Episcopal Church of the Ascension

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Dimmitt Memorial Carillon Episcopal Church of the Ascension

Larry H. Dimmitt, Jr. donated a 49-bell Eijsbouts carillon in memory of his wife Betty Jane Dimmitt,, an active member of the church and the nearby community.

The carillon was dedicated on December 5, 1982 with a recital by Beth E. Hunter.

References
1976 "Mrs. Betty Jane Dimmitt," Tampa Bay Times, June 29, 1976, Page 12.

1981 "Carillon music will ring out from church's new bell tower," Tampa Bay Times, July 4, 1981, Page 40 | Part 2 |
The bells and the preparation of the tower to house them is a gift to the church from Larry H. Dimmitt, Jr. and the Dimmitt Co.
The entire carillon will be brought to the United States at one time and installed with a crane.

1982 "The Betty Jane Dimmitt Memorial Bell Tower and Carillon will be dedicated Sunday," Tampa Bay Times, December 4, 1982, Page 14.

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