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Stainer, John. (1840–1901) [Campbell, Francis Joseph. (1832–1914)]. Autograph letter signed to Francis Joseph Campbell (1894). Autograph letter signed by the British organist and composer to Dr. [Francis Joseph] Campbell. Dated Oxford, June 3, 1894. 1 p. Letterhead paper with Stainer's address. In full: "Dear Dr. Campbell, I find I have no day free until the 12th (Tuesday) so if nothing happens to prevent me, I hope to reach Norwood about 11.30 [AM] on that day (with my wife if you don't object) and stay till about 3 o'clock. It was very good of you to come here on Saturday. I am yours truly J. Stainer." Typed note to verso, "Sir John Stainer, June 3rd, 1894. 4.6. [June 4, apparently date of receipt]." 7 x 4.5 inches ( 17.8 x 11.4 cm). In very good condition.
Stainer's music was very popular during his lifetime. His work as choir trainer and organist set standards for Anglican Church music that are still influential. A graduate of Oxford University, he was widely in demand as an organist. He became Heather Professor of Music at his alma mater in 1889.
Francis Joseph Campbell (1832–1914) was the principal of the Royal Normal College and Academy for the Blind (now Royal National College for the Blind) at Upper Norwood, London. Born in Winchester, Tennessee, he lost his sight at the age of five. He was appointed music teacher at the Tennessee School of the Blind. Later he taught in Wisconsin and Massachusetts. An activist for the Blind and against slavery, he traveled to Europe regularly and co-founded the Royal Normal College and Academy for the Blind and settled in London. Stainer first met him in 1875 during an inspection of the school and was deeply impressed. The present letter shows that the two musicians remained in touch.
Stainer, John. (1840–1901) [Campbell, Francis Joseph. (1832–1914)]. Autograph letter signed to Francis Joseph Campbell (1894). Autograph letter signed by the British organist and composer to Dr. [Francis Joseph] Campbell. Dated Oxford, June 3, 1894. 1 p. Letterhead paper with Stainer's address. In full: "Dear Dr. Campbell, I find I have no day free until the 12th (Tuesday) so if nothing happens to prevent me, I hope to reach Norwood about 11.30 [AM] on that day (with my wife if you don't object) and stay till about 3 o'clock. It was very good of you to come here on Saturday. I am yours truly J. Stainer." Typed note to verso, "Sir John Stainer, June 3rd, 1894. 4.6. [June 4, apparently date of receipt]." 7 x 4.5 inches ( 17.8 x 11.4 cm). In very good condition.
Stainer's music was very popular during his lifetime. His work as choir trainer and organist set standards for Anglican Church music that are still influential. A graduate of Oxford University, he was widely in demand as an organist. He became Heather Professor of Music at his alma mater in 1889.
Francis Joseph Campbell (1832–1914) was the principal of the Royal Normal College and Academy for the Blind (now Royal National College for the Blind) at Upper Norwood, London. Born in Winchester, Tennessee, he lost his sight at the age of five. He was appointed music teacher at the Tennessee School of the Blind. Later he taught in Wisconsin and Massachusetts. An activist for the Blind and against slavery, he traveled to Europe regularly and co-founded the Royal Normal College and Academy for the Blind and settled in London. Stainer first met him in 1875 during an inspection of the school and was deeply impressed. The present letter shows that the two musicians remained in touch.