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Huxford, John C., 1931-2008

 Person

Parallel Names

  • Huxford, John Calvitt, 1931-2008

About

John Calvitt Huxford was born in Homerville, Georgia, February 3, 1931 to Folks Huxford (November 16, 1893-March 21, 1981) and Olie Lois Kirkland (March 17, 1898-May 27, 1968).

Chronology

1931, February 3 - Born in Homerville, Georgia

1947-1951 - Earns Bachelor of Arts, Bob Jones University

1951-1953 - Serves in Korean War

1953-1960 - Attends Georgia Southern College

1954, December 19 - Marries Anna Pearl McHugh

1955 - Earns Bachelor of Science, Georgia Southern College

1955-[1957?] - Teaches at Dublin High School

1960 - Master of Music, Florida State University

1961, Fall - Appointed as Music Faculty, University of the Pacific, Assistant Professor; Assistant to the dean of the Pacific Conservatory; Director of the Pacific Music Camp

1966 - Earns Ph.D., Florida State University

2008, August 1 - Dies, Valdosta, Georgia

Biographical resources

"47 Homerville Students Will Graduate June 2." Valdosta Daily Times, May 23, 1947.

"Miss Anna Pearl McHugh Will Become Bride of J.C. Huxford." Valdosta Daily Times, November 8, 1954.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Box 5: Discographies, Programs, LP Appraisal

 Box — Box 05: Series Series 3
Collection number: Box 5
Description

Most discographies include handwritten notes by John Huxford

Dates: Acquired: 2008-10-02
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 3: Discographies, Sheet Music, Correspondence, and Theses

Folder 4; Alfred Cortot

 File — Box 05: Series Series 3, Folder: 4
Collection number: Folder 4
Description

Two discographies of pianist and conductor Alfred Cortot

Dates: Acquired: 2008-10-02
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 3: Discographies, Sheet Music, Correspondence, and Theses / Box 5: Discographies, Programs, LP Appraisal

"Gieseking Col. 78s of Debussy & Ravel." Handwritten, n.d.

 Leaf — Box 05: Series Series 3, Folder: 2, Item: 1
Collection number: Folder 2
Description

In the hand of John Huxford. Lists recordings with Debussy or Ravel's works primarily Columbia or Parlophone recordings

Dates: n.d.
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 3: Discographies, Sheet Music, Correspondence, and Theses / Box 5: Discographies, Programs, LP Appraisal / Folder 2: Walter Gieseking & Hans Rosbaud

"Have Following Recordings of Backhaus" / [compiled by John Huxford?]. Typed. November 2, 1992

 Discography — Box 05: Series Series 3, Folder: 3, Item: 2
Collection number: Folder 3
Description

A typed list of recordings of pianist Backhaus. The list includes composer, work, and date.

Dates: 1992
Found in: Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections / UA-23-18, John C. Huxford Papers / Series 3: Discographies, Sheet Music, Correspondence, and Theses / Box 5: Discographies, Programs, LP Appraisal / Folder 3: Wilhelm Backhaus