "I've been home for about 2 days trying madly two learn two concerti." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed with clipping from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00444 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00444 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19410312 lbcorr 00445 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "...some of my enthusiasm is dampened by the lack of immediate prospects now." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00445 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00445 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00446 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1941 December 1941 "The best ever" Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00446 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00446 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19411200 lbcorr 00447 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "It seems just incredible to me that all this time has passed without my having seen you." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00447 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00447 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00448 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 7, 1942 June 7, 1942 "Sorry cold keeps me from hearing you" Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB; annotations from HGC on verso urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00448 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00448 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19420607 lbcorr 00449 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "Tanglewood promises to be confused, yet much simpler without the BSO." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00449 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00449 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Tanglewood Music Center;Boston Symphony Orchestra 00000000 lbcorr 00450 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 10, 1942 August 10, 1942 "I've done only very desultory conducting, and that with a poor, overworked orchestra. I've put on two scenes from Porgy & Bess which were very succesful" Correspondence 13 3 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00450 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00450 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19420810 lbcorr 00451 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "I have come to the Big City, finally, to seek my fortune." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00451 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00451 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00452 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 20, 1942 October 20, 1942 "...in a rushed moment. Will write very soon" Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00452 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00452 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19421020 lbcorr 00453 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1942 December 1942 "Love, Lenny in the Big City" Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00453 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00453 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19421200 lbcorr 00454 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "155 West 52nd/Plaza 5-2966/And I'm very eager to see you" Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00454 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00454 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00455 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 8, 1943 February 8, 1943 "I know these are long overdue, but what on earth would you want them [Berkshire Music Center and League of Composers Programs] for?" Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB; annotations from HGC on verso urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00455 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00455 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Berkshire Music Center (later called Tanglewood Music Center) 19430208 lbcorr 00456 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 19, 1943 February 19, 1943 "I've suddenly made an unexpected debut at Town Hall!...Virgil Thomson stood there on that stage and acclaimed me publicly for five minutes." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00456 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00456 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Thompon, Virgil, 1896 - 19430219 lbcorr 00457 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 23, 1943 February 23, 1943 "For the record" [with Town Hall program] Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB; annotations from HGC on verso urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00457 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00457 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19430223 lbcorr 00458 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 6, 1943 March 6, 1943 "I did omit to get the Post (which criticized my wit, favorably, but made no mention of the performance)." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00458 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00458 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19430306 lbcorr 00459 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 21, 1943 March 21, 1943 "Here's more: I'm really getting to like this idea--" Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00459 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00459 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19430321 lbcorr 00460 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 2, 1943 April 2, 1943 "Here are a couple of whoppers. I guess the Thomson review is really worth something." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB; annotations from HGC on verso urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00460 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00460 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Thomson, Virgil, 1896 - 19430402 lbcorr 00461 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "I plan to spend the weekend of the 23rd with Kouss up in Lenox, and then come down to Boston for rehearsals..." Correspondence 13 1 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00461 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00461 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951 00000000 lbcorr 00462 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 3, 1943 September 3, 1943 "Kouss.' verdict was all bravos for the Copland, Brahms & boogie; but he thought the Bach was too romantic, the Chopin too heavy, the Liszt too something else." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00462 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00462 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951;Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Brahms, Johannes, 1833 - 1897;Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685 - 1750;Chopin, Frederic, 1810 - 1849;Liszt, Franz, 1811 - 1886 19430903 lbcorr 00463 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 13, 1943 September 13, 1943 "This publicity business is really getting fantastic. Every N.Y. paper had it on Thurs.,...I've just taken a fine apartment in Carnegie Hall." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB; annotations from HGC on verso and on envelope urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00463 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00463 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Carnegie Hall (New York, N.Y.) 19430913 lbcorr 00464 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "...learning a little about how to manage my life....I conduct my first rehearsal Monday the 18th. All new American Symphonies." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00464 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00464 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00465 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 26, 1943 November 26, 1943 "I'm very happy, busy, & sick of the nonsense publicity." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00465 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00465 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19431126 lbcorr 00466 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "I'm afraid there will be only 2 Jewish poems on Sunday because of broadcast time limit." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00466 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00466 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00468 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1943 December 1943 [Christmas card] Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00468 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00468 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19431200 lbcorr 00469 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1944 1944 "Just a last minute correction: the first Philharmonic concert next week is Wednesday night, not Thursday..." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00469 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00469 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;New York Philharmonic 19440000 lbcorr 00470 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1944 1944 "I'm finally leaving this place tomorrow, and going straight to my new apartment!" Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00470 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00470 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19440000 lbcorr 00471 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1944 1944 "We are leaving for Chicago July 1,..." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00471 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00471 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19440000 lbcorr 00472 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 1, 1944 August 1, 1944 "Arrived safely staying with friends..." Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00472 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00472 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19440801 lbcorr 00473 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 4, 1944 August 4, 1944 "There's a Steinway here, and nobody's home all day, so I've been working on the show." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00473 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00473 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19440804 lbcorr 00474 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 4, 1944 August 4, 1944 "There was a slight mess here with the Ballet Theatre, but it's settled now" Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00474 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00474 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19440804 lbcorr 00475 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 4, 1944 August 4, 1944 "The performance [of `Fancy Free'] was awful -- no rehearsal time to speak of -- but everyone liked it." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00475 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00475 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19440804 lbcorr 00476 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 9, 1944 August 9, 1944 "...I have a concert in the [Hollywood] Bowl Aug. 26? Rodzinsky cancelled a date (God again); and Oscar Levant is soloist." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00476 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00476 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Rubenstein, Artur, 1886 -;Levant, Oscar, 1906 - 1972 19440809 lbcorr 00477 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 10, 1944 August 10, 1944 "Rehearsal today was grand -- first time I've heard it with a symphony orchestra. The men love it, and play it wonderfully. Premiere tonight." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00477 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00477 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19440810 lbcorr 00478 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 18, 1944 August 18, 1944 "I think we should call a halt on the AYO affair, by saying that my dates have been filled. Don't give Schatz the reasons you gave me -- just say I'm busy." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00478 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00478 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19440818 lbcorr 00479 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 24, 1944 August 24, 1944 "Everything fine and tired and gay" Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00479 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00479 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19440824 lbcorr 00480 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 26, 1944 August 26, 1944 "I rehearsed the orchestra, and they loved me, & the music, & really began to sound." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00480 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00480 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19440826 lbcorr 00481 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 29, 1944 August 29, 1944 "The concert [with the Los Angeles Symphony in the Hollywood Bowl] went as well as can be expected." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00481 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00481 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Los Angeles Federal Symphony 19440829 lbcorr 00482 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 3, 1944 September 3, 1944 "...hold option on apartment until I get back..." Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00482 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00482 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19440903 lbcorr 00483 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 13, 1945 January 13, 1945 "Fancy Free coming along, and, of course, not half enough time remaining to make a finished product." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00483 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00483 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19450113 lbcorr 00484 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 31, 1945 January 31, 1945 "...the orchestra is fine, works very responsively." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00484 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00484 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19450131 lbcorr 00485 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 1, 1945 February 1, 1945 "Rehearsals are fine, and I am tight, having just returned from a gay dinner party." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00485 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00485 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19450201 lbcorr 00486 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 8, 1945 February 8, 1945 "Keep your fingers crossed for the concerts. It's not the ideal orchestra for the Jeremiah records, but it will do I guess. They certainly play with vigor." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00486 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00486 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19450208 lbcorr 00487 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 10, 1945 February 10, 1945 "`Firebird' requires only two of each woodwind. The only complication is harp and piano, which is no complication at all." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00487 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00487 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19450210 lbcorr 00488 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 10, 1945 February 10, 1945 "Doesn't this beat them all?" Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00488 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00488 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19450210 lbcorr 00489 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "The orchestra is in love with me, and I think the Ravel will be terrific, if only I can do well myself." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00489 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00489 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Ravel, Maurice, 1875 - 1937 00000000 lbcorr 00490 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 25, 1945 February 25, 1945 "I'm furious. I've just arrived at the hotel to find no reservation." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00490 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00490 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19450225 lbcorr 00491 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 28, 1945 February 28, 1945 "Could you reserve two tickets for Artur Rubenstein (for `On the Town', Natch)..." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00491 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00491 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Rubenstein, Artur, 1886 - 19450228 lbcorr 00492 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 3, 1945 March 3, 1945 "...and even spending a long time with Rubinstein and Piatigorsky wasn't great compensation." Correspondence 13 3 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00492 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00492 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Rubenstein, Artur, 1886 -;Piatigorsky, Grischa 19450303 lbcorr 00493 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 4, 1945 March 4, 1945 "There is still no trace of Hashkivenu. Please tell Dr. Putterman to pray for it, or he'll never get it...I find myself tempted by Jennie Tourel's voice again." Correspondence 13 4 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00493 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00493 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Putterman, David, Cantor;Tourel, Jennie 19450304 lbcorr 00494 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 6, 1945 March 6, 1945 "About that old Gershwin concert -- ask Aaron what he thinks of Billy Schuman's Prayer as an opening." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00494 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00494 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Gershwin, George;Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Schuman, William, 1910 - 19450306 lbcorr 00495 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 9, 1945 March 9, 1945 "Anyway, rehearsals are going wonderfully -- it's tough, and they have to be trained note by note, but so exciting to see the improvements..." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00495 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00495 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19450309 lbcorr 00496 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 14, 1945 March 14, 1945 "I rattle home apace, filled with blazing acclaim and souvenirs..." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00496 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00496 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19450314 lbcorr 00497 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 23, 1945 April 23, 1945 "Here's another rail ticket to add to the collection." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00497 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00497 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19450423 lbcorr 00498 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 24, 1945 April 24, 1945 "I am beseiged with plans for composition -- a song for Tourel, a piece for Kouss. -- a strange desire to write 'Bye Bye Jackie'." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00498 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00498 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951;Tourel, Jennie 19450424 lbcorr 00499 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 30, 1945 April 30, 1945 "Keep your fingers crossed for Jeremiah. I've been collecting themes more than anything else these days...But the ideas keep hammering at me: a piano concerto, a ballet, songs for Tourel, the Kouss. piece, the Janssen piece..." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00499 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00499 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951;Tourel, Jennie 19450430 lbcorr 00501 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 3, 1945 May 3, 1945 "Leaving Fleischer decision in your hands am inclined not to favor..." Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00501 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00501 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19450503 lbcorr 00502 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "Please try to get me up at 10:30" Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00502 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00502 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00503 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 1, 1945 June 1, 1945 "[Arrived in Mexico]...then the Chavez concert...then the opera opens..." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00503 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00503 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Chavez, Carlos, 1899 - 19450601 lbcorr 00504 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "I've found a marvelous house with a pool and a piano in Cuernavaca..." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00504 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00504 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00505 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 22, 1945 June 22, 1945 "Please wire collect biographical story and dope on Fancy Free to...San Francisco...for program notes" Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00505 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00505 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19450622 lbcorr 00506 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 24, 1945 June 24, 1945 "How's the apartment? I can't wait." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00506 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00506 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19450624 lbcorr 00507 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 31, 1945 October 31, 1945 "I can't speak a word, but I'm happy" Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00507 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00507 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19451031 lbcorr 00508 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 31, 1945 October 31, 1945 "But rehearsals are fine -- the orchestra is intelligent & repsonsive" Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00508 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00508 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19451031 lbcorr 00509 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 25, 1945 November 25, 1945 "...I did forget to leave the cancelled ticket with you for redemption..." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00509 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00509 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19451125 lbcorr 00510 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 26, 1945 November 26, 1945 "Dont let Freida forget she is working for Heinsdorf too." Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00510 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00510 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19451126 lbcorr 00512 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 29, 1945 November 29, 1945 "...had an uninspired rehearsal, which is rare for me..." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00512 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00512 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19451129 lbcorr 00513 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1, 1945 December 1, 1945 "It's high time I practiced, & studied La Mer." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00513 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00513 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19451201 lbcorr 00514 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 8, 1945 December 8, 1945 "Ok for AYD dinner but only for presentation..." Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00514 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00514 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19451208 lbcorr 00515 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1946 December 1946 [New Years card] Correspondence 13 1 [card] from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00515 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00515 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19461200 lbcorr 00517 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 1946 February 1946 "There has been a rather unpleasant mess apropos of an Anti-Fascist Refugee Committee dinner..." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00517 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00517 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19460200 lbcorr 00518 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 11, 1946 February 11, 1946 "Yes, the Faust should be sung in German...Do let me know if Gene List will do the Gershwin...The Anti-Fascist mess should be settled today. It is a political issue, and I refuse to be bent by that kind of pressure." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00518 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00518 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;List, Eugene;Gershwin, George 19460211 lbcorr 00520 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 6, 1946 April 6, 1946 "The concert was a wow." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00520 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00520 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19460406 lbcorr 00522 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 7, 1946 May 7, 1946 "Off to Prague everything beautiful despite bad cold" Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00522 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00522 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19460507 lbcorr 00523 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 9, 1946 May 9, 1946 "This is the greatest day in Czech history." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00523 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00523 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19460509 lbcorr 00524 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 30, 1946 November 30, 1946 "Arrived safely magnificent weather and luxury..." Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00524 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00524 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19461130 lbcorr 00525 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 4, 1946 April 4, 1946 "Four programs as follows first Portsmouth Point Appalachian Spring Shostakovich fifth second program Haydn 102 and Faust third program..." Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00525 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00525 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Shostakovich, Dimitriy Dmitrievich, 1906 - 1975;Haydn, Joseph, 1732 -1809 19460404 lbcorr 00526 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 18, 1946 May 18, 1946 "Arriving TWA 1230 tuesday afternoon Prague marvelous success" Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00526 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00526 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19460518 lbcorr 00527 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 20, 1946 May 20, 1946 "Flight delayed home wednesday inform NBC damn" Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00527 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00527 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;National Broadcasting Company, inc. 19460520 lbcorr 00528 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 21, 1946 May 21, 1946 "Home tuesday middle of night" Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00528 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00528 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19460521 lbcorr 00529 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 22, 1946 May 22, 1946 "HELLO! But don't wake me til noon -- I arrived at 6" Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB; note from HGC on verso urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00529 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00529 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19460522 lbcorr 00531 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 6, 1946 December 6, 1946 "Felicia is wonderful and very happy...Lester [Cowan] and I have been discussing the picture...I spoke to Kouss today in Chicago and he tells me that the orchestra broadcasts will be sponsored beginning Dec. 27th." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00531 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00531 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Cowan, Lester;Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951 19461206 lbcorr 00532 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 12, 1946 December 12, 1946 "I've an idea which may make this picture a phenomenal thing for Hollywood...then I can finish it in June, assuming that the Soviet invitation doesn't go through...As to the Facsimile, I hope to have the ending in a very few days...Felicia and I grow closer all the time." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00532 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00532 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19461212 lbcorr 00533 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 7, 1946 December 7, 1946 [Program notes for Facsimili] "We are beginning negotiations on the picture!" Correspondence 13 4 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00533 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00533 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19461207 lbcorr 00534 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 22, 1946 December 22, 1946 "I'm toying with the notion of becoming engaged to Felicia...Kouss has me in circles. He wants me to marry immediately, he says movies are fine, 'but not now', whatever 'now' is, and he doesn't want me to play Facsimile!" Correspondence 13 3 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00534 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00534 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951 19461222 lbcorr 00535 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1946 December 1946 Correspondence 13 1 [Holiday card] from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00535 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00535 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19461200 lbcorr 00536 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 4, 1947 January 4, 1947 "The orchestra was hard to pull out of their slough, but I think we will have a good concert -- if I can play well...have Werner as concertmaster on FacFac [Facsimile]. Also Dave on clarinet, and especially Leo on piano." Correspondence 13 1 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00536 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00536 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Oppenheim, David, 1922 - 19470104 lbcorr 00537 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 7, 1947 January 7, 1947 "On the Harms advance -- I would like to have a look-see into my financial situation before going into new debt to Starr." Correspondence 13 3 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00537 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00537 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;T. B. Harms, Inc. 19470107 lbcorr 00538 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 9, 1947 January 9, 1947 "Be sure that Rochester receives the same parts of Shostakovich that I used in September with indications for reduced brass..." Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00538 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00538 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Shostakovich, Dimitriy Dmitrievich, 1906 - 1975 19470109 lbcorr 00539 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 10, 1947 January 10, 1947 "Am staying ath the Ambassador East beginning this afternoon..." Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00539 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00539 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19470110 lbcorr 00541 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 22, 1947 January 22, 1947 "...your friendship means so much to me...there will probably be very hard times ahead I know that, but good times too, please help us have them -- if you can." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00541 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00541 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19470122 lbcorr 00542 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 2, 1947 February 2, 1947 "And this phenomenal orchestra [Boston] makes me terribly happy." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00542 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00542 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Boston Symphony Orchestra 19470202 lbcorr 00543 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 8, 1947 February 8, 1947 "Yesterday's concert (Friday) was one of my top jobs of all time...And apparently my sermon last night in Temple Israel (in rabbinical robes!!) was a slight bombshell." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00543 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00543 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19470208 lbcorr 00544 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 22, 1947 February 22, 1947 "I don't see how I can do an all-modern program in Brussels in 2 rehearsals. Can't half the program be standard work?" [lists of protential programs] Correspondence 13 3 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00544 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00544 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19470222 lbcorr 00545 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 26, 1947 February 26, 1947 "...to be really representative about about American film music, I should play something like the Spellbound score but I can't stand that kind of Hollywood stuff...V. Diamond. I think someone should be put in charge of a fund..." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00545 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00545 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Diamond, David, 1915 - 19470226 lbcorr 00546 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 3, 1947 March 3, 1947 "As to Goldwyn, everything depends on what they have in mind....the Rochester orch. is out -- Leinsdorf's signed. (Confidential). It's a shame -- they wanted me very badly..." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00546 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00546 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer;Leinsdorf, Erich, 1912 - 19470303 lbcorr 00547 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 12, 1947 April 12, 1947 "...I've never been so impressed with you as in these last days and weeks. What a fantastic job you've done in getting us all off!" Correspondence 13 4 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00547 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00547 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19470412 lbcorr 00548 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 18, 1947 April 18, 1947 "Safe in Paris visa problems staggering anything may happen what fun" Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00548 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00548 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19470418 lbcorr 00549 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 23, 1947 April 23, 1947 "Such beautiful flowers..." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00549 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00549 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19470423 lbcorr 00550 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1947 1947 "Greatest success of my life..." Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00550 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00550 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19470000 lbcorr 00551 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 29, 1947 May 29, 1947 "Palestine now a beautiful dream Cairo ravishing have cancelled Vienna..." Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00551 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00551 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19470529 lbcorr 00553 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 12, 1947 June 12, 1947 "Paris Brussels wonderful successes...replacing Milstein tonight with Ravel..." Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00553 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00553 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Milstein, Nathan, 1903 -;Ravel, Maurice, 1875 - 1937 19470612 lbcorr 00554 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 18, 1947 June 18, 1947 "Greatest success yet..." Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00554 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00554 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19470618 lbcorr 00555 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1947 1947 "Plane delayed 24 hours..." Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00555 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00555 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19470000 lbcorr 00558 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 6, 1948 January 6, 1948 "Have canceled Mexico...decision on Europe will wait..." Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00558 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00558 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19480106 lbcorr 00559 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 1948 January 1948 "You did awfully well on the Signet-Zionist row." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00559 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00559 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19480100 lbcorr 00560 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Mr Kraft, January 28, 1948 January 28, 1948 "Following is the information you requested of me concerning the small accident occuring the night of Jan. 27..." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB to Mr. Kraft urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00560 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00560 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Kraft, "Mr." 19480128 lbcorr 00562 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 24, 1948 April 24, 1948 "...call Haftel with highest recommendation for Fromme first trombone" Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00562 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00562 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Fromme, Arnold, 1925 -;Haftel, (?) 19480424 lbcorr 00563 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 3, 1948 May 3, 1948 "The big news is that I may have two concerts in Paris -- the other with the Conservatoire..." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00563 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00563 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19480503 lbcorr 00564 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 5, 1948 May 5, 1948 "...the orchestra was on strike because some of them fainted of hunger at rehearsal...I shall give a special concert for Jewish D.P.'s in one of the large camps, or in the opera house in Munich." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00564 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00564 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19480505 lbcorr 00566 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 11, 1948 May 11, 1948 "Bavaria marvelous alps and all suggest Hindemith Koncertmuski [sic] with Mahler or Schubert fifth..." Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00566 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00566 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Hindemith, Paul, 1895 - 1963;Mahler, Gustav, 1860 - 1911, Gustav;Schubert, Franz, 1797 - 1828 19480511 lbcorr 00567 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 11, 1948 May 11, 1948 "The Munich concert was the greatest success...Especially because I had three obstacles to overcome -- youth, Americanism & Jewishness...It means so much...since music is the German's last stand in their 'master-race' claim..." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00567 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00567 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19480511 lbcorr 00568 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 16, 1948 May 16, 1948 "Milan was a real triumph; screaming audience & raving critics. They call me 'the other Leonardo'…" Correspondence 13 4 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00568 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00568 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19480516 lbcorr 00569 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 18, 1948 May 18, 1948 "The final blow was that the Russians refused to come! Of course they were all very embarrassed to see me in Prague, having given out the story that I wasn't to come because the State Dep't. refused me a visa!" Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00569 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00569 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19480518 lbcorr 00570 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 20, 1948 May 20, 1948 "The audience [in Budapest] stamped & shouted, & especially for Bartok, which they say has never really been heard until I did it..." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00570 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00570 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bartok, Bela 19480520 lbcorr 00571 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 29, 1948 May 29, 1948 "[Vienna's] the first time it ever took me 3 rehearsals to overcome the natural hostility of an orchestra...I was furious at the Times announcement that I had accepted the C[ity] C[enter]...What will Palestine think..." Correspondence 13 4 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00571 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00571 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Wiener Philharmoniker 19480529 lbcorr 00572 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1948 1948 "Big swing over complete triumph" Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00572 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00572 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19480000 lbcorr 00573 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1948 1948 "Excerpts from Lenny's letters" Correspondence 13 3 Typed letter Excerpts from LB's letters typed by Helen Coates urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00573 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00573 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19480000 lbcorr 00575 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 16, 1948 June 16, 1948 "Don't you think it's rather peculiar to publicize the concert for fighters during the truce? I think it should be known as a concert for Palestine youth, or colonization, or something." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00575 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00575 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19480616 lbcorr 00576 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 19, 1948 August 19, 1948 "All well registration included..." Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00576 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00576 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19480819 lbcorr 00577 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 21, 1948 August 21, 1948 "arrived safe and happy four blow outs but never felt better" Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00577 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00577 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19480821 lbcorr 00578 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 28, 1948 August 28, 1948 "I've finished all fourteen variations...By all means accept the UJA benefit on Dec. 28 -- provided Menuhin is definite." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00578 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00578 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;United Jewish Appeal;Menuhin, Yehudi, 1916 - 19480828 lbcorr 00579 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 29, 1948 August 29, 1948 "...inquire Palphiloric [sic] about Mahler we much [sic] bring material..." Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00579 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00579 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Mahler, Gustav, 1860 - 1911, Gustav 19480829 lbcorr 00580 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 31, 1948 August 31, 1948 "Call me..." Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00580 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00580 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19480831 lbcorr 00581 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 10, 1949 February 10, 1949 "Finished the first movement of the A of A!! [Age of Anxiety]...Signed with Hoyt today, AFRA, AGMA, & agent letter." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00581 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00581 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;American Federation of Radio Artists;American Guild of Musical Artists;Hoyt, (?) 19490210 lbcorr 00582 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 14, 1949 February 14, 1949 "...peaceful enough to orchestrate like mad (page 67 already!))...Also, Reiner has left a trail of hostility against me in the orchestra and around it..." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00582 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00582 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Reiner, Fritz, 1888 - 1963 19490214 lbcorr 00583 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 21, 1949 February 21, 1949 "The [Age of Anxiety] languishes on page 90 for want of paper..." Correspondence 13 3 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00583 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00583 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19490221 lbcorr 00584 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 25, 1949 February 25, 1949 "...the [Age of Anxiety] doesn't suffer: I've just hit page 100! Everything's finished up to the Scherzo, and I hope to have it, and most of the Finale, when I return on the 5th." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00584 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00584 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19490225 lbcorr 00585 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "This from the Governor's Suite overlooking Raleigh..." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00585 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00585 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00587 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 1949 August 1949 "Love and best wishes for many more happy birthdays..." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00587 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00587 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19490800 lbcorr 00588 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 5, 1950 January 5, 1950 "I. I can give some hints on the cantata tempi; and II. but not on the Magnificat..." Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00588 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00588 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19500105 lbcorr 00590 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 3, 1950 March 3, 1950 "Have left Biltmore for Beverly Hill hotel too dreary" Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00590 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00590 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19500303 lbcorr 00591 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 17, 1950 April 17, 1950 "...K. [Koussevitzky] wants me to take the orchestra forever, Kalk. wants me in the fall, & they all want me to cancel Washington....Italy has been backbreaking..." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00591 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00591 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951 19500417 lbcorr 00592 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1950 1950 "Welcome to Israel concerts wonderful..." Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00592 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00592 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19500000 lbcorr 00593 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 3, 1950 July 3, 1950 "Four blankets at night thank God love to Ymosi [sic]..." Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00593 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00593 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19500703 lbcorr 00594 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 13, 1950 July 13, 1950 "...the Mahler was a sensation of Amsterdam...The Age [of Anxiety] went well last night…" Correspondence 13 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00594 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00594 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Mahler, Gustav, 1860 - 1911, Gustav 19500713 lbcorr 00595 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 21, 1950 November 21, 1950 "I just wondered if you had ever had this reproduction" Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00595 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00595 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19501121 lbcorr 00596 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 1950 November 1950 "Also this one" Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00596 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00596 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19501100 lbcorr 00597 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 28, 1950 November 28, 1950 "Great concerts at La Scala!" Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00597 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00597 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Teatro alla Scalla 19501128 lbcorr 00598 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 11, 1950 December 11, 1950 "I cannot exaggerate need for adequate concert hall in Telaviv. Israel Orchestra desperately needs home." Correspondence 13 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00598 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00598 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (Tizmoret ha-filhzrmonit ha-Yi'sre'elit) 19501211 lbcorr 00599 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 20, 1950 December 20, 1950 "I'll be happy to 'buy' the first seat in the new hall. I only wish it could be more, but I must go easy on finances, as I intend to do no conducting this year (beginning April)..." Correspondence 13 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00599 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00599 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19501220 lbcorr 00600 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 6, 1951 January 6, 1951 "It is possible...that [Felicia] may be with child...[re Brandeis Festival:] As for the opera, I am going to make one last desperate attempt to get mine [Trouble in Tahiti] into shape...we would do very well not to limit the creative scope to Jewish artists." Correspondence 14 5 Typed letter, signed from LB; probably really 1952 urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00600 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00600 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Brandeis University 19510106 lbcorr 00601 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 9, 1951 January 9, 1951 "WE ARE PREGNANT!...You know how I've always been a sucker for things that seem to happen as if directed by fate..." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter, signed from LB; probably really 1952 urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00601 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00601 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Bernstein, Jamie 19510109 lbcorr 00602 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 12, 1951 January 12, 1951 "Constance Hope has been here, and we have been discussing the possibility (sercret) of BOTH of us going into the City Center on a big basis...I as all over director." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00602 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00602 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Hope, Constance 19510112 lbcorr 00603 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 17, 1951 January 17, 1951 "The orchestra is marvelous: the lecture went beautifully" Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00603 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00603 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19510117 lbcorr 00604 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 20, 1951 January 20, 1951 "The concerts have been magnificent, and a real shot in the arm to me in this last tiring period. I find that conducting can still be a joy, with an orchestra like this, and with programs I like to play." Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00604 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00604 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19510120 lbcorr 00605 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 23, 1951 January 23, 1951 "Suddenly remembered I haven't given you the tomespun yet." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00605 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00605 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19510123 lbcorr 00606 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 27, 1951 January 27, 1951 "Letter received thanks and love" Correspondence 14 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00606 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00606 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19510127 lbcorr 00608 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "The weekend in Washington is a lovely alternation of sleep and low-life." Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00608 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00608 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00610 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 6, 1951 March 6, 1951 "Due to the accident of Kouss's illness (he's still in hospital in San Fran) I'm conducting here...The L.A. concerts have been a triumph == & last night we turned away 1,000 people..." Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00610 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00610 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951 19510306 lbcorr 00611 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 5, 1951 April 5, 1951 "Please retrieve...sketch new song on piano" Correspondence 14 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00611 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00611 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19510405 lbcorr 00612 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 19, 1951 April 19, 1951 "I want a little rest from being a professional Jew...in case [Koussevitzky] should find himself not well enough at the beginning of Tanglewood season, the whole thing would devolve upon my shoulders..." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00612 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00612 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951;Tanglewood Music Center 19510419 lbcorr 00613 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 20, 1951 April 20, 1951 "Today I have moved into this super-elegant house [in Mexico]..." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00613 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00613 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19510420 lbcorr 00614 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 27, 1951 May 27, 1951 "But only one scene remains unwritten [for Trouble in Tahiti]...You frightened the life out of me with your paragraph about Kouss' ill health...I cannot imagine how the story of my impending marriage got around, except by inference. In any case, it is not true." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00614 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00614 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951 19510527 lbcorr 00615 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 4, 1951 May 4, 1951 "...properly managed, thirty or forty thousand could produce a reasonable yearly income...This is brought about by the fact that I have become tremendously absorbed in my work, and now see years of exciting experiment and learning and delving ahead of me. I now have three scenes of [Trouble in Tahiti] nearly completed!" Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00615 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00615 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19510504 lbcorr 00617 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 30, 1951 May 30, 1951 "I'm knee deep in my opera idea Trouble in Tahiti and loving it...At the moment, I have ceased (O blessed state!) to be a conductor..." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00617 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00617 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19510530 lbcorr 00618 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 25, 1951 June 25, 1951 "Have just gotten installed." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00618 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00618 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19510625 lbcorr 00619 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 6, 1951 July 6, 1951 "Enclosed those stubs." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00619 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00619 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19510706 lbcorr 00620 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "Enclosed some goodies" Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00620 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00620 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00621 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 30, 1951 August 30, 1951 "Can you find out if Jerry Robbins is around, & if so, can you set up a meeting for Tues.?" Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00621 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00621 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Robbins, Jerome 19510830 lbcorr 00622 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1951 1951 "Stopped off for two lovely days with the Marcuses. Glorious people." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00622 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00622 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19510000 lbcorr 00623 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 16, 1951 September 16, 1951 "I don't know how to thank you for all your help with this wedding; especially for your sweetness to Felicia..." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00623 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00623 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19510916 lbcorr 00624 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, September 19, 1951 September 19, 1951 "...spoken to Clifford Odets about collaborating with you..." Correspondence 14 3 Typed letter urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00624 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00624 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Odets, Clifford, 1906 - 1963 19510919 lbcorr 00625 Letter from Leonard & Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "Arrived safe and happy..." Correspondence 14 1 telegram from LB and Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00625 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00625 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 00000000 lbcorr 00626 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 3, 1951 October 3, 1951 "The money is burning up (but why not?)." Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00626 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00626 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19511003 lbcorr 00627 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, October 3, 1951 October 3, 1951 "I'm sure you realize how VERY MUCH I want the marriage to succeed...Do you want 'music concrete' on the Festival..." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00627 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00627 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19511003 lbcorr 00628 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 6, 1951 October 6, 1951 "...please have piano sent immediately..." Correspondence 14 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00628 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00628 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19511006 lbcorr 00631 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, October 16, 1951 October 16, 1951 "About Brandeis:...I wrote to Martha Graham...[Morty Baum] thinks there is a very good chance that Boosey & Hawkes will give them the performance rights to 'The Rake's Progress'..." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter to LB and Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00631 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00631 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Baum, Morton, 1905 - 1968;Graham, Martha;Brandeis University;Boosey & Hawkes, Inc. 19511016 lbcorr 00632 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 16, 1951 October 16, 1951 "...would you get this new masterpiece to [Peter Lawrence]...I have already accomplished one thing - the Captain Hook soliloquy - which is junk, but a starter." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00632 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00632 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Lawrence, Peter 19511016 lbcorr 00635 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 22, 1951 October 22, 1951 "PETER PAN has not done well financially in either Baltimore or Pittsburgh...in regard to Dr. Sacher and the City Center...the Brandeis people were terribly against you doing another Festival in the Spring..." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00635 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00635 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Brandeis University 19511022 lbcorr 00636 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 25, 1951 October 25, 1951 "Martha [Gellhorn] and I have become fast friends…'Things' are going rather well, and in spite of the more than expected off moments, we stand a good chance of having a wonderful marriage." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00636 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00636 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Gellhorn, Martha 19511025 lbcorr 00637 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "Please send us weekly subscriptions to the New Yorker, the Nation, & the Saturday Review, & Time." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00637 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00637 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00638 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, October 26, 1951 October 26, 1951 "Have you corrected [the proofs of your new song] yet? When you do, send them to me and I will get them to Schirmer's..." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter to LB and Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00638 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00638 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19511026 lbcorr 00639 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 30, 1951 October 30, 1951 "...I discard almost as much as I write -- and some ideas for a piano Sonata keep interpolating themselves." Correspondence 14 3 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00639 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00639 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19511030 lbcorr 00641 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, November 9, 1951 November 9, 1951 "`The musical project that Lillian Hellman and Leonard Bernstein have been thinking of writing is temporarily cold...'" Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter to Felicia and LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00641 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00641 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Hellman, Lillian, 1906 - 19511109 lbcorr 00642 Letter from Helen Coates to Felicia Bernstein, November 13, 1951 November 13, 1951 "I know what it must mean to you to such a friend in Martha [Gellhorn]." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter, signed to Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00642 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00642 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Gellhorn, Martha 19511113 lbcorr 00644 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 14, 1951 November 14, 1951 "Marriage is the experience of all time, combining the extremes...I have started a piano sonata, probably in defense against actually FINISHING the little opera...[Merce Cunningham] would also be THE IDEAL for something like musique concrete..." Correspondence 14 5 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00644 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00644 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Cunningham, Merce 19511114 lbcorr 00645 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 14, 1951 November 14, 1951 "I guess we had better say no to the Latin American tour...I know nothing about working with Lillian H., but I would of course love to." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00645 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00645 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Hellman, Lillian, 1906 - 19511114 lbcorr 00646 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, November 18, 1951 November 18, 1951 "First, I finally reached Martha Graham..." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter to LB and Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00646 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00646 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Graham, Martha 19511118 lbcorr 00647 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, November 20, 1951 November 20, 1951 [Brandeis festival] Correspondence 14 3 Typed letter to LB and Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00647 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00647 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Brandeis University 19511120 lbcorr 00648 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 27, 1951 November 27, 1951 "Enclosed at last is the power of attorney you asked for..." Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00648 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00648 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19511127 lbcorr 00649 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, November 27, 1951 November 27, 1951 "I wrote you that Weisgal wanted my help in getting some music for the Weizman dinner on Nov. 29th..." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter to Felicia and LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00649 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00649 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19511127 lbcorr 00650 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, December 3, 1951 December 3, 1951 "Peter Pan closed a week ago in Chicago..." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter to Felicia and LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00650 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00650 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19511203 lbcorr 00651 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, December 13, 1951 December 13, 1951 "...about Brandeis, I finally saw Merce Cunningham yesterday...I received a call from Peter Adler at NBC the other day. He would like to know whether you would consider letting them produce your opera on their television..." Correspondence 14 3 Typed letter to Lenny and LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00651 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00651 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Brandeis University;Cunningham, Merce;Adler, Peter Herman, 1899 - 1990;National Broadcasting Company, inc. 19511213 lbcorr 00652 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 14, 1951 December 14, 1951 "...Merry Xmas." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00652 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00652 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19511214 lbcorr 00653 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 15, 1951 December 15, 1951 "...we are almost paralyzed on the Brandeis thing without [a choreographer]." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00653 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00653 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Brandeis University 19511215 lbcorr 00654 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 18, 1951 December 18, 1951 "Eddie Specter called me from Pitts. the other day to ask me (on the quiet) if I wanted the orchestra permanently next season...I keep trying to decide if I want an orchestra at all...Tell Adler that I might not be opposed to the idea of televising my op. if it turns out I like it enough." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00654 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00654 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Specter, Eddie 19511218 lbcorr 00655 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, December 24, 1951 December 24, 1951 "I am amazed that you had not heard from the Brandeis faculty...Interested to know that you have been officially invited back to Tanglewood to head the conducting dep't and conduct in the Festival." Correspondence 14 5 Typed letter to Felicia and LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00655 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00655 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Brandeis University;Tanglewood Music Center 19511224 lbcorr 00656 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, December 30, 1951 December 30, 1951 "Merce [Cunningham] called me in the afternoon to tell me he had just had a call from Ruth Rudik, Clarence's secretary...correspondence with RCA regarding the payments owing on AN AMERICAN IN PARIS." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter to LB and Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00656 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00656 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Cunningham, Merce;Radio Corporation of America 19511230 lbcorr 00657 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, January 5, 1952 January 5, 1952 "[Brandeis is] very eager, as you see, to have the world premiere of your opera..." Correspondence 14 3 Typed letter to LB and Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00657 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00657 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Brandeis University 19520105 lbcorr 00658 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, January 8, 1952 January 8, 1952 "Merce [Cuningham] has called me to tell me about his visit to Brandeis last Friday." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter to LB and Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00658 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00658 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Cunningham, Merce;Brandeis University 19520108 lbcorr 00659 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 8, 1952 January 8, 1952 "Notes on the General Plan...of the Creative Arts Festival [at Brandeis]" Correspondence 14 6 Typed letter, signed/Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00659 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00659 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Brandeis University 19520108 lbcorr 00660 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, January 15, 1952 January 15, 1952 "...I received the wonderful news that you (PLURAL) are pregnant...[John Mehegan] feels the Jazz Symposium is very important...Marc [Blitzstein's] version of the Threepenny Opera...I am amazed that you would want [Goldovsky] or anyone else to conduct your own opera when you will be on hand anyway." Correspondence 14 4 Typed letter to Felicia and LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00660 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00660 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Mehegan, John;Goldovsky, Boris 19520115 lbcorr 00661 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 16, 1952 January 16, 1952 "[Rosario] Mazzeo thinks your festival will be an exciting project..." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00661 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00661 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Mazzeo, Rosario, 1911 - 19520116 lbcorr 00662 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, January 17, 1952 January 17, 1952 "It will be such a rat-race for you the minute you return to these parts." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00662 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00662 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19520117 lbcorr 00663 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 18, 1952 January 18, 1952 "I am sure that we can get a of Brandeisiana settled while I am there..." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00663 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00663 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Brandeis University 19520118 lbcorr 00664 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 21, 1952 January 21, 1952 "About my opera: I have abandoned it, decisively. It will not come, and therefore I will not force it...how about [Blitzstein's] new version of the Threepenny opera? The more I think of this the better I like it for Brandeis, because it is an ideal way of showing the merging of popular music with the operatic idea." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00664 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00664 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Blitzstein, Marc;Brandeis University 19520121 lbcorr 00665 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, January 21, 1952 January 21, 1952 "[John Mehegan] says that bop is not representative of the whole field of jazz...Olga is apprehensive about the Berkshire Music Center...I got your letter of agreement (your contract) with Brandeis this morning..." Correspondence 14 4 Typed letter to LB and Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00665 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00665 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Koussevitzky, Olga;Berkshire Music Center (later called Tanglewood Music Center);Brandeis University;Mehegan, John 19520121 lbcorr 00666 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, January 25, 1952 January 25, 1952 "[Blitzstein] felt [he] should know more about the festival and your ideas and plans for it...[Olga Koussevitzky] was quite upset about your idea of doing the Schoenberg and Kirchner pieces..." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00666 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00666 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Blitzstein, Marc;Koussevitzky, Olga;Schoenberg, Arnold, 1874 - 1951;Kirchner, Leon 19520125 lbcorr 00667 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 26, 1952 January 26, 1952 "Right now we have both sets of parents on our hands--I think we are are about to lose our minds and have decided that parents should be heard from and not seen!" Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00667 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00667 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19520126 lbcorr 00668 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "[Irving] thinks it would be wonderful to have either Marc's or the Threepenny Opera, although he feels that Brandeis would not want it if it were running on Broadway at the same time." Correspondence 14 3 Typed letter to LB and Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00668 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00668 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Blitzstein, Marc;Brandeis University 00000000 lbcorr 00669 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 30, 1952 January 30, 1952 "Let's not forget that every item on this festival is dedicated to a point; and that as soon as we lose sight of that point we are simply running a series of performances." Correspondence 14 3 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00669 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00669 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19520130 lbcorr 00670 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, February 2, 1952 February 2, 1952 "Dr. Sachar wanted to find out where we stand on all the Festival plans and we went over all of them in detail." Correspondence 14 3 Typed letter to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00670 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00670 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Sachar, Abraham Leon, 1899 - 19520202 lbcorr 00671 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "...(Goldwyn) asking me if I could come right away to do the ballets for 'Hans Christian Andersen'." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00671 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00671 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Goldwyn, Samuel, 1882 - 1974 00000000 lbcorr 00672 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 5, 1952 February 5, 1952 "Will you call Ralph Berkowitz and/or Tod at Symphony Hall and tell them that I have Ralph's letter and that I fervently hope that nothing will be definitely decided until I get to Boston and can discuss the matter with them." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00672 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00672 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Berkowitz, Ralph;Perry, Tod 19520205 lbcorr 00673 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "Israel is a country that looks to music with almost the same need and urgency as to bread itself." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00673 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00673 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00674 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 22, 1952 May 22, 1952 "Enclosed check from Chuck for 2 tickets for Festival." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00674 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00674 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19520522 lbcorr 00677 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 14, 1953 August 14, 1953 "For Helen--who always comes through in a pinch" Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB, with description by Coates on the verso urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00677 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00677 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19530814 lbcorr 00678 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 6, 1953 September 6, 1953 "Beautiful trip Helen send biography photos pronto Felicia muladu" Correspondence 14 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00678 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00678 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19530906 lbcorr 00679 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, September 9, 1953 September 9, 1953 "[La Scala] now want your program suggestions. Bruno says a chorus is 'absolutely out of the question'...Scala requests one Italian piece and I believe that is also true of Florence." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00679 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00679 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Teatro alla Scalla;Zirato, Bruno 19530909 lbcorr 00680 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "I must say [Columbia Artists] are vastly overpaid for their services to their artists, especially an artist like you who gets most of his engagements without their help." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00680 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00680 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Columbia Artists Management, Inc. 00000000 lbcorr 00681 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 18, 1953 September 18, 1953 "The orchestra [in Rio] is only so-so, but I've worked like a horse with them, & the progress they have made is astonishing...I think I may even finish the Symposium on this trip...It's fun to conduct again: it seems fresh & new, and I think this policy of alternating composing & conducting is fine from every point of view." Correspondence 14 4 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00681 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00681 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19530918 lbcorr 00682 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, September 19, 1953 September 19, 1953 "Abe F. has made an even better deal for you with Schirmer...you will retain ownership of your copyrights and that makes you much stronger in your position." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00682 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00682 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Freedman, Abe;G. Schirmers, Inc. 19530919 lbcorr 00683 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 24, 1953 September 24, 1953 "Felicia tells me that she has written you of her decision to join you in Israel around the middle of October...Abe F. just called me and he had a meeting with Samuel French yesterday [re Peter Pan]." Correspondence 14 3 Typed letter from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00683 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00683 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Freedman, Abe;Samuel French, Inc. 19530924 lbcorr 00685 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, October 1, 1953 October 1, 1953 "If you should give [the Venice Festival] your violin piece, I think you would have to make sure first as to which orchestra would perform it, and I think you should be there to conduct it yourself." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00685 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00685 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19531001 lbcorr 00686 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, October 2, 1953 October 2, 1953 "...I received a call from Mr. Florman about a recording that Johnny Mehegan has made of your music...[Abe F.] had gone over the MCA contract once and was very disturbed about the broad coverage it contained." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00686 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00686 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Mehegan, John;Freedman, Abe;Music Corporation of America 19531002 lbcorr 00687 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 3, 1963 October 3, 1963 "Finally made it after 90 hours" Correspondence 14 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00687 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00687 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19631003 lbcorr 00688 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 3, 1953 October 3, 1953 "[Paris is] a glorious city: and really, I must conduct there one day...Israel is like coming home again...I am to dedicate the Ein-Gev auditorium with a concert on the 13th...I've been considering the idea of another tour next summer instead of Tanglewood..." Correspondence 14 3 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00688 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00688 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Tanglewood Music Center 19531003 lbcorr 00689 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, October 11, 1953 October 11, 1953 "Gordon and Abe met the other day to go over the MCA contract. Both of them are perturbed by the demands it makes..." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter to LB and Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00689 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00689 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Freeman, Gordon;Freedman, Abe 19531011 lbcorr 00690 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, October 16, 1953 October 16, 1953 "As to a tour all next summer, instead of Tanglewood, it's a wonderful idea. I spoke to Bruno and he said 'Wonderful', but that he is not your European manager...Nothing can be done about the Omnibus commission until word comes from the Barrie Estate..." Correspondence 14 3 Typed letter to LB and Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00690 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00690 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Tanglewood Music Center 19531016 lbcorr 00691 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 16, 1953 October 16, 1953 "The concerts go well--though Prokofieff 5th 7 times is a bit thick...The MCA contract business sounds horrible...I worry about what you live on. Why don't you take your 15% now of the Rio money?" Correspondence 14 3 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00691 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00691 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Prokofiev, Sergey, 1891 - 1953;Music Corporation of America 19531016 lbcorr 00692 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 17, 1953 October 17, 1953 "Saratoga [Trunk] sounds unlikely but willing to read novel" Correspondence 14 2 telegram from LB; includes contents of cable sent by Abe Friedman typed on verso urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00692 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00692 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19531017 lbcorr 00693 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, October 23, 1953 October 23, 1953 "Eleazer wrote with great enthusiasm about your visit and your concerts, and said you had the biggest success had there since Kouss' visit...I doubted whether you would be interested in SARATOGA TRUNK, but I thought the combination of Edna Ferber and Moss Hart might interest you." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter to LB and Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00693 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00693 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951;Ferber, Edna, 1887 - 1968;Hart, Moss, 1904 - 1961 19531023 lbcorr 00694 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 24, 1953 October 24, 1953 "The situation here [in Israel] is grave indeed...About the summer tour of Europe: I should imagine the deKoos would be the logical man to handle Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, & I believe Salzburg, For all Italian affairs I'm afraid we must deal with Camus..." Correspondence 14 3 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00694 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00694 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;De Koos, Dr. 19531024 lbcorr 00695 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, October 26, 1953 October 26, 1953 "The MCA contract business is being ironed out...I'm glad you have made your decision about taking your leave from Tanglewood next summer." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter to Felicia and LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00695 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00695 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Music Corporation of America;Tanglewood Music Center 19531026 lbcorr 00696 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, October 30, 1953 October 30, 1953 "I'm sure you have heard by now ot the tragic death of Willy Kapell...The latest word from the French people about THE BOY DAVID is that an opera was written on this play by Albert Coates some years ago." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter to Felicia and LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00696 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00696 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Kapell, William, 1922 - 1953 19531030 lbcorr 00697 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 2, 1953 November 2, 1953 "The concerts have been brilliant, Lenny is their God, his name is magic everywhere." Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00697 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00697 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19531102 lbcorr 00698 Letter from Leonard & Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 2, 1953 November 2, 1953 "Please relay following Darling Annalou we are speechless with grief be brave" Correspondence 14 1 telegram from Felicia and LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00698 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00698 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19531102 lbcorr 00699 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, November 5, 1953 November 5, 1953 "As to your plans for Europe, I think Peter Diamand is a very good idea to manage all of it...Just talked with Betty [Comden] and she said she had written you that the ON THE TOWN production plans are off." Correspondence 14 3 Typed letter to Felicia and Lenny urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00699 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00699 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Diamond, Peter;Comden, Betty 19531105 lbcorr 00700 Letter from Leonard & Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 6, 1953 November 6, 1953 "Italy wonderful love to all." Correspondence 14 1 telegram from "FELENNY" urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00700 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00700 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19531106 lbcorr 00702 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, November 16, 1953 November 16, 1953 "Bornoff's feelings are that it it is too late now to organize a Kouss. festival in Paris for the coming spring..." Correspondence 14 3 Typed letter to Felicia and LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00702 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00702 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Bornoff 19531116 lbcorr 00704 Letter from Helen Coates to Felicia Bernstein, November 20, 1953 November 20, 1953 "I've always felt [Lenny] had a special talent for opera...I believe he will be the first American conductor to conduct opera at La Scala." Correspondence 14 3 Typed letter to Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00704 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00704 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Teatro alla Scalla 19531120 lbcorr 00705 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, November 22, 1953 November 22, 1953 "What a pity that Peter Diamand could not take on your summer tour." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter to Felicia and LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00705 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00705 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Diamond, Peter 19531122 lbcorr 00706 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 27, 1953 November 27, 1953 "...the idea of seeing him conduct opera at the Scala is exciting to say the least...What a difficult decision it has been not to see Jamie for another month when I long for her so!" Correspondence 14 6 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00706 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00706 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Bernstein, Jamie;Teatro alla Scalla 19531127 lbcorr 00707 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, November 28, 1953 November 28, 1953 "[Abbe's] idea for you to donate one of your manuscripts to the Library of Congress is an interesting one...If you're going to do this opera [BOY DAVID] I hope that all of the negotiations can be completed before you arrive." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter "Felicia and LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00707 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00707 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Library of Congress 19531128 lbcorr 00708 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 29, 1953 November 29, 1953 "Please have Aronocicz pack and ship mink coat immediately..." Correspondence 14 1 telegram from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00708 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00708 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19531129 lbcorr 00709 Letter from Helen Coates to Felicia Bernstein, December 1, 1953 December 1, 1953 "I can imagine how difficult it was for you to make the decision to remain with Lenny." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter to Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00709 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00709 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19531201 lbcorr 00710 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, December 5, 1953 December 5, 1953 "`We [DeKoos] are very pleased to [take over Mr. Bernstein's representation for the whole of Europe, with the exception of Italy]...[Lillian Hellman] said she had an idea that had been nagging her for a long time and she wanted to write you about it." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter to Felicia and LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00710 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00710 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Hellman, Lillian, 1906 -;De Koos, Dr. 19531205 lbcorr 00711 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 11, 1953 December 11, 1953 "Gretest [sic] success yet letter follows love to all" Correspondence 14 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00711 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00711 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19531211 lbcorr 00712 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, December 30, 1953 December 30, 1953 "...the list to be given to the Library of Congress was considerably diminished by Schirmer's failure to find your manuscripts or tissues." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00712 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00712 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Library of Congress;G. Schirmers, Inc. 19531230 lbcorr 00713 Letter from Leonard & Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 14, 1953 December 14, 1953 "Dear Jamie couldn't wait home Wednesday TWA flight 907" Correspondence 14 1 telegram from "FELENNY" urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00713 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00713 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Bernstein, Jamie 19531214 lbcorr 00714 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 31, 1953 December 31, 1953 "Medea gets more and more wonderful all the time...[I am] torn between writing and performing (opera)...I would like to bring Leontyne Price and William Warfield here next year in Porgy (I'd like to do AIDA with them both as well.)...I have also decided on Finzi as a sort of general manager for Europe..." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00714 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00714 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Price, Leontyne;Warfield, William;Finzi, Gerald, 1901 - 1956 19531231 lbcorr 00715 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, January 5, 1954 January 5, 1954 "I still don't understand why you didn't tell me at once that you did not want De Koos to act as your European representative." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00715 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00715 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;De Koos, Dr. 19540105 lbcorr 00716 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 26, 1954 April 26, 1954 "We recorded 1/3 of the score yesterday, & it sounded glorious...I feel it is fruitless, a bore, and not my job, but rather the lawyer's, to handle the finances. I am therefore not conducting the score." Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00716 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00716 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19540426 lbcorr 00717 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 14, 1954 July 14, 1954 "Each year I grow more grateful and appreciative of your great devotion." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00717 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00717 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19540714 lbcorr 00718 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 30, 1954 August 30, 1954 "It's such a comfort to know you're there and in charge--" Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00718 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00718 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19540830 lbcorr 00719 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "Serenade socko but not with critics" Correspondence 14 1 telegram from LB to Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00719 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00719 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 00000000 lbcorr 00720 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1954 December 1954 "As always, I am a little bit embarrassed about a check. It is only a way of saying how much you mean to my life, and have meant for so many years." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00720 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00720 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19541200 lbcorr 00721 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 5, 1955 February 5, 1955 "The opera is a beauty, and Visconti is brilliant. We work together like a team, and I would like to do all operas with him. Callas is greater than ever..." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00721 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00721 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Visconti, Luciano 19550205 lbcorr 00722 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, February 7, 1955 February 7, 1955 "...[Lillian Hellman] and Dacid Hocker felt D[orothy] Parker should be sent an advance of $200.00...Abe also told me that the authors will will agree to ask $200,000.00 for a TV performance of WONDERFUL TOWN." Correspondence 14 3 Typed letter to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00722 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00722 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Hellman, Lillian, 1906 -;Freedman, Abe;Parker, Dorothy, 1893 - 1967;Hocker, David 19550207 lbcorr 00723 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, February 11, 1955 February 11, 1955 "I do hope the rumors [Ving Hershon] hears are true and that you will get an Academy Award." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00723 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00723 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Hershon, Ving 19550211 lbcorr 00724 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, February 14, 1955 February 14, 1955 "`...we arranged the following dates for Lenny for Tanglewood…'Waterfront' received many nominations. First you were nominated for your score..." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00724 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00724 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Tanglewood Music Center 19550214 lbcorr 00726 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, February 18, 1955 February 18, 1955 "...DOWNBEAT had given you first award for the best film score of 1954..." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00726 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00726 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19550218 lbcorr 00727 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, February 25, 1955 February 25, 1955 "...[David Brooks] says it seems almost sure that [Trouble in Tahiti] will be done in N.Y...Felicia told me the other day that the baby is due between June 15 and 20..." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00727 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00727 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Brooks, David;Bernstein, Felicia 19550225 lbcorr 00728 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, March 1, 1955 March 1, 1955 "I finally succeeded in getting a reservation for Felicia on the ANDREA DORIA, sailing March 3rd." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00728 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00728 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19550301 lbcorr 00729 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 1, 1955 March 1, 1955 "...[Wonderful Town] was a hit...Sonnambula is postponed again..." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00729 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00729 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19550301 lbcorr 00730 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 2, 1955 March 2, 1955 "Florence desperate news Edward Smith please call have him send details cast sets etc..." Correspondence 14 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00730 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00730 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Specter, Eddie 19550302 lbcorr 00731 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 3, 1955 March 3, 1955 "Wire Rocamora telephone me Sunday morning..." Correspondence 14 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00731 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00731 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Rocamora, Wyn 19550303 lbcorr 00732 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, March 4, 1955 March 4, 1955 "Felicia can tell you the whole story about Lillian and her demand that I cable you not to see Guthrie." Correspondence 14 3 Typed letter, signed to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00732 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00732 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Hellman, Lillian, 1906 -;Guthrie, Tyrone, Sir, 1900 - 1971 19550304 lbcorr 00734 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, March 9, 1955 March 9, 1955 "Felicia will have arrived when this letter reaches you..." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter to Felicia and LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00734 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00734 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19550309 lbcorr 00735 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, March 14, 1955 March 14, 1955 "...you had accepted the reduced version of th [Hollywood] Festival...[Billy Rose] wanted to know what was happening with your CANDIDE...[your performance of Sonnambula] was the first time television cameras had been set up in the Scala." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter to Felicia and LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00735 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00735 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Rose, Billy, 1899 - 1966;Teatro alla Scalla 19550314 lbcorr 00736 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1955 1955 "Felicia safely here have accepted reduced version Hollywood Festival..." Correspondence 14 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00736 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00736 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19550000 lbcorr 00737 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 17, 1955 March 17, 1955 "I will never do an opera [Boheme] this way again...[the Hollywood Festival] looks something like this:..." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00737 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00737 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19550317 lbcorr 00738 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, March 18, 1955 March 18, 1955 "To sum up what we need to know at once about your Hollywood Festival plans..." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter to Felicia and LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00738 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00738 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19550318 lbcorr 00740 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 26, 1955 March 26, 1955 "Opening program prefer Schumin [sic] overture Serenale [sic] with Stern Foss Song of Songs with Tourel Copland Lincoln Portrait with big name Hollywood actor..." Correspondence 14 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00740 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00740 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Schumann, Robert, 1810 - 1856;Stern, Isaac, 1920 -;Foss, Lukas, 1922 -;Tourel, Jennie;Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19550326 lbcorr 00741 Letter from Leonard & Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 2, 1955 March 2, 1955 "...we drove to Florence, stayed at David's..." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB & Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00741 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00741 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19550302 lbcorr 00742 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 27, 1955 March 27, 1955 "Boheme was a bad experience...I have also been having a bad time about Marc's REGINA...Tahitis is off in Florence...I have accepted, at long last, to go to Argentina." Correspondence 14 4 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00742 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00742 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Blitzstein, Marc 19550327 lbcorr 00743 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, March 28, 1955 March 28, 1955 "[Wynn R.] has engaged Isaac Stern to play your SERENADE...Snedaker seemed interested in your Woody Herman piece..." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00743 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00743 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Stern, Isaac, 1920 -;Herman, Woody, 1913 - 1987;Snedaker, (?) 19550328 lbcorr 00745 Letter from Helen Coates to Felicia Bernstein, March 31, 1955 March 31, 1955 "...a cable came yesterday from Santiago, asking if [Lenny] could conduct four concerts in Santiago..." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter to Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00745 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00745 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19550331 lbcorr 00746 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, March 31, 1955 March 31, 1955 "Martha Graham is definitely available [for the Hollywood Festival]...I can't tell you how disappointed I was last night when you didn't get the award for your score for WATERFRONT...Seymour called me and says rehearsals are going well [for Candide]." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00746 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00746 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Graham, Martha 19550331 lbcorr 00747 Letter from Leonard & Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 3, 1955 April 3, 1955 "Off to Capri--what can we say of Pompei? Too wonderful." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB and Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00747 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00747 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19550403 lbcorr 00748 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 4, 1955 April 4, 1955 "All is quiet & sun & air & sea--just what I desperately need." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00748 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00748 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19550404 lbcorr 00749 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, April 4, 1955 April 4, 1955 "I found one house [in the Berkshires] that would be ideal if we can get it for the whole summer...I just called Benny G[oodman] and he said he thought that they would wait until your return to record the Riffs." Correspondence 14 3 Typed letter to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00749 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00749 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Goodman, Benny, 1909 - 19550404 lbcorr 00750 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, April 8, 1955 April 8, 1955 "I had just received from Lois Frisch copies of a contract between Dorothy Parker, you, Lenny, and Lillian...Your ASCAP check arrived today and is for the sum of $3,058.52, the largest you have ever had from them." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter to LB and Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00750 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00750 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Frisch, Lois;Parker, Dorothy, 1893 - 1967;Hellman, Lillian, 1906 -;American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers 19550408 lbcorr 00751 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 12, 1955 April 12, 1955 "Gave a Mozart program here last night...Blessed relief from opera!!" Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00751 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00751 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756 - 1791 19550412 lbcorr 00752 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 11, 1955 April 11, 1955 "I am now rehearsing the new cast for Boheme, which is glorious...I am not au courant of the jazz field at the moment...Munch cabbled me asking to make an enormous cut in the last movement [of the Serenade]..." Correspondence 14 4 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00752 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00752 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Munch, Charles, 1891 - 1968 19550411 lbcorr 00754 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 11, 1955 April 11, 1955 "Cavalleria has been cancelled to the great relief and joy of everyone...Isn't it awful about a house for the summer?" Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00754 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00754 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19550411 lbcorr 00755 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, April 14, 1955 April 14, 1955 "I think Aaron's new piece, with chorus, provided you like the score, would be a wonderful closing number for [the Hollywood Festival] concert." Correspondence 14 3 Typed letter to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00755 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00755 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19550414 lbcorr 00756 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, 1955 1955 "Thrilled with remendous [sic] success Serenade Isaac Marvellous audience love it..." Correspondence 14 1 telegram to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00756 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00756 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Stern, Isaac, 1920 - 19550000 lbcorr 00758 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 18, 1955 April 18, 1955 "...I suggest that the conducting auditor class be opened to all composers who wish to benefit therefrom. I am convinced that it is of supreme importance for composers to have some basic conducting knowledge..." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00758 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00758 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19550418 lbcorr 00759 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, April 20, 1955 April 20, 1955 "...[John Latouche] said he had heard a lot of the music of CANDIDE and loved it.. He said he didn't like 'all the words,' but he liked some of them...[Lukas Foss] had heard at NOAC that you will be doing his Song of Songs in Hollywood and was thrilled about it because he says no one does it as well as you." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00759 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00759 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Latouche, John, 1917 - 1956;Foss, Lukas, 1922 -;NOAC 19550420 lbcorr 00760 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 22, 1955 April 22, 1955 "But the main thing is that the works are being done, and I am encouraged to keep composing...I have to go to Paris in May to see Gene Kelly (the latest brainstorm for Candide)..." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00760 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00760 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Kelly, Gene, 1912 - 19550422 lbcorr 00761 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, April 26, 1955 April 26, 1955 "[Heinsheimer] said at once that he had the recording rights to [Trouble in Tahiti], not you, and that he could let them do it just as it is being done now on Broadway if he wanted to." Correspondence 14 4 Typed letter to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00761 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00761 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Heinsheimer, Hans 19550426 lbcorr 00762 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, May 1, 1955 May 1, 1955 "I then asked [David Hocker] if he felt it was fair to you to guarantee D[orothy] Parker $150.-a week, no matter whether her lyrics (even one) are used [in Candide] or not." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00762 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00762 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Parker, Dorothy, 1893 - 1967;Hocker, David 19550501 lbcorr 00763 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, May 7, 1955 May 7, 1955 "MGM seems to be the company interested in [recording Trouble in Tahiti]. Columbia and RCA have turned it down..." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00763 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00763 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer;Columbia Records, Inc.;Radio Corporation of America 19550507 lbcorr 00764 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 10, 1955 May 10, 1955 "Accept two weeks Washington but must have tow [sic] thousand per week" Correspondence 14 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00764 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00764 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19550510 lbcorr 00765 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1955 1955 "There has been a lot of talk this week in Rome about Serenade (Cain, not LB) and Lollobrigida seems practically set to do it...It seems a shame to keep basing a conception of Tahiti on the one funny aria. It's NOT a funny opera!...I thought Bruno understood a long time ago that my fee was $2000, except for special events like Tanglewood." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00765 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00765 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Lollabrigida, Gina;Zirato, Bruno;Tanglewood Music Center 19550000 lbcorr 00766 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1955 1955 "Tell [Paul Feigay] I want to do more Omnibus numbers this year." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00766 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00766 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Feigay, Paul, 1920 - 19550000 lbcorr 00767 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, May 13, 1955 May 13, 1955 "Bruno wrote me earlier that he had a very hard time to get $1750 from Tod for your Boston concerts...how disturbed Lillian is about Mrs. R as your producer [for Candide]..." Correspondence 14 2 Typed letter to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00767 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00767 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Zirato, Bruno;Hellman, Lillian, 1906 -;Perry, Tod 19550513 lbcorr 00768 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 16, 1955 May 16, 1955 "Love from Trieste--fascinating town--orchestra surprisingly good..." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00768 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00768 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19550516 lbcorr 00769 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, May 19, 1955 May 19, 1955 "...they accept your fee of $2,000 a week [in Washington], so see how much they want you...[Paul Feigay] said then they wanted you to do several things on Omnibus this season and they were looking for ideas for you." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00769 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00769 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Feigay, Paul, 1920 - 19550519 lbcorr 00770 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 19, 1955 May 19, 1955 "Love from wonderful Siena--" Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00770 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00770 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19550519 lbcorr 00771 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, May 23, 1955 May 23, 1955 "...you are the proud owners of a CADILLAC CONVERTIBLE...I asked [Dick Barr] if they expected [Trouble in Tahiti] to run, and he said they were hanging on." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00771 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00771 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Barr, Richard 19550523 lbcorr 00772 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 23, 1955 May 23, 1955 "The concerts in Trieste and Florence have been successes of the old-fashioned kind, reminding me of the great days...Also I am a little worried about the IPO tour: there doesn't seem to be enough time to rehearse properly..." Correspondence 14 1 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00772 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00772 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19550523 lbcorr 00774 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1955 December 1955 "Merry merry Xmas with love always" Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00774 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00774 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19551200 lbcorr 00775 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 20, 1956 September 20, 1956 "The chorus went into rehearsal yesterday & sounds magnificent" Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00775 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00775 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19560920 lbcorr 00776 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 14, 1956 November 14, 1956 "We are grinding in, hopefully. Prayers are in order." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00776 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00776 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19561114 lbcorr 00777 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1956 December 1956 "Merry Christmas Dear Helen" Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB; note from HGC on the verso of envelope" urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00777 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00777 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19561200 lbcorr 00779 Letter from Leonard & Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1957 1957 "Happy and well magnificent weather charming hotel" Correspondence 14 1 telegram from "Felenny" urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00779 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00779 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19570000 lbcorr 00780 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 29, 1957 April 29, 1957 "Ask Steve to come at four & stay through dinner." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00780 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00780 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Sondheim, Stephen, 1930- 19570429 lbcorr 00781 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 16, 1957 June 16, 1957 "Would you please call Jerry & explain that I'm in Chicago; and that here's a hateful Rock'n'Roll idea which he can try if he wishes." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00781 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00781 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Robbins, Jerome 19570616 lbcorr 00782 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 19, 1957 July 19, 1957 "The happiest of all birthdays to my dear Helen" Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB; with an explanatory note from HGC on the verso urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00782 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00782 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19570719 lbcorr 00783 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 25, 1957 July 25, 1957 "Have you been to rehearsals [for West Side Story] or is it still not allowed? I'm just dying to hear how it's going--it is really frustrating to be so far from it!...I miss Lenny more than I can say. We've been separated before but it never bothered me this much..." Correspondence 14 3 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00783 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00783 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19570725 lbcorr 00785 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 19, 1957 August 19, 1957 "Lenny has been wonderful about writing and his letters managed to keep up my spirits...I wonder if you're going to Washington for the opening--what I would give to be there! I think of the show [West Side Story] night and day..." Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00785 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00785 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19570819 lbcorr 00786 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 27, 1957 August 27, 1957 "Bless you for sending me the Washington reviews [of West Side Story]--I'm still groggy from the impact! Overwhelmingly wonderful--I can only imagine how blissfully happy Lenny must be, bless his heart!" Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00786 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00786 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19570827 lbcorr 00787 Letter from Leonard & Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 30, 1957 September 30, 1957 "Long delays but finally here happy tired weather perfect new hall marvelous" Correspondence 14 1 telegram from "Felenny" urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00787 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00787 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19570930 lbcorr 00788 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 3, 1957 October 3, 1957 "The 'grand opening' has come and gone and the Fredric R. Mann Auditorium is a working concern..." Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00788 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00788 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19571003 lbcorr 00789 Letter from Leonard & Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1957 1957 "Still no mail please cable all or contact Jerry Robbins immediately about Riffs" Correspondence 14 1 telegram from "Felenny" urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00789 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00789 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Robbins, Jerome 19570000 lbcorr 00790 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 27, 1957 October 27, 1957 "We're not sure what our plans are. The idea of a rest for Lenny I've had all along. We'll see. We are so dying to get home to the children that it makes it very hard to decide." Correspondence 14 3 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00790 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00790 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19571027 lbcorr 00791 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 30, 1957 October 30, 1957 "No extra vacation--we can't stay away from the kids that much longer." Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00791 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00791 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19571030 lbcorr 00792 Letter from Leonard & Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 1, 1957 November 1, 1957 "Please cable news your mother Claridges London arriving Sunday" Correspondence 14 1 telegram from "Felenny" urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00792 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00792 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19571101 lbcorr 00793 Letter from Leonard & Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 28, 1957 November 28, 1957 "While we are giving thanks we give great and special thanks to you" Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB & Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00793 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00793 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19571128 lbcorr 00794 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1957 December 1957 "As always, my love and gratitude and special warm wishes for a happy and healthy 1958." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00794 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00794 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19571200 lbcorr 00795 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 19, 1958 February 19, 1958 "This place is divine: warm, sunny, invigorating, & I'm really skiing now." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00795 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00795 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19580219 lbcorr 00796 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 27, 1958 April 27, 1958 "I feel sorrier than I can say that you're not going on this trip with me." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00796 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00796 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19580427 lbcorr 00798 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 6, 1958 May 6, 1958 "I think Columbia is on its way to democracy. The only problem is the altitude, which makes the concerts very difficult to do..." Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00798 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00798 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19580506 lbcorr 00799 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 7, 1958 May 7, 1958 "Approve equitable option price okay cannot answer opera proposition without knowing details but sounds possible..." Correspondence 14 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00799 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00799 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19580507 lbcorr 00800 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 7, 1958 May 7, 1958 "It just occurred to me that the Stadium program is supposed to open with Villa Lobos. If this is so, could you get it changed to the Chavez Sinfonia India which is a much better & more brilliant piece." Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00800 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00800 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Villa-Lobos, Heitor;Chavez, Carlos, 1899 - 19580507 lbcorr 00801 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 10, 1958 May 10, 1958 "This is the city where we cross with Nixon; and I've just finished a huge press conference with him; he was very nice indeed to me, introduced me to all the reporters, recalled our last meeting in Hollywood, etc. (I even made a speech in his praise, but I had my fingers crossed.)" Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00801 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00801 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913 - 19580510 lbcorr 00802 Letter from Leonard & Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 20, 1958 May 20, 1958 "First concert Santiago glorious triumph..." Correspondence 14 1 telegram from Felleny urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00802 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00802 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19580520 lbcorr 00803 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 22, 1958 May 22, 1958 "Chile is conquered (the orchestra is thrilled, Felicia is thrilled...I hope the Ivory Soap deal goes through--we could use it well!" Correspondence 14 3 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00803 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00803 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19580522 lbcorr 00804 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 23, 1958 May 23, 1958 "I landed in the hospital Correspondence 14 2 from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00804 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00804 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19580523 lbcorr 00805 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 29, 1958 May 29, 1958 "The opening at the Colon was a smash last night--" Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00805 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00805 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19580529 lbcorr 00806 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 3, 1958 June 3, 1958 "...we are truly homesick and Lenny needs a rest so badly!...We are not going to Sao Paolo--Mitrpoulos will take over so we go straight back to B.A. on Saturday and then rejoin the orchestra in Rio." Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00806 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00806 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Milhaud, Darius, 1892 - 1974 19580603 lbcorr 00807 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 7, 1958 June 7, 1958 "...I skipped the Sao Paolo concert completely, because I was sick--we had conspired to skip it anyway, with me playing sick...but then I really was sick, so Providence got me out of a lie.)" Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00807 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00807 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19580607 lbcorr 00808 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 8, 1958 June 8, 1958 "Staying Alvear Palace instead Plaza..." Correspondence 14 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00808 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00808 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19580608 lbcorr 00809 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1958 1958 "...Tebaldi would be 'enchanted' to do our Puccini evening with us in December." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00809 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00809 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Tebaldi, Renata;Puccini, Giacomo, 1858 - 1924 19580000 lbcorr 00810 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 10, 1958 July 10, 1958 "(I spend most of my mail time opening & sorting scores that arrive in heaps: it's like the Sorcerer's Apprentice: they don't stop!)" Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00810 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00810 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19580710 lbcorr 00811 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 17, 1958 July 17, 1958 "The sailing is my big passion: and still very little energy for work." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00811 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00811 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19580717 lbcorr 00812 Letter from Leonard & Felicia Bernstein & Children to Helen Coates, July 19, 1958 July 19, 1958 "Something for the new abode--much love and Happy Birthday!" Correspondence 14 4 Autograph letter, signed from LB/Felicia/Jamie & Alexander/Julia; 4 cards w/ notes of gifts on verso urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00812 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00812 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19580719 lbcorr 00813 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 2, 1958 August 2, 1958 "So the programs now go: I/Schuman: Symph #2/Soli by Kim Borg: (Mozart and Mussorgsky)/Le Sacre./II/L.B. in four concerti/Bach: Brandenburg #5/Mozart: G major, K.453/Ravel: G [major]/Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue." Correspondence 14 3 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00813 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00813 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Schuman, William, 1910 -;Borg, Kim;Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756 - 1791;Mussorgsky, Modest Petrovich, 1839 - 1881;Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685 - 1750;Gershwin, George;Ravel, Maurice, 1875 - 1937 19580802 lbcorr 00814 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 16, 1958 August 16, 1958 "...what MacDowell is there (shorter than the Indian Suite which is 32 min. and too long) that expresses MacD.'s nationalist trend through using Indian material? Ask Jack to find out." Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00814 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00814 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;MacDowell, Edward, 1860 - 1908 19580816 lbcorr 00815 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 1958 August 1958 "Why don't you choose among Arcadia, Heritage, and Bold Face #2 [type]. They're simple and clear and not fussy. I agree that dove-gray is the best color." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB (on form letter from IBM) urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00815 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00815 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19580800 lbcorr 00816 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 5, 1958 September 5, 1958 "...I suppose the business side of my life should be handled in a business-like way." Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00816 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00816 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19580905 lbcorr 00817 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 3, 1958 November 3, 1958 "It was glorious yesterday--like the old times in Tel-Aviv!" Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00817 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00817 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19581103 lbcorr 00818 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 3, 1958 November 3, 1958 "The rehearsals have been wonderful--the concert is this afternoon." Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00818 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00818 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19581103 lbcorr 00819 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 12, 1958 November 12, 1958 "There are no words to describe Lenny's success in Paris--it is insane." Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00819 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00819 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19581112 lbcorr 00820 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1958 December 1958 "Perhaps there is no point in repeating each year what you mean (and have meant) to me and my family, but this year, particularly, I want to repeat it more strongly than ever." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00820 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00820 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19581200 lbcorr 00821 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 1, 1959 January 1, 1959 "Sun Valley was lovely,..." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00821 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00821 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19590101 lbcorr 00823 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 11, 1959 June 11, 1959 "I'm coming to New York a few days earlier than planned..." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00823 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00823 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19590611 lbcorr 00824 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 8, 1959 July 8, 1959 "So sorry to have missed your departure." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00824 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00824 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19590708 lbcorr 00825 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1959 1959 "Everything's fine so far..." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00825 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00825 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Bernstein, Felicia 19590000 lbcorr 00826 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 10, 1959 August 10, 1959 "What a joy not to have gone to Beirut! The opening concert was a fantastic success--& that theatre made it magic." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00826 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00826 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19590810 lbcorr 00827 Letter from Leonard & Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 17, 1959 August 17, 1959 "Salzburg greatest triumph yet..." Correspondence 14 1 telegram from Felenny urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00827 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00827 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19590817 lbcorr 00829 Letter from Leonard & Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 24, 1959 August 24, 1959 "...cousin uncle both fine..." Correspondence 14 1 telegram from Felenny urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00829 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00829 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19590824 lbcorr 00830 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 13, 1959 September 13, 1959 "...however exciting Russia may have been--and it was!--there is a general oppressive feeling there, of being watched & followed & listened to, of drabness & monotony of thought...the peak of it all was meeting, & getting to know & love, Pasternak." Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00830 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00830 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Pasternak, Boris Leonidovich, 1890 - 1960 19590913 lbcorr 00831 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 23, 1959 September 23, 1959 "The triumphs keep adding up. Last night the Munichens went wild over Mozart & Brahms to an extent I wouldn't have believed possible...I firmly believe we've made more friends for America than can be realized. I'm proud of it all." Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00831 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00831 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Brahms, Johannes, 1833 - 1897;Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756 - 1791 19590923 lbcorr 00832 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 1, 1959 October 1, 1959 "The triumphs grow to such proportions as are unheard of in these parts--but they've already all begun to merge into one big black mass." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00832 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00832 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19591001 lbcorr 00833 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1959 December 1959 "Heartfelt thanks, as always, and much joy in 1960" Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB; note from HGC on verso re enclosed check for $2,500 urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00833 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00833 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19591200 lbcorr 00834 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 4, 1960 January 4, 1960 "Would you call Jamies teacher, Mrs. Bishop, & explain that we are taking Jamie by doctor's orders; that we don't mean to be taking her schooling lightly, etc." Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00834 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00834 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Jamie 19600104 lbcorr 00835 Letter from Felicia & Jamie Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 9, 1960 January 9, 1960 "...Lenny's back went out the night we arrived and he's been in great pain and discomfort ever since..." Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia, with note from Jamie urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00835 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00835 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Bernstein, Jamie 19600109 lbcorr 00836 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 21, 1960 March 21, 1960 "...it all went very well and was enthusiastically received." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00836 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00836 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19600321 lbcorr 00837 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 8, 1960 June 8, 1960 "...the back is out again." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00837 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00837 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19600608 lbcorr 00838 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 10, 1960 June 10, 1960 "The idea of an opera in Yiddish was a passing fancy at a lunch table. When will I learn about journalists?" Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00838 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00838 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19600610 lbcorr 00839 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 14, 1960 June 14, 1960 "I've found a good physical therapist who has helped, and who is giving me special exercises to do, which he thinks may prevent future attacks." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00839 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00839 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19600614 lbcorr 00840 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 24, 1960 June 24, 1960 "...I'm always most in need when I begin to conduct after a period of inactivity." Correspondence 14 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00840 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00840 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19600624 lbcorr 00842 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 1960 July 1960 "I had to have Dr. Horso here fill out an insurance form for the Phil. to cover me on the tour." Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00842 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00842 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19600700 lbcorr 00843 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 28, 1960 July 28, 1960 "Can you get a copy of that Cuban thing I signed? Correspondence 14 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00843 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00843 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19600728 lbcorr 00850 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 5, 1961 June 5, 1961 "Here is that blasted summons." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00850 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00850 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19610605 lbcorr 00851 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, June 13, 1961 June 13, 1961 "Just home from my morning in traffic court on your behalf. (It's foolish to pay what Abe charges for his time to take care of a traffic ticket, so I went.)" Correspondence 15 2 Typed letter, signed to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00851 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00851 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Freedman, Abe 19610613 lbcorr 00852 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 14, 1961 June 14, 1961 "The mail takes more time than any other single thing..." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00852 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00852 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19610614 lbcorr 00853 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 28, 1961 June 28, 1961 "I adored your note detailing the scene in traffic court." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00853 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00853 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19610628 lbcorr 00854 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 5, 1961 July 5, 1961 "Enclosed are a thousand bills...Hope there is enough money in the till to pay them all!" Correspondence 15 1 Typed letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00854 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00854 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19610705 lbcorr 00855 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1961 1961 "Thanks for info on T'wood." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00855 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00855 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Tanglewood Music Center 19610000 lbcorr 00859 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 3, 1962 August 3, 1962 "The concerts [in Monaco] were enormously successful--the orchestra only so-so (how I appreciated my own N.Y. Phil.!)" Correspondence 15 4 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00859 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00859 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;New York Philharmonic 19620803 lbcorr 00860 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 21, 1962 August 21, 1962 "Perfectly okay remain London until fourth..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00860 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00860 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19620821 lbcorr 00861 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 14, 1962 December 14, 1962 "It's a heavenly island." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00861 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00861 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19621214 lbcorr 00863 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "Now practicing Ravel!" Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00863 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00863 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Ravel, Maurice, 1875 - 1937 00000000 lbcorr 00864 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 7, 1963 May 7, 1963 "It's all over. Mummy died tonight at 11:10. Thank God, it was such a long terrible thing." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00864 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00864 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19630507 lbcorr 00865 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 31, 1963 May 31, 1963 "I haven't basically approved of this version, but could do little to change it." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00865 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00865 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19630531 lbcorr 00866 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 18, 1963 May 18, 1963 "Get well soon!" Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB; with note on verso from HGC urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00866 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00866 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19630518 lbcorr 00867 Letter from Leonard & Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 8, 1963 December 8, 1963 "Premiere postponed tuesday night please advise parents..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from Felenny urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00867 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00867 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19631208 lbcorr 00868 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 11, 1963 December 11, 1963 "[Kaddish Symphony world premiere] Fantastic success with public despite shaky first performance..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00868 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00868 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19631211 lbcorr 00869 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 13, 1963 December 13, 1963 "It has been an unbelievable experience we are all exhausted!" Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00869 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00869 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19631213 lbcorr 00870 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 19, 1963 December 19, 1963 "Because of postponement arriving monday...Kaddish increasingly emotional..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00870 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00870 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19631219 lbcorr 00871 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1963 December 1963 "Merry Xmas!" Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00871 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00871 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19631200 lbcorr 00872 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 1, 1964 June 1, 1964 "For dear Helen, in remembrance and gratitude--" Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB, with note from HGC on verso urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00872 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00872 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19640601 lbcorr 00873 Letter from Leonard & Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 15, 1964 July 15, 1964 "Happy trip happy birthday and many more of both..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from LB and Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00873 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00873 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19640715 lbcorr 00874 Letter from Leonard & Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 15, 1964 September 15, 1964 "Welcome home..." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB and Felicia, with note from HGC on verso urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00874 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00874 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19640915 lbcorr 00876 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 23, 1964 December 23, 1964 ""Here it is (the Marc piece) and I hope it arrives in time." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00876 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00876 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Blitzstein, Marc 19641223 lbcorr 00877 Letter from Leonard & Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 23, 1964 December 23, 1964 "Safe sound miss Nina..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from Felenny urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00877 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00877 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia;Bernstein, Nina 19641223 lbcorr 00878 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1964 December 1964 "With all the customary thanks and affection..." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00878 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00878 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19641200 lbcorr 00879 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 30, 1964 December 30, 1964 "Agree conduct entire concert twentythird leaving Carrera today for south..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00879 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00879 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19641230 lbcorr 00880 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 11, 1965 January 11, 1965 "Rome sunny and beautiful..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00880 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00880 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19650111 lbcorr 00881 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 12, 1965 January 12, 1965 "Stopping in Paris to see Visconti..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00881 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00881 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Visconti, Luciano 19650112 lbcorr 00882 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 14, 1965 January 14, 1965 "Arrive this evening thursday..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00882 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00882 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19650114 lbcorr 00883 Letter from Leonard & Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 14, 1965 May 14, 1965 "The orchestra is splendind--first rehearsal a triumph..." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB and Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00883 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00883 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19650514 lbcorr 00884 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 18, 1965 May 18, 1965 "A word from Oslo, where I've just arrived to see West Side, after a most triumphant night in Copenhagen." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00884 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00884 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19650518 lbcorr 00885 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 18, 1965 May 18, 1965 "Lenny in Oslo today..." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00885 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00885 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Bernstein, Felicia 19650518 lbcorr 00886 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 24, 1965 May 24, 1965 "Arriving tonight..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00886 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00886 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19650524 lbcorr 00887 Letter from Leonard & Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 1965 June 1965 "We are winding up our trip at this beautiful hotel Antumalal in the South of Chile..." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB & Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00887 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00887 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19650600 lbcorr 00888 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 3, 1965 August 3, 1965 "The [Chichester] Psalms went off well, in spite of a shockingly small amount of rehearsal. The choirs were a delight: they had everything down pat, but the orchestra was swimming in the open sea." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00888 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00888 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19650803 lbcorr 00889 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 2, 1965 September 2, 1965 "...T'wood was a wonderfully exhilerating rejuvenation!" Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00889 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00889 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Tanglewood Music Center 19650902 lbcorr 00890 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 8, 1965 November 8, 1965 "Still, a rest, a relief, good air." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00890 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00890 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19651108 lbcorr 00891 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 20, 1965 December 20, 1965 "This check wishes you a happy and helathy New Year, and carries my loving thanks. 1966 will also bring you a richly deserved raise in salary..." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00891 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00891 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19651220 lbcorr 00893 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 8, 1966 March 8, 1966 "...Fischer-Dieskau is extraordinary...the elections here depressed me somehwat: Nazi-looking demonstrations outside my window. There's still something about a shouting German crowd that makes my blood run cold." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00893 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00893 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Fischer - Dieskau, Dietrich, 1925 - 19660308 lbcorr 00894 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 15, 1966 March 15, 1966 "Glorious success public press everything call Felicia..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from LB; note from HGC on verso urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00894 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00894 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19660315 lbcorr 00895 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 1, 1966 April 1, 1966 "...now Falstaff is over & recorded...I've been up to my ears in Das Lied von der Erde...Dieskau sings it like a god...And the public--I can't describe it to you: the greatest love affair I've ever had with a public. Odd, isn't it?" Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00895 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00895 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Fischer - Dieskau, Dietrich, 1925 - 19660401 lbcorr 00896 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 3, 1966 April 3, 1966 "Northeatern [sic] one too many concert glorious seccess [sic]..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00896 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00896 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19660403 lbcorr 00897 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 8, 1965 April 8, 1965 "I'm sure that by now you know pretty well what an overwhelming success Lenny was in Vienna but at such a price! He has aged visibly and it is unbearable to accept the fact that it starts again in London--it is insane!" Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00897 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00897 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19650408 lbcorr 00898 Letter from Leonard & Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 13, 1966 April 13, 1966 "Have moved to Savoy all is well..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from Felicia and LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00898 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00898 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19660413 lbcorr 00899 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 21, 1966 April 21, 1966 "Arriving BOAC flight 505..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00899 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00899 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19660421 lbcorr 00900 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 18, 1965 July 18, 1965 "Thinking of you on your birthday..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00900 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00900 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19650718 lbcorr 00903 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 4, 1966 September 4, 1966 "August here has been my usual dubious vacation: lots of tennis, lots of insomnia, some score-studying, and no composing at all. As you can imagine, this leaves me suffused with guilt...I am having my usual pre-season panic..." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00903 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00903 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19660904 lbcorr 00904 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 2, 1966 December 2, 1966 "Back from Paris (Triomphe!)..." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00904 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00904 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19661202 lbcorr 00905 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1966 December 1966 "Once again, all my thanks for your implacable devotion." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00905 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00905 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19661200 lbcorr 00906 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 2, 1967 June 2, 1967 "The Florence orchestra is quite mediocre...it was an intense struggle to get them to play well...Finzi must not send me to such orchestras...I can't wait to get to solid, over-organized Vienna!" Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00906 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00906 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19670602 lbcorr 00909 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 4, 1967 July 4, 1967 "Arrived tired safe happy call parents Shirley..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00909 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00909 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Jennie;Bernstein, Sam;Bernstein, Shirley 19670704 lbcorr 00910 Letter from Leonard & Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 25, 1967 July 25, 1967 "Belated but loving birthday wishes..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from Felenny urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00910 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00910 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19670725 lbcorr 00911 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 13, 1967 August 13, 1967 "Lenny seems very relaxed though both of us have sleeping trouble...I try to paint (not very well) and otherwise I've taken to drink." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00911 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00911 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19670813 lbcorr 00912 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 31, 1967 August 31, 1967 "Arriving Friday as scheduled..." Correspondence 15 2 telegram from LB; with note from HGC on verso urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00912 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00912 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19670831 lbcorr 00913 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1967 December 1967 "This year I've upped your Christmas gift by $1,000, and I instruct you to up your annual salary by the same amount. You know my fondness for dealing in round numbers!" Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00913 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00913 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19671200 lbcorr 00915 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 6, 1968 February 6, 1968 "I hear we were very well received--" Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00915 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00915 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19680206 lbcorr 00916 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 27, 1968 March 27, 1968 "Safe and sound correction not so sound but spring is in Vienna..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00916 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00916 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19680327 lbcorr 00917 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1968 1968 "First performance Rosenkavalier changed to Saturday..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00917 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00917 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19680000 lbcorr 00918 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, April 12, 1968 April 12, 1968 "my dearest wishes are with you for another triumph..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00918 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00918 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19680412 lbcorr 00919 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 13, 1968 April 13, 1968 "Please bring small bottle witch hazel..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00919 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00919 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19680413 lbcorr 00920 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 15, 1968 April 15, 1968 "Rosenkavalier glorious public ecstatic 48 curtain calls..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00920 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00920 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19680415 lbcorr 00923 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, November 13, 1968 November 13, 1968 "Another milestone to celebrate today and one that changed the whole course of my life as well as yours. My heart is full of gratitude for all the joy and happiness these years with you have given me..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00923 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00923 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19681113 lbcorr 00924 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 21, 1968 November 21, 1968 "But will I ever unwind?" Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00924 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00924 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19681121 lbcorr 00925 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1968 December 1968 "Life goes on, and costs go up, so this Xmas your well-earned bonus jumps up again. I've asked Gordon do do the same with your salary." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00925 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00925 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Freeman, Gordon 19681200 lbcorr 00927 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 1969 April 1969 "It's been absolute heaven--quiet, restful and everyone so dear!..." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00927 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00927 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19690400 lbcorr 00928 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 1, 1969 June 1, 1969 "Rome is enchanting all goes well Cohen arrives Monday..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00928 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00928 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19690601 lbcorr 00929 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 1969 June 1969 "Arriving Sunday 8th June..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00929 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00929 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19690600 lbcorr 00930 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1969 December 1969 "With my constant love and gratitude Correspondence 15 1 from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00930 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00930 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19691200 lbcorr 00931 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1969 December 1969 "Much love and joy in the New Year--" Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00931 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00931 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19691200 lbcorr 00932 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 26, 1969 December 26, 1969 "...it was a sweet, warm, old-fashioned Christmas." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00932 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00932 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19691226 lbcorr 00933 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 31, 1970 May 31, 1970 "I'm about to leave for my 3rd Fidelio performance: the two so far have been marvelous...Yesterday I was feted at the village of Bernstein (in Burgenland)..." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00933 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00933 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19700531 lbcorr 00935 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1970 1970 "Picture from 9 years ago! (signed by Sigi & me)" Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00935 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00935 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19700000 lbcorr 00936 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 20, 1970 November 20, 1970 "England touches me deeply..." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00936 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00936 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19701120 lbcorr 00937 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "This is a bit late this year, owing to one accident and another, but it comes with the same deep gratitude and love as always." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00937 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00937 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00938 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1970 1970 "From Hungary with love" Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00938 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00938 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19700000 lbcorr 00939 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 18, 1971 February 18, 1971 "The Paris concerts went gloriously, finally, in spite of all kinds of problems: 1) my usual Parisian diarrhea, really bad this time..." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00939 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00939 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19710218 lbcorr 00940 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 10, 1971 April 10, 1971 "I'm off to my last record session..." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00940 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00940 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19710410 lbcorr 00941 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 16, 1971 April 16, 1971 "Life is not kind to me at the moment: I left Vienna a wreck...Very lonely...The orchestra is in fine form, but I'm not. I'm depressed most of the time, and longing to get home." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00941 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00941 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19710416 lbcorr 00942 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 29, 1971 April 29, 1971 "Arriving Monday 3rd May Lufthansa..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00942 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00942 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19710429 lbcorr 00943 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 2, 1971 May 2, 1971 "My last concert tonight, which was glorious, very special, but what a relief to have it over and come home. Jerusalem is dawning outside my window like a shining myth." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00943 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00943 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19710502 lbcorr 00944 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, August 22, 1971 August 22, 1971 "I hope the performance of your divinely inspired new work--'Mass'--will be your most wonderful birthday present." Correspondence 15 3 Autograph letter, signed to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00944 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00944 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19710822 lbcorr 00945 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1971 December 1971 "With special Christmas love" Correspondence 15 2 from LB; with note from HGC on verso urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00945 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00945 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19711200 lbcorr 00946 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1971 December 1971 "Xmas seems very far away but I want to thank you for the future dogwood..." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00946 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00946 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19711200 lbcorr 00948 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 9, 1972 January 9, 1972 "Cool--sunny--restful--beautiful--quiet--all I expected and more." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00948 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00948 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19720109 lbcorr 00951 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 19, 1972 April 19, 1972 "...the Vienna Philharmonic simply doesn't know Mahler--so it's all from scratch. Besides, I don't feel like performing much these days: I'd rather be quietly composing." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00951 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00951 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Wiener Philharmoniker;Mahler, Gustav, 1860 - 1911, Gustav 19720419 lbcorr 00952 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 25, 1972 July 25, 1972 "All is going beautifully here at Tanglewood." Correspondence 15 1 Typed letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00952 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00952 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Tanglewood Music Center 19720725 lbcorr 00953 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 1972 October 1972 "It couldn't be nicer--if it could only be longer!" Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00953 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00953 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19721000 lbcorr 00954 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 23, 1972 October 23, 1972 "Safe sound happy resting..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00954 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00954 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19721023 lbcorr 00955 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, November 13, 1972 November 13, 1972 "Happy 29th anniversary of the day that changed not only your life, but mine, my heart overflows with gratitude for all you have been and done..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00955 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00955 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19721113 lbcorr 00956 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1972 December 1972 "Much much love..." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia; with note from HGC urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00956 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00956 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19721200 lbcorr 00957 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1972 December 1972 "The figures contained herein may have gone up, but not anywhere near as much as I would wish if they were to match the gratitude I feel for your extraordinary devotion over the years." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00957 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00957 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19721200 lbcorr 00959 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1973 1973 "This is a combination of Africa, Colorado, Spain, and Heaven." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00959 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00959 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Weissenberg, Alexis 19730000 lbcorr 00960 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d. n.d. "Here's that preface for the Schwartz book." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00960 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00960 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 00961 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, June 13, 1973 June 13, 1973 "Concerts a big success, but audiences not as demostrative as in U.S." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed to LB and Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00961 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00961 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19730613 lbcorr 00962 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 9, 1973 August 9, 1973 "Israel was a joy, and the Canaries a life-saver; I'm really feeling well for the first time in aeons." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00962 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00962 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19730809 lbcorr 00963 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1973 1973 "The orchestra is especially glorious this time--" Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00963 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00963 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19730000 lbcorr 00964 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, August 24, 1973 August 24, 1973 "Happiest birthday love and 55 hugs" Correspondence 15 1 telegram to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00964 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00964 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19730824 lbcorr 00966 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 4, 1973 September 4, 1973 "Plans changed have been persuaded to join family in Canaries..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00966 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00966 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19730904 lbcorr 00967 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 27, 1973 October 27, 1973 "My thoughts and heart are with you..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00967 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00967 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19731027 lbcorr 00968 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1973 December 1973 "This check symbolizes a doubling in value--in all the values which you uniquely possess and which are doubled with each passing year..." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00968 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00968 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19731200 lbcorr 00971 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 19, 1974 July 19, 1974 "75 pearls (and a few extra to grow on)..." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00971 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00971 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19740719 lbcorr 00972 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 19, 1974 August 19, 1974 "All goes swimmingly: the concerts are brilliant, audiences roaring, the piano gets better every time." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00972 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00972 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19740819 lbcorr 00973 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 22, 1974 August 22, 1974 "Come to think of it, why did you cancel your trip here?" Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00973 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00973 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19740822 lbcorr 00974 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, 1974 1974 "A thousand wishes for health and happiness in the coming year..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00974 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00974 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19740000 lbcorr 00975 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 9, 1974 September 9, 1974 "Love from this glorious place which you will come to know and treasure." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00975 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00975 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19740909 lbcorr 00976 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 15, 1974 October 15, 1974 "Welcome home, with love from beautiful Warwickshire." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00976 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00976 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19741015 lbcorr 00979 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1974 December 1974 "I am told that our customary 'official bonus system' has been changed for reasons known best to our financial wizards. Nevertheless I have the impulse to continue it, even if only in a symbolic way..." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00979 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00979 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19741200 lbcorr 00981 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 5, 1975 May 5, 1975 "Thanks letter victory over tobacco please accept White House dinner.." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00981 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00981 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19750505 lbcorr 00982 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1975 1975 "One triumph after the other..." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00982 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00982 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19750000 lbcorr 00983 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1975 1975 Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed illegible on photocopy urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00983 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00983 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19750000 lbcorr 00984 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1975 December 1975 "An official `thank you' from us all Yum, yum!!" Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00984 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00984 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19751200 lbcorr 00986 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 11, 1976 June 11, 1976 "In flight from Frankfurt to Hamburg, mighty weary but courageously plugging on. So far, much success." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00986 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00986 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 19760611 lbcorr 00987 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 1976 July 1976 "Here are two more stars to add to your crown of glory. They come with most loving wishes for many more happy birthdays." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00987 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00987 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 19760700 lbcorr 00988 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 1, 1976 November 1, 1976 "At least there is some decent publicity these days." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB (note on clipping) urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00988 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00988 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 19761101 lbcorr 00989 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1976 December 1976 "At this very crucial turning-point in both our lives my annual wishes for a happy New Year carry very special weight." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00989 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00989 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Bernstein, Felicia 19761200 lbcorr 00991 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 6, 1977 February 6, 1977 "How lovely to receive my yellow roses--thank you so much! They are helping to make this day possible. I really could have done without it!" Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00991 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00991 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19770206 lbcorr 00992 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1977 1977 "This is really what Morocco is like! Relaxation at last..." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00992 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00992 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19770000 lbcorr 00993 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 20, 1977 December 20, 1977 "Here's a little something (which the office will match) to remind you of my love and thankfulness. It has been a hard year for all of us, but I have the feeling that 1978 is going to be bright and beautiful." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00993 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00993 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19771220 lbcorr 00994 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, December 22, 1977 December 22, 1977 "All of my years with you have given a joyous meaning to my life and I will be forever and ever grateful to you." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00994 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00994 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19771222 lbcorr 00995 Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 4, 1978 January 4, 1978 "Now that we know who the good fairy is let me be the spokesman for us all and in my biggest voice say THANK YOU!!!" Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed from Felicia urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00995 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00995 Correspondence written by Felicia Bernstein used by permission from Ms. Nina Bernstein, President, Amberson, Inc., 25 Central Park West, Suite 1-Y, New York, NY 10023. Coates, Helen;Bernstein, Felicia 19780104 lbcorr 00996 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, January 20, 1978 January 20, 1978 "I think of you every day and pray you have regained your strength and are able to keep up with your work." Correspondence 15 1 Typed letter, signed to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00996 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00996 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19780120 lbcorr 00997 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 28, 1978 January 28, 1978 "Tomorrow is the live TV broadcast [of Fidelio]--I pray it will go well." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00997 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00997 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19780128 lbcorr 00998 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, February 28, 1978 February 28, 1978 "...The Concert of the Century (Carnegie Hall concert) won a Grammy award for best classical album of the year." Correspondence 15 1 Typed letter, signed to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00998 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00998 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Carnegie Hall (New York, N.Y.) 19780228 lbcorr 00999 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 1978 July 1978 "So far so glorious. Delos, Mykonos, Paros, now Naxos. Tomorrow Crete. It's all a tonic..." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00999 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.00999 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19780700 lbcorr 01000 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 5, 1978 November 5, 1978 "I've gotten through the long arduous stretch in Israel almost intact...I'm now halfway through the Vienna struggle: it goes well enough, I suppose, but it's not the fun it used to be." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01000 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01000 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19781105 lbcorr 01001 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1978 December 1978 "The years press on--(46 of them since we met, 34 since you came to be with me in New York)--and things change, rise, fall, vacillate. But one thing remains constant: my love and gratitude..." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01001 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01001 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19781200 lbcorr 01002 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1979 1979 "All goes well enough--slogging through, and no major complaints. But I can't wait for it to end!" Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01002 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01002 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19790000 lbcorr 01004 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, August 25, 1979 August 25, 1979 "may tour birthday be as happy as the one you gave me." Correspondence 15 1 telegram to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01004 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01004 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19790825 lbcorr 01005 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 31, 1979 August 31, 1979 "The concerts have all been smashing: The Israel Orchestra has never played better; our recording's of Mendhelsohn & Prokofieff are astonsihing; & the Beethoven Ninth was as never before--" Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01005 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01005 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (Tizmoret ha-filhzrmonit ha-Yi'sre'elit);Mendelssohn - Bartholdy, Felix, 1809 - 1847;Prokofiev, Sergey, 1891 - 1953;Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770 - 1827 19790831 lbcorr 01006 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, September 3, 1979 September 3, 1979 "You'll be interested to know that I'm attending the dress rehearsal of your 'Mass'--given by the West [?] Youth Arts Company..." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01006 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01006 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19790903 lbcorr 01007 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1979 December 1979 "As time goes on you become increasingly enriched, as does our relationship." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01007 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01007 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19791200 lbcorr 01008 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, December 28, 1979 December 28, 1979 "I've often wished I could really tell you what these thirty-five years with you have meant to me...these years with you have been a wonderful experience and a great privelege..." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01008 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01008 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19791228 lbcorr 01009 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, August 18, 1980 August 18, 1980 "I have no words to thank you for this beautiful holiday, but I am sure you know how deeply I appreciate your bountiful birthday gift." Correspondence 15 3 Autograph letter, signed to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01009 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01009 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19800818 lbcorr 01010 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1980 December 1980 "As always, this comes to you with deepest love and thanks, and wishes for health and happiness forever!" Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01010 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01010 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19801200 lbcorr 01011 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, January 1, 1981 January 1, 1981 "And every year I am more and more proud of you as a gifted artist and even more proud of you as the warm and generous and thoughtful human being you are." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01011 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01011 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19810101 lbcorr 01012 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 6, 1981 May 6, 1981 "...much Mahler to study..." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01012 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01012 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Mahler, Gustav, 1860 - 1911, Gustav 19810506 lbcorr 01013 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 13, 1981 May 13, 1981 "Thinking of you (and Gordon F.) mid-air between Munich & Paris--" Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01013 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01013 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Freeman, Gordon 19810513 lbcorr 01014 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 26, 1981 May 26, 1981 "All goes well despite problems of schedule, singer, etc." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01014 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01014 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19810526 lbcorr 01015 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 26, 1981 May 26, 1981 "Pls find correction of previous telex:..." Correspondence 15 1 telegram from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01015 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01015 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19810526 lbcorr 01016 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, 1981 1981 "No one here seems to know whether you will be giving a concert at the Vatican...I hope all went well and that you were pleased with the premiere of your 'Halil'. I hear it was a great success..." Correspondence 15 1 Typed letter, signed to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01016 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01016 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen;Vatican 19810000 lbcorr 01017 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 24, 1981 December 24, 1981 "Lo, another year you've been with me--making 37!" Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01017 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01017 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19811224 lbcorr 01018 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 3, 1982 February 3, 1982 "Cannot wait to get back to Indiana and my opera, which is all-consuming. the notes are finally flowing." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01018 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01018 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19820203 lbcorr 01019 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1982 1982 "I think of you so often here, `mid the drama and beauty (and exhaustion)." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01019 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01019 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19820000 lbcorr 01020 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 2, 1982 May 2, 1982 "Israel turned out to be a deep and moving experience, after all..." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01020 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01020 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19820502 lbcorr 01021 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 19, 1983 July 19, 1983 "...I cannot imagine my life without you..." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01021 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01021 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19830719 lbcorr 01022 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 19, 1983 November 19, 1983 "Zagreb has changed so much since 24 years ago!" Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01022 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01022 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19831119 lbcorr 01023 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, December 20, 1983 December 20, 1983 "I can never be thankful enough for the blessings you have brought me." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01023 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01023 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19831220 lbcorr 01024 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1983 December 1983 "I know it's only 39 years, but let's pretend it's the round number, before the arrival of the Orwellian 1984." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01024 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01024 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19831200 lbcorr 01025 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 28, 1984 July 28, 1984 "Here are forty sweet thoughts, one for every year you've been with me." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB; note from HGC on verso urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01025 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01025 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19840728 lbcorr 01026 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 7, 1984 July 7, 1984 "AT LAST a moment to sit and breathe and enjoy the Capri sun..." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01026 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01026 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19840707 lbcorr 01028 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 1984 November 1984 "For Helen with love from Lenny in Spain" Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB, with note from HGC on verso urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01028 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01028 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19841100 lbcorr 01030 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1984 December 1984 "Can you believe the forty-first year?! And yet, here we are, younger than ever, and filled with love. Congratulations to us!" Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01030 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01030 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19841200 lbcorr 01031 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, December 25, 1984 December 25, 1984 "As the years pass, I find myself less and less able to find the words to thank you, not only for your bountiful gift, but so much more for your wonderful friendship and loyalty to me." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01031 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01031 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19841225 lbcorr 01032 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1985 1985 "The perfect vacation...luggage (all lost, lost!)" Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01032 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01032 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19850000 lbcorr 01035 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 27, 1985 August 27, 1985 "The last two nights have made concert history here (Mahler #9). I don't think I've ever heard it played with quite so much passion and tenderness. The orchestra is transformed...have fallen in love all over again with Halil, and Ransom W. is playing it like a god...I've survived my birthday, and feel younger than ever." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01035 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01035 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen;Mahler, Gustav, 1860 - 1911, Gustav 19850827 lbcorr 01036 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1985 1985 "This is all more unbelievable than I ever imagined." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01036 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01036 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19850000 lbcorr 01037 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1985 1985 "Thinking of you with love" Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01037 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01037 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19850000 lbcorr 01038 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1985 December 1985 "Although we've seen each other less often during this (our 42nd!) year, each time has become proportionately more meaningful. And as our time ahead grows apparently shorter, our accumulated time shared together grows longer, and stronger." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01038 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01038 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19851200 lbcorr 01039 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, July 22, 1985 July 22, 1985 "No teacher has ever had (as far as I know) the great experience of watching a pupil grow, and being close to him through all the years..." Correspondence 15 4 Autograph letter, signed to LB, with note from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01039 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01039 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19850722 lbcorr 01040 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, January 1, 1986 January 1, 1986 "I was, indeed, wonderfully blessed when you came into my life." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01040 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01040 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19860101 lbcorr 01041 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 18, 1986 April 18, 1986 "A Quiet Place has finally become a joy to perform, and how we've sweated for it!" Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01041 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01041 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19860418 lbcorr 01042 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 19, 1986 July 19, 1986 "...And I'm tellin' Heaven:/She's now eighty-seven;/So you better keep her well'n'/Happy! PRAISE HELEN!" Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01042 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01042 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19860719 lbcorr 01044 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, August 20, 1986 August 20, 1986 "I'll never be able to thank you enough for all of your caring support through this difficult time for me..." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01044 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01044 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19860820 lbcorr 01046 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 9, 1986 December 9, 1986 "43 is a magic number this year (1943 and 43 years since)--so the good lucky star will shine on you..." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01046 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01046 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19861209 lbcorr 01047 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, December 12, 1986 December 12, 1986 "There are no magical words to thank you for your dear note and gift--but my thanks come from my heart. Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01047 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01047 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19861212 lbcorr 01048 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, April 6, 1987 April 6, 1987 "You made my Pine Manor Day so beautiful and special, and to say 'Thank you' seems so empty." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01048 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01048 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19870406 lbcorr 01049 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1987 1987 "Thinking of you much and lovingly on the old Terra-Sancta--" Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01049 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01049 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19870000 lbcorr 01050 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, June 17, 1987 June 17, 1987 "Good news, really great news from my Doctor. I'm in remission--" Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01050 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01050 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19870617 lbcorr 01052 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, August 25, 1987 August 25, 1987 "I can never thank you enough for sharing the Pine Manor Award with me, and for the moving and beautiful tribute you paid me." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01052 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01052 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19870825 lbcorr 01053 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1987 December 1987 "The year is `88:/The years are 44;/So twice as many hugs/And many, many more!" Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01053 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01053 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19871200 lbcorr 01054 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, January 11, 1988 January 11, 1988 "Please read between the lines and know what my heart is saying." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01054 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01054 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19880111 lbcorr 01056 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, October 11, 1988 October 11, 1988 "I can sign checks, and that I do, for your office, almost every day. Also, I keep up with your fan mail. I'm doing very well, but my energy gives out." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01056 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01056 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 19881011 lbcorr 01057 Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 10, 1989 January 10, 1989 "These jade-beads caught my eye and I instantly thought of you. Wear them long, & well." Correspondence 15 1 Autograph letter, signed from LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01057 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01057 Correspondence written by Leonard Bernstein used by permission from Paul Epstein, Executor of the Estate of Leonard Bernstein, Proskauer, Rose LLP, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. Coates, Helen 19890110 lbcorr 01058 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "For your birthday I can only wish you what I have been wishing you for fifty-three years--health, happiness, peace of mind, and the fulfillment of all your dreams." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01058 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01058 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 01059 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "You have made my life so beautiful,you have given me so much joy, both through your warm and loving self, and through your beautiful music." Correspondence 15 2 Autograph letter, signed to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01059 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01059 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 01060 Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "Thinking of you and wishing you the happiest of birthdays" Correspondence 15 1 telegram to LB urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01060 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01060 Correspondence to Bernstein and family members from Helen Coates used by permission from Marianne Langner Zeitlin, 204 Warren Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. Coates, Helen 00000000 lbcorr 01062 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, March 23, 1938 March 23, 1938 "...I understand exactly how you feel. At 21, in Paris, with Dada thumbing its nose at art, I had a spell of extreme disgust with all things human." Correspondence 16 2 Typed letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01062 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01062 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048 Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19380323 lbcorr 01063 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, April 1938 April 1938 "Is Bennington decided upon?...Any chance of your being at the Berkshire Fest. this year?" Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01063 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01063 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048 Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19380400 lbcorr 01064 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, 1938 1938 "Alex North says your much too good for so menial a job as is open at Bennington." Correspondence 16 1 tls urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01064 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01064 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;North, Alex 19380000 lbcorr 01065 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, May 21, 1938 May 21, 1938 "I wish you'd come down to Princeton on Friday the 27th. Walter P__ and I are having a program at 4...and Roy Harris is being performer that night." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01065 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01065 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Princeton University;Piston, Walter, 1894 - 1976;Harris, Roy, 1898 - 19380521 lbcorr 01066 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "I'm sorry about Yaddo. I'm writing Mrs MacD now, and will give her your address...Saw N. Boulanger the other night and was shocked to hear she hadn't met you! Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01066 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01066 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Yaddo (Artist's colony);Boulanger, Nadia;MacDowell, Marian, 1857 - 1956 00000000 lbcorr 01067 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, August 1938 August 1938 "...I met at least one new and talented composer in London, Benjamin Britten...working at top speed on a new cowboy ballet for the Ballet Caravan outfit." Correspondence 16 1 Typed letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01067 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01067 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Britten, Benjamin, 1913 - 1976 19380800 lbcorr 01068 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, 1938 1938 "...be sure to learn a lot about counterpoint first. No one can beat Piston at that...I saw M. Blitzstein...so why not write him directly and say you're the pianist I mentioned..." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01068 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01068 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Blitzstein, Marc;Piston, Walter, 1894 - 1976 19380000 lbcorr 01069 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, October 1938 October 1938 "I'll try to reach Blitzstein before I call you to get the dope from him. But what makes you think he controls the fee?" Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01069 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01069 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Blitzstein, Marc 19381000 lbcorr 01070 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, December 9, 1938 December 9, 1938 "Don't make the mistake of thinking that just because a Gilbert used Negro material, there was therefore nothing American about it...Composing in this country is still pretty young..." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01070 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01070 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Gilbert, Henry F. B. (Henry Franklin Belknap), 1868 - 1928 19381209 lbcorr 01071 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, April 1939 April 1939 "...I learned that Quiet City had been cancelled. The Group wasn't satisfied. So my career in the theatre has been a flop--obviously." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01071 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01071 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19390400 lbcorr 01072 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, April 1939 April 1939 "I'm tempted to come down to hear the show on Friday...You'd better play good!...Even thought of writing some piano pieces for you to play." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01072 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01072 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19390400 lbcorr 01073 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, April 1939 April 1939 "I'll come back to Boston for your premiere...Quiet City opens Sunday. On Monday we record my documentary film music..." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01073 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01073 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19390400 lbcorr 01075 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, 1939 1939 "Will you listen in to the broadcasts and tell me what's wrong with them?/Benjamin Britten arrives to-night!" Correspondence 16 1 Typed letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01075 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01075 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Britten, Benjamin, 1913 - 1976 19390000 lbcorr 01076 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, 1939 1939 "...you arouse a long dead messianic complex in me. Do you mind being saved?...I see the beginning and end of the first movement but not the middle." Correspondence 16 1 Typed letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01076 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01076 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19390000 lbcorr 01077 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, August 1, 1939 August 1, 1939 "Why don't I try to get Harris to pull one red wire and see if you can't register late...Tell [Reiner] you are dying to study conducting with him at Curtis, and that I encouraged you to ask him how to go about it." Correspondence 16 1 Typed letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01077 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01077 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Harris, Roy, 1898 -;Reiner, Fritz, 1888 - 1963;Curtis Institute of Music 19390801 lbcorr 01078 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, September 20, 1939 September 20, 1939 "I'm off to Saratoga Springs to see Koussie." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01078 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01078 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951 19390920 lbcorr 01079 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, August 30, 1939 August 30, 1939 "Try to make an ink copy of the Salon as I'm keen to see what you've done...[Benjamin Britten] was all flustered about the war news when he left." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01079 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01079 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Britten, Benjamin, 1913 - 1976 19390830 lbcorr 01080 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, September 1939 September 1939 "...it's the best thing of yours I've seen so far. It's more consistent in style and more grown-up in many ways...As far as I can judge by your music thus far, you are -- hopelessly romantic as a composer." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01080 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01080 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19390900 lbcorr 01081 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "I've been approached from Hollywood. Actually! To do the music for 'Of Mice and Men.' I've asked a fat price, which they are unlikely to accept." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01081 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01081 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 00000000 lbcorr 01082 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "I haven't heard from Hollywood so assume that's over." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01082 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01082 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 00000000 lbcorr 01083 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, 1939 1939 "I'm off to-moorrow and will be in Holy Wood [sic] on Monday morning." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01083 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01083 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19390000 lbcorr 01084 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, October 15, 1939 October 15, 1939 "I'm being swallowed up by the Great American Continent." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01084 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01084 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19391015 lbcorr 01085 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, October 18, 1939 October 18, 1939 "I'm tickled that they are taking such good care of you at Curtis." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01085 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01085 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Curtis Institute of Music 19391018 lbcorr 01086 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, November 12, 1939 November 12, 1939 "[The film's] pretty grim as entertainment. Anyhow, I needn't be ashamed to be connected with it -- which is plenty to be thankful for." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01086 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01086 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19391112 lbcorr 01087 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, January 1940 January 1940 "Watch out for Mice & Men in Philadelphia. You're probably the only one alive who will hear the background music I wrote. 40 minutes of it." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01087 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01087 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19400100 lbcorr 01088 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, 1940 1940 "I plan to see Koussie before I go and will talk to him about you." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01088 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01088 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951 19400000 lbcorr 01089 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, 1940 1940 "Marc Blitzstein reports it was `easily the best thing on the program'." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01089 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01089 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Blitzstein, Marc 19400000 lbcorr 01090 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, 1940 1940 "...I am writing a Piano Sonata..." Correspondence 16 1 Typed letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01090 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01090 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19400000 lbcorr 01091 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, September 19, 1940 September 19, 1940 "...what have you decided to do about the winter?" Correspondence 16 1 Typed letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01091 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01091 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19400919 lbcorr 01092 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "They won't pay more than $25. flat for the arrangement (on delivery.) I said you'd accept, not telling them anything about our splitting my royalties." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01092 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01092 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 00000000 lbcorr 01093 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "...listen to Cuban music at night...The thing I liked most is when the Negroes sing down here. It does things to me -- it's so sweet and moving." Correspondence 16 2 AL urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01093 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01093 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 00000000 lbcorr 01094 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, April 1941 April 1941 "You would like the Britten--you old romanticist you. But I agree. It's definitely got something--and the second movement orchestration is phenomenal...I tried to get you a job playing the piano part of the Sextet for CBS..." Correspondence 16 1 Typed letter, signed includes: "Whether Boosee likee or not..." urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01094 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01094 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Britten, Benjamin, 1913 - 1976;Columbia Broadcasting System, inc. 19410400 lbcorr 01096 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, April 13, 1941 April 13, 1941 "You'd love it. Population: part Cuban, part Negro, part Sailor, part Marine, and a few Americans. But only juke box music." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01096 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01096 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19410413 lbcorr 01097 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, April 1941 April 1941 "It just doesn't make any sense to be writing about the works of one R. Sessions in this atmosphere." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01097 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01097 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Sessions, Roger, 1896 - 19410400 lbcorr 01098 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, May 1941 May 1941 "Lots of modern music in town this week on account of the ISCM." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01098 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01098 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19410500 lbcorr 01099 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, December 18, 1941 December 18, 1941 "Congrats on the NEW STUDIO." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01099 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01099 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19411218 lbcorr 01100 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, 1941 1941 "In rearranging Billy you can't squelch the Prologue -- Epilogue idea without lowering the tone. Piano reductions of ballets are generally made complete..." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01100 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01100 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19410000 lbcorr 01101 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, 1941 1941 "Heinshimer says Koss is doing Quiet City this week...If true, please tell him that there is a terrible mistake in the printed score at No. 7..." Correspondence 16 1 Typed letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01101 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01101 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Heinsheimer, Hans;Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951 19410000 lbcorr 01102 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, October 25, 1941 October 25, 1941 "Finished the Sonata! Played the world premiere in B.A. Slonimsky was there. Musicians said nice things." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01102 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01102 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Slonimsky, Nicolas, 1894 - 19411025 lbcorr 01103 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, April 1, 1942 April 1, 1942 "Considering one day vacation with you starting tomorrow..." Correspondence 16 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01103 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01103 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19420401 lbcorr 01104 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, April 1942 April 1942 "...I ought to go home and finish the Lincoln Portrait for which A.K. is clamoring." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01104 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01104 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19420400 lbcorr 01105 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, 1942 1942 "...what's going to happen to the poor Hurricane during all those days of absenteeism?" Correspondence 16 1 Typed letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01105 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01105 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19420000 lbcorr 01106 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, 1942 1942 "Hurrah for you!" Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01106 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01106 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19420000 lbcorr 01107 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, June 5, 1942 June 5, 1942 "Hope you double wow them tonight will be listening Sunday..." Correspondence 16 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01107 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01107 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19420605 lbcorr 01108 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, 1942 1942 "I'm writing a ballet -- very frothy one -- for the Monte Carlo people." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01108 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01108 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19420000 lbcorr 01109 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, August 24, 1942 August 24, 1942 "I played [Koussevitzky] recordings of Lincoln, and he seemed really moved. Said it was a piece that would 'make history', whatever that means." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01109 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01109 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951 19420824 lbcorr 01110 Letter from Aaron Copland to Andre (?), September 3, 1942 September 3, 1942 "In twenty years I have not met a young musician with more natural ability and real flair. His fort, as you know is conducting. I have heard Koussevitzky repeatedly say the most enthusiastic things on that score." Correspondence 16 1 Typed letter, signed to Andre from AC urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01110 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01110 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Andre, (?);Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951 19420903 lbcorr 01111 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, 1942 1942 "We [Camargo Guanieri and I] are playing a Birthday Piece (on Cuban Themes) at Town Hall together on Dec. 9th. It's not written yet, but then..." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01111 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01111 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Guanieri, Camargo, 1907 - 19420000 lbcorr 01112 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, February 17, 1943 February 17, 1943 "A thousand thanks for everything and best of luck" Correspondence 16 1 telegram various aritmetic calculations on back urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01112 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01112 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19430217 lbcorr 01113 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, May 6, 1943 May 6, 1943 "...what impression did you have of Stravinsky in the long talk V says you had with him after the concert...you're heading for conducting in a big way -- and everybody and everything that doesn't lead there is an excrescence on the body politic." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01113 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01113 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Stravinsky, Igor, 1882 - 1971 19430506 lbcorr 01114 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, September 4, 1943 September 4, 1943 "Marvelous news just finishing my last ten thousand notes will be coming home end of this month..." Correspondence 16 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01114 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01114 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19430904 lbcorr 01115 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, September 14, 1943 September 14, 1943 "It's all too wonderful!...I keep wondering what you will think of the score for North Star...I even had my first chance at a bang-up battle sequence....Of course I was jealous when I read Piston and Thompson's names as your teachers..." Correspondence 16 1 Typed letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01115 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01115 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Piston, Walter, 1894 - 1976;Thompson, Randall, 1899 - 19430914 lbcorr 01116 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, January 28, 1944 January 28, 1944 "Confidentially awaiting wonderful report regarding Jerry's doing Mimo vitally concerned" 1 telegram Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Robbins, Jerome lbcorr 01117 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, July 18, 1944 July 18, 1944 "Having wonderful time. We are wind & sunburned & almost there." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed signed by "Jimmy/Victor/Copland" urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01117 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01117 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19440718 lbcorr 01118 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, July 26, 1944 July 26, 1944 "...my mother died suddenly, and I didn't get the news in time to attend the funeral...I wish I knew what version of Our Town you did at the Stadium..." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01118 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01118 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19440726 lbcorr 01119 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, August 11, 1944 August 11, 1944 "The whole get up almost collapsed because it appeared for awhile that there was no renting a piano in all Mexico." Correspondence 16 1 Typed letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01119 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01119 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19440811 lbcorr 01120 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, August 25, 1944 August 25, 1944 "'Oh, isn't [Bernstein] the boy who can never say no? I hear he's gone into musical comedy...' That floored me...." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01120 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01120 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19440825 lbcorr 01121 Letter from Aaron Copland to Morris Hastings & Elie Siegmister, April 11, 1945 April 11, 1945 "At the last meeting of the Music Committee of the National Council of American-Soviet Friendship...it was decided to form a Concert Music Section." Correspondence 16 2 Typed letter, signed from AC and Morris Hastings and Elie Siegmister urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01121 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01121 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Hastings, Morris;Siegmister, Elie, 1909 - 19450411 lbcorr 01122 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, April 9, 1947 April 9, 1947 "...good luck with symphony...Marc's situation hopeless...love to Nadia." Correspondence 16 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01122 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01122 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Blitzstein, Marc;Boulanger, Nadia 19470409 lbcorr 01123 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, June 4, 1947 June 4, 1947 "I've decided that it is a tough job to to write an almost 40 min. piece which is perfect throughout...Virgil's opera was original looking on the stage -- no one has ever seen anything quite like it. But I thought there was more music in Four Saints...I see Jeremiah on display here in the record shops. Chavez spoke of asking you to come to conduct a week in August..." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01123 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01123 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Thomson, Virgil, 1896 -;Chavez, Carlos, 1899 - 19470604 lbcorr 01124 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, 1947 1947 "I distinctly got the impression that everybody prefers Music por el Teatro to El Salon down here." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed includes: "(it's a kind of glorified whore house full of drunken navy men)" urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01124 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01124 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19470000 lbcorr 01125 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, September 24, 1947 September 24, 1947 "Couldn't find a single Amer. work mentioned in any of your preliminary announcements. It's a mistake." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01125 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01125 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19470924 lbcorr 01126 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, October 18, 1948 October 18, 1948 "...finished my Clarinet Concerto...Tried it over for Benny [Goodman]...Seems I wrote the last page too high...Me and Mrs. Reis are cooking up a big bang-up Carnegie Hall anniversary affair...I can't imagine the affair sans toi" Correspondence 16 4 Autograph letter, signed includes "bastard" referring to himself urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01126 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01126 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Goodman, Benny, 1909 -;Carnegie Hall (New York, N.Y.);Reis, Claire R. (Claire Raphael) 19481018 lbcorr 01127 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, November 8, 1948 November 8, 1948 "The Symphony seems to be a success!...It's really a fantastic piece! I must confess I have made a sizable cut near the end...I have miraculously fallen in love." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01127 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01127 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19481108 lbcorr 01128 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, April 8, 1949 April 8, 1949 "Hope it sounds grand and goes good" Correspondence 16 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01128 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01128 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19490408 lbcorr 01129 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, May 27, 1950 May 27, 1950 "I won an Oscar for the Heiress. Price goes up...Doesn't a 'first perf. in the U.S.A.' [of the Short Symphony] tempt you? You're still my favorite genius." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01129 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01129 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19500527 lbcorr 01130 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, October 2, 1950 October 2, 1950 "Haven't quite finished the Piano Quartet yet, so I'm sweating it out....We relayed your decision on the Harp chonshert [sic] to Pam R." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01130 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01130 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19501002 lbcorr 01131 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, November 5, 1951 November 5, 1951 "These old Norton Lectures are paralyzing all my other activites...[C.M.] really wants you to head orch. & conducting depts. [at Tanglewood]...Lukas [Foss] was here last week with his brand new wife and Piano Concerto...(some L.B. in it)..." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01131 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01131 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Foss, Lukas, 1922 -;Tanglewood Music Center 19511105 lbcorr 01132 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, April 3, 1955 April 3, 1955 "Finished my commissioned piece for M.I.T. It's called Canticle of Freedom for choir und orkestra [sic]. Sounds subversive, no?" Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01132 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01132 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Massachusetts Institute of Technology 19550403 lbcorr 01133 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, September 23, 1958 September 23, 1958 "What you're doing looks terrif [sic] on paper and ought to make musical history in America...Bornoff lamented the fact that there is no American orchestral music represented anywhere during the month-long festival. Maybe you could squeeze in ten minutes worth..." Correspondence 16 1 Typed letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01133 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01133 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Bornoff 19580923 lbcorr 01134 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, January 5, 1960 January 5, 1960 "Just did my first pair of concerts complete while CM is on vacation." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01134 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01134 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Mosely, Carlos 19600105 lbcorr 01135 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, March 10, 1960 March 10, 1960 "...Wyn Morris, young Welsh conductor, who is anxious - very - to be one of your assistant conductors next season...They've invited me to conduct whole programs in three cities - Moscow, Leningrad and Riga..." Correspondence 16 1 Typed letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01135 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01135 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Morris, Wyn 19600310 lbcorr 01136 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, April 22, 1960 April 22, 1960 "All agog about the Hurricane..." Correspondence 16 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01136 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01136 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19600422 lbcorr 01137 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, May 1, 1960 May 1, 1960 "Everyone's been writing me how wonderfully you did the 2nd H [2nd Hurricane]...I imagine Lukas [Foss] has given you an earful about the Russkys." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01137 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01137 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Foss, Lukas, 1922 - 19600501 lbcorr 01138 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, July 28, 1960 July 28, 1960 "The only thing I don't want is to be presented as grandpa for the kiddies...you might consider...a selection of songs from the Old American Songs...Warfield does them wonderfully...Luciano Berio who is guest composer [at Tanglewood] and has stirred things up considerably." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01138 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01138 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Warfield, William;Berio, Luciano, 1925 -;Tanglewood Music Center 19600728 lbcorr 01139 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, January 11, 1964 January 11, 1964 "...have only now learned form the [MacDowell] Colony of your recent fine contribution of $500.00." Correspondence 16 1 Typed letter, signed/Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01139 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01139 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;MacDowell Colony, Inc. 19640111 lbcorr 01140 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, December 23, 1965 December 23, 1965 "The [National Institute of Arts and Letters] would like to do something to commemorate Varese." Correspondence 16 1 Typed letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01140 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01140 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;National Institute of Arts and Letters (U. S.);Varese, Edgard, 1883 - 1965 19651223 lbcorr 01141 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, August 2, 1967 August 2, 1967 "Just finished the new piece for the 125th...I'm calling it 'Inscape'...I can't wait to hear you do it..." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01141 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01141 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19670802 lbcorr 01142 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, November 17, 1967 November 17, 1967 "And just imagine what it means to me to see you prepare and conduct my music with such devotion and love and musical sensitivity -- for that alone I am forever in your debt." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01142 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01142 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19671117 lbcorr 01143 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, August 26, 1968 August 26, 1968 "American music would have a different 'face' without you." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01143 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01143 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19680826 lbcorr 01144 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, May 1969 May 1969 "Feeling miserable having to miss tonights grand finale What a wonderful decade you've given all of us..." Correspondence 16 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01144 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01144 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19690500 lbcorr 01145 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, November 29, 1970 November 29, 1970 "This gives me the chance to give you a big hug for the part you took in the party festivities." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01145 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01145 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19701129 lbcorr 01146 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, April 24, 1975 April 24, 1975 "...thanks for the splendiferous present of your Norton Spiel." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01146 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01146 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19750424 lbcorr 01147 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, July 1, 1975 July 1, 1975 "I've just read your piece for the fourth time! I'm delighted - moved - touched - overwhelmed--" Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01147 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01147 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19750701 lbcorr 01148 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, July 25, 1975 July 25, 1975 "thinking of you with love and affection as ever" Correspondence 16 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01148 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01148 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19750725 lbcorr 01149 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "...terribly sorry not to have heard the `Songfest' as planned." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01149 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01149 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 00000000 lbcorr 01150 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, September 5, 1978 September 5, 1978 "I'm not going to be present at the `Remembrance' for Felicia...but my thoughts will be with you..." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01150 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01150 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Bernstein, Felicia 19780905 lbcorr 01151 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, December 4, 1979 December 4, 1979 "How to thank you for that splendiferous talk at the Kennedy Center Sunday night." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01151 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01151 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (U. S.) 19791204 lbcorr 01153 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, August 24, 1988 August 24, 1988 "Happy birthday old boy." Correspondence 16 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01153 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01153 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 19880824 lbcorr 01154 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "I'm coming...for the premiere of Our Town!" Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01154 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01154 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 00000000 lbcorr 01155 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "Town Hall unexpectedly sent me a $50. check for my services and I thought you should have half." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01155 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01155 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 00000000 lbcorr 01156 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "Now that Rodeo and Free Fancy are hopelessly married, I'd better watch out that people don't say my new one shows Bernstein influences!" Correspondence 16 1 Typed letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01156 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01156 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 00000000 lbcorr 01158 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "Goosens did a great job with the Salon. The reaction was a bit provincial, however. I've heard that the Victor records of the BSO performance are awfully good." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01158 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01158 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Goosens, Eugene, Sir, 1893 - 1962 00000000 lbcorr 01159 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "Chavez played the Sinfonia Corta and I was impressed." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01159 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01159 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Chavez, Carlos, 1899 - 00000000 lbcorr 01160 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "The news is that I am a week late. (That will give you time to open the Philharmonic properly.)" Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01160 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01160 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 00000000 lbcorr 01161 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "...find out what you've done, if anything, about living quarters for the six weeks." Correspondence 16 1 Typed letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01161 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01161 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 00000000 lbcorr 01162 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "If the barn-studio turns out well, I will be able to have soirees!...Erno Bologh thinks he wants to play tour arrangement of El Salon at his Town Hall Recital on Oct. 15." Correspondence 16 1 Typed letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01162 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01162 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Bologh, Erno 00000000 lbcorr 01163 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "...I've been spending most of my mornings fussing with your arrangement. Here is a list of my grievances:..." Correspondence 16 1 Typed letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01163 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01163 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 00000000 lbcorr 01164 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "I'm 2 weeks gone on the picture...IT makes an original impression...But my God! 40 minutes of slow music is all there is." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01164 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01164 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 00000000 lbcorr 01165 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "If the clean copy of the Salon is done we'll take it around to [Boosey &] Hawkes." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01165 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01165 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Boosey & Hawkes, Inc. 00000000 lbcorr 01166 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "Your summer worries me. Yaddo will be swamped with requests now that the MacD is staying closed." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01166 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01166 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;MacDowell Colony, Inc.;Yaddo (Artist's colony) 00000000 lbcorr 01167 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "I still haven't gotten to the Berkshires." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01167 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01167 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 00000000 lbcorr 01168 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "No word from Koussie, so I strongly suspect it's all off--" Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01168 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01168 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951 00000000 lbcorr 01169 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "About Paris: still looks seriously as if we'll be there together." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01169 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01169 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 00000000 lbcorr 01170 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "...utterly charming idea. But you'd better bring plenty to do because it's very dull here." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01170 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01170 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 00000000 lbcorr 01171 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "How's about a jaunt in Larchmont, N.Y," Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01171 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01171 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 00000000 lbcorr 01172 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "How's Quiet City? Wish I could hear your interpretation." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01172 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01172 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 00000000 lbcorr 01173 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "I'se playing hooky from Tanglewood (where all await you with bated breath)." Correspondence 16 2 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01173 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01173 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Tanglewood Music Center 00000000 lbcorr 01174 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "I fell over when Stephen Spender showed me his book -- since I knew from nothing. And you were sweet to send me my own copy." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01174 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01174 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Spender, Stephen, 1909 - 00000000 lbcorr 01175 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "Heard Roy's new piece last night with Marc B. Four thumbs down." Correspondence 16 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01175 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01175 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 -;Harris, Roy, 1898 -;Blitzstein, Marc 00000000 lbcorr 01176 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "Sorry changed my mind your wire not received letter follows" Correspondence 16 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01176 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01176 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 00000000 lbcorr 01177 Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. n.d. "Have a wooping birthday miss our annual ja boree [sic]" Correspondence 16 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01177 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01177 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Aaron Copland used by permission of the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick, Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., 39th Floor, Two World Trade Center, New York, NY 10048. Copland, Aaron, 1900 - 00000000 lbcorr 01178 Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, October 31, 1940 October 31, 1940 "If you want my advice, pay a great deal of attention to every remark made by Mr. Reiner. He is, as you know, a master technician and holds the best European traditions of musical art." Correspondence 33 1 Typed letter, signed from SK urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01178 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01178 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Serge and Olga Koussevitzky used by permission of the Koussevitzky Music Foundation, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick,Esq. c/o Brown Raysman Millstein Felder & Steiner LLP, 900 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10048 Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951;Reiner, Fritz, 1888 - 1963 19401031 lbcorr 01179 Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, October 1, 1940 October 1, 1940 "Learn from Dr Randall Thompson that your scholarship at Curtis Institute extends another year honestly believe you must complete your obligation to Institute..." Correspondence 33 1 Autograph letter, signed from SK urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01179 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01179 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Serge and Olga Koussevitzky used by permission of the Koussevitzky Music Foundation, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick,Esq. c/o Brown Raysman Millstein Felder & Steiner LLP, 900 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10048 Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951;Thompson, Randall, 1899 -;Curtis Institute of Music 19401001 lbcorr 01180 Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, September 5, 1940 September 5, 1940 "Nothing could have made me happier than to know that your work this summer has really given you beauty and strength and a better understanding of the gifts with which nature has endowed you." Correspondence 33 1 Typed letter, signed from SK urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01180 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01180 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Serge and Olga Koussevitzky used by permission of the Koussevitzky Music Foundation, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick,Esq. c/o Brown Raysman Millstein Felder & Steiner LLP, 900 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10048 Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951 19400905 lbcorr 01181 Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Aubrey Williams, August 18, 1941 August 18, 1941 "May I bring to your attention the name of Leonard Bernstein, one of the most gifted students of my conducting class at the Berkshire Music Center?" Correspondence 33 1 Typed letter, signed from SK to Aubrey Williams urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01181 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01181 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Serge and Olga Koussevitzky used by permission of the Koussevitzky Music Foundation, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick,Esq. c/o Brown Raysman Millstein Felder & Steiner LLP, 900 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10048 Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951;Williams, Aubrey;Berkshire Music Center (later called Tanglewood Music Center) 19410818 lbcorr 01183 Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Walter Hoving, n.d. n.d. "Because of the far-reaching scope of his talent, his fine musicianship, and excellent qualities as a pianist and composer, his ability to lead and work with others...I feel he would be of real service in the invaluable work of your organization." Correspondence 33 1 Typed letter, signed from SK to Walter Hoving, USO urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01183 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01183 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Serge and Olga Koussevitzky used by permission of the Koussevitzky Music Foundation, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick,Esq. c/o Brown Raysman Millstein Felder & Steiner LLP, 900 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10048 Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951;Hoving, Walter, 1897 - 00000000 lbcorr 01185 Letter from Olga Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, September 5, 1941 September 5, 1941 "...I think that a man needs the companionship of a woman to help him in life. It seems to me that K. could be so much for you -- she is a real person." Correspondence 33 3 Autograph letter, signed from Olga urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01185 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01185 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Serge and Olga Koussevitzky used by permission of the Koussevitzky Music Foundation, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick,Esq. c/o Brown Raysman Millstein Felder & Steiner LLP, 900 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10048 Koussevitzky, Olga 19410905 lbcorr 01187 Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, September 6, 1943 September 6, 1943 "I was glad...to learn of your talk with Judson and Zirato...the main thing for you is to do your job and show your real worth." Correspondence 33 1 Typed letter urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01187 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01187 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Serge and Olga Koussevitzky used by permission of the Koussevitzky Music Foundation, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick,Esq. c/o Brown Raysman Millstein Felder & Steiner LLP, 900 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10048 Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951;Judson, Arthur, 1881 - 1975;Zirato, Bruno 19430906 lbcorr 01188 Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, November 14, 1943 November 14, 1943 "Listening now wonderful" Correspondence 33 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01188 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01188 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Serge and Olga Koussevitzky used by permission of the Koussevitzky Music Foundation, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick,Esq. c/o Brown Raysman Millstein Felder & Steiner LLP, 900 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10048 Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951 19431114 lbcorr 01189 Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, March 4, 1944 March 4, 1944 "It has been more than a joy for me to have you conduct your Symphony with my orchestra..." Correspondence 33 1 Autograph letter, signed urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01189 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01189 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Serge and Olga Koussevitzky used by permission of the Koussevitzky Music Foundation, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick,Esq. c/o Brown Raysman Millstein Felder & Steiner LLP, 900 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10048 Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951 19440304 lbcorr 01190 Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, December 8, 1944 December 8, 1944 "Cannot possibly come to performance Thursday 14th...but would gladly attend opening night Wednesday..." Correspondence 33 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01190 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01190 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Serge and Olga Koussevitzky used by permission of the Koussevitzky Music Foundation, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick,Esq. c/o Brown Raysman Millstein Felder & Steiner LLP, 900 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10048 Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951 19441208 lbcorr 01191 Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, June 6, 1945 June 6, 1945 "Accept with pleasure to serve as honorary chairman Gershwin memorial" Correspondence 33 1 telegram to Helen Coates urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01191 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01191 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Serge and Olga Koussevitzky used by permission of the Koussevitzky Music Foundation, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick,Esq. c/o Brown Raysman Millstein Felder & Steiner LLP, 900 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10048 Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874 - 1951;Gershwin, George 19450606 lbcorr 01192 Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, October 8, 1945 October 8, 1945 "My heartiest wishes are with you tonight" Correspondence 33 1 telegram urn:hdl:loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01192 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/lbcorr.01192 Correspondence to Leonard Bernstein from Serge and Olga Koussevitzky used by permission of the Koussevitzky Music Foundation, Inc., copyright owner. Contact: James M. Kendrick,Esq. c/o Brown Raysman Millstein Felder & Stein