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Von Tilzer, Harry, 1872-1946. Von Tilzer / Gumm collection, 1878-1959 (bulk 1900-1949).

Title: Von Tilzer / Gumm collection, 1878-1959 (bulk 1900-1949).

The collection consists of both personal and professional papers of Harry Von Tilzer and of his brother H. Harold Gumm, and the records of the Harry Von Tilzer Music Publishing Co. (HVTMPC). The records of the HVTMPC are inextricably combined not only with Harry Von Tilzer's papers but also with Gumm's papers and those of his firm Goldie & Gumm. Von Tilzer's personal papers include correspondence, including letters to and from one of his primary collaborators, Andrew B. Sterling; writings; legal and financial documents; and drafts of his autobiography. The HVTMPC materials primarily consist of music (manuscript and printed); lyrics (manuscript and typewritten); scripts by such authors as Dolph Singer, Frances Nordstrom, and Junie McCree; legal and financial records; and a catalog of works published by HVTMPC. There is a large collection of songs, ranging from lead sheets without words to complete piano-vocal scores. Most of Gumm's subject files relate to his activities as an agent for many prominent black performers of the 1930s and 1940s, including Georgette Harvey, Jester Hairston, Rex Ingram, and Teddy Hale. In addition, there are papers relating to a touring production of Cabin in the sky. Materials relating to their brothers (music publisher Will Von Tilzer; songwriter Albert Von Tilzer; and Jules and Jack Von Tilzer, who both worked in the family business) also appear in the collection. The collection also contains an assortment of programs from music halls and vaudeville houses; photographs of the Von Tilzer brothers and early vaudeville performers; and clippings.

ArchivalResource: around 11,000 items (77 boxes, 26 linear feet)

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