Collection: Theodore V. Martinez letters | New Orleans City Archives & Special Collections

Scope and Contents

Carbon copies of manuscript letters dealing with his attempt to collect the musical compositions of his grandfather, Theodore Van LaHache (1841-1869) for presentation to the music department of Louisiana State University. Source unknown.

Dates

Creation: 1937-1938

Creator

Martinez, Theodore V., 1875-1952 (Person)

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Biographical / Historical

Martinez was a philanthropist and endower of the NOPL LaHache Music Collection. Theodore von La Hache was a local music teacher, composer, and organist who wrote piano and sacred music.