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Speaker addressing an audience at Palisades Park, Santa Monica, early 1960s

Description:
Photograph of a man standing at a podium, speaking to an audience. The men and women wear clothing evoking the early 1960s. They are seen seated and standing on an expanse of grass, under palm and eucalyptus trees. The Miramar Hotel, now called the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, is seen in the background. Photographed at Palisades Park, in the vicinity of Wilshire Boulevard and Ocean Avenue.
Date:
[early 1960s]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Speaker addressing an audience at Palisades Park, Santa Monica, early 1960s

James Low, conductor, with Marilyn Mayne, coloratura soprano, Santa Monica, 1964 or 1965

Description:
James Low is mentioned in Los Angeles Times notices as conductor and artistic director for several American Opera Company productions. The company performed at the Assistance League Playhouse, Los Angeles. He is also noted in articles as a pianist, conductor, and director for numerous Symphony by the Sea productions, dates ranging 1965-1985.
Date:
[1964 or 1965]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
James Low, conductor, with Marilyn Mayne, coloratura soprano, Santa Monica, 1964 or 1965

“Carmen” production, Santa Monica

Description:
Opera singers performing in Act 1 of “Carmen.” Female cast members portraying tobacco factory workers populate the stage. They wear Spanish-inspired attire (peasant blouses and full skirts), hold cigarettes and sing while male cast members dressed as soldiers stand to the left and watch. The soldiers stand next to a scenery flat representing a guard house. Across the stage, a second flat represents the tobacco factory. A sign reading “Fabrica de Tobaco” hangs overhead. Photographed from the audience with view of the conductor and musicians in the orchestra pit, as well as audience members in the first few rows. This may possibly be a Santa Monica Civic Opera production. Stage is likely at a Santa Monica school auditorium. Date of production unknown.
Date:
[between 1949-1965]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Carmen” production, Santa Monica

"Die Fledermaus" production, Symphonies by the Sea, Santa Monica, 1965

Description:
Opera singers performing in Act 1 of Die Fledermaus. One male, wearing a tailcoat and tuxedo pants, portrays Gabriel von Einstein. He sings at center and is flanked two women - at right, a singer in the role of his wife, Rosalind; at left, her chambermaid, Adele. The setting is of a home interior with tables, chairs, a settee and an ornate privacy partition. Potted plants create a backdrop for the open-air stage. Beyond the stage, two accompanying pianists can be viewed situated on a walkway separating the stage from a small reflecting pool pictured at middle ground, with audience members seen at foreground. Performed August 27, 1965, during the 28th annual “Symphonies by the Sea” event, Open-Air Memorial Theater, Santa Monica High School Campus.
Date:
August 27, 1965
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Die Fledermaus" production, Symphonies by the Sea, Santa Monica, 1965

"Die Fledermaus" production, Symphonies by the Sea, Santa Monica, 1965

Description:
Opera singers performing in Act 2 of Die Fledermaus. Singers wearing late-19th century ball gowns and tuxedos interact while a male raises a champagne glass and sings to a female near center stage. The performers are probably portraying Alfred and Adele in the guise of Olga. The setting is a ball at a Viennese villa. Set props include garden tables, benches, and banquettes, and one visible lantern placed next to a set of steps in the background. Potted plants create a backdrop for the open-air stage, and separate the set from the boys’ gym building seen in the background. Beyond the stage, two accompanying pianists can be viewed situated on a walkway separating the stage from a small reflecting pool seen at bottom right. Performed August 27, 1965, during the 28th annual “Symphonies by the Sea” event, Open-Air Memorial Theater, Santa Monica High School Campus.
Date:
August 27, 1965
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Die Fledermaus" production, Symphonies by the Sea, Santa Monica, 1965

"Die Fledermaus" production, Symphonies by the Sea, Santa Monica, 1965

Description:
Opera singers performing in Act 1 of Die Fledermaus. A male singer, wearing a dark-trimmed suit and cravat, faces away from a female singer in the role of Rosalind, pictured moving towards him. He is likely portraying Alfred, Rosalind’s former beau. The setting is of a home interior with tables, chairs, a settee and an ornate privacy partition. Potted plants create a backdrop for the open-air stage, and separate the set from the girls’ gym building seen in the background. Beyond the stage, two accompanying pianists can be viewed situated on a walkway separating the stage from a small reflecting pool (just seen at bottom right). Performed August 27, 1965, during the 28th annual “Symphonies by the Sea” event, Open-Air Memorial Theater, Santa Monica High School Campus.
Date:
August 27, 1965
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Die Fledermaus" production, Symphonies by the Sea, Santa Monica, 1965

Open-air ballet performance, Memorial Greek Amphitheatre, Santa Monica, 1939-1965

Description:
View from audience seats of a ballet performance at the Open-Air Memorial Theater on the Santa Monica High School campus. The production is probably part of Symphonies by the Sea, an annual series of symphonic, operatic and dance performances held at Santa Monica High School (later moved to Santa Monica College).
Date:
[between 1939 and 1965]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Open-air ballet performance, Memorial Greek Amphitheatre, Santa Monica, 1939-1965

Santa Monica Beach seen from Palisades Park north of Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, 1955-1965

Description:
Santa Monica Beach and Pacific Coast Highway seen from Palisades Park between Montana Avenue and Palisades Avenue. The address of the house on the right is 704 Pacific Coast Highway. The sign on the business on the left reads "Neeny's Sorrento, Neeny's Bath House."
Date:
[between 1955-1965]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Santa Monica Beach seen from Palisades Park north of Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, 1955-1965

Rocco Silvestri, Marilyn Mayne and James Low after a performance, Santa Monica, 1964 or 1965

Description:
Marilyn Mayne and Rocco Silvestri are reported to be performing together at the Miles Playhouse in a performance sponsored by the Santa Monica based organization Patrons Society for New Musicians. See: "Showcase Concert to Be Presented Sunday," Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 1965" WS11.
Date:
[1964 or 1965]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Rocco Silvestri, Marilyn Mayne and James Low after a performance, Santa Monica, 1964 or 1965

James Low, Marilyn Mayne and Rocco Silvestri after a performance, Santa Monica, 1964 or 1965

Description:
Marilyn Mayne and Rocco Silvestri are reported to be performing together at the Miles Playhouse in a performance sponsored by the Santa Monica based organization Patrons Society for New Musicians. See: "Showcase Concert to Be Presented Sunday," Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 1965" WS11.
Date:
[1964 or 1965]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
James Low, Marilyn Mayne and Rocco Silvestri after a performance, Santa Monica, 1964 or 1965

Symphonies by the Sea advertisment and photograph a performance, Santa Monica, circa 1965

Description:
Photograph of a program or advertisement for the 28th season of Symphonies by the Sea (1965). It is coupled with an image of an audience watching balladeers Marais and Miranda perform on stage. Their performance was originally photographed Friday, August 28, 1964 (the event's 27th season).
Date:
[circa 1965]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Symphonies by the Sea advertisment and photograph a performance, Santa Monica, circa 1965

Speaker addressing an audience at Palisades Park, Santa Monica, early 1960s

Description:
Photograph of a man standing at a podium, speaking to an audience. The men and women wear clothing evoking the early 1960s. They are seen seated and standing on an expanse of grass, under palm and eucalyptus trees. The Miramar Hotel, now called the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, is seen in the background. Photographed at Palisades Park, in the vicinity of Wilshire Boulevard and Ocean Avenue.
Date:
[early 1960s]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Speaker addressing an audience at Palisades Park, Santa Monica, early 1960s

James Low, conductor, with Marilyn Mayne, coloratura soprano, Santa Monica, 1964 or 1965

Description:
James Low is mentioned in Los Angeles Times notices as conductor and artistic director for several American Opera Company productions. The company performed at the Assistance League Playhouse, Los Angeles. He is also noted in articles as a pianist, conductor, and director for numerous Symphony by the Sea productions, dates ranging 1965-1985.
Date:
[1964 or 1965]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
James Low, conductor, with Marilyn Mayne, coloratura soprano, Santa Monica, 1964 or 1965

Paintings on display at an outdoor Santa Monica Art Association exhibition, Santa Monica, circa 1965

Description:
View of a woman standing next to a display of landscape and still life paintings on display at an outdoor Santa Monica Art Association exhibition. Above is a sign advertising an office building construction project called the "O'Hildebrandt Building" and projecting occupancy by the Fall of 1965. The advertisement includes an illustration of the building showing its location of Ocean Avenue with the Palisades Park across the street.
Date:
[circa 1965]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Paintings on display at an outdoor Santa Monica Art Association exhibition, Santa Monica, circa 1965