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Des Varennes, Françoise

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1919 - 2004

biographical statement

Citation:
American Harp Journal. Summer 2004, vol. 19, p57. (b. Sept. 21,1919; goddaughter of Renié; granddaughter of Louise Regnier; raised by Renié; made recording of Renié playing; wrote "Henriette Renié, La Harpe Vivante"; gave talk about Renié; d. March 18, 2004)

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Henriette Renié correspondence and personal items arranged by Françoise des Varennes, 1876-1974

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7778 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Series contains items grouped by des Varennes with no apparent arrangement. Contains the largest amount of correspondence when compared to other series in the collection, many of which were written by famous composers and musicians to Henriette Renié. Materials also include photographs and Renié's spritual diary entries written on small pieces of paper (different from spiritual diary carnets in Series IV).

Dates: 1876-1974

Henriette Renié manuscripts arranged by Françoise des Varennes for her biography, 1875-1988

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7778 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Series contains items arranged by Françoise des Varennes in preparation for the Henriette Renié biography. Materials include chapters for des Varennes' book in addition to photos, selected spiritual diary entries, and periodical articles written by and about Renié.

Dates: 1875-1988

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