Utah Symphony concert with Johana Harris
USAC; Logan; Utah; Student Life; Roy Harris; Johana Harris; Utah Symphony; concert; newspaper article
An article from the Student Life newspaper titled "Symphony Slates Concerts This Afternoon, Tonight". The article gives details for a concert by the Utah Symphony and Johana Harris to be given on February 10, 1949.
The Student Life (publishing newspaper)
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Student Life, 25.5/8 1948-1950
Utah State University Libraries
Digital Initiatives Unit, Merrill-Cazier Library
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Logan, Utah
USAC; Logan; Utah; Student Life; Roy Harris; Johana Harris; Music With Our Neighbors; Radio Broadcast; KVNU; newspaper article
An article from the Student Life Newspaper titled "Composer Schedules Radio Series Program." The article discribes the radio broadcast series "Music With Our Neighbors" run by Roy and Johana Harris from their home in Logan, Utah.
USAC; Robert Donner; Franklin S. Harris; Roy Harris; correspondence; communist accusations
A letter from Franklin S. Harris to Robert Donner, stating that Roy Harris was not a communist sympathizer, but a "fine gentleman and outstanding musician."
Franklin S. Harris (letter writer)
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Franklin S. Harris Papers, USU 3.1/7-2, bx 21, folder 1
A letter from Robert Donner to Franklin S. Harris, inquiring after the nature of Roy and Johana's departure from the university and accusing Roy Harris of being a "Red" and having communist sympathies.
Robert Donner (letter writer)
F.S. Harris's "Thank You" to Roy and Johana
USAC; Logan; Utah; Roy Harris; Johana Harris; Franklin S. Harris; correspondence; Thank You
A letter from Franklin S. Harris to Roy and Johana Harris, expressing gratitude for their work at USAC and sadness at their departure from the staff.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Franklin S. Harris Papers, USU 3.1/7-2, bx 21, folder 6
USAC; Logan; Utah; Roy Harris; Johana Harris; Franklin S. Harris; E.A. Jacobsen; correspondence; petition to alter contract
A letter from Roy Harris and Johana Harris to Franklin S. Harris and Dean E.A. Jacobsen, detailing a plan to alter their work contracts for the following year.
Roy and Johana Harris (letter writers)
USAC; Logan; Utah; Johana Harris; Franklin S. Harris; correspondence; Maxwell
A letter from Franklin S. Harris to Johana Harris, responding to her concern about finding "colored" friends for their domestic, Maxwell, in Logan, Utah.
A letter from Johana Harris to Franklin S. Harris expressing concern over not being able to find "colored" friends for their domestic, Maxwell, in Logan, Utah.
Johana Harris (letter writer)
USAC; Logan; Utah; Roy Harris; Franklin S. Harris; correspondence
A letter from Roy Harris to Franklin S. Harris expressing his excitement to start working at USAC.
Roy Harris (letter writer)
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Franklin S. Harris Papers, USU 3.1/7-2, bx 15, folder 1
USAC; Roy Harris; Franklin S. Harris; Catholic Pontifical Mass; composing for cash; TIME; Marshall Sprague
A letter from Roy Harris to Franklin S. Harris explaining the Time's Article "Composing for Cash" written by Marshall Sprague.
Roy Harris; TIME article; composers; article
An article from "TIME" about Roy Harris's approach to earning a living as a composer.
TIME Magazine
USAC; Logan; Utah; music department; letter of recommendation; Roy Harris; Johana Harris; Franklin S. Harris; E.A. Jacobsen
A letter from E.A. Jacobsen (Dean) to President Franklin S. Harris recommending Roy and Johana Harris to be hired as Composer in Residence and Artist in Residence, respectively.
E.A. Jacobsen (letter writer)
Logan; Utah; Musical Arts Guild; Guild minutes
Page 69 of Logan, Utah's Musical Arts Guild minutes dated January 18, 1949. Identifies topic of the day as Lily Pons and Andre Kostelanets.
Logan Musical Arts Guild
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, Marie Eccles Caine, CAINE MSS 1, box: 4, folder: 6b
Roy and Johana Harris with the Visiting Musicians
USAC; Logan; Utah; Summer Festival 1949; visiting musicians; Joseph Gingold; James Barret; Milton Preeves; Leonard Ross; Roy Harris; Johana Harris
A black and white photograph of Roy and Johana seated at the piano in their home in Logan, Utah. Behind them stand four string musicians (Joseph Gingold, James Barret, Milton Preeves, and Leonard Ross) who were visiting for the Summer Festival Series of 1949.
Utah State University Photographic Services
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, USU Photographic Services Collection, USU-P0376, box: 5, image: 1565c
Visiting Musicians for the Summer Festival of 1949
USAC; Logan; Utah; Summer Festival Series 1949; visiting musicians; Joseph Gingold; James Barret; Milton Preeves; Leonard Ross
A black and white photograph of four string musicians (Joseph Gingold, James Barret, Milton Preeves, and Leonard Ross) visiting for the Summer Festival Series of 1949 seated in the living room of the home of Roy and Johana Harris in Logan, Utah.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, USU Photographic Services Collection, USU-P0376, box: 5, image: 1565a
Johana Harris; pianist; Logan; Utah; USAC; head of piano department; piano
A black and white photograph of Johana Harris, seated in profile, behind a grand piano.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, USU Photographic Services Collection, USU-P0376, box: 5, image: 1463b
KVNU; Logan; Utah; Roy Harris; Johana Harris; radio broadcast; Harris Home; Music with our Neighbors
A black and white photograph of Roy and Johana Harris recording their radio broadcast, Music with our Neighbors. Johana Harris is seated at the piano and Roy Harris is speaking into the KVNU microphone set up in the living room of their home in Logan, Utah.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, USU Photographic Services Collection, USU-P0376, box: 4, image: 1424b
A black and white photograph of Roy and Johana Harris recording their radio broadcast, Music with our Neighbors. Johana Harris is seated at the piano and Roy Harris is speaking into the KVNU microphone by the fireplace in the living room of their home in Logan, Utah.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, USU Photographic Services Collection, USU-P0376, box: 4, image: 1404e
George Maxwell with Shaun and Daniel Harris
Harris housekeeper; George Maxwell; Shaun Harris; Daniel Harris; Roy Harris Home; Logan; Utah
A black and white photograph of the Harris's African American domestic, George Maxwell, with two of their children posed on an armchair in their living room.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, USU Photographic Services Collection, USU-P0376, box: 4, image: 1404a
USAC; music department; heads of department; 1948; 1949; Johana Harris; N. Woodruff Christiansen; Walter Welti; Geo Pahtz; Logan; Utah
A black and white photograph of the Musical Department Heads of USAC around a piano on USAC campus during the academic year 1948-1949. Johana Harris is seated at the piano while behind her stand N. Woodruff Christiansen, Walter Welti, and George Pahtz.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, USU Photographic Services Collection, USU-P0376, box: 4, image: 1364a
USAC; Johana Harris; hands; piano
A black and white photograph of Johana Harris's hands poised to play on a piano.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, USU Photographic Services Collection, USU-P0376, box: 4, image: 1330a
Roy Harris; Johana Harris; grand piano; USAC
A black and white photograph of Roy and Johana Harris seated at a grand piano at their home in Logan, Utah.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives, USU Photographic Services Collection, USU-P0376, box: 4, image: 1319a
150 North 300 East, Logan, Utah. A prominent Church Official in the Logan area, Christiansen appeared weekly in the Harrises radio broadcast, “Music with Our Neighbors.” ElRay Christiansen was a trained cellist and the younger brother of N. Woodruff Christiansen. No image available.
139 West Center Street, Logan, Utah. A member of the USAC Music Faculty. No image available.
1493 East 700 North, Logan, Utah. A member of the USAC Music Faculty. No image available.
215 Boulevard, Logan, Utah. A member of the USAC Music Faculty. No image available.
172 East 100 North, Logan, Utah. Bullen was a general manager in the KVNU Cache Valley Broadcasting company. Roy and Johana’s history of using the radio as a performance “venue,” made Bullen a congenial neighbor and ally for the radio broadcast, “Music with Our Neighbors.” No image available.
155 East Center Street, Logan, Utah. A Logan businessman and neighbor of the Harrises, Thompson participated in Roy and Johana’s weekly radio broadcast of “Music with Our Neighbors”. There is no image available.
191 East 100 North, Logan, Utah. A prominent local businessman and member of the USAC board of trustees from 1925–41. Frances W. Champ, Frederick’s wife, was a member of Logan’s Musical Arts Guild. No image available.
Two women, dressed for a patriotic celebration in downtown Logan, Utah
Business; Main Street; Logan, Utah
Two women holding dogs, dressed for a patriotic celebration in downtown Logan, Utah. View of Smith Cummings and Co. Printers. About 25 Federal Avenue.
Utah State University Special Collections & Archives, Napper Family photograph collection, P00359 (01:05:007)
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Logan, Utah, street scene at the "Smith and Cummings & Co. Printers" building
Logan, Utah, street scene at the "Smith and Cummings & Co. Printers" building. About 25 Federal Avenue.
Utah State University Special Collections & Archives, Napper Family photograph collection, P00359 (01:05:006)
Logan, Utah's bell tower with Cache County Courthouse in background.
Utah State University Special Collections & Archives, Napper Family photograph collection, P00359 (01:05:005)
Trinity Methodist Church at Main and Center Street, Logan, Utah
Religion; Main Street; Logan, Utah
Trinity Methodist Church at Main and Center Street Logan, Utah. View of Harris Bros Organs and Pianos and School Supplies. About 18 East Center Street.
Utah State University Special Collections & Archives, Napper Family photograph collection, P00359 (01:05:004)
Two women outside Cyrus Napper drug store
Two women outside Cyrus Napper drug store. Dog on sidewalk. View of [John W. Crawford] shoe shop. Logan, Utah. About 51 North Main.
Utah State University Special Collections & Archives, Napper Family photograph collection, P00359 (01:04:006)
Young women on Logan, Utah's Main Street in Logan
Young women walking, books in hand, on Main Street in Logan, Utah. View of Knitting Mills Co and A.H. Palmer and Sons Plumber. About 186 North Main.
Utah State University Special Collections & Archives, Napper Family photograph collection, P00359 (01:04:005)
Troops drilling in field behind center street depot in Logan, Utah
Business; Main Street; Logan, Utah; Transportation; Railroad
Troops drilling in field behind center street depot in Logan, Utah. 600 West Center.
Utah State University Special Collections & Archives, Napper Family photograph collection, P00359 (01:03:009)
Logan; Utah
Overview of south end of Logan, Utah. View of houses, plots, and mountains.
Utah State University Special Collections & Archives, Napper Family photograph collection, P00359 (01:03:003)
Main Street in Logan, Utah, looking south from 1st North
Main Street in Logan, Utah, looking south from 100 North. Identifiable buildings are Thatcher Bank and Opera House and the Zion's Cooperative Mercantile Institution (Z.C.M.I.). Around 77 Main Street.
Utah State University Special Collections & Archives, Napper Family photograph collection, P00359 (01:01:004)
Sales wagon for Cache Knitting Works on Main Street in Logan, Utah
Sales wagon for Cache Knitting Works on Main Street in Logan, Utah. Sings include "No More Shirt Tales," "We Make Everything You See," and "The Goddess of Comfort." View of Cardon Furniture store, McAlister Harness shop, and M.H. [?] Tinsmith. Around 38 West Center.
Utah State University Special Collections & Archives, Napper Family photograph collection, P00359 (01:01:003)
Main street in Logan, Utah, looking north from roof
Main street in Logan, Utah, looking north. View of Edwards Retail and Liquors and a Furniture store.
Utah State University Special Collections & Archives, Napper Family photograph collection, P00359 (01:01:002)
Steam Tractor in a parade, Monsen Market and Capitol Theater in background
Steam Tractor in a parade. Monsen Market and Capitol Theater in background. Marquee reads, "World Premiere Showing! Bob, Son of Battle, Technicolor, starring Lon McCallister. Filmed in Southern Utah. Open Daily at 9:50 A.M." About 51 South Main Street. Logan, Utah
Utah State University Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers photograph collection, P0324 (13:15:015)
Anderson Lumber Co. parade truck with raffle (3 of 3)
Anderson Lumber Co. truck with raffle in parade. View of Budge Block, "2 Great Days of Rodeo, Logan, July 25 - 26" sign. Meat Market, "Capitol," and a Music company in background. Logan, Utah
Utah State University Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers photograph collection, P0324 (13:15:011)
Anderson Lumber Co. parade truck with raffle (1 of 3)
Anderson Lumber Co. truck with raffle in parade. View of Budge Block, Milady's Shop, J.R. Edwards building, Bluebird restaurant, Thatcher's, Allen's, Drug stores. "2 Great Days of Rodeo, Logan, July 25 - [26]" sign. Back labeled "4th July Parade." Logan, Utah
Utah State University Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers photograph collection, P0324 (13:15:010)
Anderson Lumber Co. parade truck with raffle (2 of 3)
Anderson Lumber Co. truck with raffle in parade. View of Budge Block, "2 Great Days of Rodeo, Logan, July 25 - 26" sign. Logan, Utah
Utah State University Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers photograph collection, P0324 (13:15:009)
Logan, Utah Main Street parade between Center and 100 North, view of Trinity Methodist Church
Logan, Utah Main Street parade between Center and 100 North, includes Edwards Furniture, Trinity Methodist Church, and J.A. Crockett Abstracts, Insurance, Loans. Logan, Utah
Utah State University Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers photograph collection, P0324 (13:15:008)
Men working on railway tracks on Logan, Utah's Main Street (2/2)
Business; Railroad; Transportation; Main Street; Logan, Utah
Construction of the Utah Idaho Central, businesses in background include Degn Photo Studio, The Hub, Cardon Jewelry, Hotel Eagle. Logan, Utah.
Utah State University Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers photograph collection, P0324 (04:19:003)
Construction of the Utah-Idaho Central Railroad and the Thacher Bank at Center and Main Street
Business; Main Street; Logan, Utah; Railroad; Transportation
Construction of Utah-Idaho Central Railroad and new Thacher Bank at corner of Center and Main Street. Logan, Utah. Back labeled "Putting in the railroad tracks." Logan, Utah
Utah State University Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers photograph collection, P0324 (13:14:011)
Men working on Utah-Idaho Central along Logan, Utah's Main Street
Business; Transportation; Utah-Idaho Central Railroad; Main Street; Logan, Utah
Working on Utah-Idaho Central, businesses in background include Riter Bros Drug Company, J.R. Edwards building and pool hall, Thatcher Bank, The Oak Theatre, Chicago Clothing Store. A paints, glass, and furniture wagon. Back reads, "1907 Saturday. Return to Jessen's." Logan, Utah
Utah State University Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers photograph collection, P0324 (13:14:010)
Crowd gathered for the groundbreaking of Utah-Idaho Central Railroad
Main Street; Transportation; Railroad; Logan, Utah
Photo labeled "Breaking Ground for Logan Short R.R." Crowd gathered, Utah-Idaho Central Railroad. Advertisement for Howell Brothers on side of station. Postcard addressed to Dr Emmit Browning. Back of postcard reads, "Dear Doctor. Howdy. All's well and busy. Hope you are. Jane sends love to you. Drop us a line and let us know how you are. S.B. Thatcher." Logan, Utah.
Utah State University Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers photograph collection, P0324 (13:14:009)
People gathered at Oregon Short Line passenger depot, Logan, to welcome Utah Idaho Central
Railroad; Transportation; Main Street; Logan, Utah; Utah-Idaho Central Railroad
People gathered at Oregon Short-Line Railroad passenger depot, Logan, to welcome Utah-Idaho Central. 600 West Center. O.S.L.R.R. Back reads, "People gathering to welcome NE street car to Logan." Logan, Utah
Utah State University Special Collections & Archives, Raymond C. Somers photograph collection, P0324 (13:14:007)