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"A Brivele Zu Got"

Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.  Search this
Composer:
Small, Solomon  Search this
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Company  Search this
Hebrew Publishing Company  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 13 3/4 in x 10 1/2 in; 34.925 cm x 26.67 cm
Object Name:
sheet music
Place made:
United States: New York, New York
Publishing date:
1913
Subject:
Yiddish Culture  Search this
Judaism  Search this
ID Number:
1992.0359.09
Catalog number:
1992.0359.09
Accession number:
1992.0359
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Sheet Music
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-6cab-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1198469

"A Folio of Hoagy Carmichael Piano Compositions," 1974, published by The Lilly Library, University of Indiana

Series Creator:
DeVincent, Sam, 1918-1997  Search this
Container:
Box 5, Folder F
Type:
Archival materials
Series Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Series Rights:
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.
Series Citation:
The Sam DeVincent Collection of Illustrated American Sheet Music, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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Sam DeVincent Collection of Illustrated American Sheet Music, Series 4: Songwriters Volumes I and II
Sam DeVincent Collection of Illustrated American Sheet Music, Series 4: Songwriters Volumes I and II / 4.218: Ephemera / Hoagy Carmichael / Three programs/flyers re Carmichael festivals and music programs
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep82ca497ef-0dbf-4e10-99bf-5d464703ebfd
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0300-s04-ref5038

"A Maiden's Prayer"

Composer:
Rumshinsky, Joseph M.  Search this
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Company  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 14 in x 10 5/8 in; 35.56 cm x 26.9875 cm
Object Name:
sheet music
Place made:
United States: New York, New York
Publishing date:
1912
Subject:
Yiddish Culture  Search this
Judaism  Search this
ID Number:
1992.0359.12
Accession number:
1992.0359
Catalog number:
1992.0359.12
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Sheet Music
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-6185-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1198472

"A" Minor Stomp; Sunshine

Recording artist:
Ikey Robinson and his Windy City Five  Search this
Manufacturer:
Champion  Search this
Physical Description:
shellac (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 10 in; 25.4 cm
Object Name:
sound recording
Place made:
United States: New York, New York
Recording date:
1935
Related Publication:
Rust, Brian. Jazz Records 1897-1942, Vol. 2
Credit Line:
Gift of Howard A. Guernsey (through Richard L. Guernsey)
ID Number:
1988.0698.2021
Catalog number:
1988.0698.2021
Accession number:
1988.0698
Collector/donor number:
R32
Maker number:
50073
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-0f45-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1059789

"Absalom At the Well"

Licensee:
Katzenelenbogen, J.  Search this
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom  Search this
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.  Search this
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Company  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 35.1155 cm x 26.9875 cm; 13 13/16 in x 10 5/8 in
Object Name:
sheet music
Place made:
United States: New York, New York
Publisher:
1898
Subject:
Yiddish Culture  Search this
Judaism  Search this
ID Number:
1992.0359.04
Accession number:
1992.0359
Catalog number:
1992.0359.04
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Sheet Music
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-6aed-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1198464

"Acht O'clock Rock" and Unidentified Tune [originally labeled "Unidentified, n.c."]

Collection Creator:
Boatwright, Ruth Ellington, 1914-2004  Search this
Container:
Box 13 (MT 13, Series 11), Item 71
Type:
Archival materials
Scope and Contents note:
Acht O'clock Rock, by the Ellington orchestra in progress, with drummer and tenor saxophonist Norris Turney featured Brief fragments from unidentified tune played on electric piano
Subseries Restrictions:
Collection is open for research. Only reference copies may be used.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction. Copyright restrictions exist. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Ruth Ellington Collection, 1923-1992, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
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Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials / Series 11: Audiovisual Materials / 11.1: Sound Recordings / 11.1.3: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra (Originals)
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8ffc79044-557c-4beb-a25c-4d69d4813373
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0415-ref135

"Anthropology" (piano)

Collection Creator:
Gillespie, Dizzy, 1917-1993  Search this
Fishman, Charles  Search this
Container:
Box 13, Folder 10
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research. Researchers must handle unprotected photographs with gloves. Researchers must use reference copies of audio-visual materials. When no reference copy exists, the Archives Center staff will produce reference copies on an "as needed" basis, as resources allow.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning intellectual property rights. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Charismic Productions Records of Dizzy Gillespie, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
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Charismic Productions Records of Dizzy Gillespie
Charismic Productions Records of Dizzy Gillespie / Series 7: Music Manuscripts
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8d3a18b93-c811-4cb9-8e26-b6aa8efb74f3
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0979-ref457

"Arabian Two Step"

Composer:
Rumshinsky, Joseph M.  Search this
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Company  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 13 3/4 in x 10 1/2 in; 34.925 cm x 26.67 cm
Object Name:
sheet music
Place made:
United States: New York, New York
Publishing date:
1912
Subject:
Yiddish Culture  Search this
Judaism  Search this
ID Number:
1992.0359.11
Accession number:
1992.0359
Catalog number:
1992.0359.11
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Sheet Music
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-7eb5-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1198471

"Bebop" (piano)

Collection Creator:
Gillespie, Dizzy, 1917-1993  Search this
Fishman, Charles  Search this
Container:
Box 13, Folder 12
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research. Researchers must handle unprotected photographs with gloves. Researchers must use reference copies of audio-visual materials. When no reference copy exists, the Archives Center staff will produce reference copies on an "as needed" basis, as resources allow.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning intellectual property rights. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Charismic Productions Records of Dizzy Gillespie, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
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Charismic Productions Records of Dizzy Gillespie
Charismic Productions Records of Dizzy Gillespie / Series 7: Music Manuscripts
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep82622667b-f419-4c04-a998-ebb2bf7ff741
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0979-ref459

"Behind the Scenes of Modern Piano Production" Undated reprint from Cosgrove's Magazine

Collection Creator:
Rudolph Wurlitzer Company  Search this
Container:
Box 6, Folder 5
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
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.
Collection Citation:
Wurlitzer Company Records, 1860-1984, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
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Wurlitzer Company Records
Wurlitzer Company Records / Series 2: Publications / 2.2: General Publications and Articles Relating to Wurlitzer
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8f107664b-4bfd-40aa-a885-59f222b3e045
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0469-ref217

"Blues in Thirds"/ "Chimes in Blues"/from Earl Hines Piano Solos/King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band

Collection Creator:
Armstrong, Lucille  Search this
Bechet, Sidney, 1897-1959  Search this
Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971  Search this
Condon, Eddie, 1905-1973  Search this
Calloway, Cab, 1907-1994  Search this
Commodore Records.  Search this
Feather, Leonard, 1914-1994  Search this
Gabler, Milt  Search this
Davis, Sammy, 1925-  Search this
Decca (recording company).  Search this
Granz, Norman  Search this
Hawkins, Coleman  Search this
Kaempfert, Bert, 1923-1980  Search this
Ives, Burl, 1909-  Search this
Holiday, Billie, 1915-1959  Search this
Norvo, Red, 1908-1999  Search this
Mills Brothers.  Search this
Krupa, Gene, 1909-1973  Search this
Kelly, Peck, 1898-  Search this
Williams, Cootie, 1911-1985  Search this
United Hot Clubs of America.  Search this
Stewart, Rex (William), Jr., 1907-1967 (cornetist)  Search this
Jordan, Louis, 1908-1975  Search this
Goodman, Benny (Benjamin David), 1909-1986  Search this
Container:
Box 80
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research use. Some materials restricted; but most are available for unrestricted research access on site by appointment.

Several items of personal correspondence contained private medical information about living individuals. The originals were removed and will remain sealed until 2030. Copies with the sensitive information redacted are available for research use in the collection.

Access to audio recordings for which no reference copy exists requires special arrangements with Archives Center staff. Please ask the reference archivist for additional information.
Collection Rights:
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.
Collection Citation:
Milt Gabler Papers, 1927-2001, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
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Milt Gabler Papers
Milt Gabler Papers / Series 27: Audio Discs / 27.1: Commercial Recordings
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8233916e3-69a8-48b5-9838-e4932a768cbd
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0849-ref1291

"Boogie Woogie" / "How Long How Long Blues"/Count Basie at the Piano

Collection Creator:
Armstrong, Lucille  Search this
Bechet, Sidney, 1897-1959  Search this
Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971  Search this
Condon, Eddie, 1905-1973  Search this
Calloway, Cab, 1907-1994  Search this
Commodore Records.  Search this
Feather, Leonard, 1914-1994  Search this
Gabler, Milt  Search this
Davis, Sammy, 1925-  Search this
Decca (recording company).  Search this
Granz, Norman  Search this
Hawkins, Coleman  Search this
Kaempfert, Bert, 1923-1980  Search this
Ives, Burl, 1909-  Search this
Holiday, Billie, 1915-1959  Search this
Norvo, Red, 1908-1999  Search this
Mills Brothers.  Search this
Krupa, Gene, 1909-1973  Search this
Kelly, Peck, 1898-  Search this
Williams, Cootie, 1911-1985  Search this
United Hot Clubs of America.  Search this
Stewart, Rex (William), Jr., 1907-1967 (cornetist)  Search this
Jordan, Louis, 1908-1975  Search this
Goodman, Benny (Benjamin David), 1909-1986  Search this
Container:
Box 80
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research use. Some materials restricted; but most are available for unrestricted research access on site by appointment.

Several items of personal correspondence contained private medical information about living individuals. The originals were removed and will remain sealed until 2030. Copies with the sensitive information redacted are available for research use in the collection.

Access to audio recordings for which no reference copy exists requires special arrangements with Archives Center staff. Please ask the reference archivist for additional information.
Collection Rights:
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.
Collection Citation:
Milt Gabler Papers, 1927-2001, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
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Milt Gabler Papers
Milt Gabler Papers / Series 27: Audio Discs / 27.1: Commercial Recordings
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep83d573f9c-5fb9-4414-936b-567b64bc7f97
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0849-ref1284

"Bye Bye Blackbird"

Manufacturer:
Imperial  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
wood (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 2 1/2 in x 2 1/2 in x 12 1/2 in; 6.35 cm x 6.35 cm x 31.75 cm
overall in box: 2 1/16 in x 2 3/16 in x 12 1/2 in; 5.23875 cm x 5.55625 cm x 31.75 cm
Object Name:
player piano roll
Place made:
United States: Illinois, Chicago
Date made:
late 1920s
ID Number:
MI.71.12.02
Accession number:
292526
Catalog number:
71.12.02
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Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
Music & Musical Instruments
Popular Entertainment
Mechanical Musical Instruments
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-6557-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_607687
Online Media:

"Celebrated Hebrew Song & Dance"

Arranger:
Bonime, Joseph  Search this
Publisher:
Katz, Joseph P.  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 12 1/4 in x 9 1/4 in; 31.115 cm x 23.495 cm
Object Name:
sheet music
Object Type:
Sheet Music
Place made:
United States: New York, New York
Publishing date:
1916
Credit Line:
Gift of Bertha S. Sohn
ID Number:
1986.0961.05
Accession number:
1986.0961
Catalog number:
1986.0961.05
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Family & Social Life
Cultures & Communities
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-73c1-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_682674

"Chanson Russe"

Composer:
Rumshinsky, Joseph M.  Search this
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Company  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 35.1155 cm x 26.9875 cm; 13 13/16 in x 10 5/8 in
Object Name:
sheet music
Place made:
United States: New York, New York
Publishing date:
1912
Subject:
Yiddish Culture  Search this
Judaism  Search this
ID Number:
1992.0359.14
Accession number:
1992.0359
Catalog number:
1992.0359.14
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Sheet Music
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-6f66-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1198474

"Chickering America's Oldest and Best Loved Piano" Text and photographs of Craftsmanship,

Collection Creator:
Chickering, Jonas, 1798-1853  Search this
Container:
Box 2, Folder 2
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
undated
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research use.
Collection Rights:
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.
Collection Citation:
Chickering and Sons Piano Company Collection, 1864-1985, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
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Chickering & Sons Piano Company Collection
Chickering & Sons Piano Company Collection / Series 3: Company History and Records
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep83fcc7eaf-e190-4561-8826-7fa805386399
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0264-ref66

"Chickering & Sons, Manufacturers Certificate and Warranty" for Piano Forte No. 63743,

Collection Creator:
Chickering, Jonas, 1798-1853  Search this
Container:
Box 2, Folder 6
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1887 November 13
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research use.
Collection Rights:
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.
Collection Citation:
Chickering and Sons Piano Company Collection, 1864-1985, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
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Chickering & Sons Piano Company Collection
Chickering & Sons Piano Company Collection / Series 3: Company History and Records
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8827a5f0e-30e7-40ea-854e-7639f4797a4a
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0264-ref77

"Chickering & Sons, Manufacturers Certificate and Warranty" for Piano Forte No. 86427. Typewritten note on the details and shipment,

Collection Creator:
Chickering, Jonas, 1798-1853  Search this
Container:
Box 2, Folder 6
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1896 January 2
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research use.
Collection Rights:
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.
Collection Citation:
Chickering and Sons Piano Company Collection, 1864-1985, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
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Chickering & Sons Piano Company Collection
Chickering & Sons Piano Company Collection / Series 3: Company History and Records
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep87f371b30-42b3-4ff1-9dab-0b2046ea66c5
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0264-ref78

"Chickering", Aeolian American Corporation,

Collection Creator:
Chickering, Jonas, 1798-1853  Search this
Container:
Box 1, Folder 6
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1967
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research use.
Collection Rights:
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.
Collection Citation:
Chickering and Sons Piano Company Collection, 1864-1985, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
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Chickering & Sons Piano Company Collection
Chickering & Sons Piano Company Collection / Series 2: Publications
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep856f5c33f-8e16-4d0c-8385-4b6fc5c75e93
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0264-ref51

"Chickering-America's Oldest and Best Loved Piano and "Chickering Pianos In Grand and Vertical Styling",

Collection Creator:
Chickering, Jonas, 1798-1853  Search this
Container:
Box 2, Folder 2
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
undated
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research use.
Collection Rights:
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.
Collection Citation:
Chickering and Sons Piano Company Collection, 1864-1985, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
See more items in:
Chickering & Sons Piano Company Collection
Chickering & Sons Piano Company Collection / Series 3: Company History and Records
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep86b7f0136-de07-42b5-b6d6-89d0d8f1d24d
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0264-ref62

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