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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 181 Collections and/or Records:

"I Have a Little Painted Doll", 1927-05-24

 File — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000005176], Folder: 126
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: 1927-05-24

"I never knew", 1925-03

 File — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000005177], Folder: 127
Scope and Contents

'I never knew' is a solo for mezzo-soprano with pianoforte accompaniment.

Dates: 1925-03

"I Saw Three Ships", 1929-11

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000005045], Folder: 11
Scope and Contents

This file consists of one copy of the piece. It was arranged for the Madrigal Club of Lexington, Va.

Dates: 1929-11

"I Sing The Almighty Power of God", 1940-10-09

 File — Box 4: [Barcode: 0000005145], Folder: 98
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: 1940-10-09

"I'd Like to Be a Vampire"

 File — Box 4: [Barcode: 0000005118], Folder: 72
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

"If I Knew"

 File — Box 6: [Barcode: 0000005205], Folder: 152
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

"If in the Night"

 File — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000005179], Folder: 129
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

"Jota Aragonesa: The Muleteer", 1925-12

 File — Box 6: [Barcode: 0000005181], Folder: 131
Scope and Contents

This has a baritone solo and chrorus for the Washington and Lee Glee Club.

Dates: 1925-12

Letter from John to James

 File — Box 8: [Barcode: 0000005248], Folder: 11
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a letter written by Graham to 'James,' most likely James G. Leyburn.

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

Letters from Graham to Mary Monroe Penick, 1933 - 1944

 File — Box 8: [Barcode: 0000005246], Folder: 9
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: 1933 - 1944

Letters from William Karraker to Mary Monroe Penick, 1947-04-25 - 1947-04-26

 File — Box 8: [Barcode: 0000005247], Folder: 10
Scope and Contents

One of the letters to Mary Monroe asks about John. William writes the next day after hearing of John's death. He proposes doing something to spread John's music.

Dates: 1947-04-25 - 1947-04-26

Letters to John from his Father, 1916 - 1918

 File — Box 7: [Barcode: 0000005223], Folder: 4
Scope and Contents

Letter to John from his father about news in Lexington.

Dates: 1916 - 1918

Letters to Mary Monroe Penick about a Festival of Music in Memory of John Graham and a Requiem at Lee Chapel, 1948-01 - 1948-09

 File — Box 8: [Barcode: 0000005266], Folder: 13
Scope and Contents

This file consists of letters written to Mary Monroe Penick about the music festival in memory of John Alexander Graham. Also included are newspaper articles about the event and programs.

Dates: 1948-01 - 1948-09

Letters to Mary Monroe Penick about a Festival of Music in Memory of John Graham and a Requiem at Lee Chapel, cont., 1948-01 - 1948-04

 File — Box 9: [Barcode: 0000005267], Folder: 1
Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondence between various people and Mary Monroe Penick regarding preparations for the music festival in memory of John Alexander Graham.

Dates: 1948-01 - 1948-04

"Life is Like a Butterfly"

 File — Box 4: [Barcode: 0000005121], Folder: 75
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

"Life is Love"

 File — Box 6: [Barcode: 0000005206], Folder: 153
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

"Life is Love"

 File — Box 6: [Barcode: 0000005208], Folder: 154
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

"Lord, Thy Glory Fills The Heaven", 1941-06

 File — Box 4: [Barcode: 0000005148], Folder: 101
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: 1941-06

"Love Cannot Be Hidden"

 File — Box 4: [Barcode: 0000005120], Folder: 74
Scope and Contents

This file consists of sheet music from Washington and Lee's Troubadours' prouduction of 'The Lady in Green.'

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

"Love Cannot Be Hidden"

 File — Box 6A: [Barcode: 0000005216], Folder: 161
Scope and Contents

This song was from 'The Lady in Green' presented by The Troubadours at Washington and Lee University.

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

"Love Lives On"

 File — Box 6: [Barcode: 0000005183], Folder: 133
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

"Love Will Come"

 File — Box 6: [Barcode: 0000005184], Folder: 134
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

"Lullay, My Liking", 1934-07

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000005047], Folder: 13
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: 1934-07

"Madrigal" for a String Quartet

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000005094], Folder: 50
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