Jonathan Larson Papers [Finding Aid]. Library of Congress
Jonathan Larson Papers Guides to Special Collections in the Music Division of the Library of Congress Music Division, Library of Congress Washington, D.C. 2010 Contact information: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/perform.contact Additional search options available at: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu011016 LC Online Catalog record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2006560743 Processed by the Music Division of the Library of Congress Collection Summary Title: Jonathan Larson Papers Span Dates: 1978-1996 Call No.: ML31.L37 Creator: Larson, Jonathan Extent: 15,000 items ; 59 containers ; 28.5 linear feet Language: Collection material in English Location: Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Summary: Jonathan Larson (1960-1996) was an American composer, lyricist, playwright, and performer who wrote primarily for the musical theater. The collection contains materials relating to his musicals, musical revues, club acts, films, and dance works, in particular Superbia, tick, tick...BOOM!, and RENT, his successful rock musical adaptation of La Bohème. These materials include manuscript and computer-generated music scores and sketches, lyric sheets and sketches, scripts, notes, research materials, correspondence, notes and sketches for designs, production materials, programs, and press materials. In addition, the collection contains personal writings and correspondence, class and workshop notes, business papers, photographs, and books containing Larson's annotations. Selected Search Terms The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the Library's online catalog. They are grouped by name of person or organization, by subject or location, and by occupation and listed alphabetically therein. People Burdick, Jacques. Daniels, Brenda.
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