Sheet music collection, 1890-1950
Scope and Contents
200 pieces of vintage sheet music dating from the late 19th century to about 1920, includes early Irving Berlin, Scott Joplin, and E. T. Paul numbers, African-American historical and caricature numbers, early telephone and airplane songs and illustrations, and photographs depicting dress and activities of the period performers of the day and scenes of the era.
Dates
- Creation: 1840s-1980s
Access
This material is open for research use by any registered reader.
Use and Copyright
This material is owned by the University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections. Unpublished manuscripts are under copyright. Therefore, permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from both the repository and the copyright holder.
Extent
3.5 Linear Feet (7 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Collection shelved on 3rd floor.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift
Source
- Palik, James N. (Donor, Person)
- Palik, Marilyn Kapner (Donor, Person)
- Title
- Sheet music collection, 1890-1950
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- circa 2014
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
- Edition statement
- Re-worked by Milissa Burkart 2020-02-11
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives Repository
McFarlin Library
University of Tulsa
2933 E. 6th St
Tulsa 74104-3123 USA
(918) 631-2496
speccoll@utulsa.edu