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John Tasker Howard

1890 – 1964

Historian of early American music, radio host, writer, lecturer, and composer

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Lived 1890 – 1964 (aged 73). John Tasker Howard was an American historian, radio personality, composer and music historian, known for Stephen Foster: America's Troubadour.

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Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Stephen Foster: America's Troubadour
Employers
New York Public Library

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped John Tasker Howard's

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Tasker Howard?

historian of early American music, radio host, writer, lecturer, and composer (1890–1964)

When was John Tasker Howard born?

John Tasker Howard was born on 30 November 1890 in Brooklyn.

When did John Tasker Howard die?

John Tasker Howard died on 20 November 1964 in West Orange.

What was John Tasker Howard's occupation?

John Tasker Howard was a historian, radio personality, composer and music historian.

What was John Tasker Howard known for?

John Tasker Howard was known for Stephen Foster: America's Troubadour.

What nationality was John Tasker Howard?

John Tasker Howard was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Tasker Howard

· Wikidata: Q3182564

· DBpedia: John Tasker Howard

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