Peters, W. C. (William Cumming), 1805-1866

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Composed 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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associatedWith Thurman, Lawrence C. person
associatedWith Wessel, Frederick T. person
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Birth 1805-03-10

Death 1866-04-20

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