William B. Davis papers, 1892 - 1940.

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William B. Davis papers, 1892 - 1940.

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The William B. Davis Papers consist mostly sheet music hand-written by William Butler Davis, Wesleyan class of 1894 and composer of the Wesleyan alma mater, Come Raise the Song. Davis composed what he referred to as a light opera called The Girl and the Graduate. The piano, vocal, and orchestral sheet music is included in this collection, as well as some other pieces Davis composed. He was a member of the Glee Club while at Wesleyan and he kept a scrapbook of Glee Club programs and news clippings that mentioned himself or the Glee Club from 1892 to 1895.

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Wesleyan University, Olin Library

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Wesleyan University, Olin Library

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Davis, William B. (William Brotherton), 1926-

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William Butler Davis (1871-1937) was a graduate of the Wesleyan University class of 1894 and a musician. He served as a choirmaster, organist, and music teacher in Connecticut during his career. From the description of William B. Davis papers, 1892 - 1940. (Wesleyan University). WorldCat record id: 234237687 ...

Wesleyan university, Middletown, Conn.

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William John James (1860-1941) was College Librarian from 1891 to 1929 and Assistant Treasurer of Wesleyan from 1908 to 1929. From the description of William John James Trustee and Financial Records, 1870 - 1939. (Wesleyan University). WorldCat record id: 499124185 The Wesleyan Glee Club formed in 1846 and frequently traveled and performed from the mid-19th century through the mid-20th century. The Glee Club, along with the Chapel Choir and Concert Choir, performed at the an...