Matilda T. Durham

Matilda T. Durham, later Hoy (January 17, 1815 – July 30, 1901) was an American composer and hymn writer. She is remembered for her shape note tune "Promised Land", first published in 1835.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 17, 1815, Died July 30, 1901

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1926 - 1928

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
OKeh 9804 10-in. Oct. 1926 The promised land Jenkins Family Mixed vocal trio, with organ composer  
OKeh W402054 10-in. 8/3/1928 The promised land Charles Butts Sacred Harp Singers Vocal ensemble, with piano composer  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Durham, Matilda T.," accessed April 18, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116141.

Durham, Matilda T.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 18, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116141.

"Durham, Matilda T.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 April 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116141

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