Adams, Alton A., 1889-1987

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Adams was a bandmaster in the U.S. Navy (1917-34 and 1942-47), a press correspondent for several media organizations (1949-ca. 1968), and a founding member and president of the Hotel Association of the Virgin Islands (1952-1970). He was also a composer, educator, civic leader, author, and local historian. Adams was born in St. Thomas, V.I., in 1889, and died there in 1987.

From the description of Papers, 1915-1985. (Columbia College Chicago). WorldCat record id: 50918646

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African American composers
Band musicians
Bands (Music)
Hotel management
Hotels
Music by African American composers
Tourism
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Composers
Editors
Flute players
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Birth 1889-11-04

Death 1987-11-23

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