Signed photograph of the American conductor who oversaw the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra's transition from a semi-professional pops group to a professional symphony. Neatly inscribed "For Paul — / with best wishes — / Sincerely, Harry John Brown / Manhattan Concert Orchestra / Manchester, Oct. 13 1958" in black ink to the upper left corner. Stamp to verso reads "Harry John Brown / Conductor / and the / Manhattan Concert Orchestra." Horizontal crease one third of the way up from the bottom of the image, else fine. 8 x 10 inches; 20.3 x 25.4 cm.
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon's stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy's Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.
Signed photograph of the American conductor who oversaw the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra's transition from a semi-professional pops group to a professional symphony. Neatly inscribed "For Paul — / with best wishes — / Sincerely, Harry John Brown / Manhattan Concert Orchestra / Manchester, Oct. 13 1958" in black ink to the upper left corner. Stamp to verso reads "Harry John Brown / Conductor / and the / Manhattan Concert Orchestra." Horizontal crease one third of the way up from the bottom of the image, else fine. 8 x 10 inches; 20.3 x 25.4 cm.
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon's stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy's Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.