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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 185 Collections and/or Records:

"Persian Love"

 File — Box 6: [Barcode: 0000005209], Folder: 155
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

"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

"Pierrot", 1918

 File — Box 6: [Barcode: 0000005192], Folder: 140
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: 1918

Poetry, 1941

 File — Box 8: [Barcode: 0000005240], Folder: 2
Scope and Contents

This file consists of poetry written by John Alexander Graham. The title of the collection of poems is 'Sadistic Songs for Arrant Egoists.'

Dates: 1941

"Processional"

 File — Box 6A: [Barcode: 0000005219], Folder: 164
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

Programs of Events Which Graham Was Invovled, 1922 - 1958

 File — Box 8: [Barcode: 0000005244], Folder: 7
Scope and Contents

Programs from 'Clan Graham,' 'An Evening of Musical Compositions by John Graham,' and 'A Program of Music by John A. Graham.'

Dates: 1922 - 1958

Programs of John A. Graham's Works, 1932 - 1948

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000005037], Folder: 4
Scope and Contents

This file includes programs from The Troubadours of Washington and Lee, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, and the Virginia State Choral Festival.

Dates: 1932 - 1948

"Puer Nobis"

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000005051], Folder: 17
Scope and Contents

This music was arranged for the Washington and Lee Glee Club.

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

"Response, Benediction and Fourfold Amen"

 File — Box 4: [Barcode: 0000005152], Folder: 105
Scope and Contents

Written for the Choir of the Presbyterian Church, Lexington, Va

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

"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

"Rose of Bagdad"

 File — Box 4: [Barcode: 0000005125], Folder: 78
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

"Sadistic Songs for Arrant Egotists"

 File — Box 8: [Barcode: 0000005241], Folder: 3
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

"Sanctus"

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000005078], Folder: 35
Scope and Contents

Graham arranged the music for the choir of the Lexington Presbyterian Church.

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

"Savior, breathe an evening blessing."

 File — Box 4: [Barcode: 0000005153], Folder: 106
Scope and Contents

'Savior, breathe an evening blessing' is an evening anthem for soprano voices.

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

"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

School Memorabilia, 1907 - 1914

 File — Box 7: [Barcode: 0000005229], Folder: 10
Scope and Contents

This file consists of Mercer and John's certificates from grade school and of materials from John's time at Washington and Lee. His report cards, football ticket, and matriculation reciept.

Dates: 1907 - 1914

"Second the Notion", 1934

 File — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000005178], Folder: 128
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: 1934

Series 1, 1925 - 1973

 Series
Scope and Contents This series contains many materials relating to his South African mission. Dr. Leyburn saved a number of newspaper articles concerning South Africa, which are contained herein. Reports on various industries and other aspects of South Africa are included. Also within this collection is an assortment of Dr. Leyburn's speeches, some of which concern South Africa. The remainder of the speeches concern the future of Washington and Lee University. Among the correspondence in...
Dates: 1925 - 1973

"Since First I Saw Your Face"

 File — Box 6: [Barcode: 0000005194], Folder: 142
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

"Sing We With Mirth", 1948

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000005052], Folder: 10
Scope and Contents

This piece was dedicated to Miss Edna T. Shaeffer and the Glee Club of Madison College, Harrisonburg, Va.

Dates: 1948

"Sonata for Violin and Piano"

 File — Box 3: [Barcode: 0000005101], Folder: 57
Scope and Contents

This file includes copies for each violin and piano part. The sonata was written for and dedicated to Francis Rouclebush and James G. Leyburn.

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

"Sonata for Violin and Piano"

 File — Box 3: [Barcode: 0000005102], Folder: 58
Scope and Contents

This file consists of two notebooks with the music for 'Sonata for Violin and Piano.'

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

"Song from Hypatia", 1923-09-30

 File — Box 6: [Barcode: 0000005196], Folder: 143
Scope and Contents

Graham created this piece for Walter Scott Hastings by request.

Dates: 1923-09-30