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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:

"Dark Wings in the Night", 1941-09

 File — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000005165], Folder: 116
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: 1941-09

"Dear Lord and Father of Mankind"

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000005070], Folder: 31
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

"Dear Lord and Father of Mankind"

 File — Box 6A: [Barcode: 0000005213], Folder: 159
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

"Descants and Fa-Burden: To Make Hymn-Singing More Interesting To All Concerned"

 File — Box 6A: [Barcode: 0000005215], Folder: 160
Scope and Contents

One of the copies is signed by James G. Leyburn and has a message from John A. Graham on it.

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

"Descants and Fa-burdens for Familiar Hymns", 1938 - 1945

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000005035], Folder: 1
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 - 1945

"Done Foun' My Los' Sheep"

 File — Box 4: [Barcode: 0000005140], Folder: 93
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

"Doxology and Descant"

 File — Box 4: [Barcode: 0000005141], Folder: 94
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

"Dream Song"

 File — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000005168], Folder: 119
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

"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

"Easter Processional", 1923

 File — Box 4: [Barcode: 0000005142], Folder: 95
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: 1923

"Eastern Romance"

 File — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000005169], Folder: 120
Scope and Contents

Graham arranged this song for a male chorus with tenor and baritone solos or with violin or flute obbligato.

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

"Eight-Fold Amen", 1938-05

 File — Box 4: [Barcode: 0000005143], Folder: 96
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: 1938-05

"Eileen Aroon", 1918-11-18

 File — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000005170], Folder: 121
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: 1918-11-18

"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

"Fight, Fight Blue and White"

 File — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000005155], Folder: 108
Scope and Contents

This file consists of sheet music to 'Fight, Fight Blue and White' also referred to as 'Hail to Our Alma Mater.' The song was written for Washington and Lee University and dedicated to R.H. Carr, cheer leader.

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

"Fight, Fight Blue and White"

 File — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000005156], Folder: 109
Scope and Contents

This file consists of hand-written sheet music for 'Fight, Fight Blue and White.'

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

"First Soprano"

 File — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000005175], Folder: 125
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

"From Rockbridge" A Nostalgic Sketch for Orchestra

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000005092], Folder: 48
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

"Gaby"

 File — Box 4: [Barcode: 0000005131], Folder: 84
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

"Gentle Mary Laid Her Child"

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000005044], Folder: 10
Scope and Contents

This file consists of one original and four copies. The piece was for the choir of the Lexington Presbyterian Church.

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

Glee Club Programs, 1930 - 1936

 File — Box 9: [Barcode: 0000005270], Folder: 3
Scope and Contents

This file consists of Washington and Lee Glee Club programs. Many of the Glee Club's concerts were join concerts with Hollins College or Sweet Briar College.

Dates: 1930 - 1936

Graham Music Festival, 1948-03 - 1948-05

 File — Box 9: [Barcode: 0000005269], Folder: 2
Scope and Contents

This file includes correspondence written by Mary Monroe Pennick about the details of the music festival in memory of John Graham. It also includes biographies of the musicians who participated in the event, an invitation list, and other information that was used in the planning of the event.

Dates: 1948-03 - 1948-05

"Hebrew Lullaby"

 File — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000005180], Folder: 130
Scope and Contents

'Hebrew Lullaby' was dedicated to Mrs. Walter Forrester.

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

"Her Garden", 1934-05

 File — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000005174], Folder: 124
Scope and Contents

Mary Monroe Penick wrote on an envelope the story of how Graham wrote the accompanying music to Mrs. Perkin's poems.

Dates: 1934-05

"Hosanna, Loud Hosanna The Little Children Sang", 1942-08

 File — Box 4: [Barcode: 0000005144], Folder: 97
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: 1942-08