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 (Results 51-51 of 51 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-Test-2149 | 10-in. | 9/20/1940 | Chorale "Now let every tongue adore thee" | Dorothy Maynor ; Arpad Sandor | Soprano vocal solo, with piano | vocalist, soprano vocal |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Maynor, Dorothy," accessed May 31, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106320.
Maynor, Dorothy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 31, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106320.
"Maynor, Dorothy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 31 May 2024.
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Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Maynor, Dorothy - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n91039798
Wikidata: Dorothy Maynor - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5298538
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/22328118
MusicBrainz: Dorothy Maynor - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/1bec66d8-8beb-4e6f-b6d8-8983ad197cbc
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