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 These outstanding musical events are
free of charge to all through the generosity of a former citizen of
Helena. The late Samuel Drake Warfield provided in his will
the means for setting up the concerts which have been named for
him.
"S. D.". as he was known to his friends, was born
November 29, 1900, and died on January 1, 1967. He lived in Helena
all his life. He and his parents were lifelong members of the
Methodist Church.
Warfield never married nor did
he have any close relatives. When he was still a young man, he
decided to make provisions for his two most important interests, his
friends and his music. His estate consisted mainly of farmland in
Phillips and Lee counties. At Warfield's death, this farmland
was sold at public auction, and the money was placed in trust for
these concerts. His will bears testimony to his noble
generosity and breadth of spirit.
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