Skip to main content

John McCormack

 Item
Identifier: B367.03.0002.0016.00014

Abstract

John McCormack (6-14-1884 to 9-16-1945) Operatic and popular singer renowned for diction and breath control.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1917-1950

Physical Description

Black and white photograph of John McCormack in a dark suit with a dark patterned tie. He wears a tie pin and a ring on the smallest finger of his left hand. The inscription is written across the middle of the photo but is too dark to read well against the background. The photograph has been adhered to a cardboard backing, which contains additional inscriptions.

Rights and Usage Statement

This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/

Extent

From the File: 1 Linear Feet

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good 7.25 x 9.25 in.

Physical Description

Black and white photograph of John McCormack in a dark suit with a dark patterned tie. He wears a tie pin and a ring on the smallest finger of his left hand. The inscription is written across the middle of the photo but is too dark to read well against the background. The photograph has been adhered to a cardboard backing, which contains additional inscriptions.

Inscriptions and Marks

Front: illegible

Back: John McCormack, the Irish singer whom [illegible] Melba says is "the coming tenor of the world"

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

Contact:
2150 East Evans Avenue
Denver CO 80208
(303) 871-3428