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Davis, Katherine K., FileEntry/Object ID
L9999.999.1795Description
Katherine K. Davis, who was born in St. Joseph in 1892, co-composed the Christmas song "Little Drummer Boy" in 1958. Davis graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1910 and studied music at Wellesley College, Massachusetts and New England Conservatory of Music, Boston. She lived on the South East corner of 15th & Francis.
Ms. Davis is the daughter of Maxwell G. & Jessie Barton Davis. He was vice president of Noyes Norman Shoe Company. These parents are buried in Mt. Mora Cemetery.
Included in the folder is a biography from wickipedia.org and wellesley.edu which include photographs of Ms. Davis. Also St. Joseph NewsPress article, Dec. 2, 2007 C-1, 10, "Composer of a popular holiday tune heralds from St. Joseph" by Betsy Lee.
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Christmas Music, Little Drummer Boy, St. Joseph High School, Noyes Norman Shoe Company, Biography, Davis, Katherine KennicutPublication Details
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Katherine Kennicut DavisPlace Published
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