Marguerite Piazza Papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: Collection 08

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

These program guides and photographs document Marguerite Piazza's singing performances throughout the United States in operas, musicals, television, nightclubs, and other cultural forms. These papers originated roughly between 1939 and 1974, mainly between 1945 and 1960.

Dates

Created: 1939-1974
Other: Majority of material found in 1945-1960
Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1987

Biographical or Historical Information

A native of New Orleans, Marguerite Piazza graduated from Loyola University with a bachelor’s degree in music in June 1940. Apparently she then attended graduate school in Music at Louisiana State University.

Following university study, Piazza began her career as a professional singer. Much of her early work, roughly from the mid-1940s to the early 1950s, was as an opera soprano. Her performances included stints with the New York City Opera and with the Metropolitan Opera Company. Afterwards, she performed in television, especially on NBC's Your Show of Shows, in theatre, in night clubs, and in other forms of entertainment.

Extent

0.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement Note

The collection is arranged into two series based on types of material: Programs and Playbills; Photographs. Each series is then arranged chronologically.