Audio collection, 1961-1976.

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Audio collection, 1961-1976.

Audio tape recordings of speeches, seminars, lectures, radio broadcasts, and events at Pratt Institute. Collection includes the Visiting Scholar series (23 reels), Founder's Day addresses (9 reels), commencement addresses (12 reels), radio series, WOR Radio (12 reels), and music performances, including the "Pratt Anthem" composed by Virgil Thomson (9 reels).

4 linear ft.

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Pratt Institute

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October 2nd, which was Charles Pratt's birthday, was for many years celebrated as Founder's Day at the Institute. From the description of Founder's Day record group, 1888-1966. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155455515 Art school; Brooklyn, New York. From the description of Pratt Institute exhibition catalogs, 1916-1924. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122577345 Pratt Institute was founded in 1887 by industrialist Charles Pratt. Pratt was owner of Charles ...

Thomson, Virgil

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The hymn is How Firm a Foundation, words and music commonly ascribed to Robert Keene. The melody is also called Geard. Also quoted Yes, Jesus Loves Me and For He's A Jolly Good Fellow. Composed 1926-28. First performance New York, 22 February 1945, New York Philharmonic, the composer conducting.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Symphony on a hymn tune / Virgil Thomson. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 56078995 Composer. ...