John Richards McCrae papers, 1919-1985.

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McCrae, John Richards, 1917-1986. John Richards McCrae papers, 1919-1985.

John Richards McCrae papers, 1919-1985.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/32158538

Scrapbooks, concert and opera programs, newsclippings, photographs, and correspondence documenting the musical career of this Juilliard-trained, nationally known baritone, producer-director, and Converse College voice professor who became known as "Mr. Opera of South Carolina" and "Mr. Opera of the Southeast." Includes materials re his years as a soloist, especially with the Nine O'Clock Opera Company and the Columbia [N.Y.] Concerts Corporation; his experience as a chemical warfare officer in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. Also including materials documenting his leadership in the establishment of the Converse College Opera Workshop, the South Carolina Opera Workshop, the North Carolina Opera Company, the Charlotte Opera Company; and his work with such groups as the Chautauqua Opera Company and the Brevard [N.C.] Opera Workshop.

2.5 linear ft. (2 cartons)

University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries