Scope and Content Note
The George Antheil Correspondence to Stanley Hart spans the period 1919-1931, with the majority of materials dating from 1922-1923. Included are letters, postcards, and telegrams from Antheil to Hart, in addition to several letters to Antheil from Mary Hollister, Ethel Leginska, and Annette Williams, and three letters from unidentified authors to Hart. The letters chronicle Antheil’s personal and professional exploits during his European tour, which began in 1922. In addition to commentary on cities he visited, concerts he performed, and musical pieces he was working on, Antheil also confided in Hart details of his personal relationships. The correspondence offers a unique perspective on the life of this influential futurist composer and his acquaintances.