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Esther Bienfang Papers, 1920-1947
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bienfang, Esther
- Title
- Esther Bienfang Papers
- Dates
- 1920-1947 (inclusive)19201947
- Quantity
- 1.4 linear feet, (1 record carton, 1 manuscript box)
- Collection Number
- WCMss.184
- Summary
- The Esther Bienfang Papers, which dates from 1920 to 1947, contains scrapbooks and certificates, as well as letters received by Esther.
- Repository
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Whitman College and Northwest Archives
Whitman College and Northwest Archives
Penrose Library, Room 130
345 Boyer Avenue
Walla Walla, WA
99362
Telephone: 5095275922
Fax: 5095264785
archives@whitman.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Esther Bienfang Richardson was born on April 20, 1884 in Jefferson, Wisconsin. She graduated from Lawrence College and taught public school music for seven years in Wisconsin. In 1920, she began teaching at Columbia Junior College in Milton-Freewater, Oregon. In 1921, she came to Whitman College to teach piano and theory. From 1935 to 1945 she was the Director of the Whitman College Conservatory of Music at Whitman College. Following her retirement, she moved to New York City. She married George F. Richardson in May 1949. They moved to McAllen, Texas after his retirement. Esther remained in McAllen after his death in 1972 until 1982 when she moved to Spokane, Washington. She died on November 23, 1945 in Spokane.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Esther Bienfang papers consist of scrapbooks, letters received by Esther, and photographs. The scrapbooks hold photographs and newspaper clippings regarding Whitman College music events, as well as other personal memories. These papers, which date from 1920 tp 1947, also includ Esther Bienfang's diplomas in education as well as certificates of community recognition.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Music--Instruction and study
- Universities and Colleges--Music
Corporate Names
- Whitman College
- Whitman College. Conservatory of Music
Elizabeth Hambleton
2011
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