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John Elbert Wilson, Sr. as a young man, circa early 1950s

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John Elbert Wilson, Sr. receives award for his service as director of the Kent County Mass Choir, circa 1980s.

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Literary Tribute to John Elbert Wilson, Sr. by Marlon Saunders

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Literary Tribute to John Elbert Wilson, Sr. by Marlon Saunders of The Seamless Voice

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John Elbert Wilson, Sr. leads a choral class at Kent County High School, 1975

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John Elbert Wilson, Sr. directs the Kent County High School Graduation Choir, 1984 - 1986

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The Still Pond-Coleman Choir, directed by John Elbert Wilson, Sr.

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John Elbert Wilson, Sr. yearbook picture for Kent County High School, circa 1980 - 1985

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John Elbert Wilson, Sr., teaching music class at Kent County High School. circa 1970s

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John Elbert Wilson, Sr., receives the 1975 Dave KerGaard Award at Kent County High School

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John Elbert Wilson, Sr. in retirement

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John Elbert Wilson Sr. and his spouse, Grace George Williams Wilson, attend a banquet at Frank Jarmon, circa 1980s.
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John Elbert Wilson, Sr. receives the Kenny Award, 2014

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John Elbert Wilson, Sr. receives the Kenny Award, 2014. According to the MyEasternShore News, the Kenny Award is "given to a person who has significantly contributed to the development of the arts in Kent County." John Wilson is responsible for the musical careers of multple Kent County students and residents, as well as perpetuated the prominence of several area choral ensembles.
Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience at Washington College
2014
Karen Somerville
English
color photographs
Black Cultural Assets, Performers and Directors
African American choral conductors, Choirs (Music)--United States
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