Dorothy Remsen papers on the American Harp Society 1961-2003

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Dorothy Remsen papers on the American Harp Society 1961-2003

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51 boxes, (25.5 linear ft.); 2 cartons, (2 linear ft.)

L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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SNAC Resource ID: 6342608

L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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Remsen, Dorothy

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Dorothy Remsen (died 2010) was one of the most renowned studio harpists and contributed greatly to the development and organization of the American Harp Society through her service as Executive Secretary. Dorothy Remsen grew up in New London, Connecticut. Both of her parents were amateur musicians and so from a young age, she took piano lessons from her grandmother and percussion lessons on the xylophone. By the time she was eleven, she was playing on a children's radio ...

American Harp Society

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Founded in 1962, the American Harp Society is open to harpists, students, and those interested in the advancement of harp education, performance, and composition. From the description of Collection, 1969-1976, 1973-1976. (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 23687190 Catherine Gotthoffer (born 1923) was the first life member of the American Harp Society (AHS), and is a prominent freelance harpist who served as president of the AHS twice. Cathe...