William H. Walter and George W. Walter Papers, 1844-1912; 1957-1967.

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William H. Walter and George W. Walter Papers, 1844-1912; 1957-1967.

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William H. Walter and his son, George W. Walter were mid to late 19th Century composers of devotional music that was used primarily in the Episcopal or Anglican faith. This collection primarily contains sheet music of hymns, canticles, and other forms of service music.

2 linear ft. (4 document boxes)

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Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6347640

Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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BIOGHIST REQUIRED William H. Walter was a composer, writer and musician born in Newark, NJ 1825 July 1 to James Hahn Walter and Mary Cheetham, the daughter of journalist, author and British radical, James Cheetham. William H. Walter served as organist and music director to St. John's Chapel and St. Paul's Church, in succession, from 1847-1856. In 1856 Walter was hired as the music director and organist for Trinity Church and Trinity Chapel where he remained until his retirement in 1...