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Graham, John Alexander

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1895 - 1947

Biography

B.A., W&L, 1914; M.A. Assistant professor romance languages, W&L, 1919; associate professor, W&L, 1920; professor Spanish and fine arts, W&L, 1940-47. See Trustees Papers, June 5, 1947 (resolution on death).

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

"Duet for Two Violins- With Piano Accompaniment", 1924-02-12

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000005090], Folder: 46
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection includes Graham's compositions, World War I papers and correspondence, memorabilia of Washington and Lee University activities, scores, sheet music, notebooks, and other correspondence.

Dates: 1924-02-12

"Espanolada Sketch for a Spanish Ballet for Two Pianos"

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000005091], Folder: 47
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection includes Graham's compositions, World War I papers and correspondence, memorabilia of Washington and Lee University activities, scores, sheet music, notebooks, and other correspondence.

Dates: Inclusive 1910-1947; Majority of material found within Bulk 1915-1947

"Invocation", 1924-04-14

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000005093], Folder: 49
Scope and Contents

Graham composed the work for Miss MacDonald, Mr. Leyburn, and two pianos.

Dates: 1924-04-14

"Pavane (pour une belle amitie defunte)", 1938-10-19

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000005096], Folder: 52
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection includes Graham's compositions, World War I papers and correspondence, memorabilia of Washington and Lee University activities, scores, sheet music, notebooks, and other correspondence.

Dates: 1938-10-19

"Petite Serenade for Violin and Piano", 1927-03-04

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000005097], Folder: 53
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection includes Graham's compositions, World War I papers and correspondence, memorabilia of Washington and Lee University activities, scores, sheet music, notebooks, and other correspondence.

Dates: 1927-03-04

"Rockbridge Renniscence"

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000005098], Folder: 54
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection includes Graham's compositions, World War I papers and correspondence, memorabilia of Washington and Lee University activities, scores, sheet music, notebooks, and other correspondence.

Dates: Inclusive 1910-1947; Majority of material found within Bulk 1915-1947

"Saraband: for a recent graduate", 1937-07-09

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000005099], Folder: 55
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection includes Graham's compositions, World War I papers and correspondence, memorabilia of Washington and Lee University activities, scores, sheet music, notebooks, and other correspondence.

Dates: 1937-07-09

"Scherzo- American Quartet"

 File — Box 3: [Barcode: 0000005112], Folder: 67
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection includes Graham's compositions, World War I papers and correspondence, memorabilia of Washington and Lee University activities, scores, sheet music, notebooks, and other correspondence.

Dates: Inclusive 1910-1947; Majority of material found within Bulk 1915-1947

"Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Major"

 File — Box 3: [Barcode: 0000005100], Folder: 56
Scope and Contents

This file includes the master copy.

Dates: Inclusive 1910-1947; Majority of material found within Bulk 1915-1947

"Twelve Harsh Measures Against the Piano: a brief episode in consecutive fifths and tenths"

 File — Box 3: [Barcode: 0000005105], Folder: 61
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection includes Graham's compositions, World War I papers and correspondence, memorabilia of Washington and Lee University activities, scores, sheet music, notebooks, and other correspondence.

Dates: Inclusive 1910-1947; Majority of material found within Bulk 1915-1947

"Two Piano Pieces: Consecutive Sevenths for a Consistent First, Twelve Harsh Measures Against the Piano"

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000005088], Folder: 44
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection includes Graham's compositions, World War I papers and correspondence, memorabilia of Washington and Lee University activities, scores, sheet music, notebooks, and other correspondence.

Dates: Inclusive 1910-1947; Majority of material found within Bulk 1915-1947

"Valse Ignoble et Sentimentale" - pour deux pianos, 1924-04-28

 File — Box 3: [Barcode: 0000005106], Folder: 62
Scope and Contents

Graham wrote and dedicated the music to Anne MacDonald and James G. Leyburn.

Dates: 1924-04-28