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Sheet music

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 51 Collections and/or Records:

19th century sheet music collection

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31275056491302]
Identifier: 6238
Abstract

54 pieces of sheet music, primarily of popular songs published in the United States, with some examples published in England and Belgium, 1850s-1870s.

Dates: 1850s-1870s
Found in: USC Libraries Music Library / 19th century sheet music collection

American literature sheet music collection

 Collection
Identifier: 6154
Abstract This small collection of sheet music consists of music published between 1872 and 1940 (with the bulk published 1900s-1930s). The bulk of the music consists of lyrics written by significant American writers, including Booth Tarkington, Ring Lardner, Amy Lowell, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Bill Nye, O. Henry, and Owen Wister, to name a few. The musical compositions were written by equally well known composers, including Jerome Kern, Efrem Zimbalist, Carrie Jacobs-Bond,and Doc White, among...
Dates: 1872 - 1940; Majority of material found in 1900s-1930s
Found in: USC Libraries Music Library / American literature sheet music collection

Charles Leland Bagley papers

 Collection
Identifier: 0016
Abstract

This collection contains the personal papers of Charles Leland Bagley, along with records pertaining to the American Federation of Musicians. Bagley was a musician and lawyer who lived in Los Angeles and who was active in the AFM Local 47 until his retirement in 1959. The collection includes correspondence, photographs, union publications, and ephemera.

Dates: 1865 - 1965; Majority of material found within 1890 - 1962
Found in: USC Libraries Special Collections / Charles Leland Bagley papers

Louie Bellson sheet music collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 0365
Abstract

This collection includes folders of annotated sheet music scores performed by drummer and band leader Louie Bellson (1924-2009) and associated acts, as well as Bellson’s compositions.

Dates: 1940 - 1989
Found in: USC Libraries Music Library / Louie Bellson sheet music collection

Ray Bolger sheet music collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2283
Abstract

Ray Bolger sheet music collection contains materials related to American actor, singer, dancer, vaudevillian, and stage performer Ray Bolger (1904-1987).

Dates: Majority of material found within circa 1930s-1970s
Found in: USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library / Ray Bolger sheet music collection

Cleve family papers

 Collection
Identifier: 6164
Abstract A collection of family papers concerning a Jewish family who fled Austria and sought exile in the United States during the rise of Nazi power. Felix Merori Cleve, his wife Melitta Cleve, their son George Wolfgang Cleve, and Felix's sister Fanny Suhrkamp-Cleve, were Austrian-Jewish emigres who fled to the United States after the Nazi Anschluss of Austria. This collection contains professional and personal correspondence and papers prior to their departure, correspondence and papers related...
Dates: 1910s-1980s
Found in: USC Libraries Special Collections / Cleve family papers

Collection on Dolores del Río

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31275049038913]
Identifier: 0521
Abstract

This small artificial collection contains various printed promotional items for Mexican and American productions starring Mexican actor Dolores del Río (1904-1983), chiefly dating from 1928 to 1958.

Dates: 1935 - 2000
Found in: USC Libraries Special Collections / Collection on Dolores del Río

Glenn DeMots collection on Gary Cooper

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2371
Abstract

This collection consists of scripts, publicity materials, books, sheet music, magazines and photographs that feature actor Gary Cooper (1901-1961), collected by Glenn DeMots.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1910s-1970s
Found in: USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library / Glenn DeMots collection on Gary Cooper

Nelson Eddy papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2267
Abstract

This collection consists of sheet music, photographs, awards, scrapbooks, and concert programs from the career of American baritone singer and actor Nelson Eddy (1901-1967).

Dates: Majority of material found within 1930s-1950s
Found in: USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library / Nelson Eddy papers

Carli Elinor collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2360
Abstract

This collection consists of the sheet music and arrangements of Romanian-born actor and film composer of Carli Elinor (1890-1958).

Dates: Majority of material found within 1920s-1950s
Found in: USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library / Carli Elinor collection
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