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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Autograph to Revella Hughes from Edward Boatner
Autograph to Revella Hughes from Edward Boatner, b&w. Back reads, "In 'American Festival of Negro Arts Inaugural Publications' 16 solo spirituals collected & arranged by Edward Boatner".
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Autograph to Revella Hughes from her nephew, Ira, Jr.
Autograph to Revella Hughes from her nephew Ira, Jr., sepia tone. In bottom right corner it reads, "To Aunt Revella, with love, Ira, Jr." - Hard to see in scanned photo.
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Autograph to Revella Hughes from Sarah McLawler
Autograph to Revella Hughes from Sarah McLawler, b&w.
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Picture of Emil Coleman with signature on back of sheet music
Picture of Emil Coleman with signature on back of sheet music, photo copy. Photo is on reverse side of a piece of sheet music.
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Autographed picture to Revella Hughes from Duke Ellington
Maunce
Autographed picture to Revella Hughes from Duke Ellington, b&w. Back reads "Duke Ellington".
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Revella Hughes Autograph
Revella Hughes Autograph, b&w. Photo reads, "Best wishes, Revella Hughes" "Have a happy 1978" Photos are from the 1940s, autograph is from 1978.
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Revella Hughes and Evelyn Adams
Revella Hughes and Evelyn Adams sailing to Europe on S.S. Independence, b&w.
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Revella Hughes at piano with dog
J. Foster
Revella Hughes holding sheet music at piano with dog beside her, b&w.
