Russell Gerhart standing outside holding a fish suspended from a hook
A person stands in a grassy area in front of a building with white horizontal siding and large windows. They are wearing a patterned shirt and light-colored pleated trousers while holding a large fish vertically. This black and white photograph captures the subject in a full-body view.
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State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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A person stands in a grassy field holding a large, long fish by its jaw. They wear a short-sleeved shirt with a botanical print, glasses, and light-colored pleated trousers. Trees and foliage are visible in the background of this black and white scene.
A person wearing glasses and a patterned shirt sits in a motorboat equipped with an outboard motor and tufted leather seating. The boat is positioned alongside a wooden dock on a calm body of water. Dense foliage lines the opposite shore and reflects in the water's surface.
Pamela Gearhart with her father Russell and a dog
Two people sit side-by-side outdoors with a medium-sized dog positioned in front of them. The person on the left wears glasses and a patterned shirt, while the person on the right has short hair and wears a dark shirt. The background consists of trees and a patch of grass.
Pamela Gearhart laying on the deck of a boat
A person with short blond hair wearing a plaid shirt lies on the front deck of a white boat numbered 743. The boat is tied to a wooden dock and features a black tufted bench seat inside. Another person is partially visible in the rear of the boat near a steering wheel.
Pamela Gearhart sitting on the deck of a boat
A person with blonde hair sits on the edge of a boat with an open body of water in the background. The person wears a ruffled strapless top and shorts while holding a hat and sunglasses. This black and white scene features a distant horizon and physical wear marks on the right edge.
A person with short light-colored hair sits behind the steering wheel of a motorboat featuring tufted upholstery and an outboard motor. The boat is moored alongside a wooden dock in calm water reflecting nearby trees. This black and white scene is shown from an elevated perspective.
Pamela Gearhart sitting outside on a picnic bench
A person sits on a wooden bench in an outdoor area with dense trees and foliage in the background. They wear a short-sleeved gingham shirt and light-colored trousers, looking toward the left of the frame with hands folded in their lap. A wristwatch is visible on their left arm in this black and white scene.
A person with light, wavy hair and straight bangs wears a light-colored hat and V-neck top. They are positioned outdoors next to a tree trunk with a vintage car wheel visible in the background. A physical crease runs across the upper left section of the frame.
A person with short hair is playing a violin in a grassy yard bordered by dense trees and bushes. The individual wears a light-colored short-sleeved top, dark trousers, and low-profile shoes. A shadow is cast across the grass in the foreground under the bright daylight.
Russell Gerhart in a boat on Lake Chautauqua
A shirtless person with thinning hair and glasses is shown in profile against a background of water and sky. Another person wearing a plaid shirt is partially visible from the back in the foreground. The setting appears to be a boat, with a steering wheel visible at the bottom edge. Land is visible in the distance beneath a sky with scattered clouds.
Two people stand in front of a small white house featuring a screened-in porch and horizontal siding. One person wears a yellow short-sleeved shirt and light-colored trousers, while the other person wears a red and black plaid jacket over dark pants. Trees are visible in the background, and a green lawn stretches out in front of the building.
A person with dark hair and a horizontal-striped top stands outdoors against a background of thick foliage. To the left, a large tree with dark branches stretches over the scene. The black and white composition shows the individual from the waist up, centered in the frame.
A person wearing a light jacket and skirt sits on a park bench with a tree and a lantern to their right. Behind the person, a body of water is surrounded by dense foliage and trees. In the distant background, a white building stands among the trees.
Pamela Gearhart with her parents, Martha and Russell standing by a house
Three individuals are positioned in front of a white building with a lattice trellis on the side. The person on the left wears a light jacket and holds a pipe in their mouth, while the middle person wears a headscarf and dark trousers. The individual on the right is dressed in a dark jacket over a striped dress and sandals. They are standing on a grassy lawn with trees and a wooden bench visible in the background.
Pamela Gearhart with her parents, Martha and Russell standing in front of trees
Three people stand together on a grassy area with two large tree trunks and a multi-story house behind them. The person on the left wears a patterned top and a skirt, the middle person wears a light-colored dress, and the person on the right wears a suit. The person in the center is turned toward the individual on the right.
Pamela Gearhart holding a bicycle outside with her father Russell
In the foreground, a person with short hair wearing a jacket and dark trousers leans against a bicycle. Behind them, a person with glasses and a white shirt sits near a tree. The background contains dense trees and a building in the distance.
Pamela Gearhart sitting on a bicycle outside with her father Russell
A person sits on a vintage bicycle in a grassy outdoor area while a black and white dog jumps up against the bike. Another person sits on a wooden bench in the background, holding one hand to their face. The setting includes several trees, a small table, and a wooden folding chair.
Pamela Gearhart standing by a house with a sign in the window, Fiddle Faddle
A person with light-colored hair and a button-up jacket stands in the doorway of a house with light horizontal siding. A small, dark-and-white dog jumps up at the person's side. On the right, a window features dark curtains and a rectangular sign that says "FIDDLE FADDLE" in capital letters.
Pamela Gearhart sitting on a bench with her father Russell
Two people sit side by side in an outdoor area in a black and white vintage scene. To the left, a person with short hair wears glasses and a white t-shirt, and to the right, a person with shoulder-length light hair wears a light-colored short-sleeved shirt. They are positioned in front of a tree trunk and dense leafy bushes, with a wooden bench covered by a light-colored cloth visible on the right.
Pamela Gearhart talking with a group of people
This black and white photograph shows a group of people in an indoor setting. In the mid-ground, one person in a white dress faces the group, while another individual in a dark suit is seen from behind. A patterned lamp stands in the background next to vertical curtains.
In this black and white indoor setting, a person in a light dress and another in a plaid jacket are positioned in the center. Other individuals stand nearby, including an older person with glasses and a blurry figure in the foreground. A tall lamp with a patterned shade stands in the background against light-colored curtains.
Bears inscription from Flavia to Gerhart on verso.
A person sits on a rocky incline wearing a light-colored, short-sleeved shirt and trousers. Behind them, thin, leafless trees stand against a bright sky. The entire scene is in black and white.
Russell and Martha Gerhart standing on a sidewalk beside a house
Two people stand on a concrete path in front of a house with horizontal siding. One person wears a short-sleeved collared shirt, trousers, and glasses, while the other person wears a checkered dress and holds a handbag with a large circular clasp. Dense greenery and a tall vine grow against the side of the building behind them.
Pamela Gearhart standing by a car with her father Russell
A person wearing glasses and a person with short light hair stand beside a Ford Country Squire. Both individuals are dressed in mid-century clothing and stand on a dirt path. Trees and foliage form the background of the scene.
Martha and Russell Gerhart outside a house
One person wearing a blazer sits on a bench in the foreground, while a second person wearing glasses and a t-shirt stands nearby. They are positioned on a grassy lawn in front of a small white house with a gabled roof and a screen door. Trees and bushes surround the yard.
Pamela Gearhart with her father Russell painting lawn chairs
In a black and white setting, one person stands leaning over an overturned wooden chair while another person sits on a small bench next to other chairs. Two dark-colored cars are parked to the right, under the shade of tall trees. A dirt path and more vegetation are visible in the background.
Three individuals stand outdoors in front of two large tree trunks. The person on the left is wearing a light-colored suit and glasses, while the person in the middle wears a light-colored dress and the person on the right wears a patterned top and a long skirt. A multi-story wooden building is situated on a grassy slope behind the group.
Pamela Gearhart sitting outside on a bench
A person in a striped top and a light-colored cap sits on a small wooden bench in a grassy area. Behind the bench is a large, dark evergreen tree, while other trees and a clothesline are visible in the background. A bowl rests on the bench next to the person, and some clothing lies on the ground near their feet.
Pamela Gearhart sitting outside with a dog
A person in a light-colored short-sleeved top and pants sits on the ground next to a stone walkway. They rest a hand on a small white dog that has dark patches over its eyes and ears. The outdoor setting includes various plants and a tree in the background.
A person wearing a headscarf, a dark jacket, and cuffed trousers sits on the grass in front of a white wooden house. A light-colored dog with a dark face sits between the person's legs looking upwards. The house features a screen door and windows, with a small sign that reads "FIDDLE FADDLE" visible in one window.
A person wearing a short-sleeved shirt and shorts is crouched in a grassy outdoor area. One hand rests on the head of a small, sitting dog that has a white body and dark-colored markings on its face. The scene includes grass on the ground and plants in the background.
A person wearing a light-colored cap and dark jacket sits outdoors while holding a black and white dog. A tent and trees are visible in the background of the clearing. The dog faces the side while resting in the person's arms.
A person with neck-length light hair and straight bangs sits outdoors in a black and white setting. They wear a dark, collared button-down jacket over a light-colored undershirt. The background consists of blurred foliage and trees with dappled sunlight.
A black and white portrait features a person with short, light hair and bangs looking toward the side. The person wears a dark jacket over a light-colored shirt. The background consists of blurred trees and foliage.
Mrs. Buys standing outside a house on Delancey Street in Philadelphia
A person with short curly hair stands outdoors on a set of stairs wearing a long, heavy coat over a collared shirt. They wear dark gloves and dark shoes while facing the camera. Behind them is a brick building with a decorative black metal railing and a nameplate on the wall.
A person with light-colored hair styled with straight bangs and curled ends faces slightly to the side. They wear a light-colored, button-down shirt with a visible collar and pocket. The portrait is in a monochrome, sepia-toned format against a plain background.
A person with a blonde bob and bangs looks down while playing a wooden violin. Their left hand is on the fingerboard, and their right hand holds a bow against the strings. They are dressed in dark clothing and positioned in front of a black background.
A person with blonde hair and light eyes is shown from the chest up holding a violin and its bow. They are wearing a black short-sleeved top featuring a textured neckline. The background is a solid black color.
A person with light blonde hair in a bob with short bangs is positioned with their chin on their folded hands. They have light-colored eyes and wear dark pink lipstick. The individual is wearing a pink garment against a solid black background.
A person with shoulder-length blonde hair and short bangs is positioned against a solid black background. They wear a magenta crew-neck sweater paired with a single-strand white pearl necklace. The hair is styled with outward-curling ends, and the subject’s gaze is directed slightly away from the camera.
A black and white close-up shows a person with blunt bangs playing a violin against a dark background. Their fingers are placed on the strings while a bow is held in their other hand. The person wears a light-colored shirt with small circular details along the neckline.
W. C. Runder Photo Co. (Saint Louis, Mo.)
Portrait of Pamela Gearhart with violin (close-up)
A monochrome close-up shows a person playing a dark violin. One hand holds the neck of the instrument while the other hand moves a bow across the strings. The person's face is positioned on the left side of the frame, looking down toward the instrument.
A person with short light hair and blunt bangs wears a short-sleeved button-down shirt while playing a violin. The person holds the instrument against their shoulder with their head tilted toward it. This monochrome scene shows the person's hands positioned on the bow and the neck of the violin against a plain wall.
Christmas card with photograph of Pamela Gearhart
The top portion of the card contains a black and white photograph of a person with short blonde hair looking to the side. Beneath the photo is an illustration of several gift boxes and the printed text "Merry Christmas Happy New Year". A blue handwritten signature at the bottom reads "From the Mayor".
Christmas card with photograph of Russell Gerhart
A black and white photograph features a person in glasses sitting outdoors in front of foliage and holding a glass. Below the photograph is a small line drawing of gift boxes, followed by stylized text wishing a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. A cursive signature at the bottom right reads "The Mayor."
Pamela Gearhart standing in front of the USS Constitution in Boston
A person in a long, dark coat with large buttons and puffed sleeves stands on a ship's deck. Behind them rise tall masts and a complex network of ropes and rigging against a pale sky. This black and white scene shows the individual resting one hand on a wooden railing.
A person wearing a dark coat and hat stands on the deck of a sailing vessel. Large wooden masts with complex rope rigging and cables dominate the background behind them. Some snow is visible on the deck and on the ground in the distance near a building.
Bill Flavia standing in front of the USS Constitution in Boston
A person in a textured, dark-colored coat stands on a snow-covered wooden dock. Behind them is the bow of a large ship decorated with white scrollwork and a flag. Numerous rigging lines extend upward from the vessel into the sky.
Pamela Gearhart sitting on a bench with her mother Martha
Two people are seated on a wooden slatted bench in an outdoor grassy area. One person wears a polka-dot dress and a light-colored cardigan, while the other person wears a plaid shirt and a white cap with a dark brim. A tree and distant foliage are visible in the background.
Pamela Gearhart standing outside with pianist Claudette Sorel
One person on the left wears a light-colored jacket over a plaid shirt and light-colored trousers. The person on the right wears a dark dress with a small light-colored pattern and has long dark hair. They stand in an outdoor setting with large trees in the background and a field to the right.
Pamela Gearhart sitting outside with pianist Claudette Sorel
Two people are seated close together on a wooden bench with trees and foliage in the background. One person has short light-colored hair and wears a light jacket over a plaid shirt, while the other has dark hair styled in bangs and wears a dark patterned dress. They are turned toward each other against a backdrop of outdoor furniture and greenery.
Pamela Gearhart sitting in a boat with pianist Claudette Sorel and Russell Gerhart
Three individuals are seated in a boat on a body of water. The person on the left wears a cap and jacket, the person in the middle wears a dark patterned dress, and the person on the right wears a patterned shirt and glasses. Dense trees line the background, and reflections are visible on the water's surface.
Russell Gerhart in boat with a child feeding ducks
One person in a motorboat reaches toward two white birds in the water while another person on the dock carries a child. A second boat is docked nearby, with a white house and another individual visible in the background. The black and white scene includes a concrete building and vegetation along the bank.
Russell and Martha Gerhart sitting in a boat at a dock
Two people are seated in a motorboat labeled "KIM" docked at a wooden pier. One person sits in the front wearing a captain's hat and glasses, and the other person sits behind them wearing a striped shirt and sunglasses. The boat features an outboard motor and several lights mounted on the front deck. Calm water reflects the surrounding environment and another boat is visible in the background.
A person wearing glasses and a v-neck shirt sits at the helm of a boat labeled Avalon. Behind the boat, another person walks on a grassy slope next to a white building with horizontal siding. The vintage black and white scene features a motorboat with a dashboard containing several gauges and a large steering wheel.
Martha Gerhart standing with Russell Gerhart in the background standing in a boat
A person in a cardigan and patterned shirt stands in the foreground next to a wooden railing. In the background, another person sits in a small boat on a river lined with trees and a building. The black and white scene shows a calm body of water with various docks and vegetation along the shore.
Pamela Gearhart fishing with her father Russell
A person in a short-sleeved shirt and light-colored trousers holds a fishing rod while standing near a white house with horizontal siding. To the left, a second person in a striped shirt and dark pants also holds a fishing rod. Trees and foliage fill the background behind the two individuals.
Two people stand outside near a white house with horizontal siding. One person wears a striped shirt and a baseball-style cap, while the other wears a patterned shirt and glasses. They both hold a thin rod pointing towards a body of water surrounded by dense trees.
A person with short light hair, a plaid short-sleeved shirt, and light trousers sits on a boat. The boat is docked next to a wooden pier on water reflecting the surrounding trees and foliage. This scene is captured in black and white.
Composer Howard Hanson (right), with conductor Edward Murphy and the Chautauqua Institution's Student Symphony Orchestra, with Pamela Gearhart, concertmistress
Seated individuals hold violins on a grassy lawn while two people stand in the foreground. One standing person wears a white short-sleeved shirt and trousers, while the other wears a dark jacket and glasses while looking at a music stand. Trees, a body of water, and structures are visible in the background of this black and white scene.
Pamela Gearhart standing outside with her father Russell
Two individuals stand close together outdoors with their heads turned toward one another and mouths upturned. The person on the left wears glasses and a suit with a patterned tie, while the person on the right has light hair and wears a polka-dot dress. Sunlight filters through trees in the background, creating a pattern of light and shadows across the scene.
Pamela Gearhart standing outside with her father Russell and mother Martha
A person in a dark jacket, a person in a patterned dress, and a person in a light-colored suit with a patterned tie stand together in a wooded area. They are all looking toward one another with their mouths open while sunlight filters through the trees. A multi-story building is visible in the background behind them.
Pamela Gearhart standing outside with two women
Three people stand side-by-side on a paved area in front of a house with a tall stone chimney. The person on the left wears a dress with a sailor collar, the middle person wears a button-up dress, and the person on the right wears a dress with spaghetti straps. A tree frames the top left while a playground slide sits in the yard to the right.
Pamela Gearhart standing outside with a woman
Two people stand side-by-side on a light-colored surface in front of a wide lawn and a large tree. One individual wears a short-sleeved dress with a collar and large pockets, while the other wears a sleeveless dress. Behind them, a multi-story building features a porch with columns and various items on the grass, including a slide.
A person with dark hair and a neutral expression faces forward in a sepia-toned studio portrait. They are dressed in a dark suit jacket, a white collared shirt, and a dark necktie. The background is a simple, light-colored gradient.
Several individuals are positioned on and around two motorboats docked in a narrow waterway near a white house and a concrete structure. In the foreground boat, three people reach toward two white ducks in the water. Additional people stand on a wooden dock and the grassy bank in the background.
Russell and Martha Gerhart sitting on the ground by a dock
Two people sit on a grassy bank facing each other. A small white motorboat is moored to a wooden dock in the background. One person wears a patterned short-sleeved shirt and glasses, while the other wears a dress and a cardigan.
Violist Sally Trembly (looking at camera), cellist Ronald Leonard (center, rear), and violinist Michael Applebaum (Tree) at Curtis Institute of Music
Note: Michael Tree (Applebaum at the time) studied both violin and viola at Curtis.
In this black and white scene, a person with wavy hair and a small hat looks back over their shoulder. They are surrounded by other people, including a person in a suit on the right and another person wearing a white brimmed hat on the left. The background features a building facade with architectural details and partial text.
Pianist Isabelle Vengerova and Mary Louise Curtis Bok Zimbalist on the entry stairs at Curtis Institute of Music
Zimbalist, Mary Louise Curtis Bok, 1876-1970
Several individuals stand in front of an architectural entrance featuring a column with carved floral patterns and visible text. In the background, three people stand near a dark doorway while a crowd in the foreground faces toward them. Some members of the crowd wear hats or academic regalia, and one person in a dark suit has their back to the viewer.
Curtis Music Institute founder Mary Louise Curtis Bok Zimbalist (far right) on sidewalk in front of the school with her chauffeur Patrick holding the car door open for a woman
Several people in mid-20th-century attire gather on a sidewalk outside a stone building with an arched doorway. A person leans into the open rear door of a black car while a person in a cap stands nearby. To the right, individuals stand together, and one person holds a device with a microphone. The black and white scene includes a view of a narrow city street in the background.
Curtis Music Institute founder Mary Louise Curtis Bok Zimbalist (white hair) on sidewalk in front of the school with crowd after 1954 graduation ceremony
Multiple individuals gather near an ornate stone pillar inscribed with text for The Curtis Institute of Music. Several people wear hats and coats, including one person in a mortarboard and another wearing glasses. The building's entrance features dark doorways and detailed architectural carvings.
Bassoonist Patsy Hayes, violinist Ann Garliches (far right), author Catherine Drinker Bowen (with corsage), and Mary Louise Curtis Bok Zimbalist (white hair) after 1954 graduation ceremony at Curtis Institute of Music
Several people are positioned in front of a large, dark entrance framed by decorative stonework. The person in the foreground wears round glasses and a light-colored coat with a broad collar. Others in the background wear various styles of hats and dark coats, with some standing inside the doorway and others on the steps outside.
Pianist Judy Jaimes and organist Vernon Wolcott (glasses) after 1954 graduation ceremony at Curtis Institute of Music
A person in the foreground wears a collared shirt and a textured jacket while holding several pieces of paper. Behind them, another person wearing glasses and a suit also holds papers, and several others stand near a building entrance with ornate stonework. The individuals are dressed in mid-20th-century attire, including various styles of hats and suits.
Flutist Milton Burgy and Curtis Institute of Music receptionist Patsy Allan
One person in the foreground wears a suit and tie, while the other wears a dark coat and a headband. Several other individuals are visible in the background near a building with a large arched entrance. A car is parked on the street to the left.
Bassoonist Patsy Hayes (leaning), Mary Louise Curtis Bok Zimbalist (white hair), and Curtis Institute of Music receptionist Patsy Allan after the 1954 graduation ceremony
Several people dressed in coats and hats exit a building with stone steps. A person in the foreground wears a dark textured coat, white gloves, a pearl necklace, and dark sunglasses. Another person in a light-colored coat and glasses leans forward while descending the steps behind them.
Pamela Gearhart standing with Philadelphia Museum of Art in background
A person wearing a long buttoned coat and a scarf stands in the foreground of a black and white scene. Behind them, mid-20th-century cars drive across a wide street. A large building with neoclassical columns and a fountain are situated in the background.
View from Philadelphia Museum of Art down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway towards center Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin Parkway (Philadelphia, Pa.)
A broad street leads away from an elevated vantage point toward a distant city skyline under a hazy sky. A large fountain monument stands in a circular plaza where vintage automobiles are parked and moving. Leafless trees line the boulevard, and ornate streetlamps and statues flank the foreground.
Unidentified male standing in front of the Rodin Museum in Philadelphia
A person stands on a paved walkway leading to a stone building with four columns and arched openings. A large statue of a seated figure is positioned on a pedestal in front of the entrance. Bare trees and their shadows frame the scene.
Unidentified male standing on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art
A person stands centrally on a set of broad stairs leading up to a building with monumental fluted columns and stone block walls. They are wearing a zippered jacket, pleated trousers, and glasses. Two other figures are visible in the background near a large glass-paned doorway. The scene is presented in black and white.
Unidentified male standing with Philadelphia Museum of Art in the background
A person wearing a dark jacket and glasses stands in the foreground of an open area. In the background is a large neoclassical building with columns and a pediment. An equestrian statue is positioned to the right of the main building structure. The scene is in black and white.
A stone-paved plaza in the foreground features a circular fountain and several standing figures, framed by two tall flagpoles on either side. In the distance, a long road stretches toward a city skyline with a prominent central tower under a hazy sky. The scene is captured in black and white, highlighting the contrast between the paved foreground and the silhouetted buildings.
Portrait of Pamela Gearhart playing violin
A person with straight bangs and a ponytail plays a violin in a black and white setting. Their right hand holds a bow across the strings while their left hand is positioned on the fingerboard. Behind the person are vertical window blinds and a door with a handle.
Portrait of Pamela Gearhart holding violin standing in front of a blackboard
A person with light hair pulled back in a ponytail stands in front of a large chalkboard and a brick wall. They wear a light-toned collared shirt and hold a violin by the neck along with a vertical bow. This black and white view captures the individual from the side, looking toward the left with their mouth slightly open.
Frank Burkett Baird Music Building (State University of New York at Buffalo)
A person with light-colored hair styled in a ponytail holds a violin against their shoulder. Their right hand holds a bow over the instrument, and their left hand is positioned on the strings. They are dressed in a dark, short-sleeved top and shown against a plain backdrop.
Wheelan Photograph Studio (Buffalo, N.Y.)
Pamela Gearhart in concert dress talking with an unidentified woman
This appears to be after a concert. Gearhart could have performed as either conductor or violinist.
Centered in the scene, a person wearing a pearl necklace and long skirt speaks while facing another person in a dark coat. To the right, an individual in a suit jacket stands in profile, while another person in a dark dress is visible in the background. The floor features a light-colored parquet pattern.
Pamela Gearhart in concert dress talking with people
Two people in formal attire stand in the center of a room. One person wears a dark long-sleeved top with a pearl necklace and a floor-length light-colored skirt. Facing them is a person in a suit seen from behind. Other people and a wall of lockers are visible in the background.
Three people in the foreground are shown together, including one individual wearing a pearl necklace and another with styled hair wearing glasses. The background contains lockers and a row of chairs against a wall. One person sits in the distance among the lockers.
Pamela Gearhart holding a piece of paper and a cup
A person with light hair in a bun wears a dark shirt and looks down at a white piece of paper. Their hands are visible holding the paper and a small cup against a dark background. The shot is in black and white with a grainy texture and a copyright watermark across the center.
Pamela Gearhart holding music at a rehearsal of the State University of New York at Buffalo Orchestra
A person stands in a large room, holding a stack of papers while facing to the side. Several other people sit behind music stands in the foreground and middle ground. The background consists of a tall wall with a grid-like recessed pattern.
Pamela Gearhart conducting the State University of New York at Buffalo Orchestra in rehearsal
A person stands at a music stand with their arms extended towards a group of seated musicians. Several people face away from the camera, looking at sheet music and holding instruments. This black and white scene takes place in a room with light-colored walls and tall storage cabinets.
A person in a collared shirt stands with arms raised facing a seated group of musicians with music stands. The musicians sit with their backs to the camera, holding string instruments. The room has concrete walls with a small sign that reads "NO SMOKING" and a large brass instrument hanging in the background.
A person stands on a podium with arms outstretched, facing a group of seated musicians. The musicians are positioned behind music stands with sheet music visible. The black and white scene takes place in a room with concrete walls and cabinets in the background.
A person with short hair stands behind a music stand in a black and white scene. Their arms are raised in motion and their mouth is open. The background is divided between a light wall on the left and a dark surface on the right.
A person wearing a plaid jacket stands on a low platform behind a music stand, holding a baton in one hand and pointing with the other. Behind them, a handwritten sign stating "NO SMOKING" is taped to a paneled wall. In the foreground, a hand holds a violin near a music stand with open sheet music.
This sepia-toned portrait shows a person wearing dark, rectangular sunglasses and a light-colored button-up shirt under a dark jacket. Their hair is swept back, and the camera angle is positioned low, looking up at them. A copyright watermark is visible across the lower-center of the frame.
A person with fair skin and light-colored hair is captured from the shoulders up in a black and white portrait. They wear a collared shirt beneath a checkered jacket while looking slightly off-camera. A copyright watermark appears at the bottom against a solid black background.
A person with light hair pulled into a ponytail is captured from the shoulders up in a black and white portrait against a solid black background. The individual wears a plaid jacket over a collared shirt and faces toward the left with their mouth open. Gray text reading "Copyright by Jim Tuttle" is superimposed across the bottom of the frame.
Pamela Gearhart gesturing at an orchestra rehearsal
Mounted on board in preparation for print use.
A person wearing a plaid shirt over a turtleneck stands behind music stands containing sheets of paper. Their head is tilted back with their mouth open and one hand is raised toward their chin. The scene is presented in black and white with a watermark at the top.
Pamela Gearhart conducting orchestra in rehearsal
A person wearing a dark plaid shirt has one arm raised above their head and the other at shoulder level. In the blurred foreground, parts of a stringed instrument and sheet music are visible. The background contains a vertical pole and a watermark across the top edge.