Walter Henri Dyett Papers
Finding Aid: Walter Henri Dyett Papers
Repository:
Chicago Public Library, Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature
 | Walter H. Dyett conducts at the Illinois Research Hospital in 1952. Maker: Jim Morris Owner: Unknown Note: Chicago Public Library, Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature |
 | Dyett with his younger sister Annie Dyett, c. 1904. Maker: Unknown Owner: Unknown Note: Walter H. Dyett Papers, Box 6, Folder 4, Chicago Public Library, Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature |
 | Dyett and his violin in Pasadena, Calif in 1915. Maker: Unknown Owner: Unknown Note: Walter H. Dyett Papers, Box 6, Folder 9, Chicago Public Library, Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature |
 | A 1940 program of Serenade Romantique reveals not only the kinds of productions created by Dyett - complete with military marches, spirituals, twirling majorettes - but also his notes on the production. He writes: 'Stressing of Large Principles really helps in all phases. More relaxation throughout. A good program according to reports. Part II not needed so much. Nee more Parent work.' Note: Walter H. Dyett Papers, Box 5, Folder 3, Chicago Public Library, Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature |
 | A 1940 program for the Hi-Jinks. Note: Walter H. Dyett Papers, Box 5, Folder 2, Chicago Public Library, Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature |
 | Dyett's masters thesis, 'Development of Rhythm Mastery' was completed in 1942 as part of his degree in music from Chicago Musical College. The thesis addresses the problem of teaching rhythmic response even in what Dyett refers to as a 'racial group that is commonly considered to be by nature very rhythmical in feeling and execution.' Note: Walter H. Dyett Papers, Box 3, Folder 2, Chicago Public Library, Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature |