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 KingĆ¢??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