J. Spencer Cornwall papers, circa 1916-1979.

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J. Spencer Cornwall papers, circa 1916-1979.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/367429976

Collection contains letters, speeches, photographs, and other materials relating to J. Spencer Cornwall's activities and work with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

4 linear ft.

Harold B. Lee Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7383152

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Cornwall, J. Spencer, 1888-1983.

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J. Spencer Cornwall was born on 23 February 1888. He succeeded Anthony Lund as director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in 1935. During his tenure he expanded the choir's repertoire and directed their first European tour in 1955. Under his direction the choir "achieved the warm, homogenous sound that characterized its ensemble for many years." Cornwall passed away on 26 February 1983. From the description of J. Spencer Cornwall papers, circa 1916-1979. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 3...

Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

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The Armed Forces Radio and Television Service (1954-1969) was a unit of the United States Department of Defense. With the advent and growing popularity of television, the Armed Forces Radio Service was redesigned and renamed the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS) to incorporate this new media. The purpose of this organization was to provide American news and media programming to United States military personnel stationed abroad. In 1969 the name of this or...