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Cliburn, Van (1934-2013). Photographs, 1958-1985

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-MSS-0305

Scope and Contents

This collection contains photographs of Cliburn, including one where he is conducting Luci Baines Johnson, President Lyndon Johnson’s youngest daughter.

Dates

  • 1958-1985

Biographical / Historical

Harvey Lavan “Van” Cliburn, Jr. was a world renown classical pianist who was born in Shreveport, LA and grew up in Texas. He rose to fame when at the age of 23, he won first prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Russia. He also performed for every U.S. president from Harry Truman to Barack Obama.

Extent

1 Volumes (1 folder containing materials)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Van Cliburn Photographs
Status
Completed
Author
Zack Stein
Date
09/14/2022
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection Repository

Contact:
Edith Garland Dupré Library
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
400 East St. Mary Blvd.
Lafayette LA 70503 United States
337-482-6031