This item is the Declaration of Intention for United States citizenship filed by Igor Stravinsky. The declaration lists Mr. Stravinsky’s name, address, dates of birth and immigration, place of birth, and the manner and place of his arrival in the United States.
Russian-born pianist, conductor, and composer Igor Stravinsky is considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He immigrated to the United States by train from Mexico on August 8, 1940, and filed this declaration of intention to become an American citizen on March 19, 1941. While a resident of Hollywood, California, he often conducted at the Hollywood Bowl.
