Photographs from the Curtis Archives

The Curtis Archives photograph collection includes thousands of photographs dating back to the late 1800's. The collection spans faculty, alumni, events, and recitals since Curtis opened its doors in 1924. In general, only photographs belonging to the Institute or determined to be in the public domain are featured. Check back to the photo archive frequently, as it will be updated. For information on how to obtain a photograph from the archives, or make a donation, please contact the archivist.

Featured Photograph

Curtis students with Grace Spofford and Carl Flesch (1928)

The Vocal Examining Board, 1926-27. Left to right: Horatio Connell, Marcella Sembrich, Madeleine Walther, and Dagmar Rybner at the piano.
Photo: Kubey-Rembrandt Studios/Curtis Archives

The Vocal ...

Josef Hofmann and Harry Kaufman circa 1926
Photo: Kubey-Rembrandt Studios/Curtis Archives

Josef Hofm...

Mary Louise Curtis Bok and Samuel Barber (’34) at La Guardia airport on November 11, 1947 before taking off for Bermuda.
Photo: Curtis Archives

Mary Louis...

Commencement, May 20, 1935. Left to right: Mary Louise Curtis Bok, Irene Singer (’36), Leonard Treash (’36), Marjorie Tyre (’36), Lester Englander (’38), Eugene Lowenthal (’38).
Photo: Kubey-Rembrandt Studios/Curtis Archives

Commenceme...

Curtis String Quartet, circa 1933 in Field Concert Hall. Left to right: Orlando Cole (’34), Benjamin Sharlip (’34), Jascha Brodsky (’34), Max Aronoff (’34).
Photo: Albert Petersen/Curtis Archives

Curtis Str...

Marcella Sembrich and her studio, photographed in the Common Room, 1925-26.
Photo: Kubey-Rembrandt Studios/Curtis Archives

Marcella S...

Efrem Zimbalist and Lois zu Putlitz (’35).
Photo: Kubey-Rembrandt Studios/Curtis Archives

Efrem Zimb...

Carlos Salzedo and his studio, 1928-29.
Photo: Kubey-Rembrandt Studios/Curtis Archives

Carlos Sal...

Marion Marshal Van Laningham ('29) on scaffolding near City Hall, Philadelphia.
Photo: Kubey-Rembrandt Studios/Curtis Archives

Marion Mar...

Josef Hofmann and his studio, 1926-27
Photo credit: Kubey-Rembrandt studios/Curtis Archives

Josef Hofm...

Horatio Connell and his studio, 1926-27
Photo credit: Kubey-Rembrandt studios/Curtis Archives

Horatio Co...

Wanda Landowska at the harpsichord with students, 1925-26
Photo credit: Kubey-Rembrandt studios/Curtis Archives

Wanda Land...