Papers of Helen Hopekirk, 1880-1945.

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Papers of Helen Hopekirk, 1880-1945.

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This collection consists primarily of approximately 250 letters received by Hopekirk from a variety of friends and admirers. Most of the letters are in English, some are in French or German. Among these letters are a number of letters from artists Hopekirk studied with, including American composer George Whitefield Chadwick, and E.F. Richter. Many of the letters are regarding Hopekirk's compositions, performances and rehearsals, as well as her travels in Europe and the United States. Included is a letter from Booker T. Washington, in which he thanks her for the books she sent to the Tuskegee Institute. Also within the collection is a folder of miscellaneous materials. These materials include: press notices, invitations, a performance program, and a certificate from the Library of Congress regarding the donation of autographed scores.

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Richter, E. F. (Ernst Friedrich), 1808-1879

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Born in Zitau, Saxony, Germany in 1808; emigrated to Detroit in 1849 and became a saloon keeper. Active in many German organizations, founder of Algemeiner Arbeiter Bund in 1869. From the description of Papers, 1882-1891. (Clarke Historical Library). WorldCat record id: 31802861 ...

Hopekirk, Helen

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Scots-American composer and pianist Helen Hopekirk (1856-1945) was considered one of the great concert pianists of her generation. She taught at the New England Conservatory in Boston, and in 1900 she premiered her Piano Concerto in D with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Her recitals often included her own compositions which demonstrated the strong influence of Celtic folk music on her work. From the description of Helen Hopekirk collection, 1875-1930. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 7...

Chadwick, George Whitefield

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Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915

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Booker T. Washington was an African American educator and public figure. Born a slave on a small farm in Hale's Ford, Virginia, he worked his way through the Hampton Institute and became an instructor there. He was the first principal of the Tuskegee Institute, and under his management it became a successful center for practical education. A forceful and charismatic personality, he became a national figure through his books and lectures. Although his conservative views concerned many critics, he...