Frederick Freddriksen collection, 1907-1935

Title

Frederick Freddriksen collection, 1907-1935

Identifier

P1549

Date

1907-1935

Description

Material about Frederiksen (born in Fredrikshald, Norway, of Danish father and Norwegian mother) who grew up in Sweden, studied in Germany, performed in England and emigrated to Chicago about 1905. A violinist, conductor and teacher, he was associated with the Columbia School of Music, a leader of the Chicago Scandinavian String Quartet and the Chicago Musical College.

Includes an article "Scandinavian musicians I have known" (the Intermezzo, 1935). Also information about his pianist wife, Grace.

Extent

1 folder

Type

Clippings

Citation

“Frederick Freddriksen collection, 1907-1935,” Norwegian-American Historical Association, accessed May 14, 2024, https://naha.omeka.net/items/show/1392.