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Dunkley, Ferdinand, 1869-1956.
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Collection consists of correspondence, writings, notebooks,financial papers,and printed matter. Correspondence, 1941-1955, includes personal letters written by Dunkley and his wife, letters concerning his dealings with the Edward MacDowell Association and the New Orleans Music Teachers Association. His writings consist of typescript copies about choir singing; handwritten recipe book; and notebooks of musical compositions, poetry and essays. Also,Dunkley's personal financial papers and printed matter, such as programs of his organ recitals, membership cards, booklets, and catalogs.
Ferdinand L. Dunkley (1869-1956) was a New Orleans-based musician, poet and writer. He organized the New Orleans Choral-Symphony Society and was active in various musical and literary groups.
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