Louie L. White papers, 1941-1990.

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Louie L. White papers, 1941-1990.

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Consisting of handwritten and photocopied examples of White's anthems, cantatas, musical dramas, incidental music, and compositions for various instruments; newspaper articles re the premier performance of his "Missa Brevis" by the Converse College Chorus; and tape recordings featuring various presentations of his musical compositions, including recording, 13 May 1979, of memorial concert at the Church of the Ascension, New York. Also including programs documenting performances of his works; letter, 16 Aug. 1954, New York, to [George C.] Koffskey, complimenting Koffskey's performance of White's "This Son So Young"; 2 letters, 21 Nov. and 3 Dec. 1979, New Orleans, George C. Koffskey, to Thomas L. Johnson, South Caroliniana Library, re his association with White; and notes on the recording. Other letters include, 19 Sept. 1990, Kennett Square, Pa., from Juilliard School Professor Vernon de Tar (1905-1999), to Thomas L. Johnson and Henry G. Fulmer, South Carolinaiana Library, explaining the nature of the gift and his formation of "The Louie L. White Memorial Committee" to foster interest in the performance of White's music.

3.75 linear ft. (3 cartons)

University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7259511

University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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Rutgers University

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From July 12 to July 17, 1967, the city of Newark, New Jersey, was wrecked by racial violence. In six days of rioting, 23 people were killed, 725 were injured and nearly 1,500 were arrested. Property damage was estimated at over $10 million. While the riots were still in progress, sixty community leaders formed a Committee of Concern with the following aims: to help restore calm to the city, to study the causes of racial unrest, and to formulate goals for social and economic improve...

Johnson, Thomas L., 1935-

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Fulmer, Henry Griffin

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White, Louie L.

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Composer and college professor; Chair of Dept. of Music at Rutgers University in New Jersey; native of Spartanburg, S.C.; b. 1921; d. 1979. From the description of Louie L. White papers, 1941-1990. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 28415933 ...

Converse College. Chorus

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Louis L. White Memorial Committee.

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De Tar, Vernon, 1905-1999

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