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Musical Organizations, Stewart married Charlotte Lucille Friend on June 26, 1933. Friend was an accomplished singer and had attended DePauw university where she studied music. Stewart also attended the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago to receive more formal music training.
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University for one year. Stewart later transferred to DePauw University and studied music from 1929 to 1930. Stewart left DePauw for financial reasons and returned to Lafayette where he worked as a voice coach at the Lafayette Conservatory of Music. After
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Stewart, stated: "The Purdue Glee Club certainly performed most ably and we thoroughly enjoyed their singing. The inspiring 'Peace on Earth' in which you directed the combined chorus was a real highlight of the afternoon."
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1950:"Al Stewart Directorship Endowment | Purdue Musical Organizations"
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Albert Pearson Stewart was born on September 15, 1907 in
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Founder & Director, Purdue Musical Organizations
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942:"Duke Glee Club President Describes New York Visit"
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1022:"Purdue Glee Club Sunday to Repeat Easter Program"
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1062:"Purdue Musical Organizations: Purduettes"
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1218:"Showbiz vignettes as told by Al Stewart"
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