Ruth Ray

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Title

Ruth Ray

Subject

Ray, Ruth, 1897-1999
Violinists
Women violinists
Musicians
Violin
Musical instruments

Description

Violinist Ruth Ray poses for a portrait with her violin. Ray debuted at Carnegie Hall in 1919 and played with the New York Philharmonic. She later served as concert master for the Chicago Women's Symphony. Ray taught violin at Bradley University and Cornell College in addition to giving private lessions into her 90s.

Creator

Calvert

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

n.d.

Format

jpg

Language

en

Identifier

401322
Federal Music Project

Original Format

portrait
b&w
1

Physical Dimensions

21 x 26 cm