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The Robert Parris Papers
No full textRobert Parris (1924-1999) was known both as a composer and music critic. He earned his B.S. in composition from the Julliard School of Music in 1948, continued studies at Tanglewood from 1950-51, and went on to complete a Fulbright Scholarship from 1952-53. Parris studied with a number of composers including, Peter Mennin, William Bergsma, Jacques Ibert, Aaron Copland, Otto Luening, and Arthur Honegger. Local to the Washington, DC metro area, Parris worked as music critic for both the Washington Post and Washington Star from 1961-1975. After teaching at Washington State College and University of Maryland, Mr. Parris joined the music faculty at George Washington University in 1963. A large number of Parris compositions were published by the American Composers Alliance. This collection consists of original scores, sketches, and printing masters of works composed during Parris career
Governor Parris N. Glendening's 1997 State of the State address, January 15, 1997
No full textGovernor Parris N. Glendening gives the State of the State address, followed by remarks by Senate minority leader F. Vernon Boozer and House minority leader Robert H. Kittleman
Governor Parris N. Glendening's 1996 State of the State address, January 17, 1996
No full textMaryland Governor Parris N. Glendening gives his second State of the State address, which is covered live by host Jeff Salkin. Prior to the address, Salkin speaks with legislative correspondent Nate Howard about the expected contents of the speech. House Minority Leader Robert H. Kittleman and Senate Minority Leader John "Jack" A. Cage provide informal Republican responses
Correspondence Between Mrs. James Parris and Mr. Marvin Wall, March 12, 1968
No full textCorrespondence between Mrs. James Parris and Mr. Marvin Wall discussing reports on meetings being held and outlines of reports. 2 pages.The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generosity of the Digital Public Library of America for supporting in part the digitization of this collection as part of the Black Women's Suffrage Digital Collection, a project made possible through funding from Pivotal Ventures, A Melinda Gates Company
Correspondence Between Mr. Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. and Mrs. James Parris, circa 1965
No full textCorrespondence between Mr. Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. and Mrs. James Parris discussing voter registration methods and maps of neighborhoods. 4 pages.The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generosity of the Digital Public Library of America for supporting in part the digitization of this collection as part of the Black Women's Suffrage Digital Collection, a project made possible through funding from Pivotal Ventures, A Melinda Gates Company
Oral History Interview with Robert E. Mills, October 4, 2006
No full textThe National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Robert E. Mills. Mills joined the Marine Corps in 1939 and trained at Parris Island, South Carolina. After training, Mills was assigned to 4th Defense Battalion and sent to Cuba in 1940. Late in 1941, Mills was transferred out to Pealr Harbor and describes the Japanese attack. He manned a machine gun until he ran out of ammunition, then went aboard a small vessel and rescued folks from out of the harbor. Shortly thereafter, Mills was sent to the Solomon Islands where he discusses building an airstrip at Vella Lavella. Mills then speaks about getting communications established at Nagasaki after the war ended. He also shares an anecdote about assisting a chaplain with the baptism of several men on Iwo Jima. He also describes the time he was wounded by a Japanese shell
Robert Barnwell to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz, March, 1808
No full textRobert Barnwell wrote from Beaufort, South Carolina to Susan Ursin Niemcewicz. His discussed his health and how he had been unable to use his hands and thus unable to write for several months. Susan had transmitted him some deeds for property in Georgia and he said that M. Stephens would be a better fit to manage it. He also discusses John Kean\u27s will and rent due on Parris Island.
People Included: M. Stephens, Jane Grove, John Kean (JK1755), John Barnwell, Peter Philip James Kean
Places Included: Georgia, Barbers Island, Parris Islandhttps://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1800s/1028/thumbnail.jp
A performer’s companion to Leo Sowerby’s Symphony in G major for organ / by Robert William Parris.
No full textiv, 151 leaves : music ; 28 cm
Oral History Interview with Gabriel Robert Caggiano, December 7, 2007
No full textThe National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Gabriel Robert Caggiano. Caggiano joined the Marine Corps in 1943. He completed boot camp at Parris Island in South Carolina and provides details of his training. He was assigned to Company G, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. They traveled to Pavuvu in the Solomon Islands for additional training. Over the next 2 years Caggiano participated in the Battle of Peleliu and the Battle of Okinawa as a Private First Class. He provides vivid details of his experiences throughout these battles. After getting wounded in battle he was sent back to the U.S. and honorably discharged from the service in November of 1945
John Parris at Snug Harbor
No full textSnug Harbor, located on Park Street in downtown Canton, is an exclusive clubhouse for Champion retirees who are now Lifetime Champions. In 1957 John Parris (at podium), popular author and columnist from Sylva and honorary member of Snug Harbor, joined the annual potato roasting festivities and entertained with storytelling. More information about this photograph can be found in Champion publication The Log. Click the link in the “Related Materials” field to view the article on page 19
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