Papers, ca. 1930-1986.

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Papers, ca. 1930-1986.

Personal and family papers, correspondence, biographical materials, organizational files, teaching materials, programs and newsclippings, writings, printed matter, photographs, and sheet music, relating chiefly to Burge's career and her interest in African American music.

8 linear ft.

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Howard University

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Howard University is a private, federally chartered historically black research university in Washington, D.C. Tracing its history to 1867, from its outset Howard has been nonsectarian and open to people of all sexes and races. The institution was named for General Oliver Otis Howard, a Civil War hero who was both the founder of the university and, at the time, commissioner of the Freedmen's Bureau. The U.S. Congress chartered Howard on March 2, 1867 and much of its early funding came from endow...

National Association of Teachers of Singing (U.S.)

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The National Association of Teachers of Singing was established in 1944 as an educational and collaborative resource for the profession. Through workshops, conferences, events, and publications such as the Journal of Singing, NATS supports the teaching of singing worldwide. The organization came into being in 1944 as an offshoot of the Music Teachers National Association. NATS organizes the NATS Artist Awards (NATSAA) competition, sponsors Student Auditions and workshops, publishes ...

Burge, R. Louise, 1908-1986

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Contralto vocalist and music faculty member at Howard University. From the description of Papers, ca. 1930-1986. (Moorland-Spingarn Resource Center). WorldCat record id: 70939773 ...

National Association of Negro Musicians (U.S.)

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Nickerson, Camille

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African American musician, composer, and music faculty member, Howard University (1926-1962); b. 1888; d. 1982. From the description of Papers, ca. 1927-ca. 1970. (Moorland-Spingarn Resource Center). WorldCat record id: 70939778 1888 March 30 Born in New Orleans, Louisiana to William Joseph and Julie Ellen Nickerson. n.d. Graduated High School...