Charles L. Stevens Papers 1862-1991

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Charles L. Stevens Papers 1862-1991

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Charles Lewellen Stevens was born in 1873 in Cuba, New York. He was a musician, bandleader and vaudeville performer, and played with a number of musical groups including the San Antonio Band and the Beaumont Concert Band (he was also director). In addition, he served as Secretary-Treasurer of the San Antonio Musicians' Society, Local 23 of the American Federation of Musicians. From 1918 to 1943, Stevens worked for the San Antonio Police Department. He died in San Antonio in September 1946. Photographs, music scores, correspondence and news clippings concerning the activities of Charles L. Stevens and his family. Of particular note is the photographs series which contain portraits of several generations of the family. The family of Mr. Stevens' first wife, Minna Erbe Stevens is also well represented in the collection. Most of the material was produced during Mr. Stevens' lifetime (1873-1946).

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Stevens, Minna, 1873-1953

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Chamberlain, Dorothy S.

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Stevens, Charles L. (Charles Lewellen), 1873-1946

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A musician, bandleader and vaudeville performer, Mr. Stevens served as Director of the Beaumont Concert Band and as Secretary-Treasurer of the San Antonio Musicians' society. Other members of his family sometimes performed with him. Mr. Stevens was also a long time employee of the San Antonio Police Department. From the description of Charles L. Stevens papers, 1862-1991. (University of Texas at San Antonio). WorldCat record id: 42200953 Charles Lewellen Stevens...