Bennie Claude Davis Richardson papers, 1909-1970

Summary

Creator:

Richardson, Bennie Claude Davis, 1890-1978

Date:

1909-1970

Extent:

1 Linear Feet 1 oversized box

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Bennie Claude Davis Richardson papers, ms3299, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of musical compositions by Bennie Richardson in both published and manuscript form. Also in the collection are a few clippings, a notebook, photographs (original and photocopies), and programs for the Christmas carol service by the Montezuma Music Lovers Club which was founded by Mrs. Richardson in 1915.

Biographical / historical:

Bennie Claude Davis Richardson (1890-1978) was born in Friendship, Georgia. She taught piano in Montezuma, Georgia, for over 50 years and was the organist and choir director at First Baptist Church there for over forty years. Mrs. Richardson also composed a variety of musical pieces including songs, piano music, and children's operettas.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Concert programs -- Georgia.
Music -- Georgia.
Scores.
Programs (documents)
Clippings (information artifacts)
Notebooks.

Names:

Montezuma Music Lovers' Club
Richardson, Bennie Claude Davis, 1890-1978 -- Photographs

Preferred citation:

Bennie Claude Davis Richardson papers, ms3299, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.