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Extent:: .2 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:: This collection of letters, clippings and photographs documents Henriette Speiser's work as European coordinator and executive secretary for musician Rudolf Serkin. The correspondence in this collection is written in German, only a few items are written in English.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Extent:: 76 linear feet (178 boxes)
Abstract:: Rudolf Serkin (1903-1991) was an American classical pianist known as one of the 20th century's greatest soloists and for fostering a vibrant culture of chamber music via the Marlboro Music School and Festival. The papers consist mainly of materials collected by Serkin himself (including his personal correspondence, performance records, papers relating to Marlboro, Curtis Institute of Music, and the Institute for Young Performing Musicians) as well as a small amount of related material added by his wife and his biographers.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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