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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:

Collection about John Alexander Graham

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0611
Scope and Contents

This collection contains newspaper clippings, memorial programs, and biographical sketches relating to the life of and memorialization of John Alexander Graham.

Dates: 1947

"College Widow"

 File — Box 4: [Barcode: 0000005116], Folder: 69
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

Commemorative Plate Designs, 1931

 File — Box 8: [Barcode: 0000005249], Folder: 12
Scope and Contents

This file consists of designs information about commemorative plates for Washington and Lee University.

Dates: 1931

Copy of "A Dirge"

 File — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000005167], Folder: 118
Scope and Contents

The song was originally written for C. W. Karraker, Jr.

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

Copy of a Letter Concerning Musical Criticism, 1926-04-16

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000005038], Folder: 5
Scope and Contents

The letter is addressed to 'James.'

Dates: 1926-04-16

Copy of "All Through the Night"

 File — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000005161], Folder: 112
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

Copy of "Dix (Continued)"

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000005064], Folder: 26
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

Copy of "Integer (Continued)"

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000005063], Folder: 25
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

Copy of "Lyons (Continued)"

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000005066], Folder: 27
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

Copy of "Miniature Prelude and Chorale"

 File — Box 3: [Barcode: 0000005113], Folder: 68
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

Copy of "O Jesus, Thou Art Standing"

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000005077], Folder: 34
Scope and Contents

John A. Graham wrote the descant on the sheet of music.

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

Copy of "Quartet"

 File — Box 4: [Barcode: 0000005132], Folder: 85
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

Copy of "Response and Benediction: a cappella", 1938-05-06

 File — Box 4: [Barcode: 0000005151], Folder: 104
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: 1938-05-06

Copy of "Rest (Continued)"

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000005075], Folder: 32
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

Copy of "St Agnes (Continued)"

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000005076], Folder: 33
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

Copy of "Still, Still With Thee, When Purple Morning Breaketh"

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000005079], Folder: 36
Scope and Contents

John A. Graham wrote the descant on the sheet of music.

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

Copy of "The Silver Swan"

 File — Box 6: [Barcode: 0000005193], Folder: 141
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

Copy of "To the Cuckoo"

 File — Box 6: [Barcode: 0000005199], Folder: 146
Scope and Contents

This song was arranged for the Madrigal Club of Lexington, Va.

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

Copy of "Turn Ye to Me"

 File — Box 6: [Barcode: 0000005200], Folder: 147
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

Copy of "Worgan (continued)"

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000005082], Folder: 38
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

Copy of "Ye Banks and Braes of Bonnie Doon", 1932-10

 File — Box 6: [Barcode: 0000005207], Folder: 151
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: 1932-10

Correspondence from Graham to Mary Monroe Penick, 1944-07-26

 File — Box 6: [Barcode: 0000005185], Folder: 135
Scope and Contents

Graham sent a card to Mary Monroe with a short song he wrote about how she was missed.

Dates: 1944-07-26

Correspondence from Graham to Mary Monroe Pennick, 1935-07-19

 File — Box 4: [Barcode: 0000005147], Folder: 100
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: 1935-07-19

Correspondence - Miscellaneous, 1911 - 1919

 File — Box 7: [Barcode: 0000005225], Folder: 6
Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence from family and friends, in particular Mrs. Graham. There are also letters concerning teaching positions and graduate school scholarships.

Dates: 1911 - 1919

"Dance of the Maidens"

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000005089], Folder: 45
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