I am searching for any information about the life, work and musicianship of the late Dr. Frances Elaine Cole (1937-1983)  She established a number of Harpsichord Festivals out of Westminster College.  I am also searching for her harpsichord built by Eric Hertz.  This may or may not be correct, but it is a lead I am following:  The instrument was a so-called Model E.  It was disposed 2 x 8’, 1 x 4’, 1 x 16’ (no lute) and had pedal actuated registers.  Unlike the Model F, there was no soundboard dedicated to the 16’.  The instrument was approximately 8’ long (the Model F is 9’ long). The decor was English-style with burl panels, with cross-banded and inlaid borders.  The serial number may have been in the 60s.

I would appreciate any notes, programs or information.

Thank you.

Sylvia Wall

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