Since its establishment (1795), the Paris Conservatoire has attracted top-ranking flutists who, through their playing, teaching, writings, and attitudes, (toward the Boehm flute, for example), have influenced flutists and composers throughout Europe. Through Paul Taffanel, who founded the Societe d'Instruments a Vent in 1876, standards of woodwind playing reached new heights. When Taffanel's students, Georges Laurent and Georges Barrere, emigrated to the United States, they influenced the style and development of flute-playing in this country. Through Barrere's famous student, William Kincaid, there arose what might be termed the American school. The intent of this paper is to place these flutists in perspective. The professors are discussed chronologically; information on the style, works, students, and influence of each man is included.

Gloves of deep turquoise kid leather with silver metal eyelets that cover the top part of the gloves that sit above the wrist; diagonal opening.

Evening sandal of black satin; 3" heel; t-strap style with narrow cording that runs through top of T, crosses over foot, and runs through top of heel of shoe to be tied around the ankle; rhinestone balls hand from the ends of the cord. Left and Right shoe: "Boutique Mancini / 20. RUE DU BOCCADOR / BALZAC 42 - 86 _ PARIS" L: 21cm W: 7cm H 15cm Heel: 7 1/2cm / 3in

History of the Balzen family in Texas including narratives and family charts for the various branches of the family, and anecdotes about family members, with reproductions of the family brand, maps, and other supplementary materials. The text includes a number of handwritten corrections and additions.

Autobiographical text describing August W. Benner's experiences during World War II when the 3rd Platoon of Company B, 142 Infantry was captured near Limberg, France.

Scrapbook documenting the travels of John Logan Briggs Jr. in 1983 including photographs, stickers, menus, maps, handwritten notes, tickets, wine labels, and other records of travel throughout France.

Scrapbook documenting the travels of John Logan Briggs Jr. between 1988 and 1989, including color photographs, tickets, menus, business cards, stamps, receipts, clippings, coins, stickers, and other records of travel throughout Europe. John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community.

Men's tie of dark brown, brown, and orange-brown silk woven in geometric pattern of repeating concentric diamonds.

Child’s pant suit of acrylic/wool blend green knit. A) Cardigan style sweater with zig zag design in knit. Ribbed cuffs and waist. Center front button closure of gold tone buttons with Pierre Cardin logo; white appliqué of Cardin logo at left breast. Designer's Label: "Pierre Cardin / Paris" B) Pants have elastic waist; slightly flared.

Pumps of black alligator. Rounded toe box, full vamp, short heel. Measurements L: 24 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 13 cm Heel: 7 cm, 3 inches

Ensemble of blue jersey knit wool and orange wool (a)Shirt of blue jersey knit; long sleeves; double breasted; pockets below bust; gold tone Chanel buttons down CF are enclosed; (b) Skirt of blue jersey knit; straight cut; knee length; (c) Jacket of orange basket weave variation wool; no collar; blue jersey trims neckline, CF, sleeve cuff and pockets; pockets under bust with gold tone Chanel buttons; (d) Coat of same orange wool as jacket; mid-calf length; large pockets at hips; gold tone Chanel buttons.

Brooch of a white silk of a camellia flower with black satin leaves, black centers and stem. In original box.

Skirt suit of yellow boucle wool with black silk trim on jacket. A) Jacket is slightly fitted. Hip-length, long sleeves. Center front opening with six gold-tone buttons and single snap at banded neckline. Sleeves with three matching buttons and turned-back cuffs. Two functional flap pockets at hips; two false flaps at bust. Flaps, cuff turn-backs, and collar with black silk facings. Lined in yellow silk with gold chain weight at hemline. Designer's label: “Chanel / Boutique” Size/origin/content/style label. B) Straight skirt is just below knee length. Left back zipper. Lined in yellow silk.

Ensemble of red wool; large basket weave variation A) Jacket of red wool; notched lapels, 2 pockets on each side of CF (1 set under bust, 1 set at hips); collar with curved lapels; shoulder pads; trimmed in bias heather forest green jersey; gold tone buttons with the Chanel double c's, worked button holes. Princess seaming. Lined in red fabric; Extra buttons sewn inside. Receipts (not for this garment) in lower right pocket. Label inside collar: "Chanel / Boutique / 'double c's"; evidence of removed tag once sewn to lower edge. Size label: "42" B) Long sleeve wool jersey top in a heather forest green. Y-neck with three gold toned buttons with the Chanel double c's, worked button holes princess seaming, raglan sleeves, shoulder pads. Label inside collar: "Chanel / Boutique / 'double c's"; evidence of removed tag once sewn to lower edge. C) 10-gored skirt of red wool; knee length; straight cut. Lined in similar red synthetic fabric. CB zipper closure with tab and eye. 29" waist. Label inside waistband: "Chanel / Boutique / 'double c's"

Pumps of tan suede; pointed toe; high narrow heel. Designer label: "Charles Jourdan / Paris / Made in France" Measurements: Length: 21 cm Width: 8cm Height: 14cm Heel: 8cm (3") high on axis w/cap

a) Jacket of black polyester ; long sleeves with three buttons on each cuff and vent; princess seams; black lining; b) Skirt of black polyester; waistband; black lining; knee-length; c) belt of black patent leather.

Dress of black silk with a geometric print. Scoop neck; very short kimono sleeves. Set-in waist with gathered overskirt open at front.

Dress of brown wool flannel, with piping of blue wool flannel. Standing collar; long raglan sleeves with large armholes; beaded medallion CF on bodice; bodice gathered into low waistline; 3 gored skirt; knee length.

Dress of black silk with gold and silver pinstripes.

Dress of off-white silk bow damask with print of red bows with white square dots.

Skirt ensemble. A) Boxed jacket of brown twill. Short sleeves. Banded collar follows sides of squared neckline. Center front closure of three circular white buttons at hem. Lined in brown synthetic; padded shoulders. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Chloé / Made in France" Care tags at back neckline and left side seam. B) Shell blouse of dark taupe silk crepe with vertical stripes of red, turquoise, navy, ivory, and tan. Rounded neckline; sleeveless with deep arm holes. Center back closure of button and loop at neckline. Unlined. Designer's label at back neckline: "Chloé / Made in France" Size "38" tag at left of designer label. Retailer's label at back neckline: "Made in France especially for / Neiman-Marcus" C) Skirt is modified tunic skirt with straight underskirt in crepe fabric matching blouse and outer full skirt of dark taupe in large leaf motif in colors matching stripes on blouse. Wide, 4-1/2” fitted waistband with left side zipper and hook & eye. Designer's label at back waist: "Chloé / Made in France" Size "38" tag at base of designer label. Retailer's label at back waist: "Made in France especially for / Neiman-Marcus"

Ensemble of black new wool with accents of ivory new wool; a) Jacket of black wool with collar of ivory wool; jacket has a wrap-front closure with a double breasted button closure at the neckline and a single button closure at waist; long kimono-style sleeves with end lined in ivory wool; jacket has over-vest attached at the neckline and front opening with a slit at the shoulders; trimmed in a band of ivory wool; hits at hips. b) Trousers of black wool are slightly gathered into 1 ½” waistband with pleats at front; center-front button tab and zip closure; straight leg; full-length; 2 side-slit pockets; lined only at opening. c) Skirt of black wool with center-front panel with closure at left side; side opening is trimmed underneath with a band of ivory wool with an exposed edge; paneled skirt is slightly gathered into a 1 ½” waistband; hook and eye zip closure; slight A-line; 24” length; lined with an attached black slip of acetate. c. 1980

Ensemble of black cotton sweater knit trimmed in red and blue. A) Tunic top with three buttons CF. Short sleeves and drawstring bottom. B) Tank style black mini dress.

Vogue Paris Original Pattern #1588 to make a loose-fitting unlined jacket with long set-in sleeves, flared skirt with godets, and loose-fitting blouse with a shaped yoke, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.