Susanne Weinert papers relating to Richard and Cosima Wagner, 1875-1895.

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Creator

Weinert, Susanne.

Location

Music Division

Extent

• 6 items.

Scope/Contents Note

Diary entitled Im Hause Richard Wagners : ein Beitrag zum Familienleben des grossen Meisters (92 leaves) ; curriculum vitae entitled Mein Lebenslauf ([7] p.) ; application by Susanne Weinert for assistance, 1893 Apr. 1,to Marie Tittman Foundation, Dresden, with 2 related letters, 1894 ; her references as a governess, including one from Cosima Wagner ("Frau Richard Wagner geb. Liszt"),Bayreuth, 1876 May 15 (probably copied in another hand) ; envelope in which documents were contained when sent by Mrs. Baumgarten to Mrs. Burrell.

Biographical/Historical Note

Susanne Weinert was a governess employed in the Wagner household at Villa Wahnfried, July 1875 - April 1876. The German opera composer Richard Wagner had married Cosima Von Bülow (born Liszt), his second wife, in 1870.

Controlled Access Terms

• Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883.
• Wagner, Cosima, 1837-1930.
• Composers -- Germany.
• Diaries.
• Letters.
• Curricula vitae.
• Applications.
• Governesses.

Additional Creator Names

• Burrell, Mary Banks, d. 1898.
• Wagner, Cosima, 1837-1930.
• Im Hause Richard Wagners.