Series 2: Opera Productions, 1956 - 1976
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of documents, art, correspondence, newspapers and magazines that Mellen kept during her career as an arts administrator and costume designer for the Opera Society of Washington, freelance critic and costume designer, and founding member of the Smithsonian Friends of Music.
Dates
- Creation: 1956 - 1976
Conditions Governing Access
This collection does not have any known restrictions.
Extent
From the Collection: 5 Linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
This series contains design sketches and paintings, production notes, administrative notes, and annotated scores and libretti regarding opera productions designed and/or produced by Mellen. Materials are arranged alphabetically according to the opera’s name in its original language. If multiple productions of an opera were created, materials are further arranged chronologically.
Repository Details
Part of the The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library Repository