Title: Larry King Papers and Opera Collection, 1963-1993
ID: 26/20/215
Primary Creator: Lawrence Stanford King (1946-1994)
Extent: 0.3 cubic feet
Arrangement: Organized in two series: Series 1, Opera Photographs and Posters; and Series 2, Legal Licenses and Certificates.
Date Acquired: 07/23/2018
Consists of opera performer publicity photographs, many of which are autographed; autographed opera programs; and opera posters. Also includes King's law licenses from Florida, Illinois, and New York.
Lawrence Stanford King (1946-1994) was an alumnus of University of Illinois (1968) and the University of Illinois College of Law (1973). He practiced corporate law in New York City, and was an avid opera-goer and collector. Upon his death in 1994, his vast collection of musical recordings, scores, opera librettos, photographs, posters, books, and other opera memorabilia was donated by Kingâ??s parents to the Music and Performing Arts Library.
Repository: The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
Acquisition Source: Music and Performing Arts Library
Acquisition Method: Transfer