Adams, Alton A.
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Americans
English,
English,
Biographical notes:
Adams 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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Subjects:
- African American composers
- Band musicians
- Bands (Music)
- Hotel management
- Hotels
- Music by African American composers
- Tourism
Occupations:
- Composers
- Editors
- Flute players
Places:
- Virgin Islands (as recorded)
- Virgin Islands of the United States (as recorded)
- 030, VI
- 030, VI
- 00, US
