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Marian S. Carson Collection [collection]
- Title
- Marian S. Carson Collection [collection]
- Dates Created
- Span: 1800-1900
- Bulk: 19th century
- Language
- English
- Form
- collection
- Physical Description
- 3 ft.
- 4 boxes
- Abstract
- The extensive Americana collection of Marian S. Carson was given to the Library of Congress Manuscript Division in 1996. More than 300 pieces of early American sheet music were transferred to the Music Division in 2000. These date back to the late 18th century, although the bulk of the collection dates from the 19th century. A significant amount of Civil War era sheet music is included.
- Contents Note
- Early American sheet music.
- Microfilm available
- No.
- Preferred Citation
- Marian S. Carson Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress
- Access Permissions
- Researchers wishing to work with special collections are advised to inquire in advance about availability of material since many special collections are stored off-site.
- Copyright
- Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply.
- Subjects
- Popular Music
- Songs
- Carson, Marian S.
- Repository
- Music Division, Library of Congress
Last Updated: 08-28-2012