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Hesse, Heiner, 1973 March

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 5

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: 1973 March

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Hesse was the son of German author Hermann Hesse, who was himself a close friend of Shaffer and Kurtz. Heiner Hesse sent this letter to Kurtz after Shaffer's death

Extent

From the Collection: 4 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Curtis Institute of Music Archives Repository

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Philadelphia PA 19103 United States