Trapp family

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The Trapp Family of Austria; headed by former Austrian naval commander Georg von Trapp. The family achieved fame in their original singing career in their native Austria during the interwar period. The family's story later served as the basis for a memoir, two German films, and Rodgers and Hammerstein's Broadway musical The Sound of Music.
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referencedIn Richard Rodgers Collection, 1917-1980, (bulk 1925-1979) Library of Congress. Music Division
referencedIn Bicknell Manufacturing Company. Trapp family photograph collection, 1944-1967. Vermont Historical Society
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associatedWith Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979. person
associatedWith Trapp Family Singers corporateBody
hasMember Trapp, Georg von, 1880-1947 person
hasMember Trapp, Maria Augusta. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Republic of Austria 00 AT
Vermont VT US
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