Marian S. Carson Collection
Span: 1800-1900
Bulk: 19th century
English
collection
3 ft.
4 boxes
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.
Early American sheet music.
No.
Marian S. Carson Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress
Carson Collection
Early American sheet music from the Marian S. Carson collection of Americana.
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Popular Music
Songs
Carson, Marian S.
Performing Arts Encyclopedia
scdb
Music Division, Library of Congress
IHAS
120828
loc.natlib.scdb.200033832