Finding Aid for the Wilma Norman-Neruda letter to Alfred Hipkins

Rare Books and Manuscripts

Descriptive Summary:

This collection consists of a single 2 page letter.

Wilma Neruda-Norman was a Czech violinst who toured Europe with her family to great acclaim, and she found solo success from Sweden to France.

Extent:

0 cubic feet plus 1 items

Date Span:

circa 1898

History or Biographical Notes:

Wilma Neruda-Norman was born into a famous family of musicians, and taught to play the violin at an early age by her father, Josef Neruda. She toured Europe with her family to great acclaim, and she found solo success from Sweden to France. She married composer Ludvig Norman, and commenced annual concerts in England; she was also professor of violin at the Swedish Academy of Music. She later married Sir Charles Hallé. She was equally successful as a solo artist and as part of a quartet.

Scope and Content:

Wilma Norman-Neruda writes to Hipkins, 11 June, circa 1898, confirming that she hopes his daughter accompanies him on Saturday.

Restrictions:

Unrestricted access.

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