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Evans, George Bird, 1906-1998

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Daniel Decatur Emmett, Composer, Facsimile of Manuscript of "Dixie's Land"

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 4257
Scope and Contents

Actual-size facsimile of Daniel Decatur Emmett's original manuscript of the music and lyrics for the song "Dixie's Land". Emmett composed the song in 1859. The facsimile was created by George Bird Evans, the owner of the original manuscript, circa 1960-1961. The facsimile also includes historical notes by Evans.

Dates: 1859; 1960-1961

George Bird Evans Papers

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 3610
Overview Papers of George Bird Evans, a widely published author and illustrator of books and articles regarding hunting and bird dog breeding. Most of his work was produced at his home "Old Hemlock" in Preston County, West Virginia. Records document his careers as an author of books and articles regarding bird dog hunting; as a breeder of quality bird dogs; an illustrator for several national magazines and the United States Navy during World War II; and as co-author with his wife, Kay Evans, of...
Dates: 1932-2013; Majority of material found within 1932-1998

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