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Knute I. Finney (Fenne) papers, 1880
- Title
- Knute I. Finney (Fenne) papers, 1880
- Identifier
- P1388
- Date
- 1880
- Description
- A clipping and testimonials from noted violinists concerning a Norwegian violinist and teacher. Finney emigrated from Voss, Norway, in 1896 and studied at the American Conservatory of Music and at the Chicago Musical College before he established his own studios in Chicago. He invented and patented a "Finger Guide System" designed to educate students in playing the violin.
- Location: 11/B/3
- Extent
- 1 folder
- Type
- Clippings
- Access Rights
- This collection is open to research.
Collection
Citation
“Knute I. Finney (Fenne) papers, 1880,” Norwegian American Historical Association, accessed October 17, 2026, https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/items/show/11945.