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Music and songbooks, 1920 - 1940

 Series
Identifier: MSS 019-06

Scope and Contents

This series contains sheet music and songbooks, many of which are handwritten. When identifiable, the sheet music has been arranged by title, but many of them are unlabeled working copies. The handwritten sheet music is often marked by stage notes and edits for the dance pieces. The series also contains published songbooks for various titles, including "the Champagne Waltz" and "Sophisticated Lady".

Dates

  • 1920 - 1940

Creator

Language of Materials

Records in English.

Conditions Governing Use

The status of copyright in this collection is governed by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S.C). Researchers requesting permission to duplicate and/or use materials for purposes other than research must obtain copyright permission from the copyright holder.

Extent

4 folders

Arrangement

This series is arranged by title, when possible.

General

Box 4: Sheet music and songbooks, biographical and genealogical information, miscellaneous materials

Folder title

Handwritten sheet music

Handwritten sheet music – unidentified

Printed sheet music – A-G

Printed sheet music – H-Z

Processing Information

Chessie Monk, 2010

Latest Revision: 12/15/10

Repository Details

Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository

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