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Dilling, Mildred

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1894 - 1982

biographical statement

Citation:
American Harp Journal 1981, vol. 8 issue no. 2, p. 4-9. (b.Feb. 23, 1894 in Indiana; didn't have harp teacher and took piano lessons at age 6; started harp at 11 when she moved to Indianapolis; harp belonged to Evangeline Booth; studied under Renié; 85 concerts a year; CBS radio show; m.Clinton Parker in 1943; Geltic Single Action Harp, Dilling Model; taught lessons and masterclasses; over 120 instruments; died at age 88)

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Mildred Dilling papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7775
Scope and Contents This collection contains press clippings, concert programs, and articles collected by Mildred Dilling dating from 1914 to 1982. Materials also include photographs of Ms. Dilling. There are notebooks filled with anecdotes and short stories with many writings by her as well. A majority of the materials are harp related. Also contains various papers collected by Mildred Dilling. Includes letters to and from other harpists and holiday greetings. Photographs include promotional photos of Ms....
Dates: 1914-1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Mildred Dilling papers

Ellis Schuman collection on Mildred Dilling, Harpo Marx and Marie Ludwig, 1970-2005

 Sub-Series — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 4, Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS 7816 Series 2 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

This subseries contains materials gathered by Ellis Schuman about Mildred Dilling, Harpo Marx and Marie Ludwig. Dates Range 1970-2005.

Dates: 1970-2005
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7816, Ellis Schuman collection / Ellis Schuman collection on other harpists

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  • Subject: Music X
  • Subject: Articles X

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Type
Archival Object 1
Collection 1
 
Subject
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 1
Harpists -- United States 1
Letters 1
Photocopies 1
Photographs 1
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Programs 1
Promotional materials 1
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