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 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.

 Scope and Contents

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.

 Sheet music Correspondence World War (1914-1918) Universities and colleges -- Faculty Washington and Lee University "Descants and Fa-burdens for Familiar Hymns"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4568Graham, John Alexander1 Item1938-1945English.11HymnsHymns -- AccompanimentsDescantsFauxbourdon"Madrigals, Carols and Folk-Tunes"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4569Graham, John Alexander4 Item1932English.12MadrigalsCarolsBook for "Oh, Professor!"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4570Graham, John Alexander1 Item1921English.13Scope and Contents

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

MusicalsPrograms of John A. Graham's Works/repositories/5/archival_objects/4571Washington and Lee UniversityHollins CollegeLexington Presbyterian Church (Lexington, Va.)New Monmouth Presbyterian Church (Lexington, Va.)Ann Smith AcademyVirginia SymphonyGraham, John Alexander39 Item1932-1948English.14Scope and Contents

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

ProgramsCopy of a Letter Concerning Musical Criticism/repositories/5/archival_objects/4572Graham, John Alexander1 Item1926-04-16English.15Scope and Contents

The letter is addressed to 'James.'

Correspondence"All Glory, Laud, and Honor"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4573Graham, John Alexander4 Item1939English.16Sheet music"A Carol: For Mixed Voices"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4574Graham, John AlexanderG. Ricordi & Co.11 ItemEnglish.17Scope and Contents

This file consists of orignals and of the published work.

Sheet music"A Child's Song of Christmas"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4575Graham, John AlexanderG. Ricordi & Co.9 Item1935English.18Scope and Contents

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.

Sheet musicLeyburn, James GrahamPenick, Mary MonroeLexington Presbyterian Church (Lexington, Va.)"Children's Song of the Nativity"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4576Graham, John Alexander1 Item1930-02English.18AScope and Contents

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

Sheet musicHollins University"A Christmas Folk-Song"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4577Graham, John AlexanderG. Ricordi & Co.5 Item1932-10-21English.19Scope and Contents

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.

Sheet musicSweet Briar College"Gentle Mary Laid Her Child"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4578Graham, John Alexander5 ItemEnglish.110Scope and Contents

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

Sheet musicChristmas musicLeyburn, James GrahamLexington Presbyterian Church (Lexington, Va.)"I Saw Three Ships"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4579Graham, John Alexander1 Item1929-11English.111Scope and Contents

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

MadrigalsSheet music"Jesus Christ of Bethlehem"/repositories/5/archival_objects/45801 Item1925English.112Scope and Contents

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

Kerr, Hugh Thomson"Lullay, My Liking"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4581Graham, John Alexander3 Item1934-07English.113Sheet musicEnglish poetry -- Middle English"New Prince, New Pomp"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4582Southwell, Robert, SaintGraham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.114Scope and Contents

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

Virginia. State Teachers College at Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Va.)"O Little One Sweet"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4583Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.115Christmas musicArrangement (Music)"Out of the Orient Crystal Skies"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4584Graham, John AlexanderG. Ricordi & Co.5 Item1936-11-06English.116Arrangement (Music)"Puer Nobis"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4585Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.117Scope and Contents

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

Arrangement (Music)"Sing We With Mirth"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4586Graham, John AlexanderSouthwell, Robert, Saint1 Item1948English.110Scope and Contents

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

Arrangement (Music)Madison College"The World's Desire"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4587Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith)Graham, John Alexander1 Item1929-08-02English.119Scope and Contents

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

Sheet musicMadrigals"Ave Verum"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4588Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.120Scope and Contents

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

Sheet musicTrinity Episcopal Church (Staunton, Va.)"O Come All Ye Faithful"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4589Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.221Arrangement (Music)"Additional Descants"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4590Graham, John Alexander3 ItemEnglish.222Arrangement (Music)Copy of "Day Is Dying In The West"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4591Lathbury, Mary A. (Mary Artemisia)1 ItemEnglish.223Scope and Contents

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

DescantsCopy of "When I Survey The Wondrous Cross"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4592Mason, LowellWatts, Isaac1 ItemEnglish.224Scope and Contents

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

HymnsCopy of "Integer (Continued)"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4593Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.225Copy of "Dix (Continued)"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4594Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.226Copy of "Lyons (Continued)"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4595Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.227FauxbourdonCopy of "O Beautiful For Spacious Skies"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4596Bates, Katherine LeeWard, Samuel A.1 ItemEnglish.228Scope and Contents

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

America the beautiful (Ward, Samuel A.)DescantsCopy of "Holy Ghost, With Light Divine"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4597Reed, AndrewGottschalk, Louis Moreau1 ItemEnglish.229Scope and Contents

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

DescantsCopy of "In The Cross Of Christ I Glory"/repositories/5/archival_objects/45981 ItemEnglish.230Scope and Contents

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

Descants"Dear Lord and Father of Mankind"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4599Graham, John AlexanderMaker, F. C.Whittier, John Greenleaf1 ItemEnglish.231HymnsCopy of "Rest (Continued)"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4600Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.232Sheet musicCopy of "St Agnes (Continued)"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4601Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.233FauxbourdonSheet musicCopy of "O Jesus, Thou Art Standing"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4602Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.234Scope and Contents

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

DescantsSheet music"Sanctus"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4603Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.235Scope and Contents

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

Sheet musicLexington Presbyterian Church (Lexington, Va.)Copy of "Still, Still With Thee, When Purple Morning Breaketh"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4604Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.236Scope and Contents

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

Sheet musicDescants"Christ The Lord Is Risen Today"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4605Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.237Sheet musicDescantsCopy of "Worgan (continued)"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4606Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.238FauxbourdonHymnsSheet music"Spirit of God, descended upon my heart"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4607Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.239HymnsSheet music"Our God, Our Help in Ages Past"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4608Graham, John Alexander2 Item1938-10English.240MotetsSheet music"Andante Cantabile"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4609Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.241Scope and Contents

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

"Annie Laurie"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4610Graham, John Alexander5 ItemEnglish.242Scope and Contents

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

Arrangement (Music)Sheet music"Chanson In Doue"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4611Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.243Scope and Contents

This piece was arranged by Graham for a cello.

Cello musicArrangement (Music)"Two Piano Pieces: Consecutive Sevenths for a Consistent First, Twelve Harsh Measures Against the Piano"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4612Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.244Piano musicSheet musicArrangement (Music)"Dance of the Maidens"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4613Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.245Arrangement (Music)Sheet music"Duet for Two Violins- With Piano Accompaniment"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4614Graham, John Alexander4 Item1924-02-12English.246Violin musicPiano musicSheet music"Espanolada Sketch for a Spanish Ballet for Two Pianos"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4615Graham, John Alexander3 ItemEnglish.247Piano musicArrangement (Music)"From Rockbridge" A Nostalgic Sketch for Orchestra/repositories/5/archival_objects/4616Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.248Chamber orchestra music"Invocation"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4617Graham, John Alexander3 Item1924-04-14English.249Scope and Contents

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

Sheet musicPiano musicArrangement (Music)Leyburn, James Graham"Madrigal" for a String Quartet/repositories/5/archival_objects/4618Graham, John Alexander3 ItemEnglish.250MadrigalsViolin musicCello musicArrangement (Music)"Melody in D#"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4619Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.251Violin musicArrangement (Music)"Pavane (pour une belle amitie defunte)"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4620Graham, John Alexander5 Item1938-10-19English.252Piano musicArrangement (Music)Tucker, Mary"Petite Serenade for Violin and Piano"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4621Graham, John Alexander5 Item1927-03-04English.253Piano musicViolin musicArrangement (Music)Ammerman, Richard C."Rockbridge Renniscence"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4622Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.254Piano music"Saraband: for a recent graduate"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4623Graham, John Alexander2 Item1937-07-09English.255Piano musicSheet music"Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Major"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4624Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.356Scope and Contents

This file includes the master copy.

Piano musicViolin musicSonatas (Piano)"Sonata for Violin and Piano"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4625Graham, John Alexander4 ItemEnglish.357Scope 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.

Leyburn, James Graham"Sonata for Violin and Piano"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4626Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.358Scope and Contents

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

SonatasSheet music"Song of the Volga Boatmen" in Sonata Form/repositories/5/archival_objects/4627Graham, John Alexander2 Item1937-01English.359Sonata formSheet musicArrangement (Music)"String Quartet"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4628Graham, John Alexander9 ItemEnglish.360Scope and Contents

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

String quartetSheet music"Twelve Harsh Measures Against the Piano: a brief episode in consecutive fifths and tenths"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4629Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.361Piano music"Valse Ignoble et Sentimentale" - pour deux pianos/repositories/5/archival_objects/4630Graham, John Alexander4 Item1924-04-28English.362Scope and Contents

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

Piano musicSheet musicLeyburn, James Graham"Valse Triste"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4631Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.363Sheet music"The Light That Lies in Woman's Eyes"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4632Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.364Sheet music"Moment Sentimental"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4633Graham, John Alexander4 ItemEnglish.365Scope and Contents

The music was written for Mr. Ammerman.

Sheet musicAmmerman, Richard C."Melody in D#"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4634Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.366Sheet music"Scherzo- American Quartet"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4635Graham, John Alexander4 ItemEnglish.367Piano musicCello musicCopy of "Miniature Prelude and Chorale"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4636Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.368Sheet music"College Widow"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4637Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.469Sheet music"A Girl and a Moonlight Night"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4638Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.470Sheet music"I Don't Know How To"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4639Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.471Sheet music"I'd Like to Be a Vampire"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4640Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.472Sheet music"May Moon"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4641Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.473WaltzSheet music"Love Cannot Be Hidden"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4642Washington and Lee UniversityGraham, John Alexander5 ItemEnglish.474Scope and Contents

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

MusicalsSheet music"Life is Like a Butterfly"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4643Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.475Sheet music"Man, Man, Man"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4644Graham, John Alexander6 Item1922English.476Scope and Contents

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

WaltzMusicals"My True Love"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4645Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.477Sheet music"Rose of Bagdad"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4646Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.478Sheet music"What's in a Name?"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4647Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.479Sheet music"When I Have You and You Have Me"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4648Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.480Sheet music"When You're Away"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4649Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.481Sheet musicVerses 1-3 of "Whistle It" from "Oh, Professor!"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4650Graham, John Alexander1 Item1921English.482Sheet music"Wonder of Wonders (Let's Dance)"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4651Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.483Sheet music"Gaby"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4652Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.484Sheet musicCopy of "Quartet"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4653Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.485Untitled/repositories/5/archival_objects/4654Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.486Sheet music"My Dream of Dreams"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4655Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.487Scope and Contents

The work is dedicated to Mr. Clifton Hall.

"Benediction & Manifold Amen"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4656Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.488Sheet musicHymns"Benediction Response"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4657Graham, John Alexander3 Item1944-10English.489Scope and Contents

Dedicated to the Lexington Presbyterian Choir

HymnsLexington Presbyterian Church (Lexington, Va.)"Be with us through the night"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4658Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.490Scope and Contents

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

Sheet music"Chanson of The Bells of Oseney"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4659Graham, John AlexanderRice, Cale Young7 Item1926-05English.491Sheet music"Chorale and Response After Prayer"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4660Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.492Scope and Contents

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

HymnsPenick, Mary MonroeLexington Presbyterian Church (Lexington, Va.)"Done Foun' My Los' Sheep"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4661Graham, John Alexander3 ItemEnglish.493Sheet music"Doxology and Descant"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4662Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.494DoxologyHymns"Easter Processional"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4663Graham, John Alexander3 Item1923English.495Easter hymns"Eight-Fold Amen"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4664Graham, John Alexander3 Item1938-05English.496Hymns"Hosanna, Loud Hosanna The Little Children Sang"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4665Graham, John Alexander2 Item1942-08English.497MotetsSheet music"I Sing The Almighty Power of God"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4666Graham, John Alexander2 Item1940-10-09English.498MotetsHymns"A Litany for Children"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4667Graham, John Alexander2 Item1940-04-30English.499Correspondence from Graham to Mary Monroe Pennick/repositories/5/archival_objects/4668Graham, John Alexander1 Item1935-07-19English.4100Penick, Mary Monroe"Lord, Thy Glory Fills The Heaven"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4669Graham, John Alexander3 Item1941-06English.4101Hymns"Nunc Deimittis in A flat"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4670Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.4102Sheet music"Offertory Response"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4671Graham, John Alexander2 Item1940-04English.4103Offertories (Music)Copy of "Response and Benediction: a cappella"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4672Graham, John Alexander1 Item1938-05-06English.4104Benediction"Response, Benediction and Fourfold Amen"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4673Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.4105Scope and Contents

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

Lexington Presbyterian Church (Lexington, Va.)"Savior, breathe an evening blessing."/repositories/5/archival_objects/4674Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.4106Scope and Contents

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

Untitled/repositories/5/archival_objects/4675Graham, John Alexander4 ItemEnglish.4107Sheet music"Fight, Fight Blue and White"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4676Graham, John AlexanderGill, Carl Everett Leonard7 ItemEnglish.5108Scope 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.

Sheet musicFight songsCarr, Robert H.Washington and Lee University"Fight, Fight Blue and White"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4677Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.5109Scope and Contents

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

Sheet musicFight songs"A Washington and Lee Hymn"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4678Graham, John Alexander2 Item1927-09-03English.5110HymnsPreston, Margaret JunkinWashington and Lee University"A la Claire Fontaine"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4679Graham, John Alexander3 ItemEnglish.5111Arrangement (Music)Copy of "All Through the Night"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4680Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.5112Arrangement (Music)"The Blue Ridge"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4681Graham, John Alexander78 Item1935-06-29English.5113Scope and Contents

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

Washington and Lee University"Bridge in the Afternoon"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4682Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.5114Sheet music"A Chinese Boat Song"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4683Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.5115Sheet musicArrangement (Music)"Dark Wings in the Night"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4684Graham, John AlexanderChubb, Thomas Caldecot2 Item1941-09English.5116"The Dead Men's Song"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4685Graham, John Alexander5 Item1931-08English.5117Scope and Contents

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

Glee clubsWashington and Lee UniversityNelson, EvelynCopy of "A Dirge"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4686Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.5118Scope and Contents

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

Baritone musicKarraker, Charles William, Jr."Dream Song"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4687Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.5119Sheet music"Eastern Romance"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4688Graham, John Alexander5 ItemEnglish.5120Scope and Contents

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

Arrangement (Music)"Eileen Aroon"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4689Graham, John Alexander2 Item1918-11-18English.5121France -- Claye-Souilly"A Fancy from Fontenelle"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4690Graham, John Alexander3 Item1933-05English.5122Scope and Contents

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.

Hollins CollegeEgolf, Virginia"The Henchman"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4691Graham, John AlexanderWhittier, John Greenleaf41 Item1919-03English.5123Germany -- Koblenz"Her Garden"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4692Graham, John AlexanderPerkins, Sally ShepherdPenick, Mary Monroe3 Item1934-05English.5124Scope and Contents

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

"First Soprano"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4693Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.5125Descants"I Have a Little Painted Doll"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4694Graham, John Alexander2 Item1927-05-24English.5126Sheet music"I never knew"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4695Graham, John Alexander5 Item1925-03English.5127Scope and Contents

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

Karraker, Charles William, Jr."Second the Notion"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4696Graham, John Alexander2 Item1934English.5128Sheet musicKarraker, Charles William, Jr."If in the Night"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4697Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.5129Sheet music"Hebrew Lullaby"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4698Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.5130Scope and Contents

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

Sheet musicForrester, Walter, Mrs."Jota Aragonesa: The Muleteer"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4699Graham, John Alexander2 Item1925-12English.6131Scope and Contents

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

Baritone musicWashington and Lee University"The Land of Our Heart's Desire"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4700Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.6132"Love Lives On"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4701Graham, John Alexander3 ItemEnglish.6133Waltz"Love Will Come"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4702Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.6134WaltzCorrespondence from Graham to Mary Monroe Penick/repositories/5/archival_objects/4703Graham, John Alexander1 Item1944-07-26English.6135Scope and Contents

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

Penick, Mary Monroe"The Mother-Heart"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4704Graham, John AlexanderMerriam, Lillie Fuller2 Item1917-12-25English.6136Scope and Contents

Graham dedicated this to W. S. Hastings.

"The Night Will Never Stay"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4705Graham, John AlexanderFarjeon, Eleanor2 Item1937-08-20English.6137Scope and Contents

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

Karraker, Charles William, Jr."Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4706Graham, John AlexanderTennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron45 Item1935-06-24English.6138SuitesMen's choirs"The Only Girl"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4707Graham, John Alexander3 ItemEnglish.6139"Pierrot"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4708Graham, John Alexander2 Item1918English.6140Copy of "The Silver Swan"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4709Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.6141"Since First I Saw Your Face"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4710Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.6142Men's choirs"Song from Hypatia"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4711Graham, John Alexander3 Item1923-09-30English.6143Scope and Contents

Graham created this piece for Walter Scott Hastings by request.

Hastings, Walter Scott"Song of Exile"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4712Graham, John Alexander4 Item1924-05-14English.6144Scope and Contents

The file includes a description of the piece.

"Tavern Song"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4713Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.6145Men's choirsCopy of "To the Cuckoo"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4714Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.6146Scope and Contents

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

Copy of "Turn Ye to Me"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4715Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.6147Choruses (Mixed voices)"The Way of a Maid with a Man"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4716Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.6148Sopranos (Singers)Women's choirsChoruses (Women's voices)"What Could I Do?: A Bing Crosby Ballad"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4717Graham, John Alexander2 Item1935-08-28English.6149"When Love is Kind"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4718Graham, John Alexander3 ItemEnglish.6150Choruses (Men's voices)Men's choirsFluteCopy of "Ye Banks and Braes of Bonnie Doon"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4719Graham, John Alexander1 Item1932-10English.6151"If I Knew"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4720Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.6152Sheet music"Life is Love"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4721Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.6153"Life is Love"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4722Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.6154"Persian Love"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4723Graham, John Alexander3 ItemEnglish.6155"Spring Twilight"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4724Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.6156Sheet music"Why So Pale and Wan, Fond Lover"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4725Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.6157Sheet music"You Were Made For Me"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4726Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.6158Sheet music"Dear Lord and Father of Mankind"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4727Graham, John AlexanderMaker, F. C.Whittier, John Greenleaf1 ItemEnglish.6A159FauxbourdonOrgan musicHymns"Descants and Fa-Burden: To Make Hymn-Singing More Interesting To All Concerned"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4728Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.6A160Scope and Contents

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

DescantsFauxbourdonLeyburn, James Graham"Love Cannot Be Hidden"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4729Graham, John AlexanderWashington and Lee University1 ItemEnglish.6A161Scope and Contents

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

MusicalsMiscellaneous Sheet Music/repositories/5/archival_objects/4730Graham, John Alexander2 ItemEnglish.6A162Sheet music"Our God, Our Help In Ages Past"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4731Graham, John Alexander1 Item1938-10English.6A163HymnsMotets"Processional"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4732Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.6A164Cipher Material brought from WWI by Graham/repositories/5/archival_objects/473331 Item1916-1918English.71Scope and Contents

This file consists of mostly German cipher material.

World War (1914-1918)GermanyGerman languageCipher and telegraph codesThe War Years - Official Papers/repositories/5/archival_objects/473462 Item1914-1919English.72Scope and Contents

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

World War (1914-1918)Graham, John AlexanderWar Memorabilia/repositories/5/archival_objects/473512 Item1914-1918English.73Scope and Contents

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

World War (1914-1918)Theater programsPhotographsMenusCastelnau, Edouard de Curieres deLetters to John from his Father/repositories/5/archival_objects/473636 Item1916-1918English.74Scope and Contents

Letter to John from his father about news in Lexington.

CorrespondenceWorld War (1914-1918)Virginia -- LexingtonGraham, John AlexanderWartime Correspondence to John from his Siblings/repositories/5/archival_objects/4737Graham, Ned, Jr. (Edward L.)Graham, Samuel MercerGraham, Mary Louisa28 Item1916-1919English.75Scope and Contents

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.

Correspondence - Miscellaneous/repositories/5/archival_objects/4738Graham, Samuel Mercer42 Item1911-1919English.76Scope 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.

Employees -- FurloughsTeachingLearning and scholarshipGraham, John AlexanderJohns Hopkins University"The Mildly Military Memories of a Refugee, Intelligence Officer and Civil Affairs Administrator in World War 1."/repositories/5/archival_objects/4739Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.77Scope and Contents

This file consists of Graham's war memoirs.

France -- GrenobleAutobiographyItems Relating to William Graham/repositories/5/archival_objects/4740Denny, George Hutcheson6 Item1910English.78Scope and Contents

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.

NewspapersPhotographsGraham, WilliamBiography of Edward Lacy Graham/repositories/5/archival_objects/47412 ItemEnglish.79BiographyObituariesGraham, EdwardSchool Memorabilia/repositories/5/archival_objects/4742Washington and Lee University11 Item1907-1914English.710Scope 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.

Virginia -- LexingtonGraham, John AlexanderGraham, Samuel MercerGraham, Mary LouisaGraham Family Obituaries/repositories/5/archival_objects/47431 Item1912English.711ObituariesNewspapersGraham, Louisa Garnett EoffNewspaper Clippings and Mementos/repositories/5/archival_objects/474413 Item1920-1942English.712Scope and Contents

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

Jordan, JohnGraham, John AlexanderPenick, Mary MonroeMiscellaneous/repositories/5/archival_objects/474512 Item1910-1961English.713Scope and Contents

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

Sheet musicNewspapersStewart, RobertMeeting Minutes/repositories/5/archival_objects/474634 ItemEnglish.81Corporate minutesMeetingsPoetry/repositories/5/archival_objects/4747Graham, John Alexander57 Item1941English.82Scope 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.'

Poetry"Sadistic Songs for Arrant Egotists"/repositories/5/archival_objects/4748Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.83PoetryWest, Marshall PenickUnidentified Book of Poetry/repositories/5/archival_objects/4749English.84PoetryRecord Collection Index/repositories/5/archival_objects/4750English.85Scope and Contents

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

Trulove, James OtisPlan for Graham Family House on Lee Avenue/repositories/5/archival_objects/47511 ItemEnglish.86Virginia -- LexingtonHouse constructionHouse construction -- Design and constructionGraham familyPrograms of Events Which Graham Was Invovled/repositories/5/archival_objects/4759Graham, John Alexander11 Item1922-1958English.87Scope and Contents

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

ProgramsTheater programsGraham, John AlexanderWashington and Lee Songs/repositories/5/archival_objects/4767Graham, John AlexanderRobbins, Clarence A.Allen, Thornton W.Sheafe, Mark W.15 ItemEnglish.88Scope and Contents

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

Sheet musicFight songsWashington and Lee UniversityLetters from Graham to Mary Monroe Penick/repositories/5/archival_objects/4768Graham, John Alexander7 Item1933-1944English.89CorrespondencePenick, Mary MonroeLetters from William Karraker to Mary Monroe Penick/repositories/5/archival_objects/4769Karraker, Charles William, Jr.2 Item1947-04-25-1947-04-26English.810Scope 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.

Penick, Mary MonroeGraham, John AlexanderLetter from John to James/repositories/5/archival_objects/4770Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.811Scope and Contents

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

Leyburn, James GrahamCommemorative Plate Designs/repositories/5/archival_objects/4771Graham, John Alexander22 Item1931English.812Scope and Contents

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

Washington and Lee UniversityLetters to Mary Monroe Penick about a Festival of Music in Memory of John Graham and a Requiem at Lee Chapel/repositories/5/archival_objects/4781Lewis, MildredDaura, LouiseVelte, MarjorieMunger, Betty EMunger, Robert SylvesterHarding, VeraWilliamson, OlympiaDrake, Winbourne MagruderBoatwright, HelenBell, Mary LouRogers, Milton BorbeeWelles, Betty GaltBrown, Stanley ColemanPeters, Frances77 Item1948-01-1948-09English.813Scope 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.

RequiemsPenick, Mary MonroeGraham, John AlexanderLetters to Mary Monroe Penick about a Festival of Music in Memory of John Graham and a Requiem at Lee Chapel, cont./repositories/5/archival_objects/4782Boatwright, HelenCriminale, Leonard RexLewis, MildredKarraker, Charles William, Jr.McMurran, Lewis A., Jr.McNeil, RuthGraves, Edward S.Moore, StuartRogers, Milton BorbeeDennis, BettyShaeffer, Edna T.Caskie, James R.Desha, Lucius Junius Cushing, KayCasselman, Eugene64 Item1948-01-1948-04English.91Scope 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.

Penick, Mary MonroeGraham, John AlexanderGraham Music Festival/repositories/5/archival_objects/4783Penick, Mary MonroeMoore, Stuart102 Item1948-03-1948-05English.92Scope 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.

Cushing, KayGraham, John AlexanderShaeffer, Edna T.Desha, Lucius Junius Karraker, Charles William, Jr.Boatwright, HelenGlee Club Programs/repositories/5/archival_objects/4784Washington and Lee UniversityGraham, John AlexanderSweet Briar CollegeHollins College63 Item1930-1936English.93Scope 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.

Programs/repositories/5/archival_objects/4789Emory UniversityHollins CollegeMary Baldwin CollegeSweet Briar CollegeWestminster ChoirUniversity of VirginiaIowa State University56 Item1928-1936English.94Scope and Contents

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.

ProgramsGlee clubsOpera Programs/repositories/5/archival_objects/4790Chicago Civic Opera (Chicago, Ill.)4 Item1912-1930English.95Scope and Contents

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.

Opera programsChoral Contests and Miscellany/repositories/5/archival_objects/4791Busse, Alvin C.Graham, John Alexander9 Item1932-1933English.96Scope and Contents

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.

"Princess Ida" Sheet Music/repositories/5/archival_objects/47922 ItemEnglish.101Sheet musicOperaG. Schirmer's Octavo Choruses for Women's Voices/repositories/5/archival_objects/47932 Item1910English.102Women's choirsSheet musicVocal Music for Men/repositories/5/archival_objects/479443 Item1888-1910English.103Men's choirsChoruses (Men's voices)Vocal Music for Men/repositories/5/archival_objects/479546 Item1895-1916English.104Men's choirsChoruses (Men's voices)Vocal Music for Mixed Chorus/repositories/5/archival_objects/479646 Item1865-1916English.105Men's choirsChoruses (Men's voices)Miscellaneous Music Belonging to Graham/repositories/5/archival_objects/479716 Item1878-1899English.111Scope and Contents

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

Sheet musicVocal musicPiano musicMiscellaneous Music Belonging to Graham and The Etude/repositories/5/archival_objects/479812 Item1888-1925English.112Scope and Contents

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

Sheet musicMiscellaneous Music Belonging to Graham and The Etude/repositories/5/archival_objects/479911 Item1900-1934English.113Scope and Contents

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

MusicSheet musicMozart Piano Series and Louis-Nicolas Clerambault Music/repositories/5/archival_objects/4800Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791)Clerambault, Louis-Nicolas2 ItemEnglish.121Sheet musicPiano musicMiscellaneous Music Belonging to Graham/repositories/5/archival_objects/4801New York Times Company23 Item1860-1956English.122Scope and Contents

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

Sheet musicNewspapersMiscellaneous Music Belonging to Graham/repositories/5/archival_objects/480231 Item1875-1884English.123Sheet musicMiscellaneous Music Belonging to Graham/repositories/5/archival_objects/480335 Item1879-1884English.131Sheet musicCataloging of sheet musicMiscellaneous Music Belonging to Graham/repositories/5/archival_objects/480424 Item1879-1883English.132Sheet musicMiscellaneous Music Belonging to Graham/repositories/5/archival_objects/480533 ItemEnglish.133Sheet musicMiscellaneous Music Belonging to Graham/repositories/5/archival_objects/480623 Item1878-1883English.141Sheet musicMiscellaneous Music Belonging to Graham/repositories/5/archival_objects/480739 ItemEnglish.142Sheet musicMiscellaneous Music Belonging to Graham/repositories/5/archival_objects/480837 ItemEnglish.143Sheet musicMiscellaneous Music Belonging to Graham/repositories/5/archival_objects/480930 Item1877-1884English.151Sheet musicMiscellaneous Music Belonging to Graham/repositories/5/archival_objects/481033 Item1875-1884English.152Sheet musicMiscellaneous Music Belonging to Graham/repositories/5/archival_objects/481137 Item1874-1884English.161Sheet musicMiscellaneous Music Belonging to Graham/repositories/5/archival_objects/481245 Item1875-1883English.162Sheet musicMiscellaneous Music Belonging to Graham/repositories/5/archival_objects/481328 Item1881English.171Sheet musicMiscellaneous Music Belonging to Graham/repositories/5/archival_objects/481434 Item1878-1885English.172Sheet musicMiscellaneous Music Belonging to Graham/repositories/5/archival_objects/481539 Item1879-1884English.181Sheet musicMiscellaneous Music Belonging to Graham/repositories/5/archival_objects/481734 Item1878-1884English.182Sheet musicOpera Librettos- Aida/repositories/5/archival_objects/4818Graham, John AlexanderVerdi, Giuseppe1 Item1871English.191Scope and Contents

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.

OperasOperas -- LibrettosAïda (Verdi, Giuseppe)Opera Contexts/repositories/5/archival_objects/4819Graham, John Alexander1 ItemEnglish.192Scope and Contents

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

Operas -- ScenariosGeorges Gorvel Prints/repositories/5/archival_objects/4820Corvel, Georges2 Item1926English.193Scope and Contents

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.

Card File Indexes/repositories/5/archival_objects/49592 ItemEnglish.20Scope and Contents

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.

Card catalogsIndexesWashington and Lee diploma/repositories/5/archival_objects/275941914 July 15University Archives Oversize Folder 3