Sheet Music Collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Sheet Music Collection, Ms2003-021, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
3.1 Cubic Feet 8 boxes
Abstract:
The Sheet Music Collection contains various songs (lyrics and music) from about 1823 through the mid-20th century.
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Sheet Music Collection, Ms2003-021, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Sheet Music Collection contains various songs (lyrics and music) from about 1823 through the mid-20th century. Music in the collection is predominantly from American popular culture, but there are also some pieces from Europe, a well as theater souvenir programs and song-books. The folder list below includes a list of song titles and, when known, composers and lyricists, for each box in the collection.

Acquisition information:
The Sheet Music Collection consists of multiple accruals of sheet music, largely acquired by Special Collections prior to or during 2003.
Processing information:

Initial processing, arrangement, and description of the Sheet Music Collection was completed in 2003. Additional description was completed in 2015.

Arrangement:

Sheet music in the collection is in the order in which it was received. For the most part, it is organized alphabetically by the composers last name. Songs for which the composer is not known are in the last two boxes (7 and 8).

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Notated music