VERA (MRS. ISAAC) STERN - CHRISTMAS / HOLIDAY CARD SIGNED - HFSID 172196

VERA STERN and [ISAAC STERN]
The philanthropist and wife of Isaac Stern signs this Christmas card  on behalf of herself and her husband
Christmas Holiday Card Signed: "Vera and Isaac Stern" inside Christmas card, open to 11½x4½. Vera signed on behalf of her husband, Isaac. In full: "How is Florence? Hope you had a nice trip back- All the best, Vera I received the wallets Thank you" Printed Greeting Inside: "Season's Greetings" in four different languages. Vera Stern (1927-2015) was a tireless advocate for various causes and charities. Most notably, she was one of the prominent figures that prevented the demolishing of Carnegie Hall in 1960. While her more famous husband conductor Isaac Stern was the face of the movement, she did a lot of the work behind the scenes. In recognition of her dedication to Carnegie Hall, Box 44 has her name. Isaac Stern (1920-2001), who presented some 200 concerts annually during the height of his career, appeared in a number of documentaries and TV specials, including the Emmy Award-winning Carnegie Hall: The Grand Reopening (1987) and Yo-Yo Ma: At Tanglewood (1990). The virtuoso, who made his U.S. debut with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra in 1936, first performed at Carnegie Hall in 1943, and he would later serve as President of Carnegie Hall for 40 years. Among Stern's many honors were the Kennedy Center Honor (presented by President Reagan in 1984) and the Presidential Medal of Freedom (awarded by President Bush in 1992). Fine condition.