Holden, Lavon Graham, collection, 1931-1970

Authors

Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library

Files

Description

Collection includes newspapers, newspaper clippings, booklets, magazines, partial manuscripts, programs, and miscellaneous materials related to Lavon Graham Holden.

Lavon Graham Holden was born to Charles and Mary Ann (Inks) Graham in 1907. She married Fred S. Holden (1903 - 1985) on January 9, 1927. Together they had a daughter, Bonnie J. (Holden) Crain (1927 - 2002). Lavon graduated Pittsburg High School and studied music at the Kansas Teachers College of Pittsburg (now Pittsburg State University). Lavon was a finalist in the Atwater Kent National Vocal Competition and won a scholarship to the Chicago Conservatory of Music. She directed choirs at the United Presbyterian Church and the First Presbyterian Church. She taught vocal lessons in her home for many years. She passed away on November 9^th, 1990.

Publication Date

3-18-2022

Keywords

Performing Arts, Social Life and Customs

Disciplines

Arts and Humanities

Size of Collection

.4 linear feet

Dates of Collection

1931-1970

Manuscript Number

SpC MS 0377

Recommended Citation

Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library, "Holden, Lavon Graham, collection, 1931-1970" (2022). Finding Aids. 395.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/fa/395