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Koltai, Ralph (1 of 28) An Oral History of Theatre Design
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Type
sound
Duration
00:30:49
Shelf mark
C1173/01
Recording date
2002-08-23, 2002-11-06, 2003-01-09, 2003-02-27, 2003-05-
Recording locations
Interviewee's home, London
Interviewees
Koltai, Ralph 1924- (speaker, male)
Interviewers
O'Ryan, Lydia (speaker, female)
Abstract
Part 1: Ralph Koltai's [RK] Rumanian/Hungarian family background (father Alfred Koltai, mother Charlotte Weinstein). Remarks on lack of family life, reasons for father [AK] leaving Berlin and eventually settling in Brussels, his use of ozone for medical purposes. Anecdote about parental row involving RK wearing a bracelet. Significance of Christmas celebration; RK's schooling, including attendance at Jewish school with which he still maintains connection. Mentions 'Insel der Geborgenheit' (The Sanctuary) which is history of this school. Background to attempts to get RK out of Germany. Refers briefly to being present during Kristalnacht. Sojourn at 28 Frognal Lane, Hampstead with Berthile Rosenthal; RK's continuing desire to maintain contact with those he encounters.
Description
Life story interview with Ralph Koltai (1924-), theatre designer.
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