Louis Krasner correspondence and other papers, 1920-1976.

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Louis Krasner correspondence and other papers, 1920-1976.

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Correspondence and additional papers of Louis Krasner, the Russian-born American violinist and teacher.

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1 box (.5 linear ft.)

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ger,

eng,

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Houghton Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6383246

Houghton Library

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