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Mayhew Lake

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Mayhew Lake was an American composer born on October 25, 1879. He was active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period marked by significant developments in American classical music. Lake contributed to the musical landscape of his time through his compositions, which reflected the styles and sensibilities of his era.

He passed away on March 16, 1955, at the age of 75. While not widely known today, his work remains a part of the historical record of American composers from that period.

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