George Dyson Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
GEORGE DYSON
Born: May 28, 1883 in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Died: September 28, 1964 in Winchester, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Biography
George Dyson (1883-1964), the father of physicist Freeman Dyson and the grandfather of scientists George Dyson and Esther Dyson, taught at the Royal College of Music from 1921, becoming its Director in 1937. His compositions include a symphony in G minor, a violin concerto, major choral works, and popular morning and evening canticles for the Church of England. A combat veteran of World War I, he wrote a widely disseminated booklet on the use of grenades.
Film Credits
2011-Tegenlicht (in person), 2003-To-Mars-by-A-Bomb:-The-Secret-History-of-Project-Orion (in person)
Style
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GEORGE DYSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/06/1927 - HFSID 296585The music teacher and composer declines an invitation during a forthcoming visit to Glasgow. Autograph Letter signed: "G Dyson", 1 pages, 4½x7. Prince Consort Road, 23 Kingsgate Street, Winchester (England). 1927 April 6. To "Dear Mr.…"Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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GEORGE DYSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/12/1939 - HFSID 160248As Director of the Royal College of Music, he suggests names of soloists. Autograph Letter signed: "G Dyson", 2 pages (front and verso), 4½x7. Prince Consort Road, South Kensington, London, 1939 June 12.
Price: $320.00
