Box 157

Scope and Contents c.60 itemsMuch of this correspondence in this year surrounds certain important events: A concert by Shoshana Shay showcasing John Davison's and John Ashmead's compositions in conjunction with their project about the poetry of Robert Burns, the death of Kenneth Leighton, and the births of Julian Daedalus Swan to Alexis Swan, and of Gregory Nicholas Baboukis to John and Jody Baboukis. Others write about performing JD's other compositions, and long-time correspondents such as Noel...

Scope and Contents c.55 itemsCorrespondents write either about performing John Davison's work or casually about their own lives. The most prolific of these are Susan Shields, Joseph Primavera, and Paul Gunther.Other Correspondents: Kofi Agawu; Henry Bewer; James Biddlecome; David Brin; Amy Camus; Kit Crissey; Alan Davison; Derald De Young; Louise Dibble; Richard Evans; David Fetter; Sophia Glickman; Lawrence Griffith; Mark Hartman; Harry Hewitt; Michael Kimbell; David Lazaroff; Jo...

Scope and Contents c.55 itemsThe letters in this file were not able to be given specific dates, but were all most likely written during the 1980s. The majority are casual letters from friends and acquaintances, though some also write regarding performances of John Davison's work that they gave or attended. Notably, Robert Stiefel sends an invitation to his ordination into the Catholic priesthood. Paul Gunther sends an announcement of the birth of his daughter, Nikolina Linnea Gunther. Three...