William N. and Isabele T. Spiller papers 1906-1958

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William N. and Isabele T. Spiller papers 1906-1958

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Collection consists of a few of William Spiller's personal papers, programs, and news clippings of William and Isabele Spiller's European and American tours, 1912-1942, and of the Spiller School of Music. Bulk of papers contain material pertaining to Isabelle Spiller's work as a music supervisor and orchestra conductor in New York City public schools. Of particular interest is her work as head of the Federal Music Project in New York. Also, a scrapbook containing her published articles.

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Archives Section

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Spiller, Isabele Taliferro, 1888-1974.

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William Spiller (1876-1945) was a vaudeville musician. Isabele Spiller (1888-1974), his wife, was a member of his vaudeville troupe, a teacher, and musical director. From the description of William N. and Isabele T. Spiller papers, 1906-1958. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122626540 Born in Goodson, Virginia, May 4, 1876, William Newmeyer Spiller was the son of Dr. Richard Spiller, clergyman and educator, and Mary Still Spiller of Philadelphia, whose relatives h...

Spiller, William N. (William Newmeyer), 1876-1944

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Federal Music Project (N.Y.)

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Spiller School of Music (New York, N.Y.)

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