In Dean Dixon: Negro at Home, Maestro Abroad, conductor and scholar Rufus Jones Jr. brings to light a literal treasure trove of unpublished primary sources to tell the compelling story of this great American conductor. A testament to Dixon’s resolve, this first-ever full-length biography of this American musical hero chronicles Dixon’s musical upbringing, beginnings as a conductor, painful decision to leave his own country, rise to fame in Europe and his triumphant stand twenty-one years later when he returned to the United States to serve as a model for aspiring Black classical musicians. Dean Dixon: Negro at Home, Maestro Abroad will interest anyone who wants to know more about Black American history, American musical culture, and Black American concert music and musicians. More information is available at: www.maestroabroad.com
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NEW: Fifty-five (55) Illustrations, Notes, Bibliography, Index, and General Rufus R. Dawes' Battle Record! They were fierce! They were tough! The famous Iron Brigade was one of the most celebrated brigades in the history of the Civil War! But how did they earn their title? Reflecting upon the Battle of South Mountain, General McClellan said, “My Headquarters were where I could see every move of the troops taking the gorge on the Pike. With my glass I saw the men fighting against great odd, when General Hooker came in great haste for some orders. I asked him what troops were those fighting on the Pike. His answer was, ‘General Gibbon’s Brigade of Western men.’ I said, ‘They must be made of iron.’ He replied, ‘By the Eternal they are iron. If you had seen them at Second Bull Run as I did, you would know them to be iron.’ I replied, ‘Why, General Hooker, they fight equal to the best troops in the world.’ Composed originally of the 2nd, 6th, and 7th Wisconsin, 19th Indiana, and Battery B of the 4th U.S. Artillery, and then later reinforced by the 24th Michigan, the famed brigade did not come without experiencing losses. Colonel Fox wrote in a report documenting war casualties: “The Iron Brigade suffered a greater proportionate loss in battle than any other brigade in the Army of the Union.” Service With the Sixth Wisconsin details first-hand accounts of the bloody campaign of forty-five days, which covers the battles of Gainesville and Bull Run Second under General Pope, and the battles of South Mountain and Antietam, in the Maryland campaign. Dawes and his regiment fought in these and other major battles including Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House, Cold Harbor and Petersburg. Includes details about soldiers and military camp life! Table of Contents: LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS. PREFACE. CHAPTER I. (Mustered in, Plug Uglies Attack) CHAPTER II. (The “Iron Brigade” in Embryo) CHAPTER III. (Fredericks Hall Raid, Battle of Gainesville, Battle of Bull Run Second) CHAPTER IV. (Battle of South Mountain) CHAPTER V. (Battle of Fredericksburg, Mud Campaign [Mud March], Northumberland County Raid) CHAPTER VI. (Rufus R. Dawes reported as killed, Pontoon Boats, Fitz Hugh’s Crossing) CHAPTER VII. (Camp Near White Oak Church, Expedition Down the Northern Neck, The Battle as Reported to M. B. G.) CHAPTER VIII. (The Sixth Wisconsin at Gettysburg) CHAPTER IX. (South of the Rappahannock, Echoes of the Morgan Raid, Friendly Call on the Enemy) CHAPTER X. (Retreat to Centreville, Skirmish at Haymarket, Adjutant Brooks Captured by Rebels, Mine Run Campaign) CHAPTER XI. (Kelly’s Ford, Dawes is Married) CHAPTER XII. (Battle of the Wilderness, “Bloody Angle,” Laurel Hill) CHAPTER XIII. (Battle of Jericho Ford, Battle of the North Anna, Battle of Bethesda Church, Battle of Cold Harbor) CHAPTER XIV. (Captain Kellogg in Rebel Prison and His Escape, Trenches Before Petersburg, Mine Explosion) CHAPTER XV. (Battle on the Weldon Road, Major E. C. Dawes surgery, After Seventeen Years) Battle Record of Rufus R. Dawes NOTES BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX Available now in Hardcover, Paperback, eBook. Add Service With the Sixth Wisconsin to your library today! civil war, civil war books, antietam, battle of antietam, bethesda church, battle of bethesda church, bull run, bull run second, second bull run, battle of second bull run, battle of bull run second, battle of chantilly, battle of cold harbor, battle of dallas georgia, battle of fitz hugh's crossing, hugh's crossing, battle of fredericksburgh, fredericksburgh, battle of gainesville, gainesville, civil war battles, gettysburg, battle of gettysburg, pennsylvania, wisconsin, jericho ford, battle of jericho ford, battle of north anna, confederates, confederate soldiers, union soldiers, battle of pittsburg landing, pittsburg landing, shiloh, battle of shiloh, south mountain, battle of south mountain, spottsylvania, battle of spottsylvania, battle of weldon road, battle of the wilderness, frederick's hall raid, northumberland, northumberland raid, crawford division, doubleday, doubleday division, ewell division, 4th division, franklin division, franklin grand division, gibbon's division, griffin's division, hatch division, general edward johnson, kearney's division, king's division, mcdowell's division, mccall's division, meade's division, pennsylvania reserves, 2nd division 5th corps, 2nd division 15th corps, shield's division, steinwehr's division, stonewall jackson's division, wadsworth's division, regiment
In his fourth book, Rufus, Rufus Franklin Stephenson looks back on the people and places that shaped his life. Surviving an impoverished childhood in Mississippi, by the grace of God, Rufus makes a life for himself as a railroader. In a career spanning more than four decades, his life on the railroad takes him and his family across the country, from the unforgiving climate of the Mojave Desert to the majestic mountains of Colorado. Plying his many talents, Rufus works hard to provide a good life for his ever-growing family and to give them the peace and happiness they so deserve.
California: the whole world knows it as the mother lode of scandal and celebrity, mayhem and miracles, a place where nearly anything can happen - and does. Giving the lowdown on the most notorious locations across the state, California Babylon redefines tourism for the 21st century by guiding you to the places you actually want to see, whether you'll admit to it or not. Packed with photographs and with easy-to-follow directions to each site, California Babylon unveils the real-life filming locations; scenes of rock-'n'-roll debauchery; homes and hotspots where the stars lived, dined, made love and died - and where they still do today. With this detailed, up-to-date guide, you can revisit some of the most shocking, puzzling, glamorous and tragic moments the world has ever known. Spend the night in the very hotel rooms where Janis Joplin, John Belushi, or Hawaii's King Kamehameha died. See the site where People's Temple leader Jim Jones whipped hundreds of followers into a frenzy. Visit the orphanage where little Norma Jeane Baker dreamed of stardom. Follow in the footsteps of serial killers. Recreate the camera angles for dozens of your favorite films, from Vertigo to Pee Wee's Big Adventure. With California Babylon's help, you can also see: *infamous crime scenes *the homes of screen legends *graves of the rich and famous *assassination sites *abandoned utopias *restaurants and bars frequented by celebrities Forget the endless malls and beaches! Wouldn't you rather see JFK's secret love-nest, the stage where Michael Jackson's hair burst into flames, or the alley that was the epicenter of prostitution in gold-rush era San Francisco? These are the guilty pleasures you'll actually write home about, and they're what make California the wacky, world-famous, and truly unbelievable place it is today.
Production Collaboration in the Theatre reveals the ingredients of proven successful collaborations in academic and professional theatre training, where respect, trust, and inclusivity are encouraged and roles are defined with a clear and unified vision. Garnering research from conversations with over 100 theatre professionals on Broadway and in regional and educational theatre, the authors provide multiple approaches to working together that are designed to help students and teachers of theatre discover and develop the collaborative tools that work best for them. Each chapter offers practical application with discussion prompts from real-life scenarios to practice and develop the critical problem-solving skills necessary for theatre artists to navigate common collaboration challenges. Compelling topical case studies and insightful interviews invite readers to explore the principles of collaboration and inspire them to build joyful, equitable, and collaborative relationships in academic and professional settings. Production Collaboration for the Theatre offers theatre faculty and students a practical approach to developing the interpersonal skills necessary for a lifetime career in collaboration in the theatre. An ideal resource for actors, directors, designers, and production teams, this book provides theatre artists in training with an opportunity to develop their collaborative style in a way that will guide and support the longevity of a successful career.
In the sequel to From Dixieland to Frisco Bay, Rufus Franklin Stephenson tells us the story of a romance which has lasted for more than half a century. Walking with My Sunshine chronicles his marriage to Joyce, the love of his life. When Rufus and Joyce decided to marry at a very young age, few supported them. Yet despite everything, they proved that true love can overcome any form of adversity, and can last a lifetime. Nourished by faith in God, the blessing of children, and unwavering loyalty to each other, their marriage has been the foundation for a family, now four generations strong, who know that the best moments in life are those that are shared with those we love. This is a story of family, of forgiveness, of building a life with faith. It is one that will lift your heart.
I have been so wholly engrossed with my work for the last week or I should have responded sooner to your question: ?Are you going?? If a kind Providence and President Lincoln will permit, I am. I am Captain of as good, and true a band of patriots as ever rallied under the star spangled banner."?Rufus R. Dawes. A Full Blown Yankee of the Iron Brigade combines the personal experiences of Rufus R. Dawes with a history of the regiment in which he served. The Iron Brigade was the only all-Western brigade that fought in the eastern armies of the Union and was perhaps the most distinguished of the Federal brigades. Dawes is credited with a keen sense of observation and a fresh and vivid style. Seldom absent from the field during his entire three-and-a-half-year term, he chronicled Second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chan-cellorsville, Gettysburg, the Wilderness campaign, Cold Harbor, and the Petersburg lines. Perhaps most remarkable is the well-honed sense of humor he displayed about both the war and himself. Dawes?s sophisticated account of significant military organizations and events improves our understanding of the epic of the Civil War.
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