Adams, Alton A., 1889-1987
Variant namesAdams was a bandmaster in the U.S. Navy (1917-34 and 1942-47), a press correspondent for several media organizations (1949-ca. 1968), and a founding member and president of the Hotel Association of the Virgin Islands (1952-1970). He was also a composer, educator, civic leader, author, and local historian. Adams was born in St. Thomas, V.I., in 1889, and died there in 1987.
From the description of Papers, 1915-1985. (Columbia College Chicago). WorldCat record id: 50918646
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| creatorOf | Adams, Alton A. Papers, 1915-1985. | Columbia College Chicago |
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| associatedWith | Associated press | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Hotel Association of the Virgin Islands. | corporateBody |
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| Saint Thomas | 030 | VI | |
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| African American composers |
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Birth 1889-11-04
Death 1987-11-23
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