Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, n.d.
excerpt: "Shanah Tovah from Israel all well and happy love" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam Bernstein, February 28, 1962
excerpt: "We're still waiting for the baby to come!" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, March 6, 1964
excerpt: "We want to wish you great operatic success..." From: Correspondence Series
Bernstein at party following Gershwin Memorial concert playing Palesti...
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Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, November 23, 1957
excerpt: "Of course we rejoice with you." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, August 23, 1985
excerpt: "Thank God for your 67th I am wishing you 67 more healthy and happy years" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, March 19, 195...
excerpt: "We had our premiere of Boheme yesterday, and it was a great success with the public, but the critics murdered me." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, October 23, 1958
excerpt: "I am not accusing you of getting off the ground, as I know you are not made that way, but nevertheless, it is a good idea to look back..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, November 24, 1943
excerpt: "...try to forgive Dad for saying too much while he gave that interview." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, October 23, 1958
excerpt: "I am not accusing you of getting off the ground, as I know you are not made that way, but nevertheless, it is a good idea to look back..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, August 24, 19...
excerpt: "The final concert last night was a triumph, with a stamping, screaming ovation. I never conducted better." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, July 21, 1955
excerpt: "Remember before the concert you complained that you were nervous and that you were not prepared." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, January 12, 1948
excerpt: "I have been giving a great deal of thought to the Palestine trip and I have finally decided not to take it...But I do hope that you will not cancel your trip." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, January 1, 1949
excerpt: "Congratulations on your new appointment Mother and I were thrilled" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, n.d.
excerpt: "Received your letter and surely was thrilled to hear the news." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, November 23, 1939
excerpt: "It is so long since I heard from you that I actually began to worry over it." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, January 1940
excerpt: "It's the most marvelous thing that could have happened -- it's a job, and studying, & assisting Mitropoulos, all in one." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, March 19, 196...
excerpt: "I am enjoying Vienna enormously -- as much as a Jew can. There are many sad memories here; one deals with so many ex-Nazis (and maybe still Nazis)..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, November 15, 1946
excerpt: "Darling don't be impulsive in sighning [sic] contract without a good lawyer." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, November 6, 1961
excerpt: "I must say dear that I am a bit perplexed about our crop of modern composers." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 9, 1933
excerpt: "...have discussed the matter of lessons this year with my father. He thinks it best that I do not start studying until we move to Newton..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 9, 1933
excerpt: "...have discussed the matter of lessons this year with my father. He thinks it best that I do not start studying until we move to Newton..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, n.d.
excerpt: "When Shirley starts gibbering Ribernian to me I know that she is lonesome for you..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, July 11, 1942
excerpt: "I'm sure you'll really enjoy it [at Tanglewood]" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Jennie Bernstein, n.d.
excerpt: "We're having the BEST time in Scotland -- it's like Boston and Canada..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, May 13, 1990
excerpt: "This mothers day is very dear and happy one for me...Today you stopped smoking for good I hope." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, 1990
excerpt: "To my dear son on his 72nd a most happy and healthy birthday" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, December 26, 1946
excerpt: "You have my full blessing...One thing I want you to promise me, that you'll have her turn completely to Judaism [sic]." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, September 18,...
excerpt: "Sometimes I wonder how you two ever survived a marriage; it's a very hard thing to do..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, November 5, 1940
excerpt: "If you could see me going to the front door dozens of times a day looking for your letter, you would try to write at least once a week." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, 1946
excerpt: "During the course of the Season you no doubt have quite a few spare complimentary tickets. Would you ask Helen to make a note of the following names..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, n.d.
excerpt: Happy Anniversary and loving wishes for many more. Present on the way" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Sam Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 31, 1944
excerpt: "Lenny called us on the `phone the day of his birthday and we had quite a talk although it was 3000 miles away..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, September 1, ...
excerpt: "My first performance of Beethoven's Ninth was a triumph. I have been worried about this event -- the big test in every conductor's life." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, September 28,...
excerpt: "It's not so much the actual conducting that's tiring as it is the extras, like press conferences & receptions and talk talk talk." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, September 5, 1990
excerpt: "I am looking towards your quick recovery. As you know dear, if you stay well I will stay well." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 9, 1933
excerpt: "...have discussed the matter of lessons this year with my father. He thinks it best that I do not start studying until we move to Newton..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, February 9, 1959
excerpt: "...you have won the deep south over to your program, every body I meet Jewish or otherwise wouldn't miss any of your programs..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, n.d.
excerpt: "I know, dear that you are a good human being first and second a good Jew." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, n.d.
excerpt: "When Shirley starts gibbering Ribernian to me I know that she is lonesome for you..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, November 8, 1...
excerpt: "My last trip was up through Galilee almost on the heels of the victorious Israeli army. There were still dead Arabs on the roadside and unfinished Arab meals still smoking." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, December 1, 1...
excerpt: "...making a mess of my rehearsal schedule in Israel." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Sam Bernstein to John F Kennedy, January 24, 1962
excerpt: "It was an honor indeed to receive your note and kind wishes on the occasion of my seventieth Birthday." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, September 17,...
excerpt: "We arrived too late for a synagogue service, so we had our own, and put on really a great performance..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 18, 1933
excerpt: "For sundry reasons, financial and otherwise, [my father] thought it best that, having received your final statement, he should consider the season closed as far as my music is concerned." From: Corres... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, October 3, 19...
excerpt: "I've always adored and felt very close to Spanish music, Spanish people..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, n.d.
excerpt: "I know, dear that you are a good human being first and second a good Jew." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, August 25, 1966
excerpt: "...instead of sending you a birthday gift of secular value, which I know you have,..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, August 17, 19...
excerpt: "We have had a magnificent stay here these few days, in spite of a tough rehearsal schedule, complications with travel accommodations, etc..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, December 9, 1946
excerpt: "I read in Louella Parson's column that Adolph Green is marrying his `Billion dollar Babe'" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, September 10,...
excerpt: "Last night -- Hallelujah! -- I gave my last concert in Amsterdam..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Helen Coates to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, July 27, 1950
excerpt: "I am having about three weeks in this wonderful city..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 4, 1967
excerpt: "Arrived tired safe happy call parents Shirley..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, n.d
excerpt: "...am having a wonderful experience with Das Lied von der Erde. Jennie sings like an angel..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, October 23, 1958
excerpt: "I am not accusing you of getting off the ground, as I know you are not made that way, but nevertheless, it is a good idea to look back..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, September 5, 1990
excerpt: "I am looking towards your quick recovery. As you know dear, if you stay well I will stay well." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, July 21, 1955
excerpt: "Remember before the concert you complained that you were nervous and that you were not prepared." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 18, 1933
excerpt: "For sundry reasons, financial and otherwise, [my father] thought it best that, having received your final statement, he should consider the season closed as far as my music is concerned." From: Corres... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam Bernstein, n.d.
excerpt: "If my Jeremiah Symphony gets performed you must come to hear it -- it's dedicated to you, you know...By the way -- I was the only conducting student in the whole school that got an A.!" From: Correspo... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, October 3, 19...
excerpt: "I've always adored and felt very close to Spanish music, Spanish people..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, November 8, 1982
excerpt: "Looking through your book of `Findings' I get much joy looking at the family pictures." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, August 17, 19...
excerpt: "We have had a magnificent stay here these few days, in spite of a tough rehearsal schedule, complications with travel accommodations, etc..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, December 9, 1946
excerpt: "I read in Louella Parson's column that Adolph Green is marrying his `Billion dollar Babe'" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam Bernstein, September 22, 1941
excerpt: "Jamie grows more beautiful every day...She is really remarkably advanced for two weeks old..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, March 19, 196...
excerpt: "I am enjoying Vienna enormously -- as much as a Jew can. There are many sad memories here; one deals with so many ex-Nazis (and maybe still Nazis)..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, January 1940
excerpt: "It's the most marvelous thing that could have happened -- it's a job, and studying, & assisting Mitropoulos, all in one." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Sam Bernstein to Mr & Mrs Lishensky, September 9, 1959
excerpt: "I finally arrived here Lenny and his wife are fine." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, May 3, 1948
excerpt: "Here I go into the depths of Europe...Everyone is afraid of war..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, July 21, 1955
excerpt: "Remember before the concert you complained that you were nervous and that you were not prepared." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 18, 1933
excerpt: "For sundry reasons, financial and otherwise, [my father] thought it best that, having received your final statement, he should consider the season closed as far as my music is concerned." From: Corres... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam Bernstein, n.d.
excerpt: "If my Jeremiah Symphony gets performed you must come to hear it -- it's dedicated to you, you know...By the way -- I was the only conducting student in the whole school that got an A.!" From: Correspo... More
Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, July 27, 1959
excerpt: "My last and final decision was made last Sat. regarding my plan to go to Possin. [?] -- no to go -- I have canceled my reservation..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Shirley Bernstein to Sam Bernstein, n.d.
excerpt: "...when mama and I saw the article Sunday we cried all day. We have no explanation to make it is our fault it stinks." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, November 8, 1982
excerpt: "Looking through your book of `Findings' I get much joy looking at the family pictures." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, November 5, 1940
excerpt: "If you could see me going to the front door dozens of times a day looking for your letter, you would try to write at least once a week." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, December 9, 1946
excerpt: "I read in Louella Parson's column that Adolph Green is marrying his `Billion dollar Babe'" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, 1978
excerpt: "Have a happy chanukah dear son. Today I played a little Beethoven and a little Bernstein." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, October 23, 1958
excerpt: "I am not accusing you of getting off the ground, as I know you are not made that way, but nevertheless, it is a good idea to look back..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, n.d
excerpt: "Many many thanks for the beautiful dream at Wolf Trap" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, September 7, 1960
excerpt: "Mither & Fither had the time of their lives in H'wood...The Bowl concerts were fantastic, broke all records, etc." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, August 24, 19...
excerpt: "The final concert last night was a triumph, with a stamping, screaming ovation. I never conducted better." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, n.d.
excerpt: "You were very thoughtful and sweet to come to Florida to celebrate my birthday." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, November 6, 1961
excerpt: "I must say dear that I am a bit perplexed about our crop of modern composers." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 9, 1933
excerpt: "...have discussed the matter of lessons this year with my father. He thinks it best that I do not start studying until we move to Newton..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Shirley Bernstein to Sam Bernstein, n.d.
excerpt: "...when mama and I saw the article Sunday we cried all day. We have no explanation to make it is our fault it stinks." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, February 9, 1959
excerpt: "...you have won the deep south over to your program, every body I meet Jewish or otherwise wouldn't miss any of your programs..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, n.d.
excerpt: "Sooooo do your best, and remember that your whole future depends on what you do now." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, n.d.
excerpt: "Sooooo do your best, and remember that your whole future depends on what you do now." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, n.d.
excerpt: "When Shirley starts gibbering Ribernian to me I know that she is lonesome for you..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Sam Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d.
excerpt: "...September 18th and 19th is the Jewish New Year and an important holiday. Will your mark your calendar for these dates as a reminder for Lenny to endeavor to be home in Sharon." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, August 1980
excerpt: "I remember saying Dear son some day you will have it all. Your dad of blessed memory objected to your career out of his love for you." From: Correspondence Series
Bernstein ca. 1921 with parents, Samuel and Jennie. Photographer unide...
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Burton and Ellen Bernstein to Jennie and Samuel Bernstein, July 18, 19...
excerpt: "The baby came home from the hospital this morning Karen is the most beautiful, wondrous, fascinating create that ever was "
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, January 15, 1962
excerpt: "Last night we listened on tape to, the last Sundays celebration." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, May 3, 1980
excerpt: "Many many thanks dear for all the devine [sic] albums I received." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, May 3, 1980
excerpt: "Many many thanks dear for all the devine [sic] albums I received." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Sam Bernstein to Mr & Mrs Lishensky, September 9, 1959
excerpt: "I finally arrived here Lenny and his wife are fine." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, n.d.
excerpt: "You were very thoughtful and sweet to come to Florida to celebrate my birthday." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 18, 1933
excerpt: "For sundry reasons, financial and otherwise, [my father] thought it best that, having received your final statement, he should consider the season closed as far as my music is concerned." From: Corres... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, September 7, ...
excerpt: "...deeply discouraged about Prague, Chicago, and the terrorism in Israel. What a world! And nobody has any solutions. Music saves me from despair." From: Correspondence Series