Matilda T. Durham
Matilda T. Durham, later Hoy (January 17, 1815 – July 30, 1901) was an American composer and hymn tune writer. She is remembered for her shape note tune "Promised Land", first published in 1835. |
Birth and Death Data: 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. | October 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 January 3, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116141.
Durham, Matilda T.. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 3, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/116141.
"Durham, Matilda T.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 3 January 2026.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Matilda Durham
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Durham, Matilda T., 1815-1901 - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2014150713
Wikidata: Matilda Durham - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q39585016
VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/311778419
MusicBrainz: Matilda Durham - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/2f70b8e7-ef6b-410e-aca3-81c3f63daff5
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