Jacobs-Bond, Carrie, 1862-1946; Bessie Herbert Frankel, 1884-1959
Black and white portrait of American sentimental song composer Jacobs-Bond Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Inscription reads: Sincerely, Carrie Jacobs-Bond, 1931
Frankel, Bessie Bartlett, 1884-1959; Galpin, Kate Tupper
Cameo image of well-known Los Angeles teacher and "club woman" Kate Tupper Galpin, printed on torn sheet of paper. She taught classes about Shakespeare and the dramatic arts at the school which Bessie Bartlett attended. Her signature is also...
Cameo of Fay Thomas, at that time the widow of Theodore Thomas, the first conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, on paper stock. Monochromatic. Inscribed on the photograph: "To Mrs. Cecil Frankel, In sincere thanks of my wonderful 70th...
Frankel, Bessie Bartlett, 1884-1959; Wallenstein, Alfred, 1898-1983; Wallenstein, Virginia
Cellist and conductor Wallenstein, and his wife, pianist Virginia Wallenstein, with their dog, leaning against a gate in front of their home. A Pontiac "Woodie" station wagon is in the background. Monochromatic image printed on card-stock. ...
Formal portrait of a string quartet looking collectively at a musical score; they are wearing business attire and three are holding stringed instruments. On the far right is violist Émile Férir, a principal musician with the Boston Symphony...
Frankel, Bessie Bartlett, 1884-1959; Thomas, John Charles, 1891-1960
Head and shoulder photograph of baritone opera, operetta and concert singer Thomas, wearing suit and tie. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Undated. Inscribed on the photograph in white ink: "For Mrs. Cecil Frankel, most sincerely, John Charles...
Head shot of acclaimed Russian pianist and teacher Lhévinne, wearing suit and tie. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic, glossy paper. Inscribed on the photograph: "To Mrs. Cecil Frankel, in pleasant recollection. Josef Lhevinne Los Angeles,...
Head shot of American born dancer, Monteux. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Inscribed on the photograph in black ink: "A Madame Cecil Frankel que je ne peux m'empecher d'aimer tendrement, Nanci Monteux, Aug 1935." Written in white ink and...
Head shot of American soprano Lyons. Monochromatic, glossy photo. Inscribed on the photograph: "To dear Mrs. Frankel with admiration and sincere friendship Edith Mason - March 1938 - ". Also printed in red ink is the photographer's copyright.
Head shot of composer, conductor and pianist Ganz, 3/4 profile, wearing suit and tie. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Inscribed "To Mrs. Cecil Frankel with sincere adminration, most cordially yours Rudolph Ganz, December 1931." Also printed...
Head shot of man wearing suit jacket, tie, glasses. Monochromatic. Inscription on photograph reads "To my dear friends Bessie and Cecil, very affectionately [?], Hollywood, April 1942"
Head shot of Monteux, a French (later American) conductor and violist, wearing suit jacket, tie. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Inscribed on the photograph in white ink: "Pour Bessie et Cecil Frankel avec les remerciements et la sincere...
Frankel, Bessie Bartlett, 1884-1959; Clark, William Andrews, Jr., 1877-1934
Head shot of philanthropist Clark, Jr., holding a cane and hat. He was founder of the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 1919, and supported construction of the Hollywood Bowl. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Written on the photograph: To: Mrs....
Head shot of Prussian-born musician Claire Dux, wearing what appears to be a pearl necklace. She was an operatic and concert soprano with a successful career in continental Europe, England, and the United States, performing with the Los Angeles...
Head shot of singer and actress Ruth Etting, known as "America's sweetheart of song". Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Inscribed on the photograph: "To my dear Bessie Frankel, with my deep admiration and devotion, Lovingly, Ruth".
Frankel, Bessie Bartlett, 1884-1959; Gunster, Frederick
Head shot of tenor soloist Gunster, with suit, tie, winged collar. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Inscribed, "To my good friend Bessie Herbert Bartlett, from Frederick Gunster". Undated.
Frankel, Bessie Bartlett, 1884-1959; Clark, William Andrews, Jr., 1877-1934
Headshot of philanthropist Clark, Jr., wearing business suit and hat. He was founder of the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 1919, and supported construction of the Hollywood Bowl. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Written in ink, "To Mrs. Cecil...
Man in suit with winged collar, glasses. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic, on cardboard stock. nscribed on the photograph: "To Mrs. Cecil Frankel, the foremost patroness of the great art of music. Moris [?], Los Angeles, 1930". Two bars of...
Frankel, Bessie Bartlett, 1884-1959; Zoellner, Joseph Sr., 1862-1950; Zoellner, Antoinette, 1885-1962; Zoellener, Amandus, 1892-1955; Zoellner, Joseph Jr.
Members of the Zoellner quartet, grouped together looking at a musical score. Two standing, two seated, with violin, cello, and partial view of viola. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic. Hand-written on verso: "Wishing you a Happy new year! From...
Photograph of American character actress and concert performer Esther Dale, standing, wearing gown, and ornament in her hair. Gelatin silver print, monochromatic, glossy paper. Inscribed in ink: "Cordial greetings to Mrs. Frankel, Esther Dale."
