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Blaisdell (Frances) Collection
ARS.0115
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Archive of Recorded Sound
Title: Frances Blaisdell Collection
Identifier/Call Number: ARS.0115
Physical Description:
21 Linear Feet
14 boxes
Date (inclusive): 1843 -
2005
Frances Blaisdell (b.1912 – 2009) was an American flautist and the first female wind player
admitted to the Julliard School. As a performer she held positions with the National
Orchestral Association, the New Opera Company, the New Friends of Music, and was the first
female wind player to appear as soloist in concert with the New York Philharmonic. In
addition to her performing carreer, she was a prolific teacher that held positions at the
Manhattan School of Music, New York University, Dalcroze School, Mannes School of Music, and
Stanford University.
This collection is arranged into three Series: Music Scores, Sound Recordings and
Scrapbooks.
Open for research; material must be requested at least two business days in advance of
intended use. Contact the Archive of Recorded Sound for assistance.
All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials must
be submitted in writing to the Head Librarian, Archive of Recorded Sound, Braun Music
Center, Stanford, California 94305. Consent is given on behalf of the Archive of Recorded
Sound as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission
from the copyright owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright owner, heir(s)
or assigns.
Frances Blaisdell Collection, ARS-0115. Stanford Archive of Recorded Sound, Stanford
University Libraries, Stanford, CA.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Frances Blaisdell Collection was acquired by the Stanford Archive of Recorded Sound
from Alexandra Hawley in 2016.
This collection contains material amassed by American flautist Frances Blaisdell dating
from 1843-2005. Included are music scores, sound recordings, scrapbooks and personal books
pertaining the life and musical career of Blaisdell.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Flute players
Women musicians -- United States
Hawley, Alexandra