Name/Title
Letter: Katherine Bruot to Gertrude SeiberlingEntry/Object ID
A 2025.12.b1.f10.9abDescription
The writer starts by saying she is very busy. She is practicing for several reheasals and the previous night she played for Vera Barstow at the commencement of the Long Island Business College. She talks more about Vera Barstow and other performances she will be doing including playing for an Antonia Langers (?). She talks about a Mrs. Erano from Boston, where Vera Barstow was previously. She talks about going on a walk with Barstow and stopping at the Waldorf, where they ran into Ms. Fanning. She talks about recieving Gertrude's letter the night before and not having time to write due to a rehearsal with another violinist, Josefa Schaller. She mentions the New York Orchestra and then wishes they had Maud Powell instead of Barstow. She talks about sightseeing in New York. She mentions German battle ships arriving on Sunday. She talks about the splendid music at St. Bartholomew Church. She then says that Gertrude is "a fine press agent". She talks a bit about her reputation then mentions a Mrs. Cass offering her opportunities to perform. She says she'd like Gertrude to hear all she has ready and help her pick her numbers for performing.Subject Person/Organization
Bruot, Katherine, Seiberling, Gertrude PenfieldCollection
PERMANENT COLLECTIONCataloged By
Katrina NeffAcquisition
Accession
A 2025.12Source or Donor
UnknownAcquisition Method
FoundLetter Details
Letter Date
Jun 8, 1912Postmark
Date and Time of Postmark
June 8, 1912 at 8 PMPostmark Place
City
New York CityState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaNotes
There's an additional stamp that says "Hamilton Grange" stamped across the postage stampStamp
Red, depicts George Washington, and cost 2 centsAddressee
Name
Mrs F.A. SeiberlingAddress
East Market St.
Akron, OhioPrimary Language
EnglishResearch Notes
Research Type
Content ResearchPerson
Katrina NeffDate
Mar 24, 2026Notes
Vera Barstow (1891-1975) was an American violinist
Maud Powell (1868-1920) was an American violinistCreate Date
March 24, 2026Update Date
August 10, 2026
