Sousa, John Philip, 1854-1932

Abstract

Card signed by John Philip Sousa. Dated 1899. An autographed card signed by American composer and conductor John Philip Sousa. Above the composer's name is hand-drawn musical notation.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Ralph B. Duncan postcard collection consists of postcards with a Masonic connection, either a building used for Masonic purposes, a person connected to Freemasonry, or a subject concerning Freemasonry. Mostly made during 1907-1940s, there are some that are both earlier and later, which can be determined by changes in postcard conventions. Included are portraits, views of buildings, cartoons, among other subjects. Most of the postcards of buildings are in the United States, with some from...

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Collection includes a Victor record, a photograph of John Philip Sousa with Thomas Edison, two programs, and a newsletter with an article about Sousa.

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Photograph of J. P. Sousa and T. A. Edison. Both are in formal attire, Sousa in tails and Edison in a three-piece suit. An accompanyinig article to this photo was published in the October 1923 issue of Etude Magazine entitled "A Momentous Musical Meeting."

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Victor record of Sousa's Band music includes "Under the Double Eagle March" (by J. F. Wagner) and "Stars and Stripes Forever" (by John Philip Sousa) with sleeve.