Ferdinand Dunkley papers 1941-1955

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Ferdinand Dunkley papers 1941-1955

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Ferdinand L. Dunkley (1869-1956) was a New Orleans-based musician, poet and writer. He organized the New Orleans Choral-Symphony Society and was active in various musical and literary groups. Collection consists of correspondence, writings, notebooks, financial papers,and printed matter. Correspondence, 1941-1955, includes personal letters written by Dunkley and his wife, letters concerning his dealings with the Edward MacDowell Association and the New Orleans Music Teachers Association. His writings consist of typescript copies about choir singing; handwritten recipe book; and notebooks of musical compositions, poetry and essays. Also, Dunkley's personal financial papers and printed matter, such as programs of his organ recitals, membership cards, booklets, and catalogs.

1.2 linear feet (4 boxes)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6315877

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Edward MacDowell Association

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MacDowell Colony is administered by the nonprofit Edward MacDowell Association; founded in 1907 by Edward MacDowell, a composer, and his wife; the Colony offers a retreat for visual artists, writers and composers in Peterborough, N.H. From the description of Edward MacDowell Association records, 1947-1968. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122454330 ...

New Orleans Music Teachers Association.

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Dunkley, Ferdinand, 1869-1956

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Ferdinand Dunkley was born in London in 1869 and came to the United States in 1893. He was an organist, composer, poet, and writer in New Orleans, La., and was affiliated with Loyola University of the South. He was an organizer for the New Orleans Choral-Symphony Society. He died in New Jersey in 1956. From the description of Praise the Lord, circa 1900-1950. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 145565374 Ferdinand L. Dunkley (1869-1956) was a New Orleans-based ...

Dunkley, Margaret

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Vitry, Ermin

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