Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 5, 1950
Caption:
OPERA STAR BLANCHE THEBOM WATCHES REHEARSAL: Contralto Blanche Thebom, who will be one of the soloists in tonight's performance of Bach's "Magnificat," watched the rehearsal intently. After Miss Welitch and Ormandy completed their hour of work, Thor Johnson directed part of the orchestra, the Choral Union, and soloists in a rehearsal for tonight's concert. Both Miss Thebom and Miss Welitch are members of the Metropolitan Opera Co.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 5, 1950
Caption:
REHEARSAL OVER, STARS CAN RELAX: Conductor Ormandy and Miss Welitch paused outside the stage door at Hill Auditorium after completing their rehearsal. Clusters of University sutdents were gathered there, hoping to catch a glimpse of them and of Miss Thebom and baritone Mack Harrell. Later Miss Welitch slipped back into the auditorium to hear the rehearsal of the "Magnificat."