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African-American related sheet music, and sheet music written by African-Americans, 1851-1974
M1433
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Title: African-American related sheet music and sheet music written by African-Americans
Identifier/Call Number: M1433
Contributing Institution:
Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
10.5 Linear feet
(648 pieces; 7 flat boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1851-1974
Abstract: The collection consists of sheet music written by African-American writers and sheet music published by African-American publishers
between 1851 and 1974.
This collection was purchased by Stanford University, Special Collections in 2004.
The collection consists of sheet music written by African-American writers and sheet music published by African-American publishers
between 1851 and 1974.
The collection is arranged in two series: Series I. Sheet music written by African-Americans and Series II. Sheet music about
African-American themes. Within each series, the material is arranged alphabetically by title.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
African Americans in popular culture--Songs and music.
African Americans--Music
African Americans--Social life and customs.
Gospel music--United States.
Lithographs.
Music--African-American
Piano music.
Popular music.
Ragtime music.
Sheet music.
Songs with piano.