Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Irene Dalis-Loinaz Papers (1831-2015, bulk 1950-2000) contain vocal scores, librettos, writings, opera research materials, correspondence, photographs, administrative records, and audiovisual materials relating to her career as an international mezzo-soprano vocalist, the development of Opera San Jose, and, to a lesser extent, her tenure as professor at San Jose State University. The bulk of the collection is related to Dalis’ career as an opera singer as well as the founder of Opera...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Irene Dalis-Loinaz Papers (1831-2015, bulk 1950-2000) contain vocal scores, librettos, writings, opera research materials, correspondence, photographs, administrative records, and audiovisual materials relating to her career as an international mezzo-soprano vocalist, the development of Opera San Jose, and, to a lesser extent, her tenure as professor at San Jose State University. The bulk of the collection is related to Dalis’ career as an opera singer as well as the founder of Opera...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Irene Dalis-Loinaz Papers (1831-2015, bulk 1950-2000) contain vocal scores, librettos, writings, opera research materials, correspondence, photographs, administrative records, and audiovisual materials relating to her career as an international mezzo-soprano vocalist, the development of Opera San Jose, and, to a lesser extent, her tenure as professor at San Jose State University. The bulk of the collection is related to Dalis’ career as an opera singer as well as the founder of Opera...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Irene Dalis-Loinaz Papers (1831-2015, bulk 1950-2000) contain vocal scores, librettos, writings, opera research materials, correspondence, photographs, administrative records, and audiovisual materials relating to her career as an international mezzo-soprano vocalist, the development of Opera San Jose, and, to a lesser extent, her tenure as professor at San Jose State University. The bulk of the collection is related to Dalis’ career as an opera singer as well as the founder of Opera...

Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series consists of certificates, commendations, honorary degrees, medals, plaques, pins, and other related material awarded to Dalis throughout her career and for her philanthropic endeavors. It also includes memorabilia and keepsakes kept throughout Irene Dalis' lifetime, such as scrapbooks, programs from performances she attended, souvenirs, and more.

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The publications included in this series are mostly opera-related, and a vast majority are Opera News and the San Francisco Opera Magazine. There are several other titles included that relate to Opera San Jose and Dalis' involvement at San Jose State University.

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The Photographs series includes photographs from Dalis' personal life and travels, but the bulk of the series contains photographs depicting Dalis' work during her mezzo-soprano career, and portraits she took for publicity shots and for her various opera roles. There also are other photos that depict her efforts for Opera San Jose and its events and outreach.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

The Photographs series includes photographs from Dalis' personal life and travels, but the bulk of the series contains photographs depicting Dalis' work during her mezzo-soprano career, and portraits she took for publicity shots and for her various opera roles. There also are other photos that depict her efforts for Opera San Jose and its events and outreach.