James Crossley Chaffer – Olympia's Early 20th Century ‘Music Man'
By Drew Crooks Music has always been part of Olympia's life. Many talented people have participated in the city's musical activities. One such indi...
March 25, 2023
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By Drew Crooks Music has always been part of Olympia's life. Many talented people have participated in the city's musical activities. One such individual was James Crossley Chaffer. Though Chaffer (and his wife Bertha) only lived in Olympia from about 1907 to 1912, he can be considered a 'music man' who impacted the community as teacher, composer, and theater manager. Olympia composer James Chaffer wrote 'Moonlight on the Sound' and other songs. Image courtesy University of Washington Digital Archives.
Drew Crooks