Papers, 1854-1970, bulk: 1889-1895.

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Papers, 1854-1970, bulk: 1889-1895.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/25195038

A small collection of papers of George F. Root, musical composer and educator, including a souvenir scrapbook of a day devoted to his music by the Hyde Park High School (Mass.). The scrapbook, dated 6 Mar. 1899, contains programs, clippings, photos, and letters from those unable to attend. Another scrapbook dates from his death in 1895 and contains obituary clippings and memorial tributes. The collection also includes misc. printed ephemera, clippings, and manuscripts.

1 narrow box and 1 oversize box.

Massachusetts Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7141909

Massachusetts Historical Society

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Root, George F. (George Frederick), 1820-1895

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Composer, music educator and president of Root & Sons Music Co., Chicago, Ill. Acquaintance of Abby Hutchinson Patton a famous singer (Hutchinson Family Singers) and song writer of the nineteenth century. Also a campaigner for Abraham Lincoln and member of the Executive Committee of the American Equal Rights Association after the Civil War. From the description of Letter, June 26, 1891. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 54354828 Geo...