Peters, W. C. (William Cumming), 1805-1866
Variant namesComposed 1831. Probable first performance Economy, Pennsylvania, Harmony Society Orchestra, Johann Christoph Mueller probably conductor. Dedication: "Composed and arranged and dedicated to the Economy Band by their friend Mr. William C. Peters." Economy, Pennsylvania, founded by the Harmony Society as a commune, was near the modern town of Ambridge.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.
From the description of Symphony in D / composed and arranged ... by Mr. William C. Peters ; edited by Frederick T. Wessel. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 53180989
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| creatorOf | Peters, W. C. (William Cumming), 1805-1866. Symphony in D / composed and arranged ... by Mr. William C. Peters ; edited by Frederick T. Wessel. | Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library | |
| referencedIn | Thurman, Lawrence C. William C. Peters and the Harmony Society 1959 [manuscript] | Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives | |
| creatorOf | Glover, M.J. Glover scores | American University, American University Library; Bender Library | |
| referencedIn | Texas Association for Colonization. Texas Association for Colonization Report, 1843 | University of Texas Libraries |
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Death 1866-04-20
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