Betty Bradley papers on Mildred Dilling. approximately 1961-1974.

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Betty Bradley papers on Mildred Dilling. approximately 1961-1974.

Collection contains materials collected by Betty Bradley dating from approximately 1961 to 1974. Includes concert programs, newspaper clippings, and letters in addition to various materials collected on prominent harpist Mildred Dilling.

1 carton (1 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8152983

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Bradley, Betty, 1894-1998

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Dilling, Mildred

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Mildred Dilling (1894-1982) was a prominent harpist who studied under Henriette ReniƩ. She collected various instruments and by the end of her life had obtained over 120. Mildred Dilling was born on February 23, 1894, in Marion, Indiana. From a young age, Mildred knew she wanted to play the harp. Unfortunately for her, there was no harp teacher in Marion. So at age six, she began to take piano lessons at the Marion Conservatory of Music. When she was eleven, her family m...