Material Type

Manuscript

Date Range

[1915]

Physical Description

2 items. 1 Manuscript Piece, 1 Piece of Printed Material.

Physical Condition

Fair

History Biographical

Albertan.

William G Moffatt, 1882-1970, was born at Carleton Place, Ontario. The donor is his sister. The Moffatt Family moved from Manitoba to Claresholm in 1902-3. William later lived in Blairmore (dates unknown). Moffatt studied a the Royal Academy of Music in London, England (dates unknown, but likely pre World War1 period). He was a school teacher, music teacher, pianist, and composer. With the help of Claresholm School Principal Owen Williams, Moffatt introduced music into the program of studies in the Claresholm School System.

For further family history see Claresholm Local History Book "Where The Wheatland Meet The Range".

Acquisition Source

Dickson Mrs G Eva

Scope and Content

19841073001 - 1 sheet of music, a hymn entitled Behold, A Stranger At The Door. Music by William G. Moffatt, but there is no credit for the lyrics. 19841073002 - Published orchestral work entitled Valse Arabesque. Published by R.W. Heffelfinger, Los Angeles, and copyrighted by William G. Moffatt in 1915.

Access Restrictions

Public Access

Accession No.

19841073001

Collection

Archive

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