Background
Hinrichsen, Walter was born on September 23, 1907 in Leipzig, Germany. Son of Henri and Martha (Bendix) Hinrichsen.
Hinrichsen, Walter was born on September 23, 1907 in Leipzig, Germany. Son of Henri and Martha (Bendix) Hinrichsen.
Student Leipzig Academy Music, 1927.
Came to the United States, 1936, naturalized, 1943. Apprenticeship experiences music public field include Foetisch in Lausanne, Schott Freres in Brussels, 1928, Augener in London, 1929, Peters Edition, in Leipzig, 1930-1935. United States music officer United States Zone in Germany, 1945-1947.
Owner, president C. F. Peters Corporation, New York City. Public New York Public Library Music Publs., 1954.
Served from private to master sergeant Army of the United States, 1942-1945. Member Museum Publications Association of America (member board of directors), Museum library association, American Musicological Society.
Married Evelyn Elizabeth Merrell, August 2, 1946. Children: Martha, Henry.