Frank Dempster Sherman

Frank Dempster Sherman (May 6, 1860 – September 19, 1916), sometimes writing as Felix Carmen, was an American poet and academic.

Frank Dempster Sherman was born on May 6, 1860, in Peekskill, New York, to Lucy (MacFarland) and John Dempster Sherman. He attended Columbia College from 1879 to 1884, graduating with a PhB in architecture.

Sherman began teaching at Columbia in 1887. He held various positions there and ultimately became a professor of graphics in 1904. He died on September 19, 1916, in New York City.

Sherman published some poetry as Felix Carmen. American composer Caroline Holme Walker (1863–1955) used Sherman's text for her song "May Madrigal".

Birth and Death Data: Born May 6, 1860 (Westchester County), Died September 19, 1916 (Manhattan)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1911 - 1927

Roles Represented in DAHR: author

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor B-10972 10-in. 9/15/1911 A dew drop Elizabeth Wheeler Female vocal solo, with piano author  
Victor B-18578 10-in. 10/25/1916 Her heart Theo Karle Male vocal solo, with harp and orchestra author  
Victor BVE-40034 10-in. 9/26/1927 The shadows Alice Green Female vocal solo, with oboe, English horn, and piano author  
Victor BVE-40037 10-in. 9/26/1927 Christmas carol Alice Green Female vocal solo, with clarinet, cornet, and piano author  
Victor [Trial 1919-02-27-01] Not documented 2/27/1919 The rose's cup Mae Farley Female vocal solo, with piano author  
Victor [Trial 1923-06-18-02] 12-in. 6/18/1923 Contentment Charles T. Tittmann Male vocal solo, with piano author  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Sherman, Frank Dempster," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105250.

Sherman, Frank Dempster. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105250.

"Sherman, Frank Dempster." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/105250

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