A Survey of the Organs of the Gadsen Purchase, 1854-1985, 1985.

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A Survey of the Organs of the Gadsen Purchase, 1854-1985, 1985.

Typescript by McDowell entitled "A Survey of the Organs of the Gadsen Purchase, 1854-1985" describing organs built in Southern Arizona from 1854 to 1985 including the first organ to Tucson in 1858 and the building of subsequent organs throughout the territory. The manuscript includes original photographs of organists including William Harrison Barnes, Camil Van Hulse, and David McDowell, and the organs at various churches including St. Phillips in the Hills, Catalina Baptist Church, and Fountain of Life Lutheran Church.

.25 linear ft. (1 box)

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Van Hulse, Camil, 1897-1986

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Composer and organist; helped organize the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. From the description of Oral history interview, 1983 May 7 [sound recording]. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 44529097 ...

McDowell, David L., 1956-

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Master organ builder; Tucson, Ariz. From the description of A Survey of the Organs of the Gadsen Purchase, 1854-1985, 1985. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 40004469 ...

Barnes, William Harrison, 1892-1980

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