Charles Thruston Johnson papers 1902-1996

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Charles Thruston Johnson papers 1902-1996

The Charles Thruston Johnson papers document the violinist's career as an orchestral, solo, and chamber musician; as a teacher and conductor; and as the director of the International Festival Series of chamber music concerts. The collection consists of correspondence, programs, photographs, scrapbooks, clippings, promotional material, student and teaching records, awards and honors, and military records.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6316039

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