Archives Center, National Museum of American History

James Stutsman Band Book Collection

Summary
Collection ID:
NMAH.AC.0258
Creators:
Stutsman, James
Dates:
1875
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.15 Cubic feet
1 box
Repository:
Container:
1
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The set consists of nine books with a fragment of a tenth which seems not to be related to the other nine. Eight of the nine books, which are basically intact, offer a complete enough assortment to produce a usable performance set. The 1st althorn is missing, but the 2nd alto is present. Also, possibly missing are: 2nd Eb cornet, 2nd Bb tenor, and the snare drum.
The books include: Bass drum; 2nd Bb cornet; IInd Eb Alto; Eb Bass; IInd Bb cornet; ist Eb cornet; Bb Bass; ist Bb tenor; and Ist Bb cornet.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
This is a set of manuscript brass band parts used by a municipal band in Wilton Junction, Iowa. It was bought by the father of the donor at a local auction in Wilton Junction. Most of the books are signed "Fred Maurer's Book," and one is signed "J. B. Maurer's Book". Presumably, Mr. Fred Maurer was the leader and/or arranger.
Administration
Author
Barbara Kemp
Immediate Source of Acquisiton
This collection was purchased from James Stutsman, 1984. The donor acquired this material from his father, who bought it at an auction in Wilton Junction, Iowa.
Custodial History
Collection transferred from the Division of Musical Instruments (now Division of Cultural and Community Life), 1/20/1987.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Barbara Kemp, 1987
Using the Collection
Preferred Citation
Item title and date, James Stutsman Band Book Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
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.
Keywords
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Sheet music -- Manuscripts -- 19th century Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Musicians -- 1870-1880 Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Wilton Junction (Iowa) Geographic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Bands (Music) -- 1870-1880 Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Musical performances Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Maurer, Fred Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Maurer, J.B. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Musical Instruments Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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