Autographed Photos for Osie Hawkins from Open Stars and Mates

File — Box: 1, Folder: 3 and 4

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Materials in the Osie Hawkins Collection are in three series containing his biographical information, correspondence while working at the Metropolitan Opera House from staff, family and friends; photos of Hawkins, relatives and colleagues; and an impressive collection of operatic sheet music and songbooks. The sound recordings are on reel to reel and contain classical and operatic works, some are of the Met.

Series I: Biographical Information, Personal Correspondence and Photos

The first series contains biographical information, correspondence from 1941-1990, photographs of Hawkins in his varying operatic roles, autographed photographs of his fellow opera stars and other personal ephemera.

Series II: Sheet Music and Song Books

This series holds sheet music and songbooks collected by Osie Hawkins throughout his life. This series contains two parts: the first part is sheet music and songbooks that have annotations by Hawkins and others. The second part consists of all other materials pertaining to the series title.

Series III: Sound Recordings

Arranged by artist, this series contains Osie Hawkins' music collection of opera, classical music and audition recordings.

Dates

Creation: 1875 - 1970

Extent

From the Collection: 8 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

These folders contain autographed photos were from a scrapbook maintained by Hawkins. Many of them are only partially identified. They were removed from the scrapbook in July of 2014 and placed in these folders. They include: 1. To dearest Osie....fondest..... 2. To my dearest friend....Victoria de los Angeles 3. Hawkins and Volylie 4. To Osie...Rise Stevens as Carmen 5. To Osie Hawkins...? 6. To Osie Hawkins, my warm greetings from your colleagues..Ellen ? 7. To Osie, many thanks for being you, with all my love...Brigit 8. To Osie Hawkins-with my warmest good wishes -Zuika Milanov,"Andrea Chevier" 9. To Osie Hawkins with bet wishes...Tristeu...? 10. To Osie Hawkins-gentleman and artist with whom it is always a pleasure to work. Sincerely, Astrid Varney 1953 11. To my friend and colleague Osie Hawkins in remembrance of happy days at the Met and with my best wishes and greetings. Always yours, Laurily 12. To Osie Hawkins with fondest thoughts – Joan Sutherland 13. To dear Osie-with fondest thoughts always-Joan Sutherland 14. To Osie Hawkins, my good colleague and friend. With warm wishes, Leonard Warren 15. To Osie with best personal regards – Lawen...Jollson? Dec. 1949 16. For Osie Hawkins, the Jack of all baritone trades, cordially _____Reiner 1953 17. To Osie Hawkins- with all good wishes, sincerely yours, Edward Johnson '50 18. To my very dear friend and helper Osie Hawkins with my best wishes for the future- Phil Sliedy 1955 New York 19. To Osie-as always – CT Ale....? 20. Louis Melancon photographer 21. Osie darling-Always stay as wonderful as you are – Love Rosalind 22. To Osie, wonderful colleague and friend always best wishes – Rosalind 23. To dear Osie – a fine artist and friend – Roberta Peters 24. To Ossie- with warm regards, Lilllie 25. To my good friend Osie Hawkins, cordially Nicola Moscona N.Y. 26-1-42 26. To my good friend and colleague Osie. Sincere good wishes always. Giorgio Tozzi ( basso-Met) 27. To Osie, One of the nicest people I know. Your choir loft pal, Ellen 28. To Ossie H-wonderful friend and colleague, Lillie M-becuese? 29. To Osie Hawkins in remembrance of our collaboration D. Mitropauly ? 1957 30. To my friend Osie Hawkins toasting to his health and success ! Sincerely CerareSicfi? N.Y. 1961 31. To "Ozie" with appreciation and affection Eileen Farrell, soprano 32. To Osie-with love-Lois Hund 11/60 33. To my friend and wonderful artist Osie Hawkins- my sincere best wishes. Herva Nelli, soprano 34. To my friend Osie, Affectionately Dorothy Kirsten ( also in # 60) 35. For Osie – affectionately Anna Moffo in "Tosca" 36. Birthday wishes to Osie from Anna Moffo 37. Ossie – Luciano Pavarotti 38. Al caio ......college Osie Hawkins con viva .....Mario del Lususco Feb 1972? 39. For Osie Hawkins with gratitude for excellent work and remembering years of happy collaboration ? April 72 40. For Osie Hawkins with all good wishes ______finne 1956 ( same man as #39) 41. Dear Osie, It has truly been a great pleasure knowing you. I shall always remember all of your kindness. Most sincerely, Shirley