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20th century music scores collection

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 541

Scope and Contents

The 20th century music scores collection consists of a wide-ranging variety of sheet music, musical scores from films, and songbooks. These contain a wide collection of music ranging from 1905 to 1986, with a bent towards the 1950's and 1960's era of jazz, blues, and foxtrot, stylistically. There are many well-known pieces of music in this collection, many of these easily recognized by title, which lends itself to arrangement rationale of alphabetizing by song title.

Dates

  • Creation: 1900-1950
  • Creation: 1905 - 1999

Creator

Language of Materials

English .

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.

Conditions Governing Use

Property rights reside with Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Special Collections and University Archives. The reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.

Extent

4.5 linear feet (4 containers) : 3 record storage boxes and 1 flat box

25.0 linear inches (6 containers) (from calculator)

Abstract

The 20th century music scores collection consists of a wide-ranging variety of sheet music, musical scores from films, and songbooks. These contain a wide collection of music ranging from 1905 to 1986, with a bent towards the 1950's and 1960's era of jazz, blues, and foxtrot, stylistically.

Arrangement

This collection, the 20th century music scores collection is arranged in alphabetical order by song title.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Transfer from the Music Library to Special Collections and University Archives 2006

Processing Information

Collection processed by Danica Alexander in November 2018.

Content
Title
Guide to 20th century music score collection Coll 541
Status
Complete Description
Author
Danica Alexander
Date
2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English

Revision Statements

  • 2023: Testing publish all.

Repository Details

Part of the Allen Doe Research Center Repository

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