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Shurr, Robert L.
Handy, W. C. (William Christopher), 1873-1958
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1928
1948 - 1948
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0.3 Cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0132
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection consists of a photograph, several letters written by Handy, and several pieces of music which he published. Handy remains among the most influential of American Blues songwriters. Handy is credited with giving Blues, its contemporary form. While Handy was not the first to publish music in the blues form, he took the blues from a reg...
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Ewin, James Lithgow (inventor)
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1873, 1874, 1879.
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1 Cubic foot (1 box)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0051
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
This collection includes an English patent paper #2126 for improved vulcanizable water-proof gum, 1873, to Benjamin Joseph Barnard Mills; a U.S. patent paper #151,109 for improvement in the art of manufacturing horseshoes, 1874; and an English patent paper #1194 for improvement in street-lighting apparatus.
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Bernholm, Jonas, 1946-
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1976-1991.
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8 Cubic feet
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0551
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Collection documents Jonas Bernholm's interest and work promoting African American Music, specifically rhythm and blues.
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Andriote, John-Manuel
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1976-2001
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1.5 Cubic feet (5 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1184
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
John-Manuel Andriote interviewed several individuals and entertainers involved with the disco era for his book, Hot Stuff: A Brief History of Disco. This collection contains his interview tapes, transcripts, and materials related to the research and writing of his book.
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Harry Warren Papers
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Riva, Julia
Jones, Jophe
Warren, Harry, 1893-1981
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1894-2000
bulk 1927-1980
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32 Cubic feet (70 boxes, 26 folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0750
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The Harry Warren Papers consists of original music manuscripts, scores, song sheets, commercial sheet music, bound scores, scripts, business records, correspondence (business, personal and fan), clippings, magazines, photographs, cassette tapes, LP records, posters and programs and personal memorabilia. The material documents the personal life and...
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DeVincent, Sam, 1918-1997
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1847-1975
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251 Boxes
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0300.S04
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Sam DeVincent loved music and art and began collecting sheet music with lithographs at an early age. Series 4: Songwriters: A "songwriter" for this series is defined as a composer, a lyricist, or both. An overview to the entire DeVincent collection is available here: Sam DeVincent Collection of Illustrated American Sheet Music.
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Guthrie, Woody, 1912-1967
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1912-1977
bulk 1940-1951
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1.75 linear feet
- Collection ID:
- CFCH.GUTH
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Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
Original song text, music, drawings, correspondence, and other writings by Woody Guthrie; news clippings, articles, correspondence, and business records related to Woody Guthrie. Date span: 1927-1985. Bulk dates: Guthrie song text, writings, and drawings, 1940-1948; correspondence by and to Woody Guthrie, 1944-1951; correspondence regarding Woody Guthrie, 1956-1977.
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Short, Bobby
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1908-2006
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13.6 Cubic feet (35 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0946
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Bobby Short was a singer and pianist whose career spanned seven decades. An interpreter of American popular music, he became a performer in childhood and remained active until his death. He is best known for his more than 35 years as performer-in-residence at the Hotel Carlyle's Café Carlyle in New York City. This collection contains personal papers and photographs as well as business papers, musical materials and photographs relating to Mr. Short's career as a performing artist.
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Hays, Lee, 1914-1981
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1923-1981
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6.95 Cubic Feet (Papers)
0.9 Cubic Feet (Audiorecordings)
- Collection ID:
- CFCH.HAYS
- Repository:
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Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
The Lee Hays papers measures 7.85 cubic feet and dates from 1923 to 1981. The collection includes original writings, correspondence, and miscellaneous projects by Lee Hays; business records, interviews and features related to Lee Hays, including photographs; clippings saved by Lee Hays; and audiorecordings made by Lee Hays.
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Berlin, Irving, 1888-
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1905 - 1987
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3 Cubic feet (6 boxes and 10 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0257
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Irving Berlin was a 20th century American composer and songwriter. This collection has sheet music for over 200 songs composed by Irving Berlin, as well as a sheet music by other composers. In addition to sheet music, there is correspondence, awards, photographs, and posters pertaining to Irving Berlin.