Fonds consists of material relating to Kathleen Parlow's personal life and her musical career, including photographs, correspondence, daybooks, sheet music, concert programs, press, and personal material.
Subseries consists of press articles relating to the discovery of the Halvorsen violin concerto (dedicated to Kathleen Parlow) in the University of Toronto Music Library. This manuscript was previously thought to be lost.
Series contains material from newspapers and magazines which relate to Kathleen Parlow, her students, and articles written by Parlow. Articles may be cut out or contained in their complete original source, or in scrapbooks. There are also quite a few articles that have been transcribed by hand, in some cases translated from the original language. Some are also typed. Additionally, there is a whole scrap book of articles about her students, and several loose articles about her students, specifically, Gisele MacKenzie (LaFleche).
Subseries includes correspondence both written and sent to Kathleen Parlow from 1868-1967. Subseries also includes envelopes and a few newspaper clippings, perhaps included in the letters. Notable writers include Leopold Auer who was Kathleen Parlow's teacher.
Item written Public Archives Ottawa letterhead. Item contains a Canadian Expeditionary Force Certificate of Service belonging to Major Frederick Jackson Alderson, as well as a photograph. From: Logan, J.H. To: French, Maida Parlow Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Personal correspondence
Item is written on Town of Greenburgh New York stationary. From: Irwin, John J. To: French, Maida Parlow Subject: Auer Leopold Genre: Personal correspondence
Item is 3 letters sent to Maida Parlow French from G.E. Crain in regards to research about Kathleen Parlow. The two accompanying letters are written by G.E. Crain to his father G.A. Crain and detail his experience with the Parlows in England during the first world war. Letter addressed to Maida Parlow French written on George A. Crain and Sons Limited letterhead. The two accompanying letters are written on The Royal Club For Officers Beyond the Seas stationary. From: Crain, G.E. To: French, Maida Parlow Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Personal correspondence
Item written on A. Lawrence Parlow stationary. Item contains a copy of a concert program featuring Kathleen Parlow, as well as a copy of A. Lawrence Parow's diary entries from 1917 and 1918. From: Parlow, A. Lawrence To: French, Maida Parlow Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Personal correspondence
Item written on Office of Financial Aid University of Toronto letterhead. From: Davidson, E.M. To: Ridout, Godfrey, 1918-1984 Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Business correspondence
Item is a letter from Geofry Birkett to Maida Parlow French, concerning his memories of the Parlow Meldreth home and Maida Parlow French's upcoming biography of Kathleen Parlow. From: Birkett, Geofry To: Parlow French, Maida Genre: Personal correspondence
Item written on University of Toronto Office of the Vice-President (Administration) letterhead. From: Stone, F.R. To: Ridout, Godfrey, 1918-1984 Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Business correspondence
Item written on Mills College letterhead. From: Burn, North To: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Personal correspondence
Item written on Day, Wilson, Campbell and Martin Barristers and Solicitors letterhead. From: Smith, Jeffrey K. To: Ridout, Godfrey, 1918-1984 Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Business correspondence
Item written on Day, Wilson, Campbell and Martin Barristers and Solicitors letterhead. Signature unclear. From: Boath, Anne? To: Ridout, Godfrey, 1918-1984 Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Business correspondence
Item written on Day, Wilson, Campbell and Martin Barristers and Solicitors letterhead. From: Smith, Jeffrey K. To: Ridout, Godfrey, 1918-1984 Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Business correspondence
Item written on Day, Wilson, Campbell and Martin Barristers and Solicitors letterhead. From: Smith, Jeffrey K. To: Ridout, Godfrey, 1918-1984 Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Business correspondence
Item written on Day, Wilson, Campbell and Martin Barristers and Solicitors letterhead. From: Smith, Jeffrey K. To: Ridout, Godfrey, 1918-1984 Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Business correspondence
Item written on Day, Wilson, Campbell and Martin Barristers and Solicitors letterhead. From: Smith, Jeffrey K. To: Ridout, Godfrey, 1918-1984 Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Business correspondence
Item written on J.D. Norman solicitor stationary. From: Norman, J.D. To: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Business correspondence
Item written on Elgin House Muskoka stationary. Year information taken from postage stamp. From: Shore, Mary To: Ridout, Godfrey, 1918-1984 Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Personal correspondence
Item written on Department of National Health and Welfare Old Age Security Division stationary. From: Hendershot, W.F. To: Estate of Kathleen Parlow Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Business correspondence
Item written on Day, Wilson, Campbell and Martin Barristers and Solicitors letterhead. From: Smith, Jeffrey K. To: Ridout, Godfrey, 1918-1984 Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Business correspondence
Item written on Day, Wilson, Campbell and Martin Barristers and Solicitors letterhead. From: Smith, Jeffrey K. To: Ridout, Godfrey, 1918-1984 Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Business correspondence
Item written on Day, Wilson, Campbell and Martin Barristers and Solicitors letterhead. From: Day, Wilson, Campbell and Smith Barristers and Solicitors To: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Business correspondence
Item written on Day, Wilson, Campbell and Martin Barristers and Solicitors letterhead. From: Day, Wilson, Campbell and Martin Barristers and Solicitors To: Cassels, Hamilton Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Business correspondence
Series contains photographs collected, maintained, and/or accumulated by Kathleen Parlow. Photographs depict Kathleen Parlow's life, musical career (including photographs of the Parlow String Quartet), and travels to various places including Hawaii and Asia. Also includes photographs of various individuals including but not limited to: Kathleen Parlow; Minnie Parlow; Leopold Auer; Thomas Edison; Arthur Hinton; Harold Bauer; Samuel Gilbert Colt; Willen Willeke; Johan Halvorsen; Henry Scheadieck; Erich Wolff; Ernesto Consolo; Wanda De Stein; Mischa Elman; Marie Hall; and, Jascha Heifetz.
Subseries consists of individual photographs from 1900-1960. Photographs depict Kathleen Parlow's life, musical career (including photographs of the Parlow Strong Quartet), and travels to various places including Hawaii and Asia. Also includes photographs of various individuals including but not limited to: Kathleen Parlow; Minnie Parlow; Leopold Auer; Thomas Edison; Arthur Hinton; Harold Bauer; Samuel Gilbert Colt; Willen Willeke; Johan Halvorsen; Henry Scheadieck; Erich Wolff; Ernesto Consolo; Wanda De Stein; Mischa Elman; Marie Hall; Jascha Heifetz.
Subseries consists of drafts of articles by Kathleen Parlow, including: "Art and Music," published in the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto Monthly Bulletin (April 1953); and "Student days in Russia," published in the Canadian Music Journal (Fall 1961).
Item written on Kazarian Brothers Manufacturers of High Grade Chocolates and Hard Candy stationary. From: Kazarian, Harry To: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Business correspondence
Item is written on Rembert Wurlitzer Violin Makers and Dealers stationary. From: Wurlitzer, Rembert To: Estate of Kathleen Parlow Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Business correspondence
From: Crosten, William L. (William Loran), 1909-2001 To: Ridout, Godfrey, 1918-1984 Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Personal correspondence
Item written on Day, Wilson, Campbell and Martin Barristers and Solicitors letterhead. From: Reid, Robert To: Helmer, Terence Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Business correspondence
Item written on 36 Wall Street New York stationary. From: Tessler, Sydney To: Estate of Kathleen Parlow Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Business correspondence
Item written on Day, Wilson, Campbell and Martin Barristers and Solicitors letterhead. From: Reid, Robert To: Helmer, Terence Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Business correspondence
Item written on Day, Wilson, Campbell and Martin Barristers and Solicitors letterhead. From: Smith, Jeffrey K. To: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Business correspondence
Item is written on Rembert Wurlitzer Violin Makers and Dealers letterhead. From: Duffy, Harry A. To: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Business correspondence
Item is a letter from Godfrey Ridout to Victoria and Grey Trust Company dated September 2 1963. Attached to this letter is selected correspondence between Victoria and Grey Trust Company, Frame and Rodger, Kathleen Parlow, and David Rotenberg in regards to Kathleen Parlow's mortgage. From: Ridout, Godfrey, 1918-1984 To: Victoria and Grey Trust Company Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Business correspondence
Item written on Day, Wilson, Campbell and Martin Barristers and Solicitors letterhead. From: Reid, Robert To: Cassels, Hamilton Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Business correspondence
Item written on Stanford University stationary. From: Pearson, Daryl H. To: Ridout, Godfrey, 1918-1984 Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Business correspondence
Item is 2 letters written between Joy Jocelyn of University Settlement and Godfrey Ridout. From: Ridout, Godfrey, 1918-1984; Jocelyn, Joy To: Ridout, Godfrey, 1918-1984; Jocelyn, Joy Subject: Parlow, Kathleen, 1890-1963 Genre: Business correspondence