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Graduation photo , 1947 May 10

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection primarily spans Shaffer's time as a student at the Curtis Institute of Music through her international career as the first female flute soloist. Included are personal diaries, correspondence, photographs, performance reviews, and scrapbooks compiled by Shaffer. It also contains items related to William Kincaid, Shaffer's teacher at Curtis and lifelong friend.

Dates

  • Creation: 1947 May 10

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Pictured (L to R): Zoe Fisher, Martha Scherer, Paul Hockstad, Elaine Shaffer

Extent

From the Collection: 4 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

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Existence and Location of Copies

reproduction

Repository Details

Part of the Curtis Institute of Music Archives Repository

Contact:
1720 Locust St
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States