Papers, 1915-1985.

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Papers, 1915-1985.

The papers contain Adams's autobiographical and biographical materials, correspondence, speeches and writings, materials relating to the Hotel Association of the Virgin Islands, and materials relating to his journalistic activities and civic activities. Also included are manuscripts of his music compositions, band parts, and music by other composers.

20 boxes + 3 v.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7633744

Columbia College Chicago

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Adams, Alton A., 1889-1987

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Adams was a bandmaster in the U.S. Navy (1917-34 and 1942-47), a press correspondent for several media organizations (1949-ca. 1968), and a founding member and president of the Hotel Association of the Virgin Islands (1952-1970). He was also a composer, educator, civic leader, author, and local historian. Adams was born in St. Thomas, V.I., in 1889, and died there in 1987. From the description of Papers, 1915-1985. (Columbia College Chicago). WorldCat record id: 50918646 ...

Hotel Association of the Virgin Islands.

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