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| Creator: | Wolfe, Jacques, 1896-1973. |
| Title: | Jacques Wolfe Score |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1928 |
| Quantity: | 1 item. |
| Abstract: | Score for the American spiritual, "De Glory Road," by the Rumanian-American composer. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
Jacques Wolfe (1896-1973) was born in Rumania. His family emigrated to New York while he was still a child. His interest in Negro spirituals began when his military band was assigned to a post in North Carolina, and he went on to do research into African-American music; he is perhaps best known for his compositions "De Glory Road," based on a poem by Clement Wood, and "Short'nin Bread," though it is uncertain whether the latter was an original composition or a transcription. Wolfe also wrote choral music, the music for the 1938 Broadway show "John Henry," and an opera, "The Trysting Tree." In his later life he became an accomplished photographer and his work has been shown in art galleries across the American South.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Jacques Wolfe Score consists of the original score for the American spiritual "De Glory Road," based on a poem by Clement Wood and first sung by Paul Robeson. The score is 11 pages; on the title page is written, "This is the original mss. pf De Glory Road," signed by Wolfe.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Jacques Wolfe Score,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of George and Lena Arents, 1973.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: KM
Date: Dec 1996
Revision history: 15 Dec 2009 - converted to EAD (MRC)