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Doralice Fontane papers,
First Title value, for Searching:
Doralice Fontane papers,
Title Inclusive Dates:
approximately 1910-1980
Title Bulk Dates:
(bulk 1947-1978).
Format:
Mixed materials
Other
Publication Date(s):
1910-1980
Publication Information:
approximately 1910-1980.
Physical Description:
1 linear ft.
Abstract:
The collection consists primarily of letters from Ms. Fontane promoting her music and acknowledgments from various individuals who were given complimentary copies of her song, "Let's March Together (People of the World)." Among those responding are governors, mayors, U.S. Senators, diplomats, United Nations delegates, religious leaders, radio and music industry directors, and directors of some national organizations and clubs. Another group of papers deals with Ms. Fontane's attempt to have her song, "Give Me Louisiana," declared the state song. It later received that distinction from the Louisiana Legislature.
Biographical Note:
Doralice Fontane was born in December, 1905 in Moreauville, La. She married Henry Cassano but used her maiden name in her musical career. A graduate of Louisiana State University, she was a composer, and voice, piano, and organ teacher. Fontane composed several songs, notably "Give Me Louisiana," which was adopted as an official state song of Louisiana on July 9, 1970, and "Let's March Together (People of the World)," created during the Korean War, c. 1951. Also a business woman, she operated her home, Fontane House, as a "house of weddings." She died on August 20, 1981.
Terms Governing Use:
Physical rights are retained by the LSU Libraries. For those materials not in the public domain, copyright is retained by the descendants of the creators in accordance with U.S. copyright law.
Access Restrictions:
No restrictions on access.
Cite As:
Doralice Fontane Papers, Mss. 3622, Louisiana and Lower Mississippi Valley Collections, LSU Libraries, Baton Rouge, La.
Added Title:
Let's march together (people of the world)
General Note:
This manuscript group includes materials accessioned as Mss. 3622.
Cumulative Index/Finding Aids Note:
Finding aid available.