Elena DeSayn and Alice Eversman Collection Span: Early 20th century Bulk: Early 20th century English collection 3 ft. 5 boxes The collection contains two boxes of performance material for The Lotus Flower, an opera with music by César Cui, arranged and adapted by Elena DeSayne and translated into English by Alice Eversman, including a typescript libretto, musical selections, and programs. There are also two boxes of printed music that belonged to Eversman, and a box of teaching material related to DeSayn's violin method. Musical scores, programs, and teaching materials. No. Elena DeSayn and Alice Eversman Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress DeSayn 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 Violin Music DeSayn, Elena Eversman, Alice Cui, César Performing Arts Encyclopedia scdb Music Division, Library of Congress IHAS 120828 loc.natlib.scdb.200033833