Richard Rodgers Collection 1917-1980 (bulk 1925-1979)

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Richard Rodgers Collection 1917-1980 (bulk 1925-1979)

http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu002002

The collection consists predominantly of Rodgers's music holographs--sketches, vocal scores (many with lyric sheets included) and short scores. In addition, the collection includes full scores for 8 of the Rodgers and Hammerstein shows. Also included is a small number of programs, photographs, miscellaneous papers, and a few miscellaneous items.

circa 2,700 items; 45 boxes; 20 linear feet

eng,

Library of Congress. Music Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6357804

Library of Congress. Music Division

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Trapp family

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Trapp, Maria Augusta, 1905-1987

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Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979

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Hammerstein, Oscar, II, 1895-1960

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