Papers, 1914-1975, 1914-1937.

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Papers, 1914-1975, 1914-1937.

Collection includes correspondence, legal material, lists, literary productions, memoirs, photographs, musical compositions and printed material pertaining to Guion's career as a musician and composer, and his family history. Collection bulks (1922-1932) with correspondence from fans, and (1914-1937) with printed material concerning musical performances. Of particular interest are the memoirs of David Guion which document his youth in Texas and his rise to fame.

ca. 2,186 leaves

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Guion family.

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Guion, David W. (David Wendell), 1892-1981

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American composer. From the description of David Wendell Guion Collection ca. 1902-1937. (Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center (HRC); University of Texas at Austin). WorldCat record id: 122481668 Composer, pianist. Born in 1892 in Ballinger, Texas. Received musical training in Texas, Illinois, and Vienna, Austria. Taught music at various institutions, including Daniel Baker College in Brownwood, Texas; Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas; and Chicago Musical Co...