J. Benjamin Smith papers, 1965-1988

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Summary

Creator:
Smith, J. Benjamin, Jr.
Abstract:
J. Benjamin Smith was Duke Choral Director from 1968-1988. The collection includes clippings, black and white group photographs, correspondence, sheet music notebooks, "Fontainebleau Alumni Bulletin," and Smith's conductor's baton. The collection ranges in date from 1965-1988.
Extent:
1.3 Linear Feet
75 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
UA.29.02.0132
University Archives Record Group:
29 -- Papers of Faculty, Staff, and Associates
29 -- Papers of Faculty, Staff, and Associates > 02 -- Individuals

Background

Scope and content:

Collection includes clippings, black and white group photographs, correspondence, sheet music notebooks, "Fontainebleau Alumni Bulletin," and Smith's conductor's baton. The collection ranges in date from 1965-1988.

Biographical / historical:

J. Benjamin Smith was born in Nashville, TN and earned a bachelor's degree in piano from the University of Kentucky. He earned a master's degree in sacred music from Union Theological Seminary in New York. He studied privately with the late Nadia Boulanger, an internationally known teacher of organ, composition, theory and conducting. A talented organist, he served at Duke as Director of the Chapel Choir for 20 years. He came to Duke in 1968 and retired in 1988. He led the Men's and Women's Glee Clubs (later merged into the Duke Chorale) and was an assistant professor in the music department. He died on March 21, 1989 at the age of 58.

Acquisition information:
The J. Benjamin Smith papers were received by the University Archives as a gift in 1990.
Processing information:

Processed by Kimberly Sims, November 2006

Encoded by Kimberly Sims, December 2006

Accession A90-67 is described in this finding aid.

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Names:
Duke University -- History -- 20th century
Duke University. Department of Music
Duke University. Chapel Choir

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Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

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[Identification of item], J. Benjamin Smith Papers, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.