1937 Press Photo Walter Damrosch American Music Conductor Composer

Dr. Walter Damrosch, New York's "Grand Old Man of Music," who will be 75 years old cutting a birthday cake during a pre-birthday celebration luncheon held in his honor by David Sarnoff, president of the Radio Corporation of America. The "party was attended by many colleagues and friends who gathered to pay tribute to the veteran teacher and composer. Looking on during the ceremony are, from left: Mrs. Walter Damrosch; Sarnoff; and John D. Rockefeller.
Photo measures 9 x 7 in.