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    Celebrating the life of

    David Elliott

    21 Aug 1942 - 11 Nov 2020

    Family and friends

    The Staff and Trustees of Harvard Radio Broadcasting (WHRB-FM) invite you to join us on Friday, May 13, 2022 for a service honoring the memory of David Elliott, at the Memorial Church, Harvard Yard. Please register ASAP at whrb.org/memorial. Although all events are free, we welcome all gifts to help defray the cost of the venues and catering. If you can give $50, or even more, we will be especial... more

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    Dec 1942

    Jonathan Lehrich David with Chauncey, one of two family dachshunds (1942/43).

    1948

    Jonathan Lehrich Late 1940s

    1958Needham, MA, United States

    Jonathan Lehrich The Elliott family at home. Front: David, Barbara, Helen H. Rear: Byron K., Kent.

    1960

    Jonathan Lehrich David with his mother, Helen H. Elliott, at the wedding of his sister Barbara to John Niles.

    1960

    Jonathan Lehrich c. 1960

    1961

    Jonathan Lehrich David with his sister, Barbara Elliott Niles, early 1960s.

    1962

    Brie Martin A memory shared by Andrew Sihler '62 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y. "Please do include my tribute to David Elliott on the on-line memorial. It's not really an adequate tribute, but then almost nothing would be."

    1963

    Brie Martin A memory shared by William Bechhoefer '63 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.

    1963Dudley Gulch

    Bill Smith David overseeing the demolition of Dudley House after the move to Claverly.

    1966

    Brie Martin A memory shared by David A. Andelman '66 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.

    1967

    Brie Martin A memory shared by Rick Ehrenberg '67 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.

    1967

    Brie Martin A memory shared by Randy Webb, 67 /WHR2 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.

    1968WHRB Memorial Hall basement

    Bill Press David mugs for the camera (because it was a spy-style Minox).

    1968Steps of Widener Library

    Bill Press David takes a yawning break while broadcasting Harvard Commencement.

    1968

    Brie Martin A memory shared by Barry Schneider for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.

    1968

    Brie Martin A memory shared by George O. Klemp '68 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.

    1969How Yen Han Chinese Restaurant, Boston

    Barry Schneider David at Howie's with Barry Schneider '68 and Karen Hedlund '70. As senior feeder, he pays out the cash.

    1970Cambridge, MA, United States

    Jonathan Lehrich Campbell's Soup crocque, featuring David with Kathy Reilly '71 and soprano Licia Albanese

    1970

    Jonathan Lehrich David with his nephew, Andy Niles.

    1971

    Brie Martin A memory shared by Leonard Lehrman '71 (CP '68-9) for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.

    1973London, England, United Kingdom

    Jonathan Lehrich Postcard from London.

    1973

    Brie Martin A memory shared by Mark Perkins for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.

    1974

    Brie Martin A memory shared by Paul J. Lingane '74 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.

    Jun 1974Edgartown, MA, United States

    Peter Storer Jeannie & Peter Storer Wedding, June 1974

    1979

    Brie Martin A memory shared by David Sogg '79 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.

    1979

    Brie Martin A memory shared by Mather Pfeiffenberger '79 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.

    Erica K. A moving tribute, Mather.
    7 Jun 1979Cambridge, MA, United States

    Brie Martin A brief 8 mm film of David and Paul Perkovic '71, broadcasting the 1979 Harvard Class Day exercises in Tercentenary Theatre. It was taken by the father of Mather Pfeiffenberger '79.

    1980

    Brie Martin A memory shared by Ben Lipkowitz for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.

    1982

    Brie Martin A memory shared by Kenny Freundlich '82 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.

    1983

    Brie Martin A memory shared by Greg Wright '83 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.

    26 Jun 1983Cambridge, MA, United States

    Brie Martin David on the steps of Widener at Harvard Commencement in June 1983. Photo credit Kenny Freundlich '82, who adds, "that's my mother standing next to David 😀."

    1984

    Brie Martin A memory shared by Adam J. Sorscher, MD for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.

    1986

    Brie Martin A memory shared by Joyce Tang Boyland '86 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.

    1986Boston, MA, United States

    Brie Martin David spending time at Michael Rosenberg's sublet in Cambridge, during a gathering of just-graduated and current WHRBies in the summer of 1986. Caption edited thanks to a correction from Rdvrk, '85.

    Michael R. Actually, this photo was taken at my sublet rental apartment in Cambridge during a gathering of just-graduated and current WHRBies in the su...
    Michael R. David is probably talking to Marion Lignana Rosenberg (Marion Catherine Connell at that time). - Rdvrk, '85
    1987

    Brie Martin A memory shared by Fred Little ‘87 (FLtch) for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.

    15 Jan 1989Cambridge, MA, United States

    Jonathan Lehrich David's Beethoven Orgy(R) promo

    May 1989Cambridge, MA, United States

    Jonathan Lehrich David Elliott program signoff and station ID

    8 Jun 1989Cambridge, MA, United States

    Jonathan Lehrich Alex Ross '90, David Elliott '64, Steve Lees '91, and Neil Hendin '92 setting up for the Commencement broadcast.

    1990

    Brie Martin A memory shared by Alex Ross '90 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.

    1990

    Brie Martin A memory shared by Ana M. Kreyszig '90 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.

    1991Boston, MA, United States

    Jonathan Lehrich At his father's apartment on Boylston Street.

    4 Nov 1994Cambridge, MA, United States

    Brie Martin Excerpted from David Elliott's speech inaugurating WHRB's new studios at Pennypacker Hall. Audio selected from the David Elliott Memorial Orgy(R), organized by geige (Allison Pao) and bread (Xilin Zhou).

    1996

    Brie Martin A memory shared by Conevery Bolton Valencius for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.

    1996

    Brie Martin A memory shared by Matthew Valencius (SNARF, YFCE 94-96) for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.

    1999

    Brie Martin A memory shared by Mona Lewandoski for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.

    2004

    Brie Martin A memory shared by Anthony Cheung '04 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.

    2007

    Brie Martin A memory shared by Jon Stona '07 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.

    24 May 2012Cambridge, MA, United States

    Brie Martin Rebecca Merton '13 joined David on the Lion during Harvard's 2012 commencement ceremony in Tercentenary Theatre. Photo credit Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard University

    2013

    Brie Martin A memory shared by Tim Mariano M.D., Ph.D., M. Sc., SMIEEE and Harvard College '13, for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.

    28 Nov 2013Salisbury, CT, United States

    Jonathan Lehrich At Thanksgiving at the house of his sister, Barbara Elliott Niles.

    1 Jul 2014

    Jonathan Lehrich David with Jeff Cobb '66. (Date approximate.)

    22 Nov 2014Boston, MA, United States

    Brian Epstein David at The Game, November 2014

    3 Oct 2015Boston, MA, United States

    Jonathan Lehrich David with his WHRB Tribute award, alongside Marie (Breaux) Epstein '90 and Jon Lehrich '90.

    4 Oct 2015Boston, MA, United States

    Brie Martin At the WHRB 75th reunion, David told a story that illustrates the spirit of improvisation and creativity he cultivated at the station. Featuring audio from an undergraduate broadcast by Alex Ross '90. Selected from the David Elliott Memorial Orgy(R), organized by geige (Allison Pao) and bread (Xilin Zhou).

    4 Oct 2015Boston, MA, United States

    Brie Martin "Should we...? Should I...?" David and WHRB President Christina Teodorescu '16 tap the mic to get our attention at the WHRB 75th reunion gala.

    5 Oct 2015389 Harvard St. Cambridge MA

    Brie Martin Please include this photo from the 75th reunion. From left to right: David, Ed Clarke, Evan Steinberg, Paul Farr, Bill Taylor, Barbara Shore, Peter Salerno, Bob Levin, me (George) Marty Thrope, Barry Schneider … and I recognize but can’t name the last two (perhaps someone can help). I wish I could be there in person, but I will be there in spirit. -- George O. Klemp (via email)

    2016

    Brie Martin A memory shared by Christina Teodorescu '16 for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.

    24 May 2018Cambridge, MA, United States

    Brie Martin David Elliott and Aaron Fogelson '19, broadcasting Harvard Commencement from The Lion. Photo credit Rose Lincoln/Harvard

    Further fine memories may be found in the comments to these past writeups for the Boston Musical Intelligencer: https://www.classical-scene.com/2019/05/17/elliott-honored/ https://www.classical-scene.com/2019/07/03/whrb-july-4/ https://www.classical-scene.com/2021/05/26/whrb-commemorates-again/ https://www.classical-scene.com/2020/11/13/david-...

    David Moran2019
    2020

    Brie Martin A memory shared by WHRB listener Steven Weissburg for the David Elliott Memory Org y. "David was unique. I learned so much from him. I appreciated his massive efforts and his evident humanity."

    2020

    Brie Martin A memory shared by Robert S. Blacklow, M.D. for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.

    2020

    Brie Martin A memory shared by Peter Bronk of Waltham, for the David Elliott Memorial Org y.

    2020

    Brie Martin A memory shared by Garland Allen for the David Elliott Memorial Org y. "He was a constant builder of the station, and I have to credit him for getting me back into WHRB programming after a few years 'abstinence.'"

    13 May 2022Cambridge, MA, United States

    Brie Martin CONCERT. On Friday, May 13, 2022, the Staff and Trustees of Harvard Radio Broadcasting (WHRB-FM) presented a service and concert honoring the memory of David R. Elliott ’64, a.k.a. (LT)^2 , live from the Memorial Church, Harvard Yard. At the concert, performances featured Robert Levin ’68, Miki Cloud ’04, Jessica Bodner, and Raman Ramakrishnan ’98. Brahms: Piano Quartet No. 3 in c, Op. 60 – Andante Schubert: Impromptu in G-flat, Op. 90, No. 3, D. 899 Debussy: Pour le piano, L. 95 – Toccata Dvořák: Piano Quartet in E-flat, Op. 87 – Lento

    13 May 2022Cambridge, MA, United States

    Brie Martin SERVICE. On Friday, May 13, 2022, the Staff and Trustees of Harvard Radio Broadcasting (WHRB-FM) presented a service and concert honoring the memory of David R. Elliott ’64, a.k.a. (LT)^2 , live from the Memorial Church, Harvard Yard. At the service, speeches and music paid tribute to David’s extraordinary life and his 58 years at WHRB. Officiating was The Rev. Calvon Jones, Assistant Minister in the Memorial Church, joined by eulogists Oscar Schafer ’61, Chairman, Rivulet Capital; Kathleen Fay, Executive Director, Boston Early Music Festival; and Jonathan Lehrich ’90, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Harvard Radio Broadcasting. Music included: Bach: Prelude in E-flat, BWV 552; Edward Jones Moore: Aria, “Mary’s Prayer”; Amanda Forsythe, Robert Levin ’68 Bach: Fugue in E-flat, BWV 552; Edward Jones