Arthur S. Barduhn (b. 1922) began studying piano at age 4 and formed his first band at age 15, while attending Lincoln High School in Seattle. Barduhn attended the University of Washington School of Music intermittently beginning in 1941, studying composition and conducting. He joined the Coast Guard in 1942, serving at Pearl Harbor near Honolulu as a Seaman 1st class; later, having proven himself as a musician and performer, his rating was changed to Musician 2nd class. Barduhn performed with the Coast Guard band in 1943 and 1944, first in Honolulu, then in the St. Louis Guard District. Barduhn went on to have a career in music, radio, and television.
Stamped on verso: Art Barduhn, ME 21431, 2107 No. 57th, Seattle. Wash. Written on verso: A.D. Barduhn S1c R
ID Number: 2008.4.6
Date: Circa 1943
Physical Description: 1 photographic print : b&w ; 7 x 5 in.
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant. View the finding aid for this collection at https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv76443
Credit: MOHAI, Collection on Art Barduhn, 2008.4.6
