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| Davies |
Papers of Hugh Sykes Davies |
| Engledow |
Papers of Sir Frank Leonard Engledow |
| Evans |
Papers of George Clifford Evans |
| Glover |
Papers of Terrot Reavely Glover |
| Goody |
Papers of Sir Jack Goody |
| Guest |
Papers of George Guest |
| Harman |
Papers of Nathaniel Bishop Harman |
| Harper |
Papers of Charles Hugh Richardson Harper |
| Heitland |
Papers of William Emerton Heitland |
| Herschel |
Papers of Sir John Herschel |
| Hiller |
The personal effects of Alan Menzies Hiller |
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Papers of George Guest
| Title |
Papers of George Guest |
| Reference |
GBR/0275/Guest |
| Creator |
George Howell Guest (1924-2002) |
| Covering Dates |
1959–1991 |
| Extent and Medium |
2 boxes; paper |
| Repository |
St John's College Library |
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| Content and context |
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Organist and choirmaster. Born in Bangor, Guest was educated at the King's School, Chester and became a fellow of the Royal College of Organists at the age of eighteen. Following service in the RAF, Guest came to St John's College in 1947 as organ student. He received his MusB degree in 1951 and was invited to succeed Robin Orr as College organist, a post he would hold for forty years. From humble beginnings, Guest turned St John's choir into one of international repute, with over sixty recordings. For the university, Guest acted as lecturer in music (1953-82) and university organist (1974-91). He was president of the Royal College of Organists (1978-80) and was appointed CBE in 1987. Guest loved Wales and all things Welsh, and was a passionate supporter of Chester City football club. He was survived by his wife Nancy and their two children.
Carbon copies of typescript letters sent by Guest on St John's College choir and other business, papers relating to choir tours, and other miscellaneous correspondence.
Transferred from St John's College Archives, 2008.
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Access and Use
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Please cite as St John's College Library, Papers of George Guest |
| Index Terms |
| Music |
| Guest, George Howell (1924-2002) organist and choirmaster |
| St John's Library/Guest contains: |
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A
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Chronological sequence of letters. Carbon copies of typescript letters sent by Guest to various recipients on St John's College choir and other business.
6 folders; paper. |
1981–1991 |
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B
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Choir tours. Correspondence and papers relating to tours by St John's College choir to Australia (1978), Belgium (1978), America (1979), and Japan (1980).
4 folders; paper. |
1977–1980 |
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C
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Miscellaneous correspondence. Carbon copies of correspondence relating to the St John's College School appeal (1978), to an appeal on behalf of the library of the Royal College of Organists (1978-9), and to the appointment of an organist and choirmaster at the church of St Thomas, North Sydney (1978). Also carbon copies of letters sent by Peter Hurford, acting organist (1979-80).
4 folders; paper. |
1978–1980 |
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D
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Other material.
1 item; paper. |
1959 |
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