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Dorothy Maynor

Dorothy Maynor (September 3, 1910 – February 19, 1996) was an American soprano, concert singer, and the founder of the Harlem School of the Arts.

Birth and Death Data: Born September 3, 1910 (Norfolk), Died February 19, 1996 (West Chester)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1939 - 1949

Roles Represented in DAHR: soprano vocal

Notes: Dorothy Maynor's birth name was Dorothy Leigh Mainor. She was married to Reverend Shelby Rooks. https://www.harlemworldmagazine.com/harlems-dorothy-maynor-harlem-school-of-the-arts-founder-and-a-woman-of-many-firsts/

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Maynor, Dorothy," accessed May 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106320.

Maynor, Dorothy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106320.

"Maynor, Dorothy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 May 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106320

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