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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
John R. Anderson Piano Trade Literature and Ephemera Collection
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1257
- Creators:
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Anderson, John R.
- Dates:
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circa 1700-2011, undated
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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6 Cubic feet14 boxes, 1 map folder
- Repository:
Content Description
Content Description
The addendum consists of trade literaure and ephemera on the subject of pianos.
Arrangement
Arrangement
The collection is arranged into three series.
Series 1: Piano Trade Literature and Ephemera, 1850-1990, undated
Series 2: Photographs, undated
Series 3: Research Notes, 1700-2011, undated
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
A retired government employee, Anderson is a piano enthusiast and collector. He conducted extensive research on early piano makers.
Administration
Author
Vanessa Broussard-Simmons
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was donated by John R. Anderson in 2011.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Sarah Gediman, intern; Julia Gibson, intern; Savannah Hildre, intern; Lauren Janik, intern; supervised by Vanessa Broussard-Simmons, archivist, 2019.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
John R. Anderson Piano Trade Literature and Ephemera Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Conditions Governing Use
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Related Materials
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Steinway & Sons Records and Family Papers (NMAH.AC.0178)
Wurlitzler Company Records (NMAH.AC.0469)
South Carolina Historical Society
Siegling Music House Records, 1820-1972
Keywords
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