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Tiff, Donald Kirk (September 7, 1910-September 23, 1998)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: September 7, 1910 - September 23, 1998

Biography

Don Tiff was born September 7, 1910. The pianist, composer and arranger performed in the orchestras of Jan Garber, Raymond Scott and others; as well as led his own bands. In addition, he oversaw other musical endeavors, including serving as Musical Director at the Orpheum Theatre in Kansas City. Among his original compositions are Sunburst, Carmel By The Sea, and A Million And One Pine Trees. Tiff died September 23, 1998.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Don Tiff Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0136
Scope and Contents The Don Tiff Collection was donated to LaBudde Special Collections by Mrs. Don Tiff and was delivered to the department by Don F. Downing. The collection focuses on Tiff'’s extensive collection of sheet music and songbooks. Additional material include eight 8x10 photographs, several of which include Tiff; and two original scores by Tiff, Carmel By The Sea and A Million And One Pine Trees. Other miscellaneous items include three programs from the Orpheum Theatre from 1936, where Tiff acted as...
Dates: 1882 - 1977