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Thelma Given (1896–1977) was an internationally acclaimed violin virtuoso who spent much of her later life in Provincetown. She was born in Columbus, Ohio and spent her early years in Illinois. Her father was a wealthy real estate baron of the mid-west and Canada and, in the 1920's, the Givens purchased property at 555 Commercial Street in Provincetown where they spent summers for many years, later making that address their permanent home. [More...]

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  • Thelma Given performance reviews
    Brief press notices from six selected cities on Thelma Given's Southwest tour
    Collection: Given
    Format: Text
    Subjects: East End (Provincetown, Mass.), Music, Provincetown (Mass.)--History--20th century, and Aspinell, Wayne
  • Review of Thelma Given concert
    Complimentary letter to Associated Artists Bureau regarding performance by violinist Thelma Given...
    Collection: Given
    Format: Text
    Subjects: East End (Provincetown, Mass.), Music, and Provincetown (Mass.)--History--20th century
  • Thelma Given Promotional Reprint
    Reprint of promotional ad for Thelma Given tour, including excerpts of reviews from Columbus, St....
    Collection: Given
    Format: Text
    Subjects: Advertising fliers, East End (Provincetown, Mass.), Music, Provincetown (Mass.)--History--20th century, and Given, Thelma
  • Thelma Given Correspondence
    Correspondence from Mary L. Evans, Associated Artists Bureau, Denver, Colorado to Thelma Given,...
    Collection: Given
    Format: Text
    Subjects: East End (Provincetown, Mass.), Letters, Music, Provincetown (Mass.)--History--20th century, Violin, Violinist, and Given, Thelma
  • Thelma Given Correspondence
    Correspondence from undetermined author,Pueblo, Colorado, March 22, 1924 to Miss Thelma Given,...
    Collection: Given
    Format: Text
    Subjects: East End (Provincetown, Mass.), Letters, Music, Provincetown (Mass.)--History--20th century, and Given, Thelma
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