Traubel, Helen Francesca, 1899-1972

Margaret Truman (sitting) in her dressing room with her singing coach, Helen Traubel (standing), on the occasion of Margaret's concert at Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C.

Portrait of Helen Traubel, soprano, who performed the part of Elsa of Brabant in Lohengrin during the 61st season opening of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. Bess and Margaret Truman attended the performance. From a leather bound album "Opening Night."

Helen Traubel, who sang the part of Elsa of Brabant in Lohengrin, signs Margaret Truman's program at the opening of the Metropolitan Opera's 61st season. From a leather bound album "Opening Night."

Snapshot of Margaret Truman and others bidding farewell to Eugene Ormandy, conductor of the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, as he prepares to depart on the liner Parthia for a one-month tour of England. Of those who can be identified are Margaret Truman (near center, with wide-brim black hat); Helen Traubel (in beige hat), opera star and music coach of Margaret Truman, and Orville Bullitt (lower right corner), President of the Philadelphia Orchestra Union. From: Dayton M. Henry.