Raymond Wilson Peck

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Raymond Wilson Peck (July 3, 1874 - March 16, 1950) was a writer, lyricist, and composer. He was the president of The Lambs from 1945 to 1947. [1] [2]

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He was born in Jackson, Mississippi on July 3, 1874. [2]

He joined The Lambs in 1910 and served on the house committee, as the librarian, and as the recording secretary. He replaced John L. Golden as president of The Lambs in 1945.In 1947 he was replaced by Bert Lytell. He managed the Percy Williams Home for Retired Actors and Actresses in East Islip, New York. [2]

He died at the Percy Williams Home for Retired Actors and Actresses in East Islip, New York on March 16, 1950. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Governance". The Lambs. Archived from the original on 2015-01-31. Retrieved 2015-10-13.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Lewis Hardee. The Lambs Theatre Club. p. 191.
  3. "Peck, Noted American Playwright, Is Dead". Tucson Daily Citizen . Associated Press. March 16, 1950. Retrieved 2015-10-13.