1 10 21 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/20df7465157ac0d6a6f9b7819b870a07.pdf f2d252c3ee2259e5a15231eae1f38d8b https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/cb4d559e257ddb2abf1ab41550b1ea64.pdf 7ebec194be0ecee3d50a70eb241835f3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 2 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 2 of Kimberly Francis, Nadia Boulanger and the Stravinskys (University of Rochester Press, 2018) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chapter 2, 23 March 1939 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Denise Stravinsky, Denise Strawinsky Subject The topic of the resource Nadia Boulanger Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Bibliothèque Nationale De Paris Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 23 March 1939 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Denise Strawinsky to Boulanger Sancellemoz Haute-Savoie France March 23, 1939 Dear Mademoiselle, If I dare write to you it is because my father-in-law, who has been horribly taxed by the terrible misfortune that just befell us, is not in a state to be able to write and has asked me to do so in his place and to tell you how deeply he was touched by your letter. We have just settled in in Sancellemoz, because, unfortunately, my father-in-law, given his generally weakened state caused by the dreadful days he had just endured, had another pulmonary embolism, like the one he had two years ago in America. The doctors said he needed to treat it most seriously, and to be rested and well [he must] submit to this isolation. He has therefore moved his headquarters here, where he can work in the greatest tranquility without the thousand worries and preoccupations there are in the city—He will promote his European tours from here. As for my sister-in-law, Milène and myself, we both greatly needed rest and have come to live close to him. Théodore is also with us. Now he is in the best condition for his work. Just think, dear Mademoiselle, how hard it was to cut the family in two, but there was no other solution. So Nini stayed in Paris with his grandmother and Madubo. They are understood to be leaving the Faubourg apartment which is linked to too many dreadful memories (and would also be too expensive). All three of them are going to go live in our small apartment on rue Antoine Chantin. My father-in-law finds himself forced to abandon his American tour for next December, even though this has resulted in many weighty concerns for him, but this time it is necessary that he follow the doctor’s orders completely in order to recover fully. I know how precious your time is but I also know how happy my father-in-law would be to have news from you, if that were possible, and I ask you to believe, Dear Mademoiselle, in my deepest and most respectful affection, Denise Strawinsky. P.S. As a matter of course, as far as Durkheim’s concerned, to whom I have just written, my father-in-law is not telling anyone he is obligated to take a restorative break . . . � Denise Strawinsky à Boulanger Sancellemoz Haute-Savoie France 23 mars [19]39 Chère Mademoiselle, Si je me permets de vous écrire c’est que mon beau-père, qui a été affreusement éprouvé par le terrible malheur qui vient de nous arriver, n’est pas en état de pouvoir écrire et m’a demandé de le faire à sa place et de vous dire combien il a été profondément touché de votre lettre. Nous venons de nous installer à Sancellemoz, car hélas, mon beau-père a eu un nouvel accident pulmonaire, comme celui qu’il a eu il y a deux ans en Amerique [sic], étant donné son état général affaibli, par les atroces jours qu’il vient de passer. Les médecins ont dit qu’il fallait prendre la chose avec le plus grand sérieux pour arriver avec la repos et le bon air, à envoyer complètement cette isolation. Il a donc forcé son centre d’attache ici où il peut travailler dans la plus grande tranquillité sans les milles soucis et préoccupations qu’il y a en ville—D’ici il rayonnera pour ses tournées Européennes. Quant à ma belle-sœur Milène et à moi nous avions toutes deux grand besoin de repos et sommes venues vivre ici près de lui, Theodore est aussi avec nous. Or il est dans les meilleures conditions pour son travail. Vous pouvez penser, chère Mademoiselle, combien il a été dur de couper la famille en deux, mais il n’y avait pas d’autre solution. Nini est donc resté à Paris avec sa grand- mère et Mademoiselle, ils ont bien entendu quitter l’appartement du Faubourg où trop d’atroces souvenirs sont liés [et les frais en seraient aussi beaucoup trop considerables]. Ils vont aller vivre tous trois dans notre petit appartement avec Antoine Chantin. Mon beau-père se voit dans l’obligation de renoncer à sa tournée en Amerique [sic] pour décembre prochain, bien que cela entraine [sic] de très lourds soucis pour lui, mais il faut cette fois-ci qu’il suive entièrement les prescriptions du médecin pour arriver à un rétablissement absolu. Je sais combien votre temps est précieux mais je sais aussi combien mon beau-père serait heureux d’avoir de vos nouvelles [si cela est possible] et je vous demande de croire, chère Mademoiselle, à ma très respectueuse et profonde sympathie. Denise Strawinsky. P.S. Bien entendu, à part Durkheim, à qui je viens d’écrire, mon beau-père ne dit absolument à personne qu’il est obligé de ce [repos] séjour… � 1939 Author: Denise Stravinsky Denise Stravinsky Denise Strawinsky Durkheim Location: Sancellemoz Madubo Milène Stravinsky Mina Svitalski Nini Recipient: Nadia Boulanger Soulima Stravinsky Théodore Stravinsky Theodore Strawinsky https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/9ecf4e600669e3feda2abbaf85076c34.pdf b234c32b4e36486062e58a89d7cc1f59 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/02118f915cd1ecd1c6688079743eddc4.pdf c9769459b7a04d440543e3536b4123ab Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 2 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 2 of Kimberly Francis, Nadia Boulanger and the Stravinskys (University of Rochester Press, 2018) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chapter 2, 6 April 1939 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Denise Stravinsky, Denise Strawinsky Subject The topic of the resource Nadia Boulanger Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Bibliothèque Nationale De Paris Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6 April 1939 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Denise Strawinsky to Boulanger Sancellemoz Haute Savoie April 6, 1939 Dear Mademoiselle, My father-in-law thanks you very much for your letter of March 15, and you can just imagine how happy he was at the news that everything is ready concerning the Symphony and again he thanks you very warmly for all the trouble you have taken and for all the effort you have put into it. He is still waiting impatiently for Mrs. Bliss’s letter, which has not yet arrived. I am very happy to be able to give you better news about my father-in-law today. I would not hide from you that, after arriving here, following the painful misfortunes we have had, we were a bit frightened to learn of his illness, because the doctor has not hidden from us that he foresaw the possibility of an operation (either for a pneumothorax or a more serious procedure) if he did not see rapid progress and then just today (we go to the clinic every week for X-rays). Today, the doctor saw that the sick lung has cleared up and that he has gained 1.2 kg since our arrival here, which is an excellent sign. It was hugely important for the doctor to see his natural resistance and defenses. All of this has given us great confidence and allowed us to consider the future with greater clarity. My father-in-law thus thinks he will be able to do his American tour, leaving here in the first half of January. There is one point that needs clarifying. I have therefore written to Dushkin asking him to find out what has become of the Copley agency that took over my father-in-law’s interests. Dear Mademoiselle, my father-in-law would like to write you personally to tell you again how grateful he was for all you have done, but he spends these days in bed, resting as much as possible. One day soon, when he is able to resume his normal work, he will write to you. With deepest and most respectful friendship, Denise Strawinsky. � Denise Strawinsky à Boulanger Sancellemoz Haute Savoie jeudi 6 avril 1939 Chère Mademoiselle, Mon beau-père vous remercie beaucoup pour votre lettre du 15 mars, et vous pouvez penser combien il a été heureux à la nouvelle que tout est fait au sujet de la Symphonie et il vous remercie encore très chaleureusement de toute la peine que vous avez prise et de tout le cœur que vous y avez mis. Il attend avec beaucoup d’impatience la lettre promise de madame Bliss qui n’est toujours pas arrivée. Je suis très heureuse de pouvoir aujourd’hui vous donner de meilleurs [sic] nouvelles de mon beau-père, je ne vous cacherais pas qu’en arrivant ici, après les pénibles malheurs que nous avons eu[s], nous avons été un peu effrayées du mal que [l’]on lui a découvert, car le docteur ne nous a pas caché qu’il entrevoyait la possibilité d’une intervention (soit un pneumothorax soit même une intervention plus grave) s’il ne voyait pas de progrès rapides et voila [sic] qu’aujourd’hui (nous passons toutes les semaines au servis médical pour être vu à la scopie), le [poumon malade s’est nettement éclairsi [sic] et il a repris 1kg.200—depuis notre arrivée ici, ce qui est un indice excellent. C’est vous le pensez bien d’une importance capitale pour le docteur de voir sa resistance [sic] et sa défense.] docteur, en le passant à la respire, a vu que le poumon malade s’est nettement éclairé et lui-même a repris 1kg 200 depuis notre arrivée ici ce qui est un indice excellent—C’était d’une importance capitale pour le docteur de voir sa résistance et sa défense naturelle. Tout ceci nous a donné une grande confiance et nous a permis d’envisager avec plus de carté [sic] l’avenir. Mon beau-père pense donc pouvoir faire sa tournée en Amerique [sic], partir d’ici [1ere] moitié janvier. Il y a un point qu’il faut qu’il éclaircisse. J’ai d’ailleurs écrit à Dushkine [sic] lui demandant de le faire. C’est de savoir qu’est devenu l’agence Copley qui a pris en mains les intérêts de mon beau père. Chère Mademoiselle mon beau-père voulait vous écrire personnellement pour vous dire encore combien il vous était reconnaissant pour tout ce que vous avez fait, mais tous ces jours il passe encore son temps au lit pour se reposer complètement, un de ces tous prochains jours, dès qu’il reprendra son travail normalement il vous écrira. Je vous demande de croire, chère Mademoiselle, à ma très respectueuse et profonde sympathie. Denise Strawinsky. � 1939 Author: Denise Stravinsky Denise Strawinsky Location: Sancellemoz Mildred Woods Bliss Recipient: Nadia Boulanger Richard Copley Samuel Dushkin https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/ccc1132c2c41b1dedc368b6f613ea0af.pdf 2cc614c2736033da0b54c53533952683 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/0cb5652242788a926282fd0de2123744.pdf 43508894f84ee3a99e93c11cfcad2e8b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 2 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 2 of Kimberly Francis, Nadia Boulanger and the Stravinskys (University of Rochester Press, 2018) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chapter 2, 12 January 1939 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Igor Stravinsky Subject The topic of the resource Nadia Boulanger Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Bibliothèque Nationale De Paris Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12 January 1939 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Stravinsky to Boulanger Paris Miss Nadia Boulanger c/o Miss J. A. Carpenter 1020 Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Ill. U.S.A SS Aquitania Via Cherbourg January 12, 1939 Dear Nadia, How can I thank you for such kind wishes? Now Sam has also left on the Ile de France (on the 11th). He saw an American woman to whom Miss [sic] Bliss is sending letters and a copy of your cable (the one to Mrs. Bliss) to let her know what there was to be done to secure the premiere of my Symphony in the United States next season. Do you believe there is a possibility of success? My God, I would be so grateful if the steps you have taken were to have the results we are hoping for.* Here continual flus keep delaying our trip with Catherine to Pau. Heartfelt wishes to you, my very dear Nadia. My kindest thoughts to the Carpenters. Yours, I Stravinsky *If this thing becomes a reality, I would very much like to give my manuscript (of the Symphony) to Mrs Bliss. [P.S.] Best regards to Sister Edward � Stravinsky à Boulanger Paris Miss Nadia Boulanger C/O Miss J. A. Carpenter 1020 Lake Shore Drive Chicago Ill États-Unis d’Amérique S/S Aquitania Via Cherbourg le 12 janvier 39 Chère Nadia, Comment vous remercier pour votre [sic] vœux si affectueux ? Voilà que Sam est également parti en Ile de France (le 11). Il a vu une dame américaine à laquelle Mlle Bliss envoyer [sic] des lettres et [la] copie de votre câble (à Mme Bliss) pour lui faire savoir ce qu’il y avait à faire pour avoir la 1ère de ma Symphonie aux États-Unis la saison prochaine. Croyez-vous à la possibilité de la réussite ? Mon Dieu, ce que je vous serai reconnaissant si les démarches que vous avez entreprises ayent le succès qu’on voudrait espérer*. Chez nous c’est les grypes [sic] qui continuent ce qui retarde notre voyage avec Catherine à Pau. De tout cœur je vous embrasse ma très chère Nadia. Mes amitiés les plus cordiales aux Carpenter. Votre, I Stravinsky *Si la chose se réalise je voudrais tellement donner mon manuscrit (de la Symphonie) à Mme Bliss [P.-S.] Profond salut à la sœur Edward � 1939 Author: Igor Stravinsky Catherine Stravinsky Ellen Carpenter Igor Location: Paris Ile de France Mildred Woods Bliss Nadia Location: Chicago Pau Recipient: Nadia Boulanger Sister Edward Blackwell https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/5d3567fd0ce2f988e4335b4671810018.pdf 2bea429203f1e89bf3a58fb35bab1b19 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/e780da345452ec5a8d9eb6a302d992a8.pdf e129a0d2768da20eb9994820e4526b75 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 2 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 2 of Kimberly Francis, Nadia Boulanger and the Stravinskys (University of Rochester Press, 2018) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chapter 2, 5 April 1940 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Igor Stravinsky Subject The topic of the resource Nadia Boulanger Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Bibliothque Nationale De Paris Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5 April 1940 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Boulanger to Stravinsky 36 rue Ballu Paris April 5, 1940 Dear Igor, Where will this note find you, I don’t know, but I’d like you to know that I am wholeheartedly with you both. It was necessary that your union take this definitive form, and I know that it’s what Catherine would have wanted. I seem far away, but I followed with a profound joy your winter, your activity, and its great results. There are those who will never understand, there are those for whom you have provided guidance. And, by being yourself, you illuminate for them the past and guide their future. It was so beautiful, so good, and so necessary that you gave this concert. We were, for example, overwhelmed by Preger’s case who, having wanted at all costs to serve, has fallen ill, both lungs to be reopened after several weeks in the barracks. He must spend a year in a sanatorium, and without your help, we could not insure him. Mrs. Loudon is the president of our small committee. No meetings, no publicity, but true, active support. We have given concerts to armies with orchestras made up of professional musicians brought together through the officers’ efforts, an admirable initiative that did so much good for those who command so humanely, as well as for those who performed. All this said too hastily, but I haven’t a minute. With great fondness for Vera and you, I am, with all my heart, your Nadia B. � Boulanger à Stravinsky 36 rue Ballu 5 avril 1940 Cher Igor, Où vous rejoindra ce mot—je ne sais, mais je voudrais que vous sachiez que je suis de tout cœur avec vous deux. Il fallait que votre union prit cette forme définitive, et je sais que c’est bien ainsi que l’aurait désiré Catherine. Je suis loin en apparence, mais j’ai suivi votre hiver, votre activité, et leur [sic] résultats si grands, avec une profonde joie. Il y a ceux qui ne comprendront jamais, il y a ceux pour lesquels vous avez fixé l’orientation. Et, en étant vous-même, vous éclairez pour eux le passé et construisez leur avenir. Que vous ayez donné ce concert est si beau, si bien, et si nécessaire. Nous étions par exemple, bouleversés par le cas de Preger qui, ayant voulu coûte que coûte servir, est tombé malade, les deux poumons rouverts, après quelques semaines de caserne. Il lui faut un an de sanatorium, sans vous, nous ne pourions [sic] pas les lui assurer. C’est Madame Loudon qui est présidente de notre petit comité. Pas de réunions, pas de publicité, mais un vrai soutien, actif. Nous avons donné des concerts aux armées avec les orchestres formés de musiciens professionnels réunis par le soin des officiers, admirable initiative qui crée un tel bien entre ceux qui commandent si humainement, et ceux qui exécutent. Tout cela dit bien hâtivement, mais je n’ai pas une minute. Je vous embrasse, Véra et vous, et suis de tout cœur votre, Nadia B. � Author: Igor Stravinsky Igor Location: Boston Leo Préger Lydia Loudon Mildred Woods Bliss Nadia Location: 36 rue Ballu Recipient: Nadia Boulanger Vera Stravinsky https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/6cefaed0d1e214a3bebd043bb9be3027.pdf 0d98c88a9e4e9fe857d2e0852f53fc8f https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/becd7339d8612b9b0300ae8af675cc96.pdf ccb2901d03c2f202dd85e5898b3d8dfa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 2 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 2 of Kimberly Francis, Nadia Boulanger and the Stravinskys (University of Rochester Press, 2018) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chapter 2, 3 January 1939 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nadia Boulanger Subject The topic of the resource Igor Stravinsky Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Sacher Stiftung Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3 January 1939 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Boulanger to Stravinsky January 3, 1939 Dear friend, Copley has just left. I cannot tell you how moving his attitude is. Not only does he understand but he tells me that everyone here shares in your pain with a deep affection. At his office, the orchestra, the staff, the musicians, the managers; everyone understood—and we are truly looking forward to your coming next year because we need you, Igor Strawinsky. Because then we will know—your presence will prove that your worries have passed and that your wife is better. I knew it would be so, [but] I didn’t think to such an extent—all the better for them! Arrived yesterday morning and am struggling amidst so many things [to do]. How foolish this is becoming—but my heart remains there, and you know what a large place [you hold in it]! Fond wishes to you and your mother, Catherine, and I am, Dear Friend, your Nadia [P.S.] Sorry for the haste, but the Aquitania leaves tomorrow morning. � Boulanger à Stravinsky 3 janvier 1939 Cher ami, Copley sort d’ici. Je ne peux vous dire combien son attitude est touchante. Non seulement il compris [sic] mais il me dit que chacun ici prend part à votre peine, dans un profond sentiment d’affection. A son bureau, l’orchestra, les petits employés, les musiciens, les managers, tout le monde a compris—et l’on attend doublement votre venue l’an prochain, parce que l’on a besoin de vous, Igor Strawinsky—parce que l’on sait qu’alors [sic], votre présence prouvera que vos inquiétudes sont passées que votre femme va mieux. Je savais que ce serait ainsi, je ne croyais pas à ce degré là [sic], tant mieux pour eux ! Arrivée hier matin je me débats au milieu de tant de choses. Que c’est à devenir fou—mais mon cœur est resté là-bas, et vous savez quelle grande place ! Je vous embrasse, j’embrasse votre Maman, Catherine et je suis, Cher Ami, votre, Nadia [P.-S.] Pardon de cette hâte, mais l’Aquitania part demain matin. � 1939 Author: Nadia Boulanger Catherine Stravinsky Recipient: Igor Stravinsky https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/ce082879c3816f6035ae1b2c9d25401a.pdf 78095769342dcd597943710950f7e2e2 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/c2338a8b56e518b8754e33945ed46c93.pdf f0cfd013ff9296aa192beb1149927b97 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 2 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 2 of Kimberly Francis, Nadia Boulanger and the Stravinskys (University of Rochester Press, 2018) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chapter 2, 21 February 1939 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nadia Boulanger Subject The topic of the resource Igor Stravinsky Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Bibliothque Nationale De Paris Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 21 February 1939 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Boulanger to Stravinsky Gerry’s Landing Cambridge February 21, 1939 Dear Friend, I think of you every day I have news, but the unbelievable life I lead has not really allowed me to write to you. Do not believe me inactive, though. I saw the Blisses, the Carpenters, and Mrs. Lorimer, and things seem finally to have taken shape this week. I hope for a letter from Mrs. Lorimer in Washington this Friday, when I will be at the Blisses’, and if all procrastination finally ceases, I will be able to give you detailed news. Such patience is necessary! The Carpenters and the Blisses truly want to act,, but everything depends on Mrs. Lorimer, because without her, the amount is incomplete. All this is to say that a lovely letter will head your way, but you know, don’t you, that I live in the thought of your fears, your hopes, and your work. Harvard is preparing Oedipus with an indescribable enthusiasm and it is good to know all that you represent to them. I send both Catherine and you all my deepest affection and remain your Nadia � Boulanger à Stravinsky Gerry’s Landing Cambridge 21 février 1939 Cher Ami, Je pense à vous chaque jour [où] j’ai des nouvelles, mais la vie invraisemblable que je mène ne m’a réellement pas permis de vous écrire. Ne me croyez pourtant pas inactive. J’ai vu les Bliss, les Carpenter, Mme Lorimer, et les choses semblent enfin devoir prendre forme cette semaine. J’espère une lettre de Mme. Lorimer Vendredi à Washington, où je serai chez les Bliss, et si enfin les tergiversations cessent, je pourrai vous donner des nouvelles précises. Que de patience il faut user. Les Carpenters et les Bliss veulent vraiment agir, tout dépend donc de Mme Lorimer, car sans elle, la somme n’est pas complète. Dire que c’est une belle lettre qui va vers vous, mais vous savez, n’est-ce-pas, que je vis dans la pensée de vos angoisses, de vos espoirs, et de votre travail. Harvard prépare Oedipus avec un enthousiasme indescriptible et cela fait du bien de sentir ce que vous représentez pour eux. Je vous embrasse, Catherine et vous, avec toute la profonde affection qui me fait votre, Nadia � 1939 Author: Nadia Boulanger Catherine Stravinsky Ellen Carpenter George H. Lorimer Mildred Woods Bliss Oedipus Rex Recipient: Igor Stravinsky https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/de3e203241f6d25952bf7f2c5741043e.pdf bc79d1d9afb168478497bf81c24f03cb https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/b3f825ce49007122d76e69d94f731075.pdf d548cc91372758d43735a048ff14bf82 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 2 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 2 of Kimberly Francis, Nadia Boulanger and the Stravinskys (University of Rochester Press, 2018) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chapter 2, 2 March 1939 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nadia Boulanger Subject The topic of the resource Igor Stravinsky Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Sacher Stiftung Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2 March 1939 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Boulanger to Stravinsky CAMBRIDGE, MASS IGOR STRAWINSKY 25 FBG ST HONORE [ca. March 2, 1939] DEVASTATED BY THE TERRIBLE NEWS AM DEEPLY DISTRESSED TO BE SO FAR AWAY KNOW I AM WITH ALL MY HEART YOUR NADIA � Boulanger à Stravinsky CAMBRIDGE, MASS NLT IGOR STRAWINSKY 25 FRG ST HONORÉ [ca. 2 mars 1939] BOULEVERSEE PAR TERRIBLE NOUVELLE SUIS PROFONDEMENT MALHEUREUSE ETRE SI LOIN SENTEZ MOI DE TOUT COEUR VOTRE NADIA � 1939 Author: Nadia Boulanger Igor Location: 25 Faubourg Nadia Location: Cambridge Massachusetts Recipient: Igor Stravinsky https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/bfad8713c77720bb17cbdf908411f1d2.pdf 64daa70233d14ab28fb0dec66edcf7f4 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/1505e02c265aa0df1919e3ff6bb3e50e.pdf dd53365db9701361b0d3f3be72635c69 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 2 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 2 of Kimberly Francis, Nadia Boulanger and the Stravinskys (University of Rochester Press, 2018) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chapter 2, 4 March 1939 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nadia Boulanger Subject The topic of the resource Igor Stravinsky Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Sacher Stiftung Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4 March 1939 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Boulanger to Stravinsky Gerry's Landing Cambridge Monsieur I. Strawinsky 25 Fbg St. Honor. Sancellemoz, France Haute Savoie March 4, 1939 Oh . . . how I weep for you—I am so sad! I knew all too well that you were living in increasing anguish, but I wanted to hope, at all costs . . . Dear Catherine, she was here, so full of life, and now she, too, is gone. It is better, of course, for those who have passed, but how can we bear their absence? I can only imagine the state you are in, yet perhaps Catherine has given you strength that will continue to support you beyond her passing. This is what happened to me with my sweet Lili who, knowing she was dying, would often speak to me about this future in which I would have to live without her. And when I wanted to stop her, she would tell me: “You will love, afterward, to think back to when we spoke of this time when I would be far away, and yet always remain with you.” In several days it will be twenty-one years since she died, and the wound remains the same, yet so does the deep feeling of the constant presence of the child who was and remains an example to me. May God give you His light, His peace in the face of this dreadful new ordeal that has deprived you of someone who was, without a doubt, the light of your life. May God allow your aching heart to turn toward Him, and to wait for your own time when you will enter into eternity and finally find rest yourself. But may He also grant you the certainty that we need you, and that this certainty gives us the strength to complete your work despite everything. When we are all gone, this work will remain to grant unto those who are worthy a nourishment of the spirit and heart without which everything would be intolerable. I know that I know nothing, but this taste of death, I have tasted it—and taste it still on my tongue since all of mine have passed away. But carrying on is the only way to deserve one day attaining that same peace. Can you understand—or even tolerate this idea? Can you even think about anything but your pain? I doubt it is possible, because I know. If you would allow it, I would take you in my arms like a sister who loves you tenderly and hold you. I am so sad to be far away. Thinking of Milène Mika and Catherine, I cherish you more than ever, and ask you to believe in my deepest affection for you. �With all my heart, Nadia [P.S.] Give your mother and the children a kiss for me. � Boulanger à Stravinsky Gerry's Landing, Cambridge Monsieur I. Strawinsky 25 Fbg St. Honor. Sancellemoz, France Mte Savoie 4 mars 1939 Que je vous pleurât [sic]—et que je suis triste! Je sentais bien que vous viviez dans une grandissante angoisse, mais je voulais espérer, à tout prix. Chère Catherine, elle est là, si vivante, et la voilà, elle aussi, partie. C’est mieux, sans doute, pour ceux qui partent, mais nous, comment pouvons-nous supporter leur absence ? Je devine l’état dans lequel vous êtes, peut-être pourtant Catherine vous a-t-elle donné des forces, vous aident[sic] encore au-delà de la vie. C’est ce qui m’est arrivé avec ma petite Lili qui, si souvent se sachant perdue, me parlait de cet avenir que je devais vivre sans elle. Et quand je voulais l’arrêter, elle me disait : « Tu aimeras, après, à penser que nous avons parlé de ce temps où je serai loin, et pourtant avec toi, toujours. » Dans quelques jours, 21 ans qu’elle est morte, et la blessure est demeurée la même, et aussi le profond sentiment de la présence constante de l’enfant qui a été et reste l’exemple. Que Dieu vous apporte sa lumière, sa paix dans l’affreuse nouvelle épreuve qui vous prive de ce qui a sans doute été la lumière de votre vie. Que Dieu permette à votre cœur déchiré de se tourner vers lui et d’attendre l’heure où à votre tour vous entrerez dans l’éternité et atteindrez enfin le repos. Mais qu’Il vous donne aussi la certitude que nous avons besoin de vous, et que cette certitude vous donne la force d’achever malgré tout votre œuvre. Quand nous serons tous partis, elle demeurera, pour donner aux hommes qui en sont dignes, cette nourriture de l’esprit et du cœur sans laquelle tout serait intolérable. Je sais, je ne sais rien, mais ce goût de la mort, je l’ai eu—et l’ai encore dans la bouche, depuis que tous les miens se sont endormis. Mais, marcher encore, est le seul moyen de mériter d’atteindre un jour leur paix. Pouvez-vous entendre—ou même supporter cette idée ? Pouvez-vous marcher autre chose que votre douleur ? J’en doute, parce que je sais. Vous permettez, je vous prends dans mes bras, et comme une sœur qui vous aime tendrement, je vous embrasse, si triste d’être loin. Dans la pensée de Milène Mika, de Catherine, je vous cheris [sic] plus que jamais, et vous demande de croire au plus profond attachement que je puisse avoir. A vous de tout cœur Nadia [P.-S.] Embrassez votre Mère et les enfants pour moi � 1939 Author: Nadia Boulanger Catherine Stravinsky Igor Location: Sancellemoz Lyudmila Stravinsky Mika Stravinsky Nadia Location: Cambridge Massachusetts Recipient: Igor Stravinsky https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/85a57a7a4d08beaeac37b6d1a000c18d.pdf 6b032f5d1c77e830d11022ef571aa141 https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/1c6c12f20e0f2914f7bce173a8430954.pdf 96d9e51c26603926202098ead284380a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 2 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 2 of Kimberly Francis, Nadia Boulanger and the Stravinskys (University of Rochester Press, 2018) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chapter 2, Undated Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nadia Boulanger Subject The topic of the resource Igor Stravinsky Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Sacher Stiftung Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Undated Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Boulanger to Soulima Stravinsky CAMBRIDGE, MASS STRAWINSKY 25 FAUBOURG, ST HONORE MY LAST LETTER SENT BY MISTAKE, PLEASE RETURN IT TO ME UNOPENED. A LETTER FOLLOWS YOURS NADIA � Boulanger à Soulima Stravinsky CAMBRIDGE, MASS STRAWINSKY 25 FAUBOURG, ST HONORE MA DERNIERE LETTRE ENVOYEE PAR ERREUR VOUS PRIE ME LA RENVOYER NON OUVERTE LETTRE SUIT VOTRE NADIA � Author: Nadia Boulanger Igor Location: 25 Faubourg Nadia Location: Cambridge Massachusetts Recipient: Igor Stravinsky https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/808e16c8af30c041cd7b0ac9dadb6619.pdf a9e4e5b70802d87b2ee0845bbdcae74b https://digex.lib.uoguelph.ca/files/original/178721c99a359be2a03220c92ad968e6.pdf dab22654c16bf27d3c54fe8ca74a0236 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Boulanger and the Stravinskys, Chapter 2 Description An account of the resource English translation and transcription of French originals from Chapter 2 of Kimberly Francis, Nadia Boulanger and the Stravinskys (University of Rochester Press, 2018) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chapter 2, 6 March 1939 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nadia Boulanger Subject The topic of the resource Igor Stravinsky Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Sacher Stiftung Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6 March 1939 Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter UG Extracted Text Boulanger to the Stravinsky Family Gerry’s Landing Cambridge Manhattan New York Mademoiselle et Messieurs Strawinsky 25 Fbg St. Honor [sic] Paris, France March 6, 1939 My Dear Friends, I am with you at each moment and am saddened to be so far away. What can be said at such a sad time? I know well that there is no consolation, and that only God can support you. As well as thinking of those whom you mourn—these are the anniversaries of the deaths of Mother and my dear Lili, who, before her death said to me: “I offer my sorrows to God so that they will return to you as joy.” I know that this was your Mother’s wish. Could you still feel, despite your grief, that She is forever with you? With deepest affection, I am, more than ever, alas, your old and faithful friend, NB � Boulanger aux Stravinsky Gerry’s Landing Cambridge « Manhattan » New York Mademoiselle et Messieurs Strawinsky 25 Fbg St. Honor [sic] Paris, France 6 mars 1939 Mes Chers Amis, Je suis avec vous à chaque moment, et malheureuse d’être si loin. Que vous dire, devant un tel malheur ? Je sais trop bien qu’il n’est aucune consolation, et que seul Dieu peut vous aider. Aussi, la pensée de celles que vous pleurez—voici les jours anniversaires de la mort de Maman et de ma petite Lili, qui, avant de mourir m’a dit : « j’offre à Dieu mes souffrances pour qu’elles retombent en joie sur toi. » Je sais que cette pensée était celle de votre Maman, puissiez-vous, malgré votre douleur, sentir qu’Elle est à jamais avec vous. Je vous embrasse et suis, plus que jamais, hélas, votre vieille fidèle amie, NB � 1939 Author: Nadia Boulanger Igor Location: 25 Faubourg Lili Boulanger Nadia Location: Cambridge Manhattan Recipient: Igor Stravinsky