Bennie Claude Davis Richardson papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Bennie Claude Davis Richardson papers
Creator: Richardson, Bennie Claude Davis, 1890-1978
Inclusive Dates: 1909-1970
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 Linear Feet 1 oversized box
Collection Number: ms3299
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

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.

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.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

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

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2010 April 15.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

1. Personal
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1	1	Biographical material
1	2	Clippings
1	3	Notebook
1	4	Photographs
1	5	Programs (Christmas carol service by Montezuma Music Lovers Club), 1940-1970

 

2. Music
		All compositions by B. Claude Davis Richardson.
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1	6	Ain't Got Nothin'
1	7	Albany Guards' March
1	8	At Eventide
1	9	Benediction / Gracious Lord / Hear Our Prayer
1	10	Billy Possum Rag
1	11	Can't You Hear Me Softly Calling
1	12	Clouds
1	13	Concerto in C Minor for Two Pianos
1	14	Crossing the Bar
1	15	The Dance of the Humming Bird
1	16	The Dance of the Pink Petals
1	17	Dear Little Laddie
1	18	Hide and Seek
1	19	How Do You Like to Go Up in a Swing
1	20	In Winter I Get Up at Night
1	21	Junior Music Club Song
1	22	Lead on O King Eternal
1	23	Little Boy Blue
1	24	The Maid and the Golden Slipper
1	25	Melody in Rhythm
1	26	Moon Flower
1	27	The Night before Christmas
1	28	Spring Morning Call
1	29	Swaying Reeds
1	30	Tango in G Minor
1	31	Tom Tit Tot
1	32	A Wee Lullaby