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Technophile, recorded live music throughout his travels with new tape recorder, avid music fan, rented classical records from Wilson's. Gourmet cook, particularly French cuisine. Married Marie N. in Berkeley, c. 1937; Hirsh had a daughter, Diane, from previous marriage.

"He had wonderful aesthetic judgements and psychological insights into arts - history - and people, and remarkable generosity to other artists, potentials whom he inspired" - Beryl Sokoloff (Hirsh's roommate, 1938-40). Unpublished interview, The iotaCenter library.

Hirsh's San Francisco addresses -
1014 Montgomery St, c. 1940;
4104 25th St., c. 1952

His Amsterdam address -
Sarphatipark 84, Amsterdam

His Paris address -
13 Villa Seurat, Paris 14e