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Profiles Person Place Organization Work by Schenker Journal Musical Composition Downloads temporarily removed for testing purposes	Marie Schenker Documents associated with this person: Correspondence Second wife of Wilhelm Schenker from 1927 to at least 1939. Nothing is known of Marie’s life before 1927, not even her previous last name. She is never referred to in Heinrich’s diary. Most of 64 letters and postcards from Heinrich to Wilhelm between 1927 and 1934 name her, but merely with closing formulas such as: “Best wishes and kisses to you and dear Marie from us both.” In the ten letters and postcards from Wilhelm to Heinrich and Jeanette between 1930 and 1939 Marie is alluded to (but never by name) and these communications are devoid of information about her, and include no contributions in her hand (not even her signature). She remains a shadow. Wilhelm’s final words on June 1, 1939 are: “We still live only for the past, and make no plans for tomorrow or the day after. What would be the use?” Nothing is known of the circumstances of the deaths of either Wilhelm or Marie. Contribution Ian Bent Downloads temporarily removed for testing purposes Correspondence OJ 5/38, [35] Handwritten postcard from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated September 9, 1927 Heinrich registers concerns about his blood-sugar level, which has risen. — He renews his promise to help Tonerl find employment. OJ 5/38, [36] Handwritten postcard from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated September 18, 1927 Heinrich reports on the problem of eating with his new denture; he plans to make inquiries on Tonerl’s behalf this week. OJ 5/38, [37] Handwritten letter from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated September 24, 1927 Heinrich reports on making inquiries on behalf of Tonerl; he also tells his brother that the new denture fits perfectly, and that he can eat and speak with ease. OJ 5/38, [38] Handwritten postcard from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated October 5, 1927 Heinrich tell his brother that he has spoken to his locksmith, but a position for Tonerl is not available there at present; he will make further inquiries. OJ 5/38, [39] Handwritten letter from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated October 16, 1927 Heinrich gives his brother a detailed list of the foods that he is allowed to eat, and those that Dr. Halberstam (following the principles of the Dr. Carl von Noorden) has proscribed. His blood-sugar level has lowered dramatically, he has gained weight, and is feeling much better. OJ 5/38, [41] Handwritten letter from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated December 23, 1927 Heinrich sends Wilhelm Christmas greetings, but does not know what to give him as a present. — He reports that Moriz’s son Georg has left the Vienna Academy so that he can study privately with him and earn money playing in the Baden theater orchestra. — Moriz is planning to set up an export house in Egypt in the spring. — Schenker also encloses a copy of the “Appeal” published by the Photogram Archive. OJ 5/38, [42] Handwritten postcard from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated January 27, 1928 Heinrich informs his brother of a radio broadcast by Otto Erich Deutsch about the Photogram Archive, and an essay on the same subject. OJ 5/38, [43] Handwritten picture postcard from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated and postmarked March 28, 1928 Heinrich incloses copies of two journal articles about him which have appeared in the past two months. OJ 5/38, [44] Handwritten letter from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated May 2, 1928 Heinrich, amplifying on the diet prescribed to him, tells his brother not to eat fruit with high sugar concentrations (e.g. oranges). His doctor advises him to take an extra holiday in midwinter, which he cannot afford. He is utterly at a loss to understand the domestic circumstances of their brother Mozio. OJ 5/38, [46] Handwritten letter from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated June 12, 1928 The Schenkers are leaving for Galtür earlier than usual, to avoid any fuss being made over his 60th birthday. The sugar in his urine is reduced, and his blood pressure is good. They would like to pay Wilhelm and his wife Marie a visit at the end of the summer, but this is dependent on their finding a new maid. OJ 5/38, [47] Handwritten letter from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated July 8, 1928 Heinrich sends his brother a newspaper clipping of a heartwarming story from eastern Galicia. He and Jeanette have put on weight and are feeling much better now, and the weather in Galtür is glorious. OJ 5/38, [49] Handwritten letter from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated September 7, 1928 The Schenkers were not be able to visit Wilhelm after their stay in Galtür because a new housemaid had to be initiated, and because his denture broke on the last day of their holiday and needed to be repaired or replaced. OJ 5/38, [51] Handwritten picture postcard from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated September 22, 1928 Heinrich reports to his brother that his sugar level has increased; he is trying out the new denture that was made for him. — He wishes he did not have to teach and instead could devote himself to Der freie Satz, which will be the most difficult book to write. OJ 5/38, [50] Handwritten picture postcard from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, undated, postmarked October 9, 1928 Heinrich reports that his blood-sugar level has fallen significantly; he will soon report on the new diet. OJ 5/38, [52] Handwritten letter from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated October 22, 1928 Heinrich gives his brother a brief report on his health, then says that his doctor is recommending that he stay with the diet he has been following for the past year, on the grounds that it is working well and the latest dietary theories have not yet been adequately tested. OJ 5/38, [53] Handwritten letter from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated January 27, 1929 Schenker explains that his involvement with a Schubert festival and conference has prevented him from writing sooner. He speaks about his blood-sugar level, about listening to the radio, and about visits from their brother Mozio before finishing with two Jewish jokes. OJ 5/38, [54] Handwritten letter from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated March 14, 1929 Schenker asks how Wilhelm is coping with the cold weather and sends him a copy of his article on textual criticism recently published in Der Kunstwart. OJ 5/38, [55] Handwritten postcard from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated April 13, 1929 Heinrich asks after his brother, Wilhelm. OJ 5/38, [56] Handwritten letter from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated June 4, 1929 Heinrich offers to have a suit made for Wilhelm; he reports on his latest medical tests, which are good; he has closed one of his bank accounts with Mozio, who has been slow to release money to him. OJ 5/38, [57] Handwritten letter from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated June 14, 1929 Heinrich tells Wilhelm that their younger brother has returned some of the money that had been in Heinrich’s account with him. Jeanette is thoroughly exhausted and looks forward to resting on their holiday. They hope to visit Wilhelm on their return from the Tyrol. OJ 5/38, [58] Handwritten letter from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated July 19, 1929 Heinrich writes about Mozio and his family, in particular about his separation from his wife Lisl. OJ 5/38, [58a] Handwritten letter from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated August 11, [1929] Heinrich asks for his brother’s medical opinion about the pains in his chest and throat. OJ 5/38, [58b] Handwritten picture postcard from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, postmarked September 1, 1929 Heinrich again expresses the hope that he and Jeanette will visit Wilhelm once they have dropped off their luggage in Vienna. OJ 5/38, [60] Handwritten letter from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated September 8, 1929 Heinrich thanks Wilhelm for the hospitality he and his wife provided and summarizes what lies immediately ahead in the weeks to come. He also reports on a composition he received from Reinhard Oppel, and on a lecture on Bach in which Oppel invoked Schenker’s work. OJ 5/38, [62] Handwritten letter from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated March 23, 1930 Heinrich reports to Wilhelm that their younger brother Moriz is now divorced. Heinrich gives a catalog of his financial losses resulting from reduced teaching, and speaks further about Mozio’s failure to return his money. OJ 5/38, [64] Handwritten letter from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated June 8, 1930 Writing to Wilhelm, Heinrich blames his ill health (weight loss, increased blood-sugar level) on Moriz's’s repeated failure to resolve the financial matter between them. OJ 5/38, [66] Handwritten letter from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated August 14, 1930 Heinrich has heard that their brother Moriz has been granted a mortgage on his property and will be able to repay him his money. — He describes the changeable weather the Tyrol and says he and Jeanette are busy correcting the proofs [of the third Meisterwerk yearbook]. OJ 5/38, [67] Handwritten postcard from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated August 31, 1930 Heinrich tells his brother Wilhelm that many things will prevent him and Jeanette from visiting him at the end of the summer. — He reports Hans Weisse’s invitation to lecture on Schenkerian theory in Berlin. OJ 5/38, [69] Handwritten letter from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated October 23, 1930 Heinrich reports to Wilhelm on his health, and in particular the financial losses he will sustain when he stops giving Anthony van Hoboken lessons lasting two hours. OJ 5/38, [71] Handwritten letter from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated December 23, 1930 Heinrich sends Wilhelm a copy of his “railroad joke” as published in the third Meisterwerk yearbook, which he regards as symbolic of his own life. — He has taken legal action against their brother Mozio in order to be paid the money he had invested with him. OJ 5/38, [72] Handwritten picture postcard from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated March 11, 1931 Heinrich reports to Wilhelm that their brother Mozio has raised an objection to his claim that he is entitled to his money. OJ 5/38, [75] Handwritten letter from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated June 1, 1931 Heinrich reports to Wilhelm a much improved set of health statistics. — He regrets having had to take legal action against their brother Moriz, but he had no choice. — He encloses a newspaper review of the third Meisterwerk volume. OJ 5/38, [76] Handwritten picture postcard from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated and postmarked July 15, 1931 Heinrich reports having received the first installment of his money from his younger brother Moriz. OJ 5/38, [78] Handwritten letter from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated October 11, 1931 Heinrich thanks Wilhelm for sending a newspaper article mentioning him, one which he has not seen. — He recounts a Jewish joke relating to a recent financial crisis in Great Britain. OJ 5/38, [82] Handwritten picture postcard from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated August 12, 1932 Heinrich reports that the results from the medical laboratory are excellent; he will write again concerning Jetty Bednař. OJ 5/38, [82a] Handwritten letter from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, undated, probably written December 21, 1932 Heinrich sends his elder brother Christmas greetings; he cannot write a long letter because of a pressing assignment. OJ 5/38, [83] Handwritten picture postcard from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated December 30, 1932 Heinrich reports having done some work, and is now resting. OJ 5/38, [84] Handwritten letter from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated June 20, 1933 Heinrich sends his elder brother a picture of the castle where he and Jeanette are spending their summer vacation and reports on his medical results, and on the operation on his brother-in-law’s eyes. OJ 5/38, [84a] Handwritten letter from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, undated, probably written July 26, 1933 Heinrich returns the letters Wilhelm sent from his high school friends, and reports on the possibility of having two new pupils, exiled from Germany. OJ 5/38, [87] Handwritten letter from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated April 15, 1934 Heinrich reports the completion of his book [Der freie Satz], the improvement to his eyes, and their younger brother Moriz’s attempt to avoid paying the final installment of his debt. OJ 5/38, [88] Handwritten letter from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated June 23, 1934 Heinrich reports that he and Jeanette are holidaying near Bad Gastein this year, having been advised to spend the summer months at a high elevation. OJ 5/38, [89] Handwritten picture postcard from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated June 27, 1934 Heinrich writes a picture postcard to show his elder brother what Böckstein looks like. OJ 5/38, [90] Handwritten letter from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated July 12, 1934 Heinrich expresses some optimism about political affairs in Germany, then reports the arrival of Oswald Jonas’s book about his theories. — He has had a positive health assessment from the local doctor but feels that he needs extra personal assistance. OJ 5/38, [91] Handwritten picture postcard from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated September 5, 1934 Heinrich sends his elder brother greetings from Salzburg. OJ 5/38, [92] Handwritten postcard from Heinrich to Wilhelm Schenker, dated September 15, 1934 Schenker tells Wilhelm that he has been in touch with their younger brother, who promises to visit him the following week and make a “final settlement” of their financial dispute. OC A/296 Handwritten picture postcard from Wilhelm Schenker to Heinrich & Jeanette, dated December 24, 1934 Wilhelm sends Christmas and New Year’s greetings and reports on the activities of his children. OJ 14/6, [4] Handwritten letter from Wilhelm to Jeanette Schenker, dated April 9, 1936 Writing to Jeanette before her long voyage, Wilhelm congratulates her on her decision to emigrate to America. OJ 14/6, [5] Handwritten letter with envelope from Wilhelm to Jeanette Schenker, dated November 12, 1937 Wilhelm offers Jeanette advice on the treatment of her eyes and gives his thoughts on the advantages of staying at home rather than travelling abroad. OJ 14/6, [6] Handwritten letter with envelope from Wilhelm to Jeanette Schenker, dated November 15, 1938 Wilhelm asks Jeanette whether she has received some printed forms.