Papers of John Powell [manuscript] 1895-1940.

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Papers of John Powell [manuscript] 1895-1940.

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The collection contains proof sheets of Powell's composition "Colibris--Humming Birds." In letters, 1902-22, Powell describes his musical studies in Vienna and European performances to his mother, Rebecca Leigh Powell [ca. 60 items] and sisters, Betty Powell Brockenbrough [ca. 40 items] Rebecca Powell Carter [ca. 15 items] and Carrie Powell Williams [ca. 12 items]. The collection also contains several articles and some notes by Powell on music and composition; programs and announcements of Powell's concerts, 1895-1928; U.S., British and German newspaper and magazine clippings, 1900-40, regarding his music and performances; and photographs and paintings of Powell, his family, friends and acquaintances including [Virginia mountaineers?], possibly singers of traditional Appalachian folk music. Newsclippings, 1924-26, concern his interst in the race question [1.5 ft.]. Of interest is a letter, 1779 March 12, Charles Carroll to William Carmichael, Philadelphia, regarding boundaries of the U.S. when Great Britain recognizes independence [[2] p. holograph signed. with address]. Correspondents include Powell's mother and sisters, his wife, Louise Burleigh Powell, James Branch Cabell, Jessie George Conrad, [Francis] Warrington Dawson, Leander Jan de Bekker, Joseph and Jessie Conrad, A. Baby Jones, Tobias Augustus Matthay, Harold Morris, Emilie Sigmann of Vienna, Edith Bolling Galt Wilson and Efrem Zimbalist.

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University of Virginia. Library

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