Papers of the John Powell Foundation [manuscript] 1914-76.

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Papers of the John Powell Foundation [manuscript] 1914-76.

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Musical manuscripts in the collection include 2 copies of the fugue section of Sonata Teutonica, the score of The apple tree wassail, and several Carolina mountain songs set down by Richard Chase in 1953. The bulk of the papers consist of the official records of the foundation including minutes, treasurer's reports, contracts, membership lists, correspondence, and concert arrangements, as well as correspondence of the president of the directors, Florence Robertson, regarding foundation activities, particularly concerts and recordings.

375 items.

University of Virginia. Library

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University of Virginia. Library

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Chase, Richard, 1904-1988

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American folklorist, storyteller, and collector of folktales. Works include Grandfather Tales, the Jack Tales, and American Folk Tales and Songs. From the description of Richard Chase collection, 1983 Nov. 3 [videorecording]. (East Tennessee State University). WorldCat record id: 36093722 Richard Chase was a folklorist who collected folktales in Watauga County, N.C. and western Virginia. He wrote several books including The Jack Tales, American Folk Tales and Songs, and The ...

Powell, John, 1882-1963

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American pianist and composer. From the description of "Sonata Teutonica." (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270568733 From the description of Papers : of John Powell, 1888-1979. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 30793227 Pianist and composer. From the description of Papers of John Powell [manuscript] : regarding Powell and the Norfleet and Scott families, 1845-1957. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647810702 John Powell Fo...

John Powell Foundation

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Robertson, Florence

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Edward Griffin (1602- d. after 1698) lived in Flatbush, New York with his wife Mary. Their children included Edward Griffin, John Griffin, and Deborah Griffin. Notes include lists of Revolutionary War soldiers, marriage licenses, New York marriages, extracts from the Sons of Patriots of Connecticut, Society of Friends information, and New York Biographical. The compiler's interest in the Griffin family stems from her association with Joshua Griffin, whose daughter Susanna Griffin Miller married ...