Dorothea Dix Lawrence Collection, 1856-1980 Span: 1856-1980 Bulk: 1902-1980 English collection 2 ft. 4 boxes The soprano Dorothea Dix Lawrence (1899-1979) was a successful opera singer in the 1930s and 1940s, who later become a recitalist and folklorist. The materials in the collection include correspondence, photographs, clippings and other items that document her career as opera singer, recitalist and interpreter of American folk music. In addition, her work as a scholar of American folklore is represented by articles published in various journals and periodicals, and by two copies of her famous "Folklore Music Map of the United States." The music in the collection includes piano vocal opera scores and a large number of American folk songs. Correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, sheet music, piano-vocal scores of operas. Taped interview with Morgan Lawrence, the son of Dorothea Dix Lawrence, conducted on July 1, 1980 by Jon Newsom, Assistant Chief of the Music Division, was transferred to the Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division. Dorothea Dix Lawrence Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress Lawrence, Dorothea Dix Correspondence and other material related to the American opera singer and recitalist. Researchers wishing to work with special collections are advised to inquire in advance about availability of material since many special collections are stored off-site. Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply. Opera Folk Music Native American Music and Dance Lawrence, Dorthea Dix ML31.L39 Performing Arts Encyclopedia scdb Music Division, Library of Congress http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu010005 IHAS 120830 loc.natlib.scdb.200033589