Ralston, Jack L.
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1929 - October 18, 2012
- Existence: 1929 - 2012-10-18
Biography
Jack Ralston was the long-time music librarian at the Miller Nichols Library, as well as at Regent University. He was a noted authority on Kansas City Music and an organist. He was also known for his knowledge and passion for church music in particular. He graduated from the Conservatory of Music of Kansas City (now the UMKC Conservatory) with two music degrees in organ and performance.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Jack Ralston Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0039
Scope and Contents
Recordings from Jack Ralston, graduate of the UMKC Conservatory.
Dates:
1967 - 1973
Katherine K. Davis Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0111
Scope and Contents
The Katherine K. Davis Collection was acquired through Jack L. Ralston, Director of the Conservatory of Music at the University of Missouri-Kansas City at that time. The collection highlights nearly 200 pieces of published sheet music composed by Davis. The collection also includes several songbooks composed, compiled or arranged by Davis and photocopies of three manuscript scores composed by Davis. Rounding out the collection are business and personal correspondence between Davis and...
Dates:
1970s
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