Collection 1870's-1960's.

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Collection 1870's-1960's.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/778701416

A collection of materials related to Maine band leader and composer, R. B. Hall. Collection includes correspondence of Thomas C. Bardwell and items of and about R.B. Hall. Scores and sheet music of Hall's compositions comprise much of the collection.

14 Boxes (16 linear ft.)

Raymond H. Fogler Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8204356

Raymond H. Fogler Library

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Hall, Robert Browne, 1858-1907

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6902s37 (person)

Coronet player, composer, and marching band leader; b. in Bowdoinham, Me.; d. in Portland, Me. From the description of R.B. Hall collection, 1858-1908. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70927024 ...

Bardwell, Thomas C., 1918-

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Thomas C. Bardwell from Martha's Vineyard has been interested in R. B. Hall since childhood. He has collected R.B. Hall material since 1960. R.B. Hall was born in Bowdoinham, Maine in 1858. Started his own band in Richmond, Maine in 1878. Led the Bangor band from 1883 to 1890, where he began to compose marches. He died in Portland in 1907. For biography see _Down East_, October 1967, p. 30. From the description of Collection 1870's-1960's. (Unknown). WorldCat...