My mother's background was Scottish. She came from an old family, some of whom lived in upper New York State and some of whom had come over from Scotland. (Alan Hovhaness)

My mother's background was Scottish. She came from an old family, some of whom lived in upper New York State and some of whom had come over from Scotland.

Alan Hovhaness

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