Marion Dix Sullivan

Marion Dix Sullivan (b. 1802, d. 1860) (fl. 1840–50) was an American composer. She was born in New Hampshire, sister of General John A. Dix, of New York, and of philanthropist Dorothy L. Dix.^[1] Little is known about her background,^[2] but she was considered the first American woman to write a "hit" song, "The Blue Juniata" which was referenced by Mark Twain in his autobiography.^[3]

Works

Selected works include:

• The Blue Juniata (1844)
• Juniata Ballads compilation
• Lightly On
• Evening Hymn to the Savior
• The Field of Monterey""

References

1. ^ "Marion Dix Sullivan". http://www.hymnwiki.org/Marion_Dix_Sullivan. Retrieved 12 November 2010. 
2. ^ Sadie, Julie Anne; Samuel, Rhian (1994) (Digitized online by GoogleBooks). The Norton/Grove dictionary of women composers. http://books.google.com/books?id=IvoQQU1QL_QC&pg=PA444&dq=Marion+Dix+Sullivan+(fl.+1840%E2%80%9350)&hl=en&ei=SmLdTLbsIMTflgePq6yNDQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&sqi=2&ved=0CC8Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=Marion%20Dix%20Sullivan%20(fl.%201840%E2%80%9350)&f=false. Retrieved 12 November 2010. 
3. ^ Pendle, Karin (1991). Women & music: a history. 

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Name	Sullivan, Marion Dix
Alternative names
Short description	Composer
Date of birth	1802
Place of birth	New Hampshire
Date of death	1860
Place of death