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Luvenia A. George Collection, 1905-2003, bulk 1935-1998

A Guide to her Papers at the Indiana University Archives of African American Music and Culture

Finding aid prepared by AAAMC Staff

Summary Information

Repository
Indiana University, Archives of African American Music and Culture (AAAMC)
Smith Research Center, Rooms 180-181
2805 E. 10th St.
Bloomington, IN 47408-2601
Phone: 812-855-8547
Fax: 812-856-0333
Email: aaamc@indiana.edu
http://www.indiana.edu/~aaamc

Creator
George, Luvenia A., 1930-

Title
Luvenia A. George Collection, 1905-2003, bulk 1935-1998

Collection No.
SC 115

Extent
15 boxes

Language
Materials are in English.

Abstract
The collection consists of materials related to Smithsonian Institution programs, including the Duke Ellington Youth Project, in addition to gospel sheet music and related research materials from George's personal collection.

Access Restrictions

This collection is open to the public.

Biographical Note

Luvenia A. George is an ethnomusicologist and music educator with a B.M.Ed. from Howard University and M.Ed. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Maryland. Author of Teaching the Music of Six Different Cultures (World Music Press), a pioneering work in world music education, she has taught vocal and general music in grades K-12 and directed school choirs noted for excellence. As coordinator of the Duke Ellington Youth Project at the Smithsonian Institution, she coauthored the award-winning curriculum kit on which the project was based.

Arrangement

Arranged in four main series with multiple subseries.

Series 1. Smithsonian Institution Programs:
* Subseries 1.1. Music of the Black American Composer
* Subseries 1.2. Race and Revolution
* Subseries 1.3. Miscellaneous Programs
Series 2. Smithsonian Institution Duke Ellington Youth Project:
* Subseries 2.1. Beyond Category : Duke Ellington Educational Kit
* Subseries 2.2. Programs
* Subseries 2.3. Administrative Papers
* Subseries 2.4. Duke Ellington Music, Sacred Concerts
* Subseries 2.5. Duke Ellington Music, A-Z
* Subseries 2.6. Music by Ellington's Contemporaries
* Subseries 2.7. Duke Ellington Concert Programs and Publicity
Series 3. Gospel Music:
* Subseries 3.1. Chicago Composers and Publishers :
* * 3.1.1. Thomas A. Dorsey Sheet Music
* * 3.1.2. Thomas A. Dorsey Song Books
* * 3.1.3. Thomas A. Dorsey Research and Miscellaneous
* * 3.1.4. Ralph H. Goodpasteur
* * 3.1.5. Rev. Clarence H. Cobbs
* * 3.1.6. Theodore R. Frye
* * 3.1.7. Roberta Martin, Sallie Martin, Kenneth Morris :
* * * 3.1.7.1. Kenneth Morris Arrangements
* * * 3.1.7.2. Roberta Martin Arrangements
* * 3.1.8. Bowles Music House
* Subseries 3.2. Philadelphia Composers and Publishers :
* * 3.2.1. Charles Tindley
* Subseries 3.3. Detroit Composers and Publishers :
* * 3.3.1. Mary Lou Motley
* Subseries 3.4. Birmingham Composers and Publishers :
* * 3.4.1. Rev. Harvell
* Subseries 3.5. Tennessee Composers and Publishers :
* * 3.5.1. Lucie E. Campbell and Assoc. :
* * * 3.5.1.1. Lucie E. Campbell Arrangements
* * * 3.5.1.2. Works Not Arranged by Campbell
* * 3.5.2. Lucie E. Campbell Research
* Subseries 3.6. Contemporary/Miscellaneous Sheet Music
* Subseries 3.7. Miscellaneous Gospel Research
Series 4. Luvenia A. George Presentations at Indiana University

Scope and Content Note

The collection consists of materials related to Smithsonian Institution programs, including the Duke Ellington Youth Project, in addition to gospel sheet music and related research materials from George's personal collection.

Series 1 includes planning and program documentation for various Smithsonian Institution programs including conference "Music of the Black American Composer," "Music of the Black Woman Composer," and the production "Quilting: A Docudrama" by the Smithsonian Institution, with correspondence to and from participants. Series 1 also includes programs from various Smithsonian Institution conferences: Race and Revolution, 2/6-7/1987; Deep Rivers, 2/2/2002; Of Songs, Peace, and Struggle, 1/18/2003 ; and Passages to Freedom, 3/1/2003.

Series 2 documents George's work with the Duke Ellington Youth Project and consists of Beyond Category: Duke Ellington Education Kit (2 audiocassettes, 1991 festival program, photographs, Teacher Resource Book, art transparencies, poster, and newspapers from 1919) ; publications related to the Duke Ellington Youth Project created by the A.J. Hayden Johnson Junior High School including student poetry, 2000-2002; concert programs from 1991-2002; Duke Ellington concert programs and articles collected by George; and music copied from the SI's Duke Ellington Collection for use in the program. The Duke Ellington Youth Project existed from 1991 to 2002, serving as an exemplar of collaborative outreach between public school systems and the National Museum of American History, which made archival resources and scholarly research available for the research and development of new educational curricula.

Series 3 includes gospel sheet music collected by George with an emphasis on Chicago composers and publishers, in addition to research and archival materials documenting Lucie E. Campbell.

Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in IUCAT, the IU Libraries' online catalog. Materials about related topics, persons or places can be found by searching the catalog using these terms.
- Topics
- Gospel music
- Jazz
- Pedagogy (Music)
- Smithsonian Institution

Administrative Information

Acquisition Information
Deposited by George at the Indiana University Archives of African American Music and Culture in 2006.

Usage Restrictions
The Archives of African American Music and Culture requires proof of permission to duplicate from the copyright owners before it is able to furnish photocopies of the sheet music and scores in this collection.

All music comprising the Duke Ellington Youth Project series was photocopied from the originals held by The Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History (NMAH). Users seeking to copy these materials must contact the NMAH directly.

The Thomas A. Dorsey catalog is currently owned by Unichappel, c/o Warner Chappell Music. When requesting permission to copy from the publisher, applicants should specify whether the copy will be used for personal research or performance purposes.

Preferred Citation
Luvenia A. George Collection, SC 115, Archives of African American Music and Culture, Indiana University, Bloomington.

Processing Information
Processed by AAAMC staff.

Completed in 2011.

Collection Inventory

Series: 1. Smithsonian Institution Programs, 1986-2002

Usage Restrictions

Use and reproduction of correspondence in this series is restricted.

Subseries: 1.1. Music of the Black American Composer, circa 1988

Box 1 Music of the Black American Composer [Booklet], 1988 May 15

Content

Various draft versions.

Music of the Black American Composer [Program Drafts], 1988 May 15

Music of the Black American Composer [Programs], 1988 May 23-25

Planning Documents and General Correspondence, 1988

Participant Contact Information, 1988 May 15

General Correspondence, 1988 March 3-April 3

Carlyss, Earl [Correspondence], 1988

Carter, Nathan [Correspondence], 1988

Flagg, Thomas [Correspondence], 1988

Green, Elvira [Correspondence], 1988

Green, Elvira [Photograph], undated

Handy, D. Antoinette [Correspondence], 1988

Hobson, Constance [Correspondence], 1988

Jackson, Reginald [Correspondence], 1988

Kerr, Hortense [Correspondence], 1988

King, Betty Jackson [Correspondence], 1988

Lee, Sylvia Olden [Correspondence], 1988

McLin, Lena [Correspondence], 1988

Melendez, Manuel [Correspondence], 1988

Moore, Dorothy Rudd [Correspondence], 1988

Sampson, Janese [Correspondence], 1988

Saunders, Ada [Correspondence], 1988

Southall, Geneva [Correspondence], 1988

Tigo Quartet [Correspondence], undated

Subseries: 1.2. Race and Revolution, 1986-1987

1.2.1. Quilting : A Docudrama

Box 1 Budget, 1987 February 10-March 3

Usage Restrictions

Use and reproduction of the information in this document is restricted.

Planning Documents and General Correspondence, 1987 June

Program [Draft], circa 1987 June

Script, 1986 December-1987 February

Content

Various draft versions.

Anderson, Gillian [Correspondence], 1987

Brooks, Avery [Correspondence], 1987

Brown, Alphredine [Correspondence], 1987

Currenton, Evelyn [Correspondence], 1987

Hoffman, Susan [Correspondence], 1987

Howell, Michael [Correspondence], 1987

Karefa, Aisha [Correspondence], 1987

Konte, Assane [Correspondence], 1987

Lyons, Oren [Correspondence], 1987

Patuxent Martial Musick [Correspondence], 1987

Traylor, Eleanor [Correspondence], 1987

Watts, Marvin [Correspondence], 1987

Wood, Cliff [Correspondence], 1987

Box 2 Booklet Essay [Drafts], 1986 November 6-December 22

1.2.2. Administrative Files, 1986-1987

Box 2 Budget, 1986 July 28-1987 February 12

Planning Documents and General Correspondence, 1986

Planning Documents and General Correspondence, 1987

Press, 1985 November 22-1986 December 10,

Program [Drafts and Correspondence], 1986 August 14-1987 February

Armstrong, Douglas [Correspondence], 1986-1987

Baker, Houston [Correspondence], 1986-1987

Boyer, Horace Clarence [Correspondence], 1987

Davis, Thomas [Correspondence], 1986-1987

Ellis, Rex [Correspondence], 1986-1987

Epstein, Dena [Correspondence], 1986-1987

Ferguson, Leland [Correspondence], 1986-1987

Green, Rayna [Correspondence], 1986-1987

Greene, Lorenzo [Correspondence], 1986

Horton, James [Correspondence], 1986-1987

Joyner, Charles [Correspondence], 1986-1987

Kelso, William [Correspondence], 1986-1987

Kulikoff, Allan [Correspondence], 1986-1987

Minz, Sidney [Correspondence], 1986-1987

Nash, Gary [Correspondence], 1986-1987

Perdue, Theda [Correspondence], 1986-1987

Puckrein, Gary [Correspondence], 1986-1987

Ruffins, Faith Davis [Correspondence], 1986-1987

Scott, Julius [Correspondence], 1986-1987

Singleton, Theresa [Correspondence], 1986-1987

Stuckey, Sterling [Correspondence], 1986-1987

Terry, George [Correspondence], 1986-1987

Traylor, Eleanor [Correspondence], 1986-1987

Walsh, Lorena [Correspondence], 1986-1987

Wood, Peter [Correspondence], 1986-1987

Wright, J. Leitch [Correspondence], 1986

Unable to Participate [Correspondence], 1986

Subseries: 1.3. Miscellaneous Programs, 1988-2002

Box 2 Deep Rivers : Bridging Ancestral Streams, 2002 February 2

Content

Program for genealogy symposium.

Of Songs, Peace, and Struggle, 2003 January 18

Content

Program for Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday commemoration.

Passages to Freedom : The Underground Railroad in American History & Legend, 2003 March 1

Program in Black American Culture [Miscellaneous Correspondence], 1988-1989

Series: 2. Smithsonian Institution Duke Ellington Youth Project, 1927-2002

Subseries: 2.1. Beyond Category : Duke Ellington Educational Kit, 1991-1998

Box 3 Tape 1, c1997

Physical Description

1 audiocassette : analog, 1 7/8 ips

Publisher
Smithsonian Institution
Sony Music Entertainment

Tape 2, c1997

Physical Description

1 audiocassette : analog, 1 7/8 ips

Publisher
Smithsonian Institution
Sony Music Entertainment

Duke Ellington Youth Festival Program, 1991 April 26

Physical Description

32 pages : illustrations ; 23 x 15 cm.

Description of Kit and Photographs, circa 1997

Physical Description

14 items

Teacher Resource Book, 1998

Physical Description

xxxix, 151 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

Author
Howard Morrison

Publisher
Dale Seymour Publications

Art Transparencies, circa 1997

Physical Description

7 transparencies : color

Poster, circa 1997

Physical Description

1 poster : 27 x 32 cm.

Newspapers, circa 1997

Physical Description

2 items

Content

Facsimiles of The Washington Post from Tuesday, 1919 July 22 and Saturday, 1919 July 26.

Subseries: 2.2. Programs, 1991-2002

Box 4 Duke Ellington Youth Festival Program, 1991 April 26

Physical Description

32 pages : illustrations ; 23 x 15 cm.

Duke Ellington Youth Anthology, 1991

Physical Description

38 pages : illustrations ; 28 x 22 cm.

The Musical Genius of Duke Ellington, 1993

Physical Description

32 pages : illustrations ; 23 x 15 cm.

Duke Ellington Youth Festival Program, 1993 April 30

Physical Description

46 pages : illustrations ; 28 x 22 cm.

Duke Ellington Youth Project Anthology, 1994

Physical Description

38 pages : illustrations ; 28 x 22 cm.

Duke Ellington Youth Festival Program, 1994 April 22

Physical Description

25 pages : illustrations ; 28 x 22 cm.

Duke Ellington Youth Festival Program, 1995 April 28

Physical Description

52 pages : illustrations ; 28 x 22 cm.

Duke Ellington Youth Festival Program : Tribute to Mercer Ellington, 1996 April 26

Physical Description

[14] pages : illustrations ; 28 x 22 cm.

Duke Ellington Youth Project : Artistic Impressions of Ellington, Reception, 1996

Physical Description

[6] pages : illustrations ; 28 x 22 cm.

Duke Ellington Youth Festival Program, 1997 April 24

Physical Description

[10] pages : illustrations ; 28 x 22 cm.

Duke Ellington Youth Project Anthology, 1997

Physical Description

38 pages : illustrations ; 28 x 22 cm.

Duke Ellington Youth Festival Program, 1998 April 24

Physical Description

[5] pages : illustrations ; 28 x 22 cm.

Duke Ellington Youth Festival Anthology, 1998

Physical Description

[23] pages : illustrations ; 28 x 22 cm.

Duke Ellington Youth Festival Program and Anthology, 1999 April 30

Physical Description

35 pages : illustrations ; 28 x 22 cm.

Duke Ellington Youth Festival Program, 2000 April 27

Physical Description

[24] pages : illustrations ; 28 x 22 cm.

The Tenth Anniversary Duke Ellington Youth Festival Anthology, 2000-2001

Physical Description

84 pages : illustrations ; 28 x 22 cm.

Duke Ellington Youth Festival Program, 2002 April 25

Physical Description

[11] pages : illustrations ; 28 x 22 cm.

Duke Ellington Youth Festival Flyer, 2002

Jazz Juncture : AJ. Hayden Johnson Junior High School Publication [3-ring binder], 2000-2001

Second copy in Box 5.

Box 5 Cotton Club Chronicle: AJ. Hayden Johnson Junior High School [3-ring binder], 2001-2002

Subseries: 2.3. Administrative Papers, 1992-1994

Box 5 Youth Project Final Report, 1992 October 30

Youth Project Photographs, 1992 October 30

Physical Description

33 photographs : color ; 20 x 25 cm.

Youth Festival Program Report, 1994 April 22

Correspondence Re: Final Anthology, 1994 June

Ellington Student Art, 1994 March 17

Physical Description

13 items

Content

Includes correspondence regarding student art show, an original sketch, photocopies and photographs of artwork.

Ellington Student Poetry, 1994 June 8

Note

In Spanish.

Ellington Student Writings, 1994 March

Subseries: Boxes 6-7, 14 2.4. Duke Ellington Music, Sacred Concerts, approximately 1974-1976

Physical Description

20 items

Use Restrictions

All of the items in this subseries are reproductions that were created by George as part of her research during her participation in the Smithsonian Institution Duke Ellington Youth Project. The AAAMC is unable to provide copies of these materials.

Location of Originals

The original materials are housed at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution. See: http://americanhistory.si.edu/archives/d5301.htm for finding aid.

Subseries: 2.5. Duke Ellington Music, A-Z, approximately 1927-1973

Physical Description

107 items

Location of Originals

The original materials are housed at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution. See: http://americanhistory.si.edu/archives/d5301.htm for finding aid.

Subseries: Boxes 7, 14 2.6. Music by Ellington's Contemporaries, circa 1941-1965

Physical Description

26 items

Contents

Consists primarily of compositions by Billy Strayhorn and Mary Lou Williams, but also includes works by Acker Bilk, Langston Hughes, Harry James, Seger Ellis, Don George, Ma Rainey, Mamie Smith, Beulah Sippie Wallace, Tom Whaley, and Johnny Hodges.

Location of Originals

The original materials are housed at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, primarily in the Duke Ellington and Ruth Ellington collections. See: http://americanhistory.si.edu/archives.

Subseries: 2.7. Duke Ellington Concert Programs and Publicity, 1950-1973

Box 14
Folder 18
Duke Ellington en zijn Orkest, presented by Julius Barkan (Amsterdam and Den Haag, The Netherlands) [Program], 1950 April 28 and 30

Note

In Dutch. Has water damage.

Box 8
Folder 1
India Concert Tour, presented by the U.S. Information Service [Program], 1963

Box 8
Folder 2
Grand Concerts in Pakistan, presented by the U.S. Information Service [Press kit], 1963 October 27-November 5

Box 8
Folder 3
Carnegie Hall Concert [Program], 1964 March 29

Box 8
Folder 4
New York Philharmonic French-American Festival [Program], 1965 July 14-31

Box 8
Folder 5
Concert of Sacred Music, presented by Grace Cathedral (San Francisco, CA) [Program and Article], 1965 September 16-December

Content

Article: Bartlett, Olivia. "Duke Ellington at the Cathedral," Faith at Work 78:8 (Dec. 1965) [Article], 9-11.

Box 8
Folder 6
Concert of Sacred Music, Presented by The Protestant Council of the City of New York and the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church [Program], 1965 December 26

Box 8
Folder 7
Boston Globe Jazz Festival [Program], 1966 January 14-15

Box 8
Folder 8
Duke Ellington and his Orchestra, Presented by The Morris County Fair Housing Council (NJ) [Program], 1966 March 4

Box 8
Folder 9
Concert of Sacred Music, Presented by the First A.M.E. Zion Church (Brooklyn, NY) [Program Photocopy], 1966 March 10

Box 8
Folder 10
Duke Ellington and his Orchestra, Presented by Patrons of Art and Music at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor [Annotated Program], 1966 September 15

Box 14
Folder 19
Japan Tour : Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra [Program], 1966 May 13-27

Note

Primarily in Japanese.

Box 8
Folder 11
Concert of Sacred Music by Duke Ellington, Presented by Temple Emanuel (Beverly Hills, CA) [Program], 1966 November 11

Box 8
Folder 12
Duke Ellington's Concert of Sacred Music (Great St. Mary's Church, Cambridge, MA) [Program], 1967 February 20

Box 8
Folder 13
6. Osterreichisches Amateur Jazz Festival (Vienna) [Program], 1967 March 3-5

Box 8
Folder 14
Concert of Sacred Music, Presented by Mother A.M.E. Zion Cathedral Choir (New York, NY) [Program], 1967 April 23

Box 8
Folder 15
New Sacred Concert : Premiere Performance, Cathedral Church of St. John the Devine (New York, NY) [Program], 1968 January 19

Box 8
Folder 16
White House Concert in Honor of his Excellency the President of the Republic of Liberia and Mrs. Tubman [Program], 1968 March 27

Box 8
Folder 17
Duke Ellington in his Concert of Sacred Music, Carnegie Hall [Program], 1968 April 4

Box 8
Folder 18
Duke Ellington at Emmanuel [Emmanuel Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NY] [Program], 1968 June 16

Content

Program for performance of Ellington's Sacred Concert.

Box 8
Folder 19
Duke Ellington and his Orchestra in a Sacred Concert, Presented by the Metropolitan A.M.E. Church (New York, NY) [Program], 1968 October 20

Box 8
Folder 20
Sacred Concert, Sponsored by Christ Unity Temple (Auditorium Theatre, Chicago) [Program], 1968 November 11

Box 8
Folder 21
Duke Ellington and his Orchestra : British Tour [Program], 1969 November

Box 14
Folder 20
1st International Festival of Jazz, Teatro Dei Parchi di Nervi (Genoa, Italy) [Program], 1970 July 21-23

Note

In Italian.

Box 8
Folder 22
One Hundred and First Commencement of St. John's University, New York [Program], 1971 June 6

Content

Ellington was awarded an honorary doctorate in music during the ceremony.

Box 8
Folder 23
Russian Tour [Program Photocopy], 1971 September

Note

In Russian.

Box 8
Folder 24
Jazz Nite : Duke Ellington and his All Stars (Istora Senajan Djakarta) [Program], 1972 January 31-February 1

Box 8
Folder 25
Timex All-Star Swing Festival (Philharmonic Hall, Lincoln Center, New York, NY) [Program], 1972 October 23

Box 8
Folder 26
Sacred Concert, Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association (Ocean Grove, NJ) [Program], 1973 September 29

Box 8
Folder 27
Gala Dinner Dance, Addis Ababa Hilton [Program], 1973 November 22

Note

2 copies, 1 copy annotated.

Box 8 Washington Bee [Photocopy], 1919 May 17

Note

With Ellington concert advertisements.

Box 8 Washington Bee [Photocopy], 1919 May 24

Note

With Ellington concert advertisements.

Box 8 Opera News (Vol. 30, No. 26), 1966 June 4

Note

Ellington cover.

Box 8 "Peerless Ellington," ASCAP Today (Vol. 2. No. 2), 1968 July

Author
Dance, Stanley

Note

Ellington cover.

Box 8 Jazz Hot : Special Duke Ellington Issue, 1973 October

Box 8 Miscellaneous Press Pieces

Series: 3. Gospel Music, 1905-1998

Subseries: 3.1. Chicago Composers and Publishers, 1905-1983

3.1. Thomas A. Dorsey Sheet Music, 1905-1971

Box 9
Folder 1
All Alone, undated

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Byrd, G.T.

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 1
Angels Keep Watching over Me, 1954

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 1
An Angel Spoke to Me Last Night (Sacred Song), 1953

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

2 copies; for choir, chorus or solo.

Box 9
Folder 2
Beautiful Tomorrow (Sacred Song), 1953

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

For choir, chorus or solo.

Box 9
Folder 2
Behold the Man of Galilee, 1957

Physical Description

3 pages

Composers
Dorsey, Thomas A.
Shropshire, Louise

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

For choir, chorus or solo.

Box 9
Folder 2
Be Thou near Me All the Way, 1943

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by the Hines Singers, Cleveland, OH.

Box 9
Folder 3
Changes, 1932

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Bethlehem Assn. Chorus, Chicago, Ill.; Genevieve Watts, pianist; Thomas A. Dorsey, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 3
Come unto Me, 1946

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by 1333 Engr. G.S. Regt. Male Chorus (Okinawa).

Box 9
Folder 3
Consideration, 1953

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 3
Count Your Blessings from the Lord Each Day, 1952

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 3
Crown for Me, circa 1935

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Odessa Benjamin, Chicago, Ill.

Box 9
Folder 4
Day Is Past and Gone : Old Evening Hymn (1756), undated

Physical Description

1 page

Arranger
[Dorsey, Thomas Andrew]

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

2 copies.

Box 9
Folder 4
Diamonds from the Crown of the Lord, 1953

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 4
Did It Happen to You like It Happened to Me, undated

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Sallie Martin, Queen of Contraltos, University Gospel Singers, Station WCFL, Chicago, IL.

Box 9
Folder 4
Did You Ever Say to Your-Self I Love Jesus? 1962

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 4
Does Anybody Here Know My Jesus, 1950

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Written especially for Chorus, Chicagoland Music Festival, August 21st, 1937; J. Wesley Jones, Director.

Box 9
Folder 4
Does It Mean Anything to You? 1940

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 4
Don't Forget the Name of the Lord, 1950

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Greater Shiloh Bapt. Choir, Danville, Ill.; Mary Belle White, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 4
Don't You Need My Saviour Too? 1931

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Mrs. Artelia W. Hutchins.

Box 9
Folder 4
Down by the Side of the River : Rocking Jubilee Spiritual, 1958

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

2 Copies; as sung by Statemans Quartette.

Box 9
Folder 5
Ev'ry Day Will Be Sunday by and By, 1947

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 5
Every Day Will Be Sunday by and By (New Arrangement), 1957

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by the Original Gospel Harmonettes, Specialty Record No. 833.

Box 9
Folder 6
Flag for You and Me, 1942

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

"Patriotic song for church, lodge, club, musicals and dedicated to our soldiers and sailors throughout the world."

Box 9
Folder 6
Forgive Me Lord and Try Me One More Time, 1950

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Salem Gospel Chorus, Salem Bapt. Church, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Lucile Jones, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 6
Forgive My Sins, Forget, and Make Me Whole, 1938

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Singers of Stewardship Evangelistic Ass'n, Baltimore, Md.; Rev. A.L.E. Weeks.

Box 9
Folder 7
Get Ready and Serve the Lord, 1938

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Dedicated to Chicago Musicland Festival, 1938 August 20, at Soldiers' Field, Chicago, Ill.; J. Wesley Jones, Dir. of Chorus.

Box 9
Folder 7
Give Me a Voice to Sing Thy Praise, 1950

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 7
Glory for Me, undated

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Sallie Martin, National Gospel Singer.

Box 9
Folder 7
Go with Me, 1937

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Consecrated Gospel Singers, Philadelphia, PA; Gertrude Ward, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 7
God Be with You, 1940

Physical Description

3 pages

Composers
Dorsey, Thomas A.
Hutchins, Artelia W.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Dedicated to Rev. T.S. Horton, Holy Trinity Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NY.

Box 9
Folder 7
Gospel Medley : He That Believeth, Let's Go down to Jordon, Holy Ghost Get'n Us Ready for That Great Day, 1933

Physical Description

3 pages

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Special arrangement for Chorus and Choir.

Box 9
Folder 7
Gospel Train Is Coming, undated

Physical Description

1 page

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Old Time Spiritual: Medley No. 3.

Box 9
Folder 8
He Is Risen for He's Living in My Soul, 1941

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 8
He Is the Same Today, undated

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Choir of Mt. Vernon Bapt. Church, Chicago, Ill.; Miss Pearl Warner, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 8
He Has Gone to Prepare a Place for Me, 1934

Physical Description

1 page

Composers
Dorsey, Thomas A.
Martin, Sallie

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Thomas A. Dorsey Junior Gospel Chorus, Chicago, Ill.; Bena Carter, pianist.

Box 9
Folder 8
He'll Know Me over Yonder, 1930

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Dettie Gay, Chicago, Ill.

Box 9
Folder 8
He Never Will Leave Me, 1949

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Featured by National Gospel Soloist Bureau; Willie Mae Ford Smith, Supervisor.

Box 9
Folder 8
He's All I Need, 1944

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Choir, Rayfield Baptist Church, Chicago, Ill.; Cordelia May Hill, Dir. and pianist.

Box 9
Folder 8
He's the Joy of My Salvation, undated

Physical Description

1 page

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by I.J. Johnson, St. Louis, Mo.

Box 9
Folder 8
Hide Me in Thy Bosom, 1939

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Mrs. A. J. Bonner and Gospel Chorus, Houston, Texas.

Box 9
Folder 8
Hide Me, Jesus, in the Solid Rock, 1939

Physical Description

3 pages

Composers
Dorsey, Thomas A.
Mason, Effie.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Sallie Martin.

Box 9
Folder 8
Hold Me (Please Don't Let Me Go) : Symphonic De Gospel, 1958

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Mahalia Jackson.

Box 9
Folder 8
How about You? 1941

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

America's greatest revival song, as sung and played by the composer.

Box 9
Folder 8
How Many Times? 1940

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 8
How Much More of Life's Burden Can We Bear? 1947

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 9
I Am a Pilgrim, I Am a Stranger, 1951

Physical Description

1 page

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Sung successfully at the National Gospel Chorus Convention, 1933, Chicago, Ill.

Box 9
Folder 9
I Am His and He Is Mine, 1951

Physical Description

1 page

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Johnson Gospel Singers, Chicago, Ill.

Box 9
Folder 9
I Can Depend on Jesus, He Can Depend on Me, 1941

Physical Description

1 page

Composers
Dorsey, Thomas A.
Martin, Sallie

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Sallie Martin.

Box 9
Folder 9
I Can Trust Him All of the Way, 1971

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Charles A

Words
Wess, Deborah F.

Arranger
Knight, Edward W.

Publisher
Dorsey-Knight-Wess Music Co.

Box 9
Folder 9
I Can't Forget It Can You? 1933

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas Andrew

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by the Gospel Chorus, Antioch Bapt. Church, Chicago Ill.; Marie Johnson, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 9
I Claim Jesus First and That’s Enough for Me, 1941

Physical Description

1 page

Composers
Gibson, Ezekiel
Ruffner, Elmer

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Dorsey, Thomas Andrew

Note

As sung by Sarah Martin Withers and her Gospel Singers.

Box 9
Folder 9
I Don't Know What I'd Do without the Lord, 1934

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Gregory, Louise

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas Andrew

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Louise Gregory, Indianapolis, Ind.

Box 9
Folder 9
I Don't Know What You Think of Jesus, 1941

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

2 copies; as sung by Eugene Smith, Chicago, Ill.

Box 9
Folder 9
I Don't Know Why I Have to Cry Sometimes, 1942

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Mrs. A. J. Bonner, Houston, Texas.

Box 9
Folder 9
I Got Heaven in My View, 1933

Physical Description

1 page

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Special arrangement for chorus and choir.

Box 9
Folder 9
I Got Jesus in My Soul, 1945

Physical Description

3 pages

Composers
Dorsey, Thomas A.
Dorsey, Thomas M.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by choir, All Nations Pentecostal Church, Chicago, Ill.; Ardella Smith, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 9
I Have a Home, 1956

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Olds, Geneva

Words
Olds, Geneva

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 12
I Just Can't Keep from Crying Some Time, 1950

Physical Description

1 page

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by I.J. Johnson, St. Louis, Mo.; with: "I'm on the Battlefield for My Lord."

Box 9
Folder 9
I Know Jesus, 1935

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 9
I Know My Redeemer Lives, 1940

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Harrison Jubilee Singers, Brooklyn, NY.

Box 9
Folder 9
I May Never Pass This Way Again, 1947

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 9
I Thank God for My Song, 1935

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

2 copies; as sung by Gospel Chorus Bethel Bapt. Church, Dayton, O.; Luella Thomas, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 9
I Thought of God, 1956

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Julia Mae Smith, America's human canary.

Box 9
Folder 9
I Thought on My Way, 1962

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Dedicated to Mr. Julian J. Aberbach.

Box 9
Folder 9
I Want Jesus on the Road I Travel, 1942

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Victory series.

Box 9
Folder 9
I Want to Be More like Jesus : Jubilee, 1951

Physical Description

1 page

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Zion Hill Gospel Chorus, Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Minnie Roberts, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 9
I Want to Go There, 1942

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Dedicated to Alabama State Musical Assoc., A. Edward Banks, President.

Box 9
Folder 9
I Want to Wings to Veil My Face, 1952

Physical Description

1 page

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Special arrangement for gospel chorus or choir.

Box 9
Folder 9
I Will Rise and Go to Jesus (Come Thou Fount with Every Blessing), undated

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Robinson, Rev. R. (1757)

Arranger
[Dorsey, Thomas A.?]

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 22
I Will Trust in the Lord : Processional, 1951

Physical Description

1 page

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

On verso of: "Take My Hand, Precious Lord."

Box 9
Folder 10
If I Don't Get There, undated

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Lula V. Davis, New Orleans, La.

Box 9
Folder 10
If Jesus Bore His Cross So Can I, 1938

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Words
Sebastian, Lucelia

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by R.L. Knowles, Chicago, Ill.

Box 9
Folder 10
If We Never Needed the Lord before, We Sure Do Need Him Now, 1943

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Gospel Singers-Back Home Hour, Nellie G. Whitarer, Dir., Philadelphia, Pa.

Box 9
Folder 10
If You Only Trust in Jesus (Old Time Spirituals Medley No. 2), 1947

Physical Description

1 page

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

on verso of: "Ev'ry Day Will Be Sunday by and By."

Box 9
Folder 10
If You Ring the Bell, 1940

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Mary Tribble, Cincinnati, O.

Box 9
Folder 10
If You See My Savior, 1929; 1956

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publishers
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey
Hill & Ranges Songs, Inc.

Note

2 copies; as sung by Mt. Sinai Gospel Chorus, East St. Louis, Ill.; J.B. Harris, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 10
If You Sing a Gospel Song, 1936

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Gospel Chorus Second Baptist Church, Ann Arbor, Mich.; Rev. C.W. Carpenter, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 11
I'll Be Waiting for You at the Beautiful Gate, 1955

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Words
Ramey, Verlie

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Celestial Gospel Trio.

Box 9
Folder 11
I'll Never Turn Back, 1944

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Featured by Clara Ward of Philadelphia, Penn.

Box 9
Folder 11
I'll Take Jesus for Mine, 1941

Physical Description

1 page

Composers
Dorsey, Thomas A.
Gardner, Mary E.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Sallie Jones, Detroit, Mich.

Box 9
Folder 12
I'm a Stranger, Don't Drive Me Away, 1951

Physical Description

1 page

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Gospel Chorus, Zion Hill Bapt. Church, Chicago, Ill.

Box 9
Folder 12
I'm Climbing up the Rough Side of the Mountain, 1952

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 12
I'm Getting More like Jesus Every Day, 1956

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Dent, Hugh W.

Words
Dent, Hugh W.

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey
Dent, Hugh W.

Note

As sung by Mrs. Rollie Mae Rogers, Friendship Baptist Church, East St. Louis, Ill.

Box 9
Folder 12
I'm Goin' to Follow Jesus All the Way, undated

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Little Lucy Austin, All Nations Pentecostal Church, Chicago, Ill.; Elder Lucy Smith, Pastor.

Box 9
Folder 12
I'm Goin' to Hold on till Jesus Comes for Me, 1938

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 12
I'm Goin' to Wait until My Change Shall Come, 1944

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Senior Choir, Canaan Baptist Church, Chicago, Ill.; Ruth Powell Henderson, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 12
I'm Goin' to Work until the Day Is Done, 1951

Physical Description

1 page

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Gospel Chorus Christ Temple Holiness Church, Chicago, Ill., Garner Kendrick, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 12
I'm Going to Live the Life I Sing about in My Song, 1941

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Johnnie Howard Franklin, St. Louis, Mo.

Box 9
Folder 12
I'm Going to Walk Right in and Make Myself at Home, 1938

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Jubilee spiritual as sung by Harrison Jubilee Singers, Brooklyn, NY.

Box 9
Folder 12
I'm in Your Care, undated

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Mitchell, Bessie

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Missionary Gospel Chorus, West Chestnut Street Baptist Church, Louisville, Ky.; Mrs. Hannah Calhoun, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 12
I'm Just a Sinner Saved by Grace, 1937

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Sallie Martin, Evangelist.

Box 9
Folder 19
I'm Looking for the Stone, circa 1930s

Physical Description

1 page

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by E.K. Singers Quartette; With: Old Ship of Zion.

Box 9
Folder 12
I'm on the Battle-field for My Lord, 1946

Physical Description

1 page

Composers
Bell, Sylvania
Banks, E.V.

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Dorsey's Three in One Publication.

Box 9
Folder 12
I'm Satisfied with Jesus in My Heart, 1934

Physical Description

1 page

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Gospel Chorus Peoples Community Church, Rev. N.P. Greggs, Pastor, Los Angeles, Cal.

Box 9
Folder 12
I'm Singing Every Day, 1934

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Dedicated to the Gospel Singers of America.

Box 9
Folder 12
I'm Talking about Jesus, 1936

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Gospel Choral Union, Cincinnati, O.; Grace L. Bonner, Rev. J.H. Williams, dirs.

Box 9
Folder 12
I'm Waiting for Jesus, He's Waiting for Me, 1945

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

"Dedicated to my very good friend, Rev. Miss Charlotte Gore, Evangelist, St. Louis."

Box 9
Folder 12
I'm Waiting for Jesus, He's Waiting for Me, 1945

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

New special arrangement for chorus and choir with solo; sung by Solomon Green and Pilgrim Gospel Chorus, Chicago, Ill.

Box 9
Folder 13
In the Scheme of Things, 1958

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

"Written for my wife Kathryn on our 17th Wedding Anniversary."

Box 9
Folder 13
Inside the Beautiful Gate, 1950

Physical Description

1 page

Composers
Dorsey, Thomas A.
Martin, Sallie

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Crescent City Civic Chorus, New Orleans, La.; James E. Gayle, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 14
It Is Real with Me, 1934

Physical Description

1 page

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Gospel Chorus Galilee Bapt. Church, I.J. Johnson, Dir., St. Louis, Mo.

Box 9
Folder 14
It Is Thy Servant's Prayer A-Men, 1952

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Rev. L.K. Banks, New York City.

Box 9
Folder 14
It Just Suits Me : Old Time Spiritual, undated

Physical Description

1 page

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

2 copies; "As sung by my father, Rev. T.M. Dorsey, at a little country church back in 1902, at Draketown, Ga., where I attended my first Sunday School."

Box 9
Folder 22
It's a Blessing Just to Call My Savior's Name, 1950

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

On verso of: Thank You All the Days of My Life."

Box 9
Folder 14
It's a Highway to Heaven (Walking up the King's Highway, 1954

Physical Description

4 pages

Composers
Dorsey, Thomas A.
Gardner, Mary E.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 14
It's All in the Plan of Salvation, 1934

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Gospel Chorus St. Paul C.M.E. Church, Chicago, Ill., H. J. Carruthers, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 14
It's Jesus with You, undated

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Modern day spiritual classic, special arr. for solo, mixed voices.

Box 9
Folder 14
It's Not a Shame to Cry Holy to the Lord, 1946

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

2 copies; as sung by Willie Mae (Ford) Smith's Singers, St. Louis, Mo.

Box 9
Folder 15
Jesus He Brought Me All the Way, 1950

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Gospel Chorus Mt. Vernon Morning Star, Greater St. John Bapt. Churches, Chicago, Ill.

Box 9
Folder 15
Jesus Is the Light, 1938

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Chorus Choir Metropolitan Spiritual Church, Kansas City, Mo.; Bishop W.F. Taylor, Pastor; Rev. L.S. Boswell, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 15
Jesus, My Comforter, 1931

Physical Description

1 page

Composers
Dorsey, Thomas A.
White, Daisy M.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Mrs. Hannah Calhoun.

Box 9
Folder 15
Jesus Never Does a Thing That's Wrong, 1936

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Thomas A. Dorsey Gospel Singers, Hyde Park Gospel Tabernacle, Rev. J.W. Sproul, Pastor; Radio Stations WWAE, WSBC, Chicago, Ill.

Box 9
Folder 15
Jesus Only, 1950

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 15
Jesus Remembers when Others Forget, 1941

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Illustrated cover.

Box 9
Folder 15
Jesus Rose Again, 1950

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Solo and choir with guitar effects.

Box 9
Folder 15
Just One Step, 1950

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

New Gospel Song Series.

Box 9
Folder 15
Just Wait a Little While, 1941

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Willie Mae (Ford) Smith, St. Louis, Mo.

Box 9
Folder 15
Keep Me Ev'ry Day, undated

Physical Description

1 page

Composers
Dean, Emmet S.
Eiland, F.L.

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

2 copies; as sung by Grace L. Bonner, Cincinnati, and Beatrice Brown, Indianapolis, Ind.

Box 9
Folder 16
Lead Me to the Rock That's Higher than I, 1951

Physical Description

1 page

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Gospel Chorus, Progressive Bapt. Church, Chicago, Ill., Magnolia Williams, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 16
Let Me Understand, 1943

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by the choir of Mt. Calvary Bapt. Church, Atlanta, Ga., Bernice Dorsey Johnson, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 16
Let Me Understand, 1949

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Special arr. for choir, chorus or solo; as sung by Hatcher Temple Singers, Brooklyn, N.Y.

Box 9
Folder 16
Let the Savior Bless Your Soul Right Now, 1955

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 16
Let Us Go Back to God, 1942

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Victory series; as sung by Noble Wiley Singers, Baltimore, Md.

Box 9
Folder 16
Let Us Pray Together : Opening for Worship, 1959

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Christine Johnson Stewart.

Box 9
Folder 17
Life Can Be Beautiful, 1940

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Special arr. for solo or mixed voices; as sung by James Roberts, Chicago, Ill.

Box 9
Folder 17
Little Talk with Jesus : Gospel solo, undated

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by J.W. Willis, tenor, Chicago, Ill.

Box 9
Folder 17
Little Town Where I First Found Lord, 1939

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

True to Life song.

Box 9
Folder 17
Look on the Brighter Side, 1941

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Clara J. Lanier, Huntsville, Ala.

Box 9
Folder 17
Look Up, 1956

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Reid, Joyce Pruitt

Words
Reid, Joyce Pruitt

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 17
Lord Is My Shepherd : Solo, undated

Physical Description

1 page

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by James E. Gayle, New Orleans, La.

Box 9
Folder 17
Lord Knows Just What I Need, 1942

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Victory series; as sung by Virginia Heath Williams, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Box 9
Folder 17
Lord, Look down upon Me (Mercy Lord), 1944

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Etta Jennings, Ruth Sloane, Cincinnati, O.

Box 9
Folder 18
Make Me the Servant I Would like to Be, 1938

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Gospel Choral Union, Brooklyn, N.Y., Mary Dorsey Gardner, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 18
Makes Me Pray, undated

Physical Description

1 page

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Metropolis Gospel Chorus, Brooklyn, N.Y., Mary Dorsey Gardner, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 18
Maybe It's You and Then Maybe It's Me : Revival Song, 1938

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Radio Choir, First Church of Deliverance, Chicago, Ill., Rev. C.H. Cobbs, Pastor; Julia Kennedy Cooper, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 18
Meet Me at the Pearly Gate, 1941

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

2 copies.

Box 9
Folder 18
My Desire, 1937

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Solo-Duet-Chorus; written special by the composer for his 15th anniversary as a song writer, July 1937.

Box 9
Folder 18
My Faith I Place in Thee : Gospel Hymn, 1954

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 18
My Soul Shall Live with Jesus, 1933

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
King, Louise

Words
King, Louise

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Mrs. E. Ellis, Chicago, Ill.

Box 9
Folder 18
My Time's Not as Long as It's Been, 1940

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 19
Never Leave Me Alone, 1951

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Mt. Lebanon Gospel Chorus, Mary Gardner, Dir., Brooklyn, N.Y.

Box 9
Folder 19
O Lord Show Me the Way, 1934

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Words
Dorsey, Nettie M.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Theme song for National Gospel Chorus Convention Inc., 1934 July 24-27, St. Louis, Mo.

Box 9
Folder 19
O Who's Goin' to Lead Me, 1938

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Mason, Effie

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Mason, Effie

Note

As sung by Pilgrim Gospel Chorus 100 Voices, Chicago, Ill., Thomas A. Dorsey, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 19
Old Ship of Zion, circa 1930s

Physical Description

1 page

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Lucsha Allen; with: "I'm Looking for the Stone."

Box 9
Folder 19
Old Ship of Zion, 1950

Physical Description

1 page

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

New arrangement; greatest Invitation and Revival Song.

Box 9
Folder 19
Old Ship of Zion, 1950

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

New arrangement; as sung by Norsalis McKissick and Roberta Martin Singers on Apollo Record No. C-2295.

Box 9
Folder 19
Our Father Who Art in Heaven (The Lord's Prayer), 1940

Physical Description

3 pages

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Illustrated cover; includes both solo and mixed voices arr.; as sung by Marguerite B. Clark.

Box 9
Folder 19
Peace, It's Wonderful, 1939

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

On verso of: "Old Ship of Zion."

Box 9
Folder 20
Remember Me? (We Shall Be Remembered by Our Works), 1939

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 20
Right Now, 1931

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Mrs. Lelia Johnson.

Box 9
Folder 20
Save Me as I Am, 1936

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

3 copies; Aas sung by the assoc. choirs, Church of God and Church of God in Christ.

Box 9
Folder 20
Savior Is Born, 1950

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Sung by 100 voice Gospel Chorus Pilgrim Bapt. Church, Chicago, Ill., Thomas A. Dorsey, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 20
Say a Little Prayer for Me, 1957

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Mahalia Jackson.

Box 9
Folder 20
Search Me Lord, 1948

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Written and dedicated to the Brooklyn Westchester Choral Union and Assoc. Unions, C.E. Hatcher, Pres., Ruth A. Smith, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 20
Shake My Mother's Hand for Me, 1950

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Mt. Vernon Bapt. Church Choir, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Pearl M. Warner, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 20
Singing Every-Where : Spirited Gospel March Song, 1960

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 20
Singing My Way to Rest, 1940

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Bass solo.

Box 9
Folder 20
Singing Tonight, 1931/1951

Physical Description

1 page

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by the Gospel Choir, Metropolitan Community Church, Chicago, Ill.; Magnolia N. Lewis, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 20
Sleep On, Mother, 1953

Physical Description

1 page

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Mrs. Viola Turner.

Box 9
Folder 21
Some Day, 1905

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Tindley, C.A

Words
Tindley, C.A

Arranger
Clark, F.A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 21
Some Day I'm Goin to See My Jesus, 1941

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by W.D. Cook Gospel Choir, Magnolia L. Butts, Dir., Chicago, Ill.

Box 9
Folder 21
Somebody's Knocking at Your Door, 1945

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

2 copies; as sung by Hamilton Singers, Chicago, Ill.

Box 9
Folder 21
Someday I'll Be at Rest, 1956

Physical Description

3 pages

Composers
Cochran, Susie
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Words
Cochran, Susie
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 21
Someday Somewhere, 1941

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Special arrangement for female trio or solo.

Box 9
Folder 21
Something Has Happened to Me, 1954

Physical Description

5 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

New arrangement for choir and chorus.

Box 9
Folder 21
Something Has Happen'd to Me, circa 1930s

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Gospel Chorus, Walters A.M.E. Zion Church, Chicago, Ill., Alice Jones, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 21
Sometime My Burdens so Hard to Bear, 1968

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Jones, Georgia

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Used successfully by Gospel Choral Union 400 Voices, Chicago, Ill., Thos. A. Dorsey, Pres.

Box 9
Folder 21
Someway, Somehow, Sometime, Somewhere, 1951

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by the Celestial Gospel Trio, Julia Mae Smith, Marion Peoples and Willie Ruffin.

Box 9
Folder 21
Somewhere (Spiritual), 1941

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 21
Somewhere, 1947

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

New arrangement for choir and chorus.

Box 9
Folder 21
Standing Here Wondering Which Way to Go, 1955

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

2 copies.

Box 9
Folder 21
Stop Playing Them Numbers and Pray, undated

Physical Description

1 page

Arranger
Johnson, Walter

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 21
Surely My Jesus Must Be True : Jubilee, 1933

Physical Description

1 page

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Gospel Chorus Shiloh Bapt. Church, Atlantic City, N.J.

Box 9
Folder 22
Take Me Through, Lord, 1944

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Consecrated Gospel Singers, Phila., Pa; Gertrude Ward and Daughters.

Box 9
Folder 22
Take My Hand, Precious Lord, 1950

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

2 copies; special arrangement for mixed voices with duet and trio; on verso: "I Will Trust in the Lord."

Box 9
Folder 22
Tell Jesus Everything, 1949

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by the Choir, Second Baptist Church, L.A., Calif.; Mrs. Anna G. Murrow, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 22
Thank You All the Days of My Life, 1946

Physical Description

2 pages

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

2 copies; on verso of Copy 2: "It's a Blessing Just to Call My Savior's Name."

Box 9
Folder 22
That's All That I Can Do, 1945

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Pvt. Spencer Jackson.

Box 9
Folder 22
That's Good News, 1949

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 22
There Is Something about the Lord Mighty Sweet (Jubilee), 1951

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Washington, Marie

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by 200 voice Gospel Chorus, Calvary Bapt. Church, St. Louis, Mo.; Gus A. Evans, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 22
There Isn't but One Way to Make It In, 1946

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 22
There'll Be Peace in the Valley for Me, 1939

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

2 copies; as sung by Mahalia Jackson, National Gospel Singer, Chicago, Ill.

Box 9
Folder 22
There's a Better Day Coming Right Here, undated

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Ruth Hines, Newark, N.J.

Box 9
Folder 22
There's a God Some-Where, 1942

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Dedicated to the W. Va. State Singing Convention, A.J. Jones, Pres.

Box 9
Folder 22
There's an Empty Chair at the Table, 1941

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 22
This Man, Jesus, 1949

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

New Gospel Song Series.

Box 9
Folder 22
Thy Kingdom Come, 1943

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Clyde D. Baker and Texas Singing Convention.

Box 9
Folder 22
Today (Evening Song), 1939

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Alice Barnes, Chicago, Ill.

Box 9
Folder 22
Traveling On, 1950

Physical Description

1 page

Composers
Dorsey, Thomas A.
Brooks, Rosie Paul

Words
Dorsey
Brooks

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by gospel chorus, Metropolitan Bapt. Church, New York, N.Y.; Edward DeHolland, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 22
Treasures in Heaven, 1931

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As played and sung by the composer.

Box 9
Folder 22
Troubled about My Soul, 1960

Physical Description

1 page

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Special arr. for gospel chorus or choir.

Box 9
Folder 23
Use My Heart, Use My Mind, Use My Hands, 1938

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Philharmonic Gospel Singers, Philadelphia, Pa.; John W. Taliaferro, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 23
Walk Close to Me O Lord, 1941

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Ruth A. Smith and Chorus, Brooklyn, N.Y.

Box 9
Folder 23
Walk over God's Heaven (New Day Spiritual), 1954

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Mahalia Jackson on Columbia Record No. 40412.

Box 9
Folder 23
Walking up the King's Highway, 1940

Physical Description

1 page

Words
Gardner, Mary
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.
Gardner, Mary

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 23
Want to Go to Heaven When I Die, 1951

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Bates Singers, Cincinnati, O.

Box 9
Folder 12
Watching and Waiting, 1951

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

With: I Am on the Battle-Field for My Lord.

Box 9
Folder 23
We Must Work Together, 1960

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Spirited gospel march song.

Box 9
Folder 23
What Could I Do if It Wasn't for the Lord, 1944

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Mary Gardner, Brooklyn, N.Y.

Box 9
Folder 23
What Some Say about Jesus, undated

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Gospel Choir, Berean Bapt. Church, Chicago, Ill.; Prof. I.T. Yarbrough, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 23
What the Good Lord's Done for Me, 1951

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Brother Joe May, Specialty Record artist.

Box 9
Folder 23
What the World Need Is Jesus Most of All, 1942

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Westchester Choral Union of New York; Clarence E. Hatcher, Pres.

Box 9
Folder 23
What Then? undated

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

2 copies; as sung by University Gospel Singers, Radio Station WCFL, Chicago; Thos. A. Dorsey, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 24
When Day Is Done, 1947

Physical Description

2 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 24
When I Can Read My Title Clear, 1951

Physical Description

3 pages

Words
Watts, Isaac

Arranger
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Mary Dorsey Gardner and Choir, Brooklyn, N.Y.

Box 9
Folder 24
When I've Sung My Last Song, 1943

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Written special by the composer for his 21st anniversary as a gospel song writer, June 1943.

Box 9
Folder 24
When the Gates Swing Open, Let Me In, 1941

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Gospel Choir Russell St. Bapt. Church, Detroit, Mich.; Chas. E. Jones, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 24
When the Gates Swing Open, Let Me In, undated

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Special arr. for chorus or choir; on verso: "Let the Savior Bless Your Soul Right Now."

Box 9
Folder 24
When the Last Mile Is Finished, 1939

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Miss L. B. Perkins, Dallas, Texas.

Box 9
Folder 24
When They Crown Him Lord of All, 1951

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Dorsey Celestial Gospel Trio, W.S.B.C., Chicago, Ill.

Box 9
Folder 24
When You Bow in the Evening at the Altar, undated

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Union Gospel Chorus, Ebenezer M.E. Church, Cynthiana, Ky.; E.E. Hambler, pianist; Lillian Wheatley, Dir.

Box 9
Folder 24
While He's Passing By, 1964

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

2 copies; as sung by Theo. R. Frye.

Box 9
Folder 24
Who Is Willing to Take a Stand for the Lord? 1938

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 24
Windows of Heaven, 1955

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 24
Wings Over Jordan! 1939

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

From CBS feature Wings Over Jordan ; Rev. Glenn T. Settles, organizer; Worth Kramer, Dir.; Wayne Mack, announcer.

Box 9
Folder 24
Won't You Come and Go Along, 1941

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Featured by the G.O.S.S. Chorus, Beatrice Brown, Dir., Indianapolis, Ind.

Box 9
Folder 24
You Can't Go through This World by Yourself, 1933

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As sung by Miss Josie Fisher and Gospel Chorus, Cairo, Ill.

Box 9
Folder 24
Your Sins Will Find You Out, 1946

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

3.1.2. Thomas A. Dorsey Song Books, 1951

Box 9
Folder 25
Dorsey's Songs of the Kingdom : New and Familiar Gospel Songs for All Religious Occcasions, 1951

Physical Description

65 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

As featured by Brother Joe May, Evangelistic Singer; ed. and comp. by Thomas A. Dorsey, Kathryn Dorsey, Julia Mae Smith.

Box 9
Folder 26
Dorsey's Songs with a Message. No. 1, 1951

Physical Description

64 pages

Composer
Dorsey, Thomas A.

Publisher
Chicago: Thos. A. Dorsey

Note

Official song book of the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses Inc.

3.1.3. Thomas A. Dorsey Research and Miscellaneous, 1945-1983

Box 9
Folder 27
Dorsey's Poem Book for All Occasions, New Ed. [Book], 1945

Publisher
Chicago: Thomas A. Dorsey

Box 9
Folder 28
Thomas A. Dorsey : An Analysis of his Contributions Black World [Article], July 1974

Author
Boyer, Horace

Box 9
Folder 29
Interview with Thomas A. Dorsey, Black World [Article], July 1974

Author
Duckett, A.

Box 14
Folder 21
Tribute to Thomas A. Dorsey : A Living Legend, The Crusader, Special Souvenir Edition [Article], August 6, 1983

Note

Includes "A Picture Essay : Dorsey's Five Year [sic] with Dr. Clayton Hannah, 1979-1983."

Box 14
Folder 22
Gospel Born : A Pictorial and Poetic History of the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses [Book], 1976

Physical Description

63 pages : illustrations

Publisher
Tillotson, Edith J.

3.1.4. Ralph H. Goodpasteur, 1953-1970

Box 9
Folder 30
He'll See You Through, 1953

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Goodpasteur, Ralph H.

Publisher
Chicago: First Church of Deliverance

Note

Featured by Elizabeth Hall and the Famous Radio Choir of the First Church of Deliverance.

Box 9
Folder 30
I Got My Religion in Time, 1970

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Goodpasteur, Ralph H.

Publisher
Chicago: First Church of Deliverance

Note

Featured by the Mass Choir, 45th Annual Congress, Metropolitan Spiritual Churches of Christ Inc., July 20-24, 1970, Chicago.

Box 9
Folder 30
If You Wait on the Lord, 1957

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Moore, Elma Opal

Arranger
Goodpasteur, Ralph H.

Publisher
Chicago: First Church of Deliverance

Box 9
Folder 30
I'll Never Turn Back, 1954

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Irving, James

Arranger
Goodpasteur, Ralph H.

Publisher
Chicago: First Church of Deliverance

Box 9
Folder 30
In That Great Getting' up Mornin', 1954

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Weston, Dave

Arranger
Goodpasteur, Ralph H.

Publisher
Chicago: First Church of Deliverance

Note

Revised traditional spiritual with a special chorus arrangement; featured by Virginia Johnson and the Famous Radio Choir.

Box 9
Folder 30
He Is so Good to Me, 1962

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Goodpasteur, Ralph H.

Publisher
Chicago: First Church of Deliverance

Note

Written especially for the Musicale, 37th Annual Congress of Metropolitan Spiritual Churches of Christ Inc., July 20, 1962, Chicago.

Box 9
Folder 30
Yes, Christ Loves Me So, 1968

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Craig, Rev. Chas. A., Jr.

Arranger
Goodpasteur, Ralph H.

Publisher
Chicago: First Church of Deliverance

Note

Featured by Ernest Durskin, Detroit, Michigan.

3.1.5. Rev. Clarence H. Cobbs, circa 1960s-1982

Box 9
Folder 31
Founders Day : Rev. Clarence H. Cobbs, 1929-1979 [Program], June 27, 1982

Physical Description

[2] pages : illustrations

Publisher
Chicago: First Church of Deliverance

Content

Contains chronology of Cobbs' activities with the church and a brief biography.

Box 9
Folder 32
Christ Won't Fail Us, 1961

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Cobbs, Rev. C.H.

Publisher
Chicago: First Church of Deliverance

Note

Inspired by and dedicated to Rev. John L. Branham, pastor, St. Paul Baptist Church, L.A.

Box 9
Folder 33
Rev. Clarence H. Cobbs, Pastor, 1st Church of Deliverance, Chicago, IL [Photograph], circa 1960s

Physical Description

1 photograph : black & white ; 20 x 25 cm.

3.1.6. Theodore R. Frye, 1945-1952

Box 9
Folder 34
I Have a Friend above All Others, 1945

Physical Description

2 pages

Composer
Davis, Virginia

Lyricist
Davis, Virginia

Publisher
Chicago: Theodore R. Frye

Note

Sung by Sallie Martin and her Famous Singers.

Box 9
Folder 34
Just over the Hill, 1949

Physical Description

3 pages

Composers
Brewster, W. Herbert

Brewster, W. Herbert, Jr.

Arranger
Davis, Virginia

Publisher
Chicago: Theodore R. Frye

Note

Featured by Queen C. Anderson and the Brewster Ensemble.

Box 9
Folder 34
He Has a Way That's Mighty Sweet, 1949

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Brewster, W. Herbert

Arranger
Davis, Virginia

Publisher
Chicago: Theodore R. Frye

Box 9
Folder 35
Frye's Echoes : Favorite Songs and Hymns. No. 14, 1952

Physical Description

64 pages

Publisher
Chicago: Theodore R. Frye

Note

Dedicated to Rev. C. L. Franklin.

Box 9
Folder 36
Frye's Echoes of the Baptist Music Convention. No. 3, 1949

Physical Description

64 pages

Compilers
Theodore R. Frye
Georgiana M. Rose

Publisher
Chicago: H. & T. Music House

Box 9
Folder 37
Frye's Old Time Revival Hymns [Miniature Score], undated

Physical Description

64 pages

Publisher
Chicago: Theodore R. Frye

Note

Marked as sample.

3.1.7. Roberta Martin, Sallie Martin, Kenneth Morris, 1936-1983

Box 10
Folder 1
Morris and Martin Gospelodiums. No. 8, 1944

Physical Description

31 pages

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Box 10
Folder 2
Spiritual Soul-Stirring Gospel Song Book. Nos. 11 & 15 Combined, 1949

Physical Description

71 pages

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

Reprint.

Box 10
Folder 3
Golden Gospel Songs. Vol. 2, 1977

Physical Description

191 pages

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Box 10
Folder 4
Songs of Roberta Martin Singers. Vol. 1, 1951

Physical Description

64 pages

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Box 10
Folder 5
Songs of Roberta Martin Singers. Vol. 2, 1952

Physical Description

64 pages

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Box 10
Folder 6
Songs of Roberta Martin Singers. Vol. 3, 1953

Physical Description

64 pages

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Box 10
Folder 7
Songs of Roberta Martin Singers. Vol. 4, 1954

Physical Description

64 pages

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Box 10
Folder 8
Soul Stirrers No. 19 and Joe May's Special No. 22 Combined, 1954

Physical Description

79 pages

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Box 10
Folder 9
Roberta Martin Album Special, 1957

Physical Description

32 pages

Publisher
Chicago: Roberta Martin Studio of Music

Box 10
Folder 10
Morris' Davis Sisters Special Folio No. 26 & Singing Caravans No. 27 Combined, 1958

Physical Description

95 pages

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

Reprint.

Box 10
Folder 11
Roberta Martin Sings from the Pen of James Cleveland. Book 6, 1960

Physical Description

64 pages

Publisher
Chicago: Roberta Martin Studio of Music

Box 10
Folder 12
All Star Gospel Song Book. No. 30, 1962

Physical Description

63 pages

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Box 10
Folder 13
Caravan Gospel Gems. No. 31, 1963

Physical Description

63 pages

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Box 10
Folder 14
Gospel Star Song Book. No. 4 : Inez Andrew's Gospel Train Special, 1964

Physical Description

40 pages

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Box 10
Folder 15
Rev. C. Robinson's Gospel Masterpieces. No. 6, 1966

Physical Description

72 pages

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

Includes: The Best of the Songs in the Former Frye's Gospel Masterpieces. No. 6 ; Best of the Songs by Rev. Cleophus Robinson .

Box 10
Folder 16
Martin & Morris Gospel Star Song Book. No. 5 : Best of James Cleveland, 1965

Physical Description

72 pages

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Box 10
Folder 17
Morris' Celestial Choir. No. 1, 1971

Physical Description

72 pages

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

"Includes the best songs from our Pilgrim Travelers Songbook No. 16."

Box 10
Folder 18
Morris' Celestial Choir. No. 2, 1972

Physical Description

72 pages

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

Plus Gospel Gems Songbook. No. 2.

Box 10
Folder 19
Rev. C. Robinson's Gospel Masterpieces. No. 7, 1975

Physical Description

31 pages

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Box 10
Folder 20
Angelic Gospel Songbook. No. 4, 1980

Physical Description

56 pages

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

"With the best songs from our Caravan Special Songbook. No. 3."

Box 10
Folder 21
Morris' Gospel Gems. No. 1, 1983

Physical Description

63 pages

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Box 11
Folder 12
Miscellaneous Order Blanks with Advertisements for Martin & Morris Books and Recordings, undated

Physical Description

11 items

Box 11
Folder 18
Roberta Martin [Photograph], 1953 or 1954

Physical Description

1 photograph : black & white ; 20 x 25 cm.

Note

Martin's image is overlaid with the title and lyrics for "What a Friend We Have in Jesus." On back of photo: "1953 or 1954 in Chicago."

3.1.7.1. Kenneth Morris Arrangements and Books, 1936-1972

Box 11
Folder 1
Climbing up on the Rough Side of the Mountain, 1983

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Barnes, Rev. F. C.

Words
Barnes, Rev. F. C.

Arranger
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Martin Morris Music

Note

As sung by Rev. F. C. Barnes and Rev. Janice Brown.

Box 11
Folder 1
He Touched Me Nothing Has Been the Same, 1968

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Dixon, Jessy

Words
Dixon, Jessy

Arranger
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Martin Morris Music

Box 11
Folder 1
He's the Joy of My Salvation, 1965

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Cleveland, James

Words
Cleveland, James

Arranger
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Martin Morris Music

Note

As sung by James Cleveland and the Angelic Choir.

Box 11
Folder 1
How I Got Over, 1936

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Cobbs, Rev. C.H.

Words
Cobbs, Rev. C.H.

Arranger
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Martin Morris Music

Note

Theme song for First Church of Deliverance.

Box 11
Folder 1
How Far Am I from Canaan, 1946

Physical Description

6 pages

Composer
Brewster, Rev. W. Herbert

Words
Brewster, Rev. W. Herbert

Arranger
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Martin Morris Music

Box 11
Folder 2
I Can't Forget, 1943

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Morris, Kenneth

Words
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

Dedicated to C.H. Cobbs, Pastor of First Church of Deliverance, as sung by Edna Mae Quarles Morris.

Box 11
Folder 2
I Have a Savior Who Watches over Me, 1942

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Morris, Kenneth

Words
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

Dedicated to the Shiloh Baptist Church Senior Choir.

Box 11
Folder 2
I Know Jesus, 1940

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Cobbs, Rev. C.H.

Words
Cobbs, Rev. C.H.

Arranger
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

As sung by First Church of Deliverance Radio Choir.

Box 11
Folder 2
I Know What He's Done for Me, 1941

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Morris, Kenneth

Words
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

As sung by R.I. Knowles of Chicago, Dedicated to Prof. John E. Rogers, Dir. of Ebenezer Gospel Chorus.

Box 11
Folder 3
I Made a Vow, 1972

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Johnson, James D.

Words
Johnson, James D.

Arranger
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

As sung and recorded on Creed Records, L.P. No. 3019 by the B.C.&M. Choir.

Box 11
Folder 3
I Must See Jesus for Myself Someday, 1942

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Morris, Kenneth

Words
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

Dedicated to Morris' wife, Necie Morris and his co-worker Mrs. S. Daniels.

Box 11
Folder 3
I Trust in God, 1941

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Morris, Kenneth

Words
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

As sung by Mrs. Edna Mae Quarles.

Box 11
Folder 3
I Want to Live for Jesus All the Time, 1942

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Morris, Kenneth

Words
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Box 11
Folder 3
I Want to See King Jesus First of All, 1940

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Morris, Kenneth

Words
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

Dedicated to Morris' good friend Sadie Durrah, gospel singer.

Box 11
Folder 4
I Made a Vow, 1972

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Johnson, James D.

Words
Johnson, James D.

Arranger
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

As sung and recorded on Creed Records, L.P. No. 3019 by the B.C.&M. Choir.

Box 11
Folder 4
I Must See Jesus for Myself Someday, 1942

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Morris, Kenneth

Words
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

Dedicated to his wife, Necie Morris and his co-worker Mrs. S. Daniels.

Box 11
Folder 4
I Trust in God, 1941

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Morris, Kenneth

Words
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

As sung by Mrs. Edna Mae Quarles.

Box 11
Folder 4
I Want to Live for Jesus All the Time, 1942

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Morris, Kenneth

Words
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Box 11
Folder 4
I Want to See King Jesus First of All, 1940

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Morris, Kenneth

Words
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

Dedicated to his good friend Sadie Durrah, gospel singer.

Box 11
Folder 4
I'll Keep Moving Along, 1940

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Morris, Kenneth

Words
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Box 11
Folder 4
I'll Fly Away to Jesus, 1941

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Morris, Kenneth

Words
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Box 11
Folder 4
I'll Make It Home Someday, 1970

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Jordan, George

Words
Jordan, George

Arranger
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

As sung and recorded by Rev. Maceo Woods and His Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church Choir on Stax-Volt Records.

Box 11
Folder 4
I'll Let Nothing Separate Me from His Love, 1940

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Morris, Kenneth

Words
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

Dedicated to his good friend and gospel singer, Mme. Mary Davis.

Box 11
Folder 5
I'm Overshadowed by His Love, 1940

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Morris, Kenneth

Words
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

As sung by Edward Gamble, Chicago; dedicated to Roberta Martin and her Martin Singers, Chicago.

Box 11
Folder 5
I'm Blessed, 1970

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Littlejohn, Richard

Words
Littlejohn, Richard

Arranger
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

As sung and recorded by Rev. Maceo Woods and His Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church Choir on Savoy Record No. 7011.

Box 11
Folder 5
I'm Still Living on Mother's Prayers, 1950

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Henry, Reuben

Words
Henry, Reuben

Arranger
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

As sung and recorded by The Soul Stirrers.

Box 11
Folder 6
It's Worth It, 1941

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Morris, Kenneth

Words
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

"As sung by my good friend and National gospel singer, Roberta Martin."

Box 11
Folder 6
It's Not My Goodness but the Mercy of the Lord, 1941

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Morris, Kenneth

Words
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

Dedicated to Earl Pleasant & The Triangle Church of Truth, Los Angeles, CA, Rev. Pearl Woods, Pastor.

Box 11
Folder 6
I've Never Seen the Righteous Forsaken, 1941

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Morris, Kenneth

Words
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

Dedicated to Robert Johnson, Director of the Gammon Memorial Gospel Chorus.

Box 11
Folder 7
Just Another Day, 1952

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Cook, Sam

Words
Cook, Sam

Arranger
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

As sung and recorded by The Soul Stirrers on Specialty Records.

Box 11
Folder 7
Keep Me near the Cross, 1944

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Crosby, Fannie

Doane, W.H.

Words
Crosby, Fannie

Doane, W.H.

Arranger
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

As sung by the Hines Good Will Singers; dedicated to my good friend Mrs. Sallie Jones and the Good Will Choral Union, Detroit, Michigan.

Box 11
Folder 7
Kenneth Morris' Specials : Over My Head ; I Can Put My Trust in Jesus ; Jesus, I Love You, 1972

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Negro Spiritual (song 1)Morris, Kenneth (songs 2 & 3)

Words
Negro Spiritual (song 1)

Morris, Kenneth (songs 2 & 3)

Arranger
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

As sung by Hines National Baptist Convention, Good Will Singers, E.W.D. Issacs, Director; dedicated to the Pleasant Hill Gospel Choir, Los Angeles, CA Miss Celestine Shambury, Pianist (song 3).

Box 11
Folder 7
King Jesus Will Roll All Burdens Away, 1947

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Morris, Kenneth

Words
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

Dedicated to Mrs. A.J. Bonner, Houston, TX.

Box 11
Folder 7
May the Lord Bless You Real Good, 1977

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Cleveland, James

Words
Cleveland, James

Arranger
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

As sung by James Cleveland and the Charles Fold Singers on Savoy Records DBL 7009 also Rev. Clay Evans and The Ship on Jewel 45-245.

Box 11
Folder 7
My Lord I'm Waiting Here for You, 1941

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Harvell, Rev. E.L.

Words
Harvell, Rev. E.L.

Arranger
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Box 11
Folder 8
Peace Be Still, undated

Physical Description

8 pages

Composer
Baker, Mary

Words
Palmer, H.R.

Arranger
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

As sung and recorded by Leading Radio, T.V. and Recording Artists.

Box 11
Folder 8
Sentence and Lord's Prayer (Chant) ; I Can Put My Trust in Jesus, 1941

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Leslie, C.E. (song 1)

Morris, Kenneth (song 2)

Words
Leslie, C.E. (song 1) ; Morris, Kenneth (song 2)

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Box 11
Folder 8
Show Me the Way, 1972

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Johnson, James D.

Words
Johnson, James D.

Arranger
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Box 11
Folder 8
Spiritual Gospel Medley, 1965

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Utterbach, C.H.

Words
Utterbach, C.H.

Arranger
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

Medley of "So Glad I'm Here," "When the Saints Go Marching In," and "Sit down Servant."

Box 11
Folder 9
Choir Director's Guide [Book], 1977

Physical Description

16 pages

Author
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris Music

Box 11
Folder 9
Choir Manual and Officers Guide [Book], 1977

Physical Description

32 pages

Author
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris Music

Box 11
Folder 10
Book of Poems. No. 2 : With Addresses; Responses [Book], 1983

Physical Description

32 pages

Author
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris Music

Box 11
Folder 11
Improving the Music in the Church [Book], 1949

Physical Description

65 pages

Author
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris Music

3.1.7.2. Roberta Martin Arrangements, 1938-1968

Box 11
Folder 13
God Holds the Future, 1968

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Martin, Roberta

Words
Martin, Roberta

Arranger
Martin, Roberta

Publisher
Chicago: Roberta Martin Studio of Music

Note

Dedicated to Mrs. A.J. Bonner.

Box 11
Folder 13
Favorites through the Years : God Rode in a Wind Storm ; Breathe on Me ; Seeking for Me, 1940s

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Various

Words
Various

Arranger
Various

Publisher
Sallie Martin's House of Music

Box 11
Folder 13
God Specializes [Photocopy], 1958

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Griffen, Gloria

Words
Griffin, Gloria

Arranger
Martin, Roberta

Publisher
Chicago: Roberta Martin Studio of Music

Note

As sung by the Roberta Martin Singers.

Box 11
Folder 13
God's Amazing Grace, 1938

Physical Description

2 pages

Composer
Martin, Roberta

Arranger
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Chicago: Roberta Martin Studio of Music

Box 11
Folder 14
He Brought Me Out, 1961

Physical Description

5 pages

Composer
Cleveland, James

Words
Cleveland, James

Arranger
Martin, Roberta

Publisher
Chicago: Roberta Martin Studio of Music

Box 11
Folder 14
He Knows How Just How Much You Can Bear, 1941

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Martin, Roberta

Words
Hall, Phyllis

Arranger
Martin, Roberta

Publisher
Chicago: Roberta Martin Studio of Music

Note

Respectfully dedicated to Prof. E.W.D. Isaac & Lucy E. Campbell, Directors of Music of the N.B.C., Inc.

Box 11
Folder 14
Holding My Savior's Hand, 1944

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Reed, Yolanda

Words
Reed, Yolanda
Anderson, Robert

Arranger
Davis, Virginia

Publisher
Dist. by Chicago: Roberta Martin Studio of Music

Note

Dedicated to Prof. Theodore R. Frye on his 6th Anniversary.

Box 11
Folder 15
I Hear God, 1962

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Martin, Roberta

Words
Martin, Roberta

Arranger
Martin, Roberta

Publisher
Chicago: Roberta Martin Studio of Music

Box 11
Folder 15
If You Pray [Photocopy], 1960

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Martin, Roberta

Words
Martin, Roberta

Arranger
Martin, Roberta

Publisher
Chicago: Roberta Martin Studio of Music

Box 11
Folder 15
Is There Any One Here Who Loves My Jesus [Photocopy], 1953

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Martin, Roberta

Arranger
Martin, Roberta

Publisher
Chicago: Roberta Martin Studio of Music

Box 11
Folder 16
Near the Cross [Photocopy], 1944

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Martin, Roberta

Arranger
Martin, Roberta

Publisher
Chicago: Roberta Martin Studio of Music

Note

Dedicated to and as sung by the Mt. Union Baptist Chorus, Prof. Reed, Director, Chicago.

Box 11
Folder 16
Soon We'll Be Done with the Troubles of this World [Photocopy], 1953

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Negro Spiritual

Words
Negro Spiritual

Arranger
Martin, Roberta

Publisher
Chicago: Roberta Martin Studio of Music

Box 11
Folder 16
They That Wait [Photocopy], 1957

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Martin, Roberta

Arranger
Martin, Roberta

Publisher
Chicago: Roberta Martin Studio of Music

Note

"Dedicated to my friend Maurice McGehee, Los Angeles, CA."

Box 11
Folder 17
What a Mighty God We Serve, 1961

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Cleveland, James

Words
Cleveland, James

Arranger
Martin, Roberta

Publisher
Chicago: Roberta Martin Studio of Music

Note

Dedicated to Mrs. Gwendolyn Dickson of Kansas City, MO.

Box 11
Folder 17
Best Gospel Songs : Where Could I Go? ; Try Jesus (He Satisfies) ; Until I Found the Lord, 1939-1943

Physical Description

[3] pages

Composer
Coats, J.B. (song 1)
Martin, Roberta (song 2)
Brooks Sr., Elder (song 3)

Publisher
Chicago: Roberta Martin Studio of Music

Note

Dedicated to the Nazarene Junior Choir, Evansville, Indiana; Mrs. Sallie Tabbottt, Director; Rev. M.D. Banks, Pastor (song 3).

3.1.8. Bowles Music House, 1938-1945

Box 11
Folder 20
Bowles Favorite. No. 1, Gospel Song Book [Booklet], 1938

Physical Description

24 pages

Composition, Words, and Arrangement
Various

Publisher
Chicago: Bowles Music House

Box 11
Folder 27
Bowles Favorite. No. 2, 3, and 10 combined, Songs of Love [Booklet], 1942?

Physical Description

88 pages

Editors
Bowles, Lillian
Durham, Rev. M. C.

Composition, Words, and Arrangement
Various

Publisher
Chicago: Bowles Music House

Box 11
Folder 21
Bowles Favorite. No. 5, Gospel Songs of Praise [Booklet], 1938

Physical Description

24 pages

Composition, Words, and Arrangement
Various

Publisher
Chicago: Bowles Music House

Box 11
Folder 25
Bowles Favorite. No. 8, Gospel Songs of Joy [Booklet], 1941?

Physical Description

24 pages

Composition, Words, and Arrangement
Various

Publisher
Chicago: Bowles Music House

Bowles Favorite. No 10,

Note

See: "Bowles Favorite. No. 2, 3, and 10 combined, Songs of Love."

Box 11
Folder 28
Bowles Favorite. No. 11, Jubilees Spiritual [Booklet], 1943

Physical Description

24 pages

Composition, Words, and Arrangement
Various

Publisher
Chicago: Bowles Music House

Box 11
Folder 24
Bowles Favorite. No. 12, Inspirational Song Book [Booklet], 1927

Physical Description

24 pages

Composition, Words, and Arrangement
Various

Publisher
Chicago: Bowles Music House

Box 11
Folder 19
Bowles Favorite. No. 15, Gospel Songs of Glory [Booklet], 1942

Physical Description

24 pages

Editor
Bowles, Lillian

Composition, Words, and Arrangement
Various

Publisher
Chicago: Bowles Music House

Box 11
Folder 23
Bowles Favorite. No. 16, Hymnal [Booklet], 1941

Physical Description

24 pages

Editor
Bowles, Lillian

Composition, Words, and Arrangement
Various

Publisher
Chicago: Bowles Music House

Box 11
Folder 22
Bowles Favorite. No. 17, Gospel Echoes [Booklet], 1940

Physical Description

24 pages

Editor
Bowles, Lillian

Composition, Words, and Arrangement
Various

Publisher
Chicago: Bowles Music House

Box 11
Folder 26
Bowles Favorite. No. 18, Herald [Booklet], 1942

Physical Description

32 pages

Composition, Words, and Arrangement
Various

Publisher
Chicago: Bowles Music House

Box 11
Folder 29
12 Easy Lessons for Piano/Composition M. Bonds, 1940s?

Physical Description

22 pages

Composer
Bonds, Margaret

Editor
Bonds, Margaret

Compiler
Bonds, Margaret

Publisher
Chicago: Bowles Music House

Box 11
Folder 30
Bowles Choral Directing Book, 1939

Physical Description

12 pages

Author
Bowles, Lillian Mae

Publisher
Chicago: Bowles Music House

Box 11
Folder 31
Bowles Book of Poems and Helper No. 2, 1945

Physical Description

40 pages

Editor
Bowles, Lillian M.

Compiler
Bowles, Lillian M.

Publisher
Chicago: Bowles Music House

Subseries: 3.2. Philadelphia Composers and Publishers, 1916-1932

3.2.1. Charles Tindley, 1916-1932

Box 11
Folder 32
New Songs of Paradise [Photocopy], 1916

Physical Description

60 pages

Composers
Tindley, Rev. C.A., D.D.
with others

Words
Tindley, Rev. C.A., D.D.
with others

Arranger
Tindley, Jr., C.A.

Publisher
Philadelphia: Paradise Publishing Company

Box 11
Folder 33
Book of Sermons [Photocopy], 1932

Physical Description

153 pages

Author
Tindley, Rev. C.A., D.D.

Introduction by
Caldwell, Bishop J.S., D.D.

Publisher
Philadelphia: Charles A. Tindley

Subseries: 3.3. Detroit Composers and Publishers, 1944-1946

3.3.1. Mary Lou Motley, 1944-1946

Box 11
Folder 34
Hold Me Jesus in Thine Arms, 1944

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Motley, Mary Lou

Words
Motley, Mary Lou

Publisher
Chicago: Martin & Morris

Note

Dedicated to the Cabin Choir, Mrs. Fyres, Directress; as sung by the Alpha Omega Spiritual Church, Bishop W.P. Robinson, Pastor.

Box 11
Folder 34
I Will Meet My Mother Someday (What about You?), 1946

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Motley, P.L.

Words
Motley, P.L.

Publisher
Detroit: Motley's Studio of Gospel

Note

Dedicated to the first B.S. Choir and Pastor Rev. E.W. Williams Fairfield, AL; as sung by the famous Jericho Singers of Detroit, MI.

Subseries: 3.4. Birmingham Composers and Publishers, 1925-1941

3.4.1. Rev. Harvell, 1925-1941

Box 11
Folder 35
The Fire Is Always Burning in My Soul, 1925

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Harvell, Rev. E.L.

Words
Harvell, Rev. E.L.

Arranger
Jackson, A.

Publisher
Birmingham: Harvell's Music House

Box 11
Folder 35
Jesus Has Made the Way for Me, 1936

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Harvell, Rev. E.L.

Words
Harvell, Rev. E.L.

Arranger
Harvell, Rev. E.L.

Box 11
Folder 35
Jesus Was There in My Old Home, 1941

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Harvell, Rev. E.L.

Words
Harvell, Rev. E.L.

Arranger
Morris, Kenneth

Publisher
Birmingham: Rev. E. L. Harvell

Note

Dedicated to his mother, Mrs. Lula Harvell.

Box 11
Folder 35
Nobody Knows How I Feel but the Lord, 1939

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Harvell, Rev. E.L.

Words
Harvell, Rev. E.L.

Publisher
Birmingham: Rev. E. L. Harvell

Box 11
Folder 35
Your Mother Loves Her Children All the Time, 1936

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Harvell, Rev. E.L.

Words
Harvell, Rev. E.L.

Arranger
Harvell, Rev. E.L.

Publisher
Birmingham: Rev. E. L. Harvell

Box 11
Folder 35
What Do You Want the Lord to Do, 1939

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Harvell, Rev. E.L.

Words
Harvell, Rev. E.L.

Publisher
Birmingham: Rev. E. L. Harvell

Subseries: 3.5. Tennessee Composers and Publishers, 1919-1991

3.5.1. Lucie E. Campbell and Assoc., 1919-1991

3.5.2. Lucie E. Campbell Arrangements, 1919-1963

Box 12
Folder 1
Are They Equal in the Eyes of the Law? [Photocopy], 1919

Physical Description

2 pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Words
Griggs, A.R.

Publisher
Memphis: Campbell-Griggs Pub. Co.

Box 12
Folder 2
Awake! For Thy God Reigneth! 1949

Physical Description

10 pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Campbell, Lucie E.

Note

For mixed voices.

Box 12
Folder 3
Come, Lord Jesus, Abide with Me, 1963

Physical Description

2 pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Arranger
Holmes, Robert L., Jr.

Publisher
Memphis: Campbell and Williams

Note

Photo of Campbell on cover.

Box 12
Folder 4
Come, Ye Blessed of My Father, 1958

Physical Description

7 pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Arranger
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Memphis: Campbell and Williams

Note

"Anthem" penciled on cover.

Box 12
Folder 5
Even a Child Can Open the Gate, 1952

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Memphis: Campbell and Williams

Note

Dedicated and sung by J. Robert Bradley.

Box 12
Folder 6
Foot-Prints of Jesus, 1949

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Campbell, Lucie E.

Box 12
Folder 7
God's Long Reach of Salvation, 1958

Physical Description

2 pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Memphis: Campbell and Williams

Note

Inspired by and dedicated to Dr. J.H. Jackson-- Pres. of the National Baptist Convention.

Box 12
Folder 8
He Understands, He'll Say "Well Done!" undated

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
[Chicago: Bowles Music House, Chicago?]

Note

Very fragile; appears to have been removed from gospel song book; on verso: "The Heaven Door Is Going to Be Closed" / Plunkett.

Box 12
Folder 9
Heavenly Sunshine ; King's Highway ; Something Within [Photocopy], 1920?

Physical Description

[2] pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher

Note

Includes biographical information on Campbell.

Box 12
Folder 10
His Grace Is Sufficient for Me, 1956

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Memphis: Campbell and Williams

Note

Dedicated to J. Robert Bradley, Assoc. Music Dir. of the Nat. S.S. & B.T.U. Congress of U.S.A.

Box 12
Folder 11
I Need Thee, Precious Lord, 1948

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Campbell, Lucie E.

Box 12
Folder 12
In the Upper Room with Jesus [Photocopy], 1946

Physical Description

[2] pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Campbell, Lucie E.

Box 12
Folder 13
Is He Yours? 1933

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Memphis: Campbell and Williams

Box 12
Folder 14
Just as I Am [Photocopy], 1947

Physical Description

[2] page

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Campbell, Lucie E.

Box 12
Folder 15
Just to Behold His Face, 1941

Physical Description

2 pages

Composer
Jackson, Derrick

Arranger
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Isaac and Campbell

Note

Illustrated cover.

Box 12
Folder 16
Just to Behold His Face [Photocopy], 1941?

Physical Description

2 pages

Composer
Jackson, Derrick

Arranger
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Isaac and Campbell

Note

Photo of Campbell on cover; with: "Touch Me, Lord Jesus".

Box 12
Folder 16
Touch Me, Lord Jesus, 1941?

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Nashville: National B.Y.P.U. Board

Note

With: "Just to Behold His Face".

Box 12
Folder 17
King's Highway, 1951; 1923

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Memphis: Campbell and Williams

Box 12
Folder 18
Look Away into Heaven [Photocopy], 1926

Physical Description

2 pages

Arranger
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Sunday School Publishing Board, NBC

Note

No. 65 from Spirituals Triumphant Old & New (Rev. and enlarged ed., 1926).

Box 12
Folder 19
Looking to Jesus, 1950

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Memphis: Campbell and Williams

Note

Dedicated to Rev. C.R. Williams, Pastor of Bethesda Baptist Church.

Box 12
Folder 20
Love and Not Nails Held Him There, 1960

Physical Description

2 pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Memphis: Campbell and Williams

Box 12
Folder 21
My Lord and I (On the Heavenly Road), 1947

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Campbell, Lucie E.

Box 12
Folder 22
My Savior, 1951

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Memphis: Campbell and Williams

Note

As sung by Mrs. Georgia Woodruff, Central Bapt. Church, Memphis.

Box 12
Folder 23
Nobody Else, but Jesus, 1951

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Memphis: Campbell and Williams

Box 12
Folder 24
Not Yours but You [Photocopy], 1947

Physical Description

2 pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Campbell, Lucie E.

Box 12
Folder 25
Path through the Valley Leads Home (23rd Psalm), 1958

Physical Description

2 pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Memphis: Campbell and Williams

Box 12
Folder 26
Please Let Your Light Shine on Me, 1919

Physical Description

2 pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Words
Griggs, A.R.

Publisher
Memphis: Campbell-Griggs Pub. Co.

Box 12
Folder 27
Praise Ye the Lord, 1946

Physical Description

8 pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Memphis: Campbell and Williams

Box 12
Folder 28
Room! Room! 1951

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Memphis: Campbell and Williams

Box 12
Folder 28.1
Signed and Sealed with His Blood (A Passport to Heaven), 1962

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Words
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Memphis: Campbell and Williams

Note

Photo of Campbell on cover; for Lucie E. Campbell Appreciation Day, 1962 June 20, Denver, CO, National Sunday School and Baptist Training Union Congress.

Box 12
Folder 29
Sinner like Me, 1952

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Memphis: Campbell and Williams

Note

As sung by Cleophus Robinson and the Voice of the Soul Radio Choir.

Box 12
Folder 30
Sometime Soon, 1962

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Valley Publishers, Inc.

Box 12
Folder 31
Story of Salvation Must Be Told, 1960

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Memphis: Campbell and Williams

Box 12
Folder 32
There Is a Fountain, 1948

Physical Description

3 pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Campbell, Lucie E.

Box 12
Folder 33
They That Wait upon the Lord, 1952

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Memphis: Campbell and Williams

Box 12
Folder 34
This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made [Photocopy], 1947

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Words
Watts, Isaac

Publisher
Campbell, Lucie E.

Box 12
Folder 35
Tramping ; Wanna' Be Ready ; Walk Children (Negro Spiritual), 1940?

Physical Description

7 pages

Composer
Jackson, Derrick

Arranger
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Campbell, Lucie E.

Box 12
Folder 36
Unto Thee Thou Holy One, 1960

Physical Description

2 pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Williams, C. R.

Box 12
Folder 37
Welcome Chorus, 1924

Physical Description

[1] page

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
B.Y.P.U. Board?

Box 12
Folder 38
When I Get Home, 1948?

Physical Description

2 pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Campbell, Lucie E.

3.5.1.2. Works Not Arranged by Campbell, approximately 1919-1966

Box 12
Folder 39
Let Him In, 1953

Physical Description

2 pages

Composer
Butler, Effie

Publisher
Memphis: Campbell and Williams

Note

Fragile condition.

Box 12
Folder 40
Little Children Carol, 1966

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Cliffin, Anolda Parker

Publisher
Memphis: Campbell and Williams

Box 12
Folder 40
My Lord and I, 1966

Physical Description

2 pages

Composer
Cliffin, Anolda Parker

Words
Crewson, Jane Fox?

Publisher
Memphis: Campbell and Williams

Box 12
Folder 41
No Sorrow, Too Light, 1963

Physical Description

2 pages

Composer
Crewson, Jane Fox?

Words
Kempthorne, John

Arranger
Holmes, Robert L., Jr.

Publisher
Memphis: Campbell and Williams

Box 12
Folder 41
Praise the Lord, Ye Heavens (A Hymn of Praise), 1963

Physical Description

8 pages

Composer
Holmes, Robert L., Jr.

Publisher
Memphis: Campbell and Williams

Note

Homes was a student of Lucie Campbell.

Box 12
Folder 42
We Shall Walk through the Valley, 1951

Physical Description

1 page

Composer

Words
Brown, Daniel

Arranger
Robinson, Josephus

Publisher
Memphis: Campbell and Williams

Note

With: "Let Us Ever Look to Jesus."

Box 12
Folder 42
Let Us Ever Look to Jesus, 1951

Physical Description

1 page

Composer

Arranger
Robinson, Josephus

Publisher
Memphis: Campbell and Williams

Note

With: "We Shall Walk through the Valley."

Box 12
Folder 43
Inspirational Melodies. No. 2 : A Choice Collection of Gospel Songs, undated

Physical Description

130 pages

Composer
Various

Publisher
Nashville: National Baptist Convention

Note

Includes five songs by Lucie E. Campbell.

Box 12
Folder 44
Spirituals Triumphant Old and New, 1927

Composer
Various

Arranger
Boatner, Edward

Publisher
Nashville: National Baptist Convention

Note

Rev. and enlarged ed.; shaped notes. Includes: "Look Away into Heaven" ; "Something Within" / Lucie E. Campbell.

Box 12
Folder 45
Lucie E. Campbell's Soul-Stirring Songs for All Religious Occasions, 1919

Physical Description

32 pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Publisher
Memphis: E.W.D. Isaac and Lucie E. Campbell

Note

Autographed photo of Campbell on verso of cover; signed "Mrs. C. P. Kelley" on cover.

Box 12
Folder 46
Going up the King's Highway [Photocopy], 1927

Physical Description

[2] pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Note

Ms. photocopy from LOC with copyright registration.

Box 12
Folder 46
Heavenly Sunshine [Photocopy], 1928

Physical Description

[2] pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Note

Ms. Photocopy with 1 page typed text.

Box 14
Folder 23
In the Upper Room with Jesus, undated

Physical Description

[2] pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Note

Ms. piano score.

Box 14
Folder 23
Looking to Jesus, undated

Physical Description

[2] pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Note

Ms. vocal score; ded. to Rev. C. R. Williams, Pastor of Bethesda Baptist Church.

Box 12
Folder 46
Lord is My Shepherd [Photocopy], 1927

Physical Description

[3] pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Note

Ms. photocopy from LOC + printed piano score. From unidentified songbook.

Box 14
Folder 23
My Lord And I (On the Heavenly Road), undated

Physical Description

[5] pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Note

Ms. piano score.

Box 14
Folder 23
Not Yours but You (Luke 12:25), undated

Physical Description

[2] pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Note

Ms. piano score.

Box 12
Folder 46
Signed and Sealed with His Blood [Photocopy], undated

Physical Description

[2] pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Note

Ms. vocal score.

Box 12
Folder 46
Something Within [Photocopy], 1928

Physical Description

[1] page

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Note

Ms. of vocal line and typed text; from LOC.

Box 12
Folder 46
Special [Photocopy], undated

Physical Description

[3] pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Note

Ms. vocal score.

Box 12
Folder 46
Touch Me, Lord Jesus (Mark 8:22) [Photocopy], 1941

Physical Description

[3?] pages

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Note

Ms. vocal score.

Box 12
Folder 46
Offertory Prayer ; Holy Three in One (Parting hymn) [Photocopy], 1947

Physical Description

[1] page

Composer
Campbell, Lucie E.

Note

From unidentified songbook, page 22.

Box 14
Folder 23
Call of Christ, undated

Physical Description

[4] pages

Composer
Coleman, Jamye H.

Arranger
Jamison, Mrs. W.L.

Note

Ms. vocal score.

Box 12
Folder 47
Call of Christ [Photocopy], undated

Physical Description

[4] pages

Composer
Coleman, Jamye H.

Arranger
Jamison, Mrs. W.L.

Note

Ms. vocal score.

3.5.2. Lucie E. Campbell Research, 1925-1991

Box 12
Folder 48
Miss Lucy Speaks : Addresses of Miss Lucie E. Campbell [Book Photocopy], 1991

Physical Description

62 pages

Author
Campbell, Lucie E.

Compiler
Williams, C.R.

Editor
Williams, C.R.

Publisher
C.R. Williams

Distributor
National Baptist Training Union Board

Box 12
Folder 49
Campbell, Lucie [Photographs], circa 1925

Physical Description

2 photographs : black & white ; 20 x 25 cm.

Content

Group photographs at Memphis School?.

Box 12
Folder 50
Songs of Lucie E. Campbell : Gospel Music Composer [Program], 1983 December 17

Physical Description

19 pages : illustrations

Note

Program in Black American Culture, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution.

Box 12
Folder 50
Lucie E. Campbell : Gospel Music Composer : Colloquium and Concert [Program], 1983 December 17

Physical Description

[2] pages

Note

National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution.

Box 12
Folder 51
"Lucie E. Campbell," International Dictionary of Black Composers [Draft?], 1988

Physical Description

24 leaves

Author
George, L.A.

Box 12
Folder 52
81st Annual Session of the Tennessee Baptist Leadership Education Congress [Program], 1983 July 17-21

Physical Description

7 pages

Box 12
Folder 53
Miscellaneous Research Materials, undated

Content

Includes handwritten notes and photocopies form unidentified sources.

Box 12
Folder 54
Memphis City Schools : Teacher's Term Report to Principal, 1925 January 30

Physical Description

[2] pages

Content

Campbell's 10th grade class reports at Kortrecht High.

Box 12
Folder 55
Interview notes and partial transcripts about Campbell, undated

Subseries: 3.6. Contemporary/Miscellaneous Sheet Music, 1953-1998

Box 13
Folder 1
Glorious Is the Name of Jesus, 1982

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Fryson, B.J.

Words
Fryson, B.J.

Publisher
Bob Jay Music, CO.

Box 13
Folder 1
God Is, 1976

Physical Description

8 pages

Composer
Fryson, Robert J.

Words
Fryson, Robert J.

Note

As recorded by The Voices Supreme and also Rev. James Cleveland.

Box 13
Folder 1
I'll Be All Right, 1989

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Fryson, Robert J.

Words
Fryson, Robert J.

Note

"Dedicated to the memory of my mother, Amanda Fryson."

Box 13
Folder 1
Jesus Lifted Me, 1988

Physical Description

4 pages

Arranger
Fryson, Robert J.

Box 13
Folder 2
Favorites of Virgie Carrington DeWitty, undated

Physical Description

72 pages

Composer
DeWitty, Virgie Carrington

Words
DeWitty, Virgie Carrington

Publisher
National Baptist Publishing Board

Box 13
Folder 3
It's Good to Be Here, 1970

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Walker, Michael

Words
Walker, Michael

Publisher
Elma & Carl's Music Publishers

Note

Dedicated to Sister Josie Lee Original COGIC, Detroit, Michigan.

Box 13
Folder 4
Early in the Morning, 1969

Physical Description

12 pages

Composer
Hawkins, Edwin

Words
Hawkins, Edwin

Arranger
Sanford, William

Publisher
Kama Rippa Music, Inc & Edwin Hawkins Music Co.

Box 13
Folder 4
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say, 1969

Physical Description

12 pages

Composer
Hawkins, Edwin

Words
Hawkins, Edwin

Arranger
Sanford, William

Publisher
Kama Rippa Music, Inc & Edwin Hawkins Music Co.

Box 13
Folder 4
I'm Going Through, 1969

Physical Description

12 pages

Composer
Hawkins, Edwin

Words
Hawkins, Edwin

Arranger
Sanford, William

Publisher
Kama Rippa Music, Inc & Edwin Hawkins Music Co.

Box 13
Folder 4
Jesus, the Lover of My Soul, 1969

Physical Description

12 pages

Composer
Hawkins, Edwin

Words
Hawkins, Edwin

Arranger
Sanford, William

Publisher
Kama Rippa Music, Inc & Edwin Hawkins Music Co.

Box 13
Folder 4
Joy, Joy, 1969

Physical Description

12 pages

Composer
Hawkins, Edwin

Words
Hawkins, Edwin

Arranger
Sanford, William

Publisher
Kama Rippa Music, Inc & Edwin Hawkins Music Co.

Box 13
Folder 4
Let Us Go into the House of the Lord, 1969

Physical Description

8 pages

Composer
Hawkins, Edwin

Words
Hawkins, Edwin

Arranger
Sanford, William

Publisher
Kama Rippa Music, Inc & Edwin Hawkins Music Co.

Box 13
Folder 4
Oh Happy Day, 1969

Physical Description

12 pages

Composer
Hawkins, Edwin

Words
Hawkins, Edwin

Arranger
Metis, Frank

Publisher
Kama Rippa Music, Inc & Edwin Hawkins Music Co.

Box 13
Folder 4
To My Father's House, 1969

Physical Description

14 pages

Composer
Hawkins, Edwin

Words
Hawkins, Edwin

Arranger
Sanford, William

Publisher
Kama Rippa Music, Inc & Edwin Hawkins Music Co.

Box 13
Folder 5
Edwin Hawkins Choral Collection, 1970

Physical Description

48 pages

Composer
Hawkins, Edwin

Words
Hawkins, Edwin

Arranger
Metis, Frank

Box 13
Folder 6
Edwin Hawkins & The Edwin Hawkins Singers "Wonderful!" 1976

Physical Description

96 pages

Composer
Hawkins, Edwin

Words
Hawkins, Edwin

Box 13
Folder 7
Build Everything You Do on Christ, 1993

Physical Description

9 pages

Composer
Mavritte, Bernard

Words
Mavritte, Bernard

Publisher
Branches Music

Note

Written for the dedication of the educational building of The First Baptist Church of Highland Park, MD.

Box 13
Folder 7
God Shall Supply All Your Needs, 1998

Physical Description

8 pages

Composer
Mavritte, Bernard

Words
Mavritte, Bernard

Publisher
Branches Music

Note

Dedicated to The Agape Choir of the Tabernacle Baptist Church of Washington, DC.

Box 13
Folder 7
God's Grace Is Sufficient, 1992

Physical Description

12 pages

Composer
Mavritte, Bernard

Words
Mavritte, Bernard

Publisher
Branches Music

Note

Dedicated to Rev. & Mrs. Morris Ledbetter, Tremaine Hawkins, & Rev. Mary Tilghman.

Box 13
Folder 7
Hymn America, 1994

Physical Description

7 pages

Composer
Mavritte, Bernard

Words
Mavritte, Bernard

Publisher
Branches Music

Note

Dedicated to President William Clinton and Vice President Albert Gore.

Box 13
Folder 7
I Know More about the Lord than I Did Yesterday, 1996

Physical Description

14 pages

Composer
Mavritte, Bernard

Words
Mavritte, Bernard

Publisher
Branches Music

Note

Written for the Reunion Anniversary of the Youth Fellowship Choir of The Tabernacle Baptist Church.

Box 13
Folder 7
It's a Blessing to Be Saved, 1984

Physical Description

8 pages

Composer
Mavritte, Bernard

Words
Mavritte, Bernard

Publisher
Branches Music

Note

Dedicated to: Elder & Mother Harvey Lewis, Sr.

Box 13
Folder 7
Jesus the Name I Love to Proclaim, 1998

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Mavritte, Bernard

Words
Mavritte, Bernard

Publisher
Branches Music

Note

Dedicated to: Nellie Gales & Bishop & Mrs. Ricardo Brent.

Box 13
Folder 7
Keep Music Alive! 1998

Physical Description

6 pages

Composer
Mavritte, Bernard

Words
Mavritte, Bernard

Publisher
Branches Music

Note

Dedicated to all those who compose and perform "Good Music".

Box 13
Folder 7
Let's Heal the Nation, 1992

Physical Description

8 pages

Composer
Mavritte, Bernard

Words
Mavritte, Bernard

Publisher
Branches Music

Note

Dedicated to The People of the United States of America.

Box 13
Folder 7
Psalm 125, 1992

Physical Description

8 pages

Composer
Mavritte, Bernard

Words
Mavritte, Bernard

Publisher
Branches Music

Note

Dedicated to Charles Flemming & The Shiloh Baptist Church Choir.

Box 13
Folder 7
Sing unto the Lord, 1990

Physical Description

8 pages

Composer
Mavritte, Bernard

Words
Mavritte, Bernard

Publisher
Branches Music

Box 13
Folder 8
God Is Alright with Me [Booklet], 1988

Physical Description

30 pages

Composer
Mayes, Robert

Words
Mayes, Robert

Publisher
Robert Mayes Publishing Group

Box 13
Folder 9
Grant Me a Blessing [Photocopy], 1977

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Heard, Joseph

Words
Heard, Joseph

Note

Ms.

Box 13
Folder 10
High Praise [Photocopy], 1989

Physical Description

1 page

Composer
Douroux, Margaret Pleasant

Words
Douroux, Margaret Pleasant

Publisher
Douroux

Box 13
Folder 11
I Have a Father Who Can, 1964

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Hendrix, James

Words
Hendrix, James

Publisher
James Hendrix Music Publishing

Note

"Dedicated to my father: John Hendrix, Louisville, KY."

Box 13
Folder 12
It Must Be the Holy Ghost, 1966

Physical Description

2 pages

Composer
Daniel, John

Words
Daniel, John

Arranger
Moore, Mary Lacy

Box 13
Folder 13
Lead Me, Guide Me, 1953

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Akers, Doris

Words
Akers, Doris

Publisher
Hill and Range Songs, Inc.

Box 13
Folder 14
We've Come This Far by Faith, 1959

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Goodson, Albert A.

Words
Goodson, Albert A.

Arranger
Goodson, Albert A.

Publisher
Albert A. Goodson

Box 13
Folder 15
What You Need, 1978

Physical Description

4 pages

Composer
Bentley, Carl

Words
Bentley, Carl

Publisher
Fran's House of Music, Oakland, CA

Note

Recorded by Carl Bentley & The Carl Bentley Singers.

Box 13
Folder 16
God's Highest Mountain ; Are You Coming on That Train, 1967

Physical Description

19 pages

Composers
Harth, Richard De Leon
Hill, E. C.

Words

Publisher
Kingin Publishing Co., Providence, RI

Note

SATB.

Subseries: 3.7. Miscellaneous Gospel Research, 1979-1991

Box 12
Folder 56
"Charting the Gospel-Blues Connection," Washington Post, 1991 May 5

Author
Himes, Geoffrey

Box 12
Folder 57
"Gospel Praises the Lord and Sings the Blues," [ New York Times?], undated

Author
Pareles, Jon

Box 12
Folder 58
"Black Gospel Blends Social Change & Ethnic Roots" [Photocopy], 1979 July 28

Author
Williams-Jones, Pearl

Box 12
Folder 59
"Developments in Black Gospel," Black Music Research Journal , 1990 Spring

Author
Jackson-Brown, Irene

Box 12
Folder 60
Service of Black Spirituals and Gospel Music, 1980

Author
George, Luvenia A.

Box 12
Folder 61
Miscellaneous Research Materials on Roberta Martin Singers, undated

Series: 4. Luvenia A. George Presentations at Indiana University, 2003 July 26-27

Sunday Workshop, 2003 July 26

Physical Description

3 videocassettes (miniDV) : sound, color

Speaker
George, Luvenia A.

Content

Footage of George's workshop on the process of creating K-12 curriculum for the Duke Ellington Project using archival materials from the Smithsonian Institutions' National Museum of American History.

Monday Lecture : "The Involvement of Ethnomusicologists and Humanities Scholars in Public Sector Institutions, 2003 July 27

Physical Description

3 videocassettes (miniDV) : sound, color

Speaker
George, Luvenia A.

Content

Presentation on the importance of "selling" your audience on materials when creating public sector products such as school curricula, museum exhibitions, and documentary media productions. Other topics include Lucie Campbell, gospel music styles, and the ragtime styles of Scott Joplin and Eubie Blake.

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Luvenia A. George Collection, 1905-2003, bulk 1935-1998

Summary Information

Access Restrictions

Biographical Note

Arrangement

Scope and Content Note

Indexing Terms

Administrative Information

Collection Inventory