Edison Sheet Music Collection Guides to Special Collections in the Music Division of the Library of Congress Music Division, Library of Congress Washington, D.C. 2005 Revised 2016 January Contact information: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/perform.contact Additional search options available at: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu002003 LC Online Catalog record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2002604960 Processed by the Music Division of the Library of Congress Collection Summary Title: Edison Sheet Music Collection Span Dates: 1830-1958 Bulk Dates: (bulk 1890-1940) Call No.: ML31.E3 Collector: Thomas A. Edison, Inc. Extent: circa 13,000 items ; 148 containers ; 444 linear feet Language: Collection material in English Location: Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Summary: The collection consists chiefly of American sheet music published in the United States between the years 1830-1930. While a significant minority of the music in the collection is instrumental music, the vast majority is for voice and piano. Notable in this collection are imprints from California dating from before 1850, first editions by Irving Berlin and others, and many European imprints among the instrumental pieces. 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 Bellak, Ja's (James) Bryan, Alfred, 1871-1958. Cooper, George, 1840-1927. Dubin, Al. Gilbert, L. Wolfe (Louis Wolfe), 1886-1970. Grant, Bert, 1878-1951. Grobe, Charles. Harrigan, Edward, 1844-1911. Hays, Will. S. (William Shakespeare), 1837-1907. Heller, Stephen, 1813-1888. Herz, Henri, 1803-1888. Holland, Justin, 1819-1887. Jerome, William, 1865-1932. Johnson, Howard, 1908- Kahn, Gus, 1886-1941. Kinkel, Charles. Lamb, Arthur J., 1870-1928. Mack, Edward, 1826-1882. Maeder, J. Gaspard (James Gaspard), 1809-1876. Maylath, H. (Heinrich), 1827-1883. Meyer, Louis, 1862-1913. Meyerbeer, Giacomo, 1791-1864. Millöcker, Carl, 1842-1899. Moelling, Theodore. Pixley, Frank, 1865-1919. Root, George F. (George Frederick), 1820-1895. Russell, Henry, 1812-1900. Smith, Harry Bache, 1860-1936. Sterling, Andrew B., b. 1874. Strelezki, Anton. Sudds, William F. Weatherly, Frederic Edward, 1848-1929. Webster, Joseph Philbrick, 1819-1875. Edison Sheet Music Collection 2 Whiting, Richard A., 1891-1938. Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville), 1881-1975. Work, Henry C. (Henry Clay), 1832-1884. Young, Joe, 1889-1939. Organizations Thomas A. Edison, Inc. Subjects Dance music--United States. Instrumental music. Popular music--United States. Songs with piano. Administrative Information Provenance The Edison Foundation has at various times donated items to the Library, most notably films. It would then follow that the Foundation donated the collection to the Library of Congress, though, when is still unknown. Accruals No further accruals are expected. Processing History The Edison Sheet Music Collection was processed by Michael A. Ferrando under the direction of Lloyd Pinchback in 1997 using Procite database software. The database underwent further editing in 2001-2002 in order to prepare it for the EAD version of the finding aid. Copyright Status The status of copyright on the materials of the Edison Sheet Music Collection is governed by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S.C.). Access and Restrictions The Edison Sheet Music Collection is open to research. Restrictions apply concerning the use, photoduplication, or publication of items in this collection; consult a reference librarian for information concerning these restrictions. Researchers are advised to contact the Performing Arts Reading Room prior to visiting. Many collections are stored off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use. Online Content Digitized images of Edison sheet music are available via links from this finding aid. Preferred Citation Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: container number, Edison Sheet Music Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. The Collector The Edison Sheet Music Collection appears to be the music library of the recording division of Thomas A. Edison, Inc. and/or its predecessor, the National Phonograph Co. Its purpose is assumed to be to provide Edison's recording artists with music for recording sessions. Edison Sheet Music Collection 3 Scope and Content Note The Edison Sheet Music Collection consists chiefly of American sheet music published in the United States between the years 1830-1930. While a significant minority of the music in the collection is instrumental music, the vast majority is for voice and piano. Notable in this collection are imprints from California dating from before 1850, first editions by Irving Berlin and others, and many European imprints among the instrumental pieces. Organization of the Edison Sheet Music Collection The Edison Sheet Music Collection is organized in 5 series: • Piano Vocal Music • Instrumental Music • Instructional Materials • Published Collections of Music • Miscellaneous & Unidentified Edison Sheet Music Collection 4 Description of Series Container Series BOX 1-87 Piano Vocal Music, 1830-1957 BOX 142 Sheet music published in the United States between 1830 and 1957 primary written for voice and piano. A minority of pieces include other instruments as well. Browse: || A ||B ||C ||D ||E ||F ||G ||H ||I ||J ||K ||L ||M ||N ||O ||P ||Q ||R ||S ||T ||U ||V ||W ||Y ||Z || Arrangement is by composer or arranger and title. Sheet Music without composer or arranger are placed in under title in box 142. BOX 88-141 Instrumental Music, 1830-1957 BOX 143 Sheet music published in the United States between 1830 and 1957 for various instruments. Browse: || A ||B ||C ||D ||E ||F ||G ||H ||I ||J ||K ||L ||M ||N ||O ||P ||Q ||R ||S ||T ||U ||V ||W ||Y ||Z || Arrangement is by composer or arranger and title. Sheet Music without composer or arranger are placed in under title in box 143. BOX 145 Instructional Materials Instructional Materials published in the United States between 1830 and 1957. Arrangement is by composer or arranger and title. BOX 146 Published Collections of Music Collections of various types of music published in the United States between 1830 and 1957. Arrangement is by title. BOX 144 Miscellaneous & Unidentified BOX 147 Fragments of unidentified music, notes, promotional materials, and damaged music dating between 1830 and 1957. Arrangement is by composer or arranger and title. Edison Sheet Music Collection 5 Container List Container Contents BOX 1-87 Piano Vocal Music, 1830-1957 BOX 142 Sheet music published in the United States between 1830 and 1957 primary written for voice and piano. A minority of pieces include other instruments as well. Browse: || A ||B ||C ||D ||E ||F ||G ||H ||I ||J ||K ||L ||M ||N ||O ||P ||Q ||R ||S ||T ||U ||V ||W ||Y ||Z || Arrangement is by composer or arranger and title. Sheet Music without composer or arranger are placed in under title in box 142. A. B. BOX 1 Am I unforgiven still? Cincinnati: John Church & Co., 1877. Arranged by Karl Arini Digital content available Aarons, Alfred E. BOX 1 Antoinette. New York: M. Witmark & Sons, 1901. Lyrics or text by Richard Carle Digital content available BOX 1 Life is such a bore. New York: M. Witmark & Sons, 1902. Lyrics or text by Geo. Totten Smith BOX 1 My almond-eyed boy. New York: M. Witmark & Sons, 1900. Lyrics or text by Edward S. Abeles Digital content available BOX 1 She's my girl. New York: Sol Bloom, [18--?]. Lyrics or text by George Totten Smith Incomplete, cover page only. Digital content available Aarons, Alfred E. and Julian Edwards BOX 1 His honor the mayor. New York: M. Witmark & Sons, 1905. Lyrics or text by Chas. J. Campbell Lyrics or text by Ralph M. Skinner Title page has composer as Alfred E. Aarons. Cover page has both Alfred E. Aarons and Julian Edwards as composers. Digital content available Abbott, C. BOX 1 Color'd orphan boy. Cleveland: D. P. Faulds & Co., [1852]. Abbott, Frank BOX 1 Baby's with the angels now. Cedar Rapids, IA: H. C. Waite, 1884. Lyrics or text by C. E. Banks Edison Sheet Music Collection 6 Piano Vocal Music, 1830-1957 Container Contents Digital content available Abraham, Edw J. BOX 1 That's neither here nor there, op. 49. Chicago: Wm. A. Pond & Co., 1885. Digital content available Abrahams, Maurice BOX 1 All he does is follow them around. New York: Maurice Abrahams Music Co., 1914. Lyrics or text by Grant Clarke Digital content available BOX 1 He'd have to get under - get out and get under. New York: Maurice Abrahams Music Co., 1908. Lyrics or text by Grant Clarke Lyrics or text by Edgar Leslie Digital content available BOX 1 Pullman porters parade. New York: Abrahams Music Co., Inc., 1913. Lyrics or text by Ren. G. May Digital content available BOX 1 When the grown up ladies act like babies. New York: Maurice Abrahams Music, 1914. Lyrics or text by Joe Young Lyrics or text by Edgar Leslie Digital content available BOX 1 You're the most wonderful girl. New York: Maurice Abrahams Music Co., 1913. Lyrics or text by Edgar Leslie Lyrics or text by Grant Clarke Digital content available Abram, Edw J. BOX 1 My sailor lass. New York: M. Witmark & Sons, 1896. Abt, Franz BOX 1 Blissful dreams. Oneonta, NY: Henry Shepherd, [18--?]. Digital content available BOX 1 Dear home of my childhood. Philadelphia: J. E. Ditson & Co., [18--?]. Lyrics or text by Ch. Rowe BOX 1 Good night, my child! New York: Wm. A. Pond & Co., [18--?]. Digital content available BOX 1 Home so blest. [S.l.]: [s.n.], [18--?]. Lyrics or text by B. S. Montgomery Digital content available BOX 1 In the eye there lies the heart.