Temple in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Nora Lee Mayhew Wendland
(September 10, 1896 - April 15, 1988)
Nora Lee became involved in Temple clubs, joining the music club and becoming its president in 1931. She was elected president of the State Federation of Music Clubs in 1940. During her tenure, the federation donated musical items for the World War II effort. Wendland volunteered at McCloskey Army General Hospital in Temple and the music club organized programs for hospitalized soldiers. Wendland emphasized music therapy in the hospital, paralleling a similar national focus. In 1944, she coordinated and launched a symposium on music therapy. After World War II, her music in hospitals program expanded throughout Texas. From 1946 to 1960, Wendland served as director-at-large to the National Federation of Music Clubs, during which time she also chaired the Young Artists Auditions in New York City.
By the late 1950s, Wendland turned her focus to the arts in Temple, co-founding the Cultural Activities Center, a model for multi-disciplinary arts organizations. Wendland left public life near the time of her husband's death in 1981 and she died in 1988. Nora Lee Wendland efforts and vision have left an enduring legacy of music and the arts in Temple and throughout the state and nation.
Erected 2011 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16797.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • War, World II • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 31° 6.744′ N, 97° 20.047′ W. Marker is in Temple, Texas, in Bell County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Front Street and East Shell Avenue. The marker is located in the southwest section of the Hillcrest Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1873 North Front Street, Temple TX 76501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Arthur Carroll Scott, Sr., M.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); Claudia Potter, M.D. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Valter Brindley, Sr., M.D. (about 400 feet away); Hillcrest Cemetery (about 700 feet away); Raleigh R. White, Jr., M.D. (about 700 feet away); Cyrus Maxwell Campbell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Raleigh Richardson White, Sr. (approx. ¼ mile away); Yee Pat Ling (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Temple.
Also see . . . National Federation of Music Clubs. Wikipedia
The National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) is an American non-profit philanthropic music organization that promotes American music, performers, and composers. NFMC endeavors to strengthen quality music education by supporting "high standards of musical creativity and performance." NFMC headquarters are located in Greenwood, Indiana.(Submitted on October 3, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
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