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Featured Letter
from Vaughan Williams, Ralph, 1872-1958 to University of St Andrews
Letter No. VWL1894
Letter from Ralph Vaughan Williams to the University of St Andrews
Letter No.: VWL1894
From R. Vaughan Williams,
The White Gates,
Westcott Road,
Dorking.
July 20 1945
I have known Mr Cedric Thorpe Davie for several years. He is an excellent and intelligent musician & well read in his subject. An excellent performer and a composer of talent.
Ralph Vaughan Williams
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In 1945 Davie applied for and was appointed to the post of Master of Music to the University of St Andrews and would have asked VW for a letter of reference.
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Shelfmark:MS37758//5//270
