Walter Vassar scrapbooks
Abstract
This collection contains (1) scrapbook and (14) scrapbook pages containing photos, clippings, and memorabilia documenting Vassar's years at Fort Worth Conservatory of Music, the Curtis Institute of Music, and DePauw University.
Dates
- Creation: 1925 - 1935
Creator
- Vassar, Walter E., 1907-1978 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research
Biographical / Historical
Walter Vassar, a baritone, studied voice at the Fort Worth Conservatory (1925-28) and the Curtis Institute of Music (1928-33) where he received the degree of Bachelor of Music in 1934. In 1935, after briefly teaching at DePauw University, he became head of the Greensboro College vocal department where he remained until his retirement.
Extent
1.0 Linear feet ((1) photo box)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Vassar's niece Holly Jeffus in 1997.
Subject
- Vassar, Walter E., 1907-1978 (Person)
- Title
- Walter Vassar scrapbooks (MSS 08)
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Kristina Wilson
- Date
- 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Edition statement
- revised 2017
Repository Details
Part of the Curtis Institute of Music Archives Repository