John Alexander Graham Papers

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Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library
Special Collections and Archives
James G. Leyburn Library
Washington and Lee University
204 W. Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450
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Preferred citation: [Identification of item], John Alexander Graham Papers, WLU Coll. 0307, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA. In some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact Special Collections staff to verify the appropriate format.

Summary

Extent:
8 Linear Feet
Creator:
Graham, John Alexander and Penick, Mary Monroe
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation: [Identification of item], John Alexander Graham Papers, WLU Coll. 0307, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA. In some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact Special Collections staff to verify the appropriate format.

Background

Scope and content:

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.

'Oh Professor!' was revised by Graham from an earlier edition of the musical comedy, 'Let's Dance.'

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

The letter is addressed to 'James.'

This file consists of orignals and of the published work.

This file consists of published copies of the piece as well as original copies made for James G. Leyburn and Mary Monroe Penick. The piece was written for The Children's Choir of The Presbyterian Church of Lexington, Va. It also contains copies for violin, violin II, viola, and cello.

This song was composed for Eric Rath and the Hollins Choir.

The piece was arranged and dedicated to Alfred Finch and the Glee Club of Sweet Briar College. The file consists of two original copies and three printed copies. One of the copies is signed by John A. Graham.

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

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

This file consists of music written in pencil. The name 'Hugh Thomson Kerr' is written on the front.

Graham dedicated the piece to Miss Edna Schaeffer and the Glee Club of the State Teacher's College, Harrisburg, Va.

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

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

This piece was composed for The Madrigal Club of Lexington, Va.

The piece was for the choir of Trinity Episcopal Church, Staunton, Va.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

John A. Graham abridged and arranged the music for a violin duet with piano accompaniment

This file includes arrangements for violin I, violin II, viola, and cello.

This piece was arranged by Graham for a cello.

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

This file includes the master copy.

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

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

This file contains the violin I and II, viola, and cello music for Graham's 'String Quartet.'

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

The music was written for Mr. Ammerman.

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

This file consists of sheet music from the musicomedy 'Mlle Gaby' presented by Washington and Lee Troubadours.

The work is dedicated to Mr. Clifton Hall.

Dedicated to the Lexington Presbyterian Choir

'Be with us through the night' is an evening anthem or a quartet or chorus of male voices.

Dedeicated to Miss Mary Monroe Penick and the Choir of the Presbyterian Church.

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

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

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.

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

This file consists of sheet music for 'The Blue Ridge' for male chorus, dedicated to the Glee Club of Washington and Lee.

This file was written for male chorus and dedicated to the Glee Club of Washington and Lee University.

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

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

This is a choral ballad written for a chorus of women's voices with piano forte accompaniment. Graham wrote and dedicated the work to Miss Virginia Egol and the Choral Club of Hollins College.

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

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

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

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

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

Graham dedicated this to W. S. Hastings.

'The Night Will Never Stay' was for Charles William Karraker, Jr.

Graham created this piece for Walter Scott Hastings by request.

The file includes a description of the piece.

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

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

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

This file consists of mostly German cipher material.

This file consists of official documents, such as merandums, official business letters, and reciepts, from John Aleander Graham's war years.

This file consists of programs of Independence Day and Thanksgiving services, a theatre progam, a photograph, and Graham's certificate of identification.

Letter to John from his father about news in Lexington.

This file consists of wartime letters from John's three siblings reporting mostly of news at home, school, etc. It also contains a photograph of 'The Lexington Crew.' It appears to be written in Mercer's handwriting.

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

This file consists of Graham's war memoirs.

This file consists of a newspaper article about a speech given by George Denny in 1910 about William Graham. It also contains a photograph of the bronze plaque at Graham's grave and photogaphs most likely from the moving of his remains to Lexington.

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.

This file consists of newspaper clippings, Graham's Laissez, a correspondence with the editor of Choral Publications, and a photograph of Graham.

This file includes a music record sent to Robert Stewart, nwespaper clippings, and a bill passed by the United States Senate.

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

This file consists of a record collection index. It is inscribed 'James Otis Trulove, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va.'

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

This file includes sheet music for 'Fight, Fight Blue and White' and 'Washington and Lee Swing.'

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

This file consists of glee club programs from universities other than Washington and Lee. Included are programas from the Intercollegiate Glee Club Contest, Emory University, Sweet Briar, Hollins College, Westminster Choir, University of Virginia, and Iowa State University.

This file consists of opera programs. One of the programs is from the Chicago Civic Opera Company Grand Opera Season 1929-1930. The other three are from the Metropolitan Opera House Philedelphia, seasons 1912-1913, 1913-1914, and 1915-1916.

This file consists of a copy of The Music Club Magazine, part of The Virginia Musician, South Atlantic Intercollegiate Glee Club Association Bulletin #10, September 29, 1932, Intercollegiate Musical Council Bulletin, October 1932, and correspondence between Alvin C. Busse and Graham about reprinting rights of the Alma Mater or New York University.

This file consists of vocal and piano music that belonged to Graham.

This file consists of two issues of The Etude and music belonging to Graham.

This file consists of three issues of The Etude, a music magazine, and miscellaneous music.

This file consists of miscellaneous music belonging to Graham and The New York Times Book Review, February 26, 1956.

This file consists of the libretto, or opera text, of the opera Aida that was written by request of the Viceroy of Egypt in 1871.

This file consists of the contexts of several operas. Included is an index of the operas mentioned.

This file includes 'No. 3 - Rue de Buci (en face la rue de l'Abbaye),' 1926, and 'No. 7 - Rue d'Odessa (Sortie du cinéma, 1916),' 1926. They are both mezzotint and aquatint with hand coloring.

This file consists of two card file indexes of John Alexander Graham's compositions. One of the files is organized alphabetically and the other is by subject.

Biographical / historical:

Graham was a member of the Washington and Lee University Class of 1914, a professor of Romance Languages at Washington and Lee University from 1919-1947, a composer, and a director a Presbyterian church choir for 25 years.

Processing information:

Blue sheet prepared by Betty Kondayan (02/14/08)

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