Ralph Sweet Signed LP Dance Hall Caller, Enfield Ct
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45 LP
Ralph G. Sweet, Jr signed LP
Ralph SweetBorn May 17, 1929, in Norwich, CT, Ralph was the son of the late Ralph Sr. and Anthea (Valleau) Sweet. He proudly served in the Connecticut Army National Guard during the Korean War. After his time in the army, finishing school at UConn, and working as a test engineer at Hamilton Standard, he purchased the historic Powder Mill Barn in Enfield, CT and converted it into a dance hall where he lived with his family, and continued to call square and contra dances for almost 70 years. In addition to calling, he was a teacher of physics, math & general science, retiring from East Hartford High after 29 years. Ralph played fife in Chester Fife & Drum Corps which was his first corps, he also played and taught fife with Nathan Hale. He later played with the 8th Volunteers from Manchester and then marched with Warehouse Point. Ralph published various music books, and founded the Sweetheart Flute Co.
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