Svetlana Sivak Marina Tsvetaeva Sophia Parnok Richard Burgin Ruth Posselt
Ruth Posselt, Professional Photos
The pictures in this group show various shots of Ruth Posselt, most taken by professional photographers for publicity material, at various stages of her career from her early years as a “child wonder violinist” till her last appearance with the Boston Symphony Orchestra in March 1964.
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  1. D001. Little Ruth Posselt, early 1920s.
  2. D002. Little Ruth Pierce Posselt, ca. 1923-26.
  3. D003. Ruth as a teenager, 1926. [Photo restoration: Charles Rex]
  4. D004. Ruth Posselt, mid 1920s.
  5. D005. Feminine Heifitz [sic!] of the World, 1926.
  6. D006. Ruth Posselt, 1928.
  7. D007. Ruth Posselt nominated for Miss American Girl, 1929.
  8. D008. Ruth Posselt, publicity photo, date unknown.
  9. D009. Ruth Posselt, Europe, early 1930s.
  10. D010. Sketch of Ruth Posselt done by a fan during a recital, early 1930s.
  11. D011. Ruth performing aboard the SS Bremen, May 1932.
  12. D012. Ruth Posselt with the Captain of the SS Bremen, May 1932.
  13. D013. Ruth Posselt, 1930s.
  14. D014. Ruth Posselt and Peke, Boston Herald, 27 September 1936. “Medford girl who will be a soloist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra this season is shown with her ‘Peke’”.
  15. D015. Ruth Posselt in The Hague, 1937.
  16. D016. Ruth in Czechoslovakia, April 1937.
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