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Composer name question

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Looking for some clarification before I add this composer (and probably change his name on a dozen work pages as editor). The composer is Wilson G. Smith (1856-1929). LOC Authorities list Wilson Smith as the authorized heading. Everywhere else he seems to be known as Wilson G. Smith which is how we have him listed as editor of a number of works. So, when I add him shall I keep the "G" or drop the "G"?

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I would say to drop the G. You might check on VIAF to see if the other big national libraries treat the name similarly first, however.
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Thanks Carolus. It seems only one other national library (Israel) lists Smith in VIAF. He's listed there as Wilson G. Smith. I guess we shall defer to the LOC.
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