This addendum to the Revella E. Hughes papers consists of correspondence, professional papers, photographs, holograph music manuscripts, notebooks, plaques, certificates, photographs, and audio cassette tapes. Also included are programs and announcements of concerts, recitals, and other musical events in which Miss Hughes participated. The newspaper clippings and programs encompass the range of Miss Hughes' performing career, from 1909, at Hartshorn and Memorial College in Richmond, Virginia, until her final appearances in West Virginia in 1985 and 1986. Printed and manuscript musical arrangements comprise the bulk of the collection. Correspondence, primarily from 1970 until 1986, includes letters from the Marble Collegiate Church in New York City; her alma mater, Howard University; and Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia, which awarded her the honorary doctorate of music, in 1985. Certificates include diplomas and citations for various civic and community activities. Photographs span almost her lifetime, ranging from her early years, to the awarding of her honorary doctorate at the age of ninety years.
The digitized items here do not represent the entirety of the Revella Hughes Papers, 1895-1987. To view what other materials are in this collection but not yet digitized and available online, search the guide to the Revella Hughes Papers, 1895-1987.
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Revella Hughes Organ Collage
Revella Hughes Organ Collage, b&w. Collage of Revella Hughes posing at organ. Photo reads, "Caravella Desche organ piano songs".
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Vince Ladell autographed photo
James Kriegsmann
Autographed picture to Carmella by Vince Ladell, b&w.
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Autographed photo to Revella Hughes from Walter Kiesewetter - her teacher
James Abresch
Autographed photo to Revella Hughes from Walter Kiesewetter - her teacher, b&w.
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Revella Hughes autographed photo
Revella Hughes autographed photo, b&w. Photo reads, "To 'Kid' one of the dearest friends I posess, Revella 1934".
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Autograph to Lois Parker from Dave Rubinoff
Lewis F. Nathan
Autograph to Lois Parker from Dave Rubinoff, photo copy.
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Revella Hughes and the Four Bon-Bons
Revella Hughes and the Four Bon-Bons, b&w. Quartet formed by Revella Hughes.
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Revella Hughes and the Four Bon-Bons
Revella Hughes and the Four Bon-Bons, b&w photocopy. Quartet formed by Revella Hughes.
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Revella Hughes and the Four Bon-Bons
Revella Hughes and the Four Bon-Bons, b&w photocopy. Quartet formed by Revella Hughes.
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Revella Hughes and the Four Bon-Bons
Revella Hughes and the Four Bon-Bons, b&w photocopy. Quartet formed by Revella Hughes.
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Revella Hughes and the Four Bon-Bons
Revella Hughes and the Four Bon-Bons, b&w photocopy. Quartet formed by Revella Hughes.
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Revella Hughes in the Wandering Gypsies
Revella Hughes in the Wandering Gypsies, b&w. Caption reads, "The girls are currently touring American bases around the world.".
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Autographed picture to Revella by Walter Kiesewetter - her teacher
Autographed picture to Revella by Walter Kiesewetter - her teacher, b&w.
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Autographed picture to Revella Hughes from Eubie Blake
Autographed picture to Revella Hughes from Eubie Blake, b&w. Back reads "Eubie Blake".
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Autograph to Revella Hughes from "His Boy"
Autograph to Revella Hughes from "His Boy," b&w. Real name not mentioned on photography/unknown Caption reads, "To my 'Popa' from 'His Boy'".
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Autograph to Revella Hughes from "His Boy"/"Pug"
Autograph to Revella Hughes from "His Boy"/"Pug," b&w. Real name not mentioned on photography/unknown Caption very faint at bottom center of photo - It reads, "To Popa, forever His Boy, "Pug".
