Correspondence with Theodore Dreiser, 1923-1934.

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Correspondence with Theodore Dreiser, 1923-1934.

John W. Cavanagh was a great fan of the music of Paul Dresser, Theodore Dreiser's brother, to which this correspondence pertains.

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Dresser, Paul, 1858-1906

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Song writer. From the description of Papers 1897-1904. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 702670236 Paul Dresser, a native of Terre Haute, Ind., was the older brother of novelist Theodore Dreiser. In 1873 he changed his surname. Dresser held a number of jobs, including working for minstrel shows, but found some success as a songwriter. He is best known as the author of the state song of Indiana, "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away." From the description ...

Cavanagh, John W. (Musician)

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