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John Davison Papers: Additions, 1939-1999 HC.Coll.839.1, 1939-1999 (inclusive)

Extent:

38 linear ft. (61 boxes)

Abstract:

John Davison was a prolific composer who taught music at Haverford College from 1959 until his death in 1999. Several of his compositions were performed and recorded by orchestras throughout the United States. Within this collection are drafts of many of his compositions, including Robert Burns: Poems and Songs, an anthology which he completed with John Ashmead. Also included are audio recordings of a couple dozen of his and students' pieces. This collection is an addition to the John Davison Papers, HC.Coll.839.

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