20th century music scores collection , 1900-1950

Overview of the Collection

Com
University of Oregon. Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
Title
20th century music scores collection
Dates
1900-1950 (inclusive)
Quantity
4.5 linear feet, (4 containers )  :  3 record storage boxes and 1 flat box
Collection Number
Coll 541
Summary
The 20th century music scores collection consists of a wide-ranging variety of sheet music, musical scores from films, and songbooks. These contain a wide collection of music ranging from 1905 to 1986, with a bent towards the 1950's and 1960's era of jazz, blues, and foxtrot, stylistically.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.

Additional Reference Guides

See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The 20th century music scores collection consists of a wide-ranging variety of sheet music, musical scores from films, and songbooks. These contain a wide collection of music ranging from 1905 to 1986, with a bent towards the 1950's and 1960's era of jazz, blues, and foxtrot, stylistically. There are many well-known pieces of music in this collection, many of these easily recognized by title, which lends itself to arrangement rationale of alphabetizing by song title.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Popular music--20th century

Form or Genre Terms

  • Sheet music