Clarence Henderson oral history, 2002 April 7
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Scope and Contents
Oral histories were conducted by archives staff and by student interviewers. Most oral histories in this series include a transcript and an audio recording on cassette. Some files may contain related information about the subject.
Dates
- Creation: 2002 April 7
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for use. Contact peabodyarchives@lists.jhu.edu for more information.
Extent
From the Collection: 4.87 Cubic Feet (17 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
Clarence Henderson graduated from Dunbar High School in 1940. His early music studies with Pauline Wharton and Georgeanna Chester. He attended Wilberforce University on a scholarship and Columbia University, where he received his master's degree. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and performed in Europe on a State Department sponsored tour. Henderson retired as minister of music at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church in 1982 after 26 years of service and Bethel AME in 1992 after ten years of service. Interview of Henderson by an unnamed student interviewer.
Physical Description
Low audio levels on source media.
Subject
- Henderson, Clarence E., 1921-2011 (Interviewee, Person)
- TypeCollection
Repository Details
Part of the Peabody Archives Repository
Peabody Institute
1 E. Mount Vernon Place
Baltimore MD 21202 USA
peabodyarchives@lists.jhu.edu