Sheet Music Collection, 1800-1953
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Sheet Music Collection
- Dates
- 1800-1953 (inclusive)18001953
- Quantity
- 3 linear feet (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- XOE_SC0076
- Summary
- American and European songs and dance music for piano, piano and voice, and violin.
- Repository
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Western Washington University, Special Collections
Wilson 6th Floor
516 High Street MS9103
Bellingham WA
98225-9123
Telephone: (360) 650-3193
Fax: (360) 650-3044
speccoll@wwu.edu - Access Restrictions
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The collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Content Description
American and European songs and dance music for piano, piano and voice, and violin. Some pieces have lithographically illustrated covers.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Some material may be subject to use restrictions - contact repository for details.
Preferred Citation
Sheet Music Collection, Special Collections, Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225-9103.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Transferred from the Music Library in 2019 and 2021.
Processing Note
About Harmful Language and ContentTo learn more about problematic content in our collections, collection description and teaching tools (including how to provide feedback or request dialogue on this topic), see our Statement About Potentially Harmful Language and Content.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Music albumsDates: approximately 1800-1860Container: Box 1-3
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Description: Sheet music (African American)Dates: 1896-1935Container: Box 3, Folder 1
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Description: Sheet music (Native American / Pacific Islander)Dates: 1902-1946Container: Box 3, Folder 2
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Description: Sheet music (Mexico / Latin America)Dates: 1926-1953Container: Box 3, Folder 3
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Description: Sheet music (American West)Dates: 1930-1953Container: Box 3, Folder 4
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Description: Sheet music (World War II)Dates: 1939-1943Container: Box 3, Folder 5
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Description: Sheet music (Miscellaneous)Dates: approximately 1900-1950Container: Box 3, Folder 6-7
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Piano music.
- Popular music.
- Songs with piano.
- Violin and piano music -- Scores.
Form or Genre Terms
- Art music.
- Chamber music.
- Popular music.
- Scores.
- Songs.
