Edgar Rotschy papers 1892-1983 1922-1953

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Edgar Rotschy papers 1892-1983 1922-1953

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv11898

Papers of an Swiss-American amateur composer who homesteaded near Yacolt, Washington

1.05 cubic feet; 3 boxes

eng,

University of Washington Libraries Special Collections

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SNAC Resource ID: 6365980

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Kinscella, Hazel Gertrude

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Rotschy, Edgar

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James Edgar Rotschy, known as Edgar, was a Swiss-American self-taught amatuer composer who resided near Yacolt, Washington. Rotschy was born August 29, 1868 in Geneva, Switzerland, where his father owned a music school. Having been told that he had no musical talent and discouraged from a career in music, Rotschy trained as a photographer, specializing in retouching and printing. Rotschy arrived in the United States in September 1889 and, after working as a p...