Virginia Dadswell Sturm Collection on the Glass Harmonica

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Virginia Dadswell Sturm Collection on the Glass Harmonica

1926-1977

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This collection consists of documents surrounding Virginia Dadswell Sturm's research about, ownership of, and performances on an early 19th century glass harmonica. Materials are divided into four series: (1) Correspondence and Research Materials, 1924-1976 (2) Photographic Materials and Printing Plates, Undated (3) Sheet Music, Circa 1940-1950 (4) Personal Materials, 1944-1977

2.8 linear feet

eng, Latn

Corning Museum of Glass. Rakow Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 11652944

Corning Museum of Glass. Rakow Research Library

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Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

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Benjamin Franklin FRS FRSA FRSE (January 17, 1706 [O.S. January 6, 1706] – April 17, 1790) was an American polymath who was active as a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher and political philosopher. Among the leading intellectuals of his time, Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, a drafter and signer of the United States Declaration of Independence, and the first United States postmaster general. As a scientist, he was a major figure in ...

Sturm, Virginia Dadswell

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Virginia Dadswell Sturm (1893-1977) was a music editor, critic, writer, researcher, lecturer, and performer. She devoted years of research to the glass harmonica, ranging from the invention of the instrument to related musical compositions and associated musicians. She acquired an original glass harmonica from Bernhard Fritsch, an accomplished violin-maker, and frequently performed with it while on her recital and lecture circuit. During the 1930s, Sturm was the music and art editor and criti...