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McClellan, John Jasper, 1874-1925

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1874 - 1925

Biographical History

John Jasper McClellan (1874-1925) was an organist and music professor in Utah.

Citation:
From mountain to valley [SR] 1952: label (name not given)

Baker, 7th ed. (McClellan, John Jasper; b. Apr. 20, 1874, Payson, Utah; d. Aug. 2, 1925; Salt Lake City; American organist and conductor, composer of Ode to Irrigation, organ pieces, numerous anthems)

Wikipedia, 24 June 2013 (McClellan was born in Payson, Utah. He became the organist of the Salt Lake Tabernacle in 1900 until 1925. In this capacity, he accompanied the Tabernacle Choir and inaugurated the free weekly organ recitals at the tabernacle. By the age of eleven McClellan was serving as a church organist in Payson; several people studied under McClellan)

OCLC, 15 July 2013 (access point: McClellan, John Jasper, 1874-1925; access point: McClellan, John J., 1874-1925)

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

General correspondence, 1880-1927

 File — Box 3: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197231038438], Folder: 22
Identifier: MSS 15 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Materials include correspondence sent to Orson F. Whitney from friends, Church leaders, and admirers (including George H. Brimhall, Benjamin Cluff, and Richard R. Lyman). The writers of the letters compliment his writings, solicit advice, provide general updates, discuss travels, and inquire about gospel principles. Dated 1880-1927.

Dates: 1880-1927
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 15, Orson F. Whitney papers / Orson F. Whitney correspondence / Orson F. Whitney general correspondence

McClellan, John J., 1971-1975

 File — Box 118: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197231007490], Folder: 2
Identifier: UA 909 Series 1
Dates: 1971-1975
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 909, Collection on university faculty and staff / Collection on university faculty members

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