John W. Allison
American singer, composer, lyricist, and collector of folk songs
About John W. Allison
Lived 1893 – 1981 (aged 87–88). John W. Allison was an American musicologist.
John Blauvelt Allison (January 13, 1893 – October 1981) was an American artist, singer, composer, lyricist, and collector of folk songs. His collection of correspondence, radio scripts, clippings, scrapbooks, brochures, published music, and unpublished sound recordings is housed at the New York Public Library.
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Who was John W. Allison?
American singer, composer, lyricist, and collector of folk songs (1893-1981)
When was John W. Allison born?
John W. Allison was born in 1893.
When did John W. Allison die?
John W. Allison died in 1981.
What was John W. Allison's occupation?
John W. Allison was a musicologist.
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John W. Allison was American.
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