R. Grant Smith sheet music collection, 1876-1981.

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Smith, R. Grant, 1931-. R. Grant Smith sheet music collection, 1876-1981.

Title

R. Grant Smith sheet music collection, 1876-1981.

Resource Link

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/298320917

Abstract

The collection consists chiefly of American sheet music published in the United States between the years 1876-1981.

Extent

3.5 linear ft. (15 boxes, ca. 507 items)

Holding Repository

Public Libraries of Saginaw

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 7275921

Public Libraries of Saginaw

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Wonder, Stevie

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Kahn, Gus, 1886-1941

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Lyricist. From the description of Autograph card signed : [New York], to Irene Gallagher, May 15/1923, 1923 May 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270923814 Gus Kahn, (born 6 November 1886 in Koblenz, Germany; died 8 October 1941, Beverly Hills, Calif.) was a prolific lyricist during the 20s and 30s for Tin Pan Alley, stage and films. After being taken to the U.S. by his immigrant parents in 1891 when the family settled in Chicago, he started writing songs while still at sch...

Wendling, Pete, 1888-1974

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Scott, Raymond, 1908-1994

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Director, Michigan Council for the Arts. From the description of Ray Scott interview, 1977 Mar. 26-July 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220189732 Ray Scott was the director of the Michigan Council for the Arts. From the description of Oral history interview with Ray Scott, 1977 Mar. 26-July 14 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 613315671 ...

Horvath, Charles

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Amsden, Arthur

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Raskin, William, 1896-1942

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Grant, Cornelius

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Wondree, Louis Harold.

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Toepel, Louis C.

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Martin, Tony, 1913-2012

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Coslow, Sam, 1902-1982

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Sam Coslow (1902-1982) was an American composer, lyricist, market analyst, and publisher. Coslow sold his first song in 1918 at the age of sixteen, and began writing music for Hollywood films in the late 1920s. In addition to writing music for film, Coslow wrote several songs that were recorded by acts like Al Jolson and Bing Crosby. During the 1930s Coslow began to produce films in addition to his musical work, and he won the 1944 Academy Award for best musical short for his film "Heavenly Musi...

Von Tilzer, Albert.

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Hollander, Joe

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Northrup, Blanche.

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Wise, Fred

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Baxter, Phil, 1896-1972

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Songwriter, band leader. Born in Texas. Traveled through the United States in the first half of the twentieth century with his orchestras. Songs he wrote included MY FADED SUMMER LOVE, HAVE A LITTLE DREAM ON ME, AND DING DONG DADDY FROM DUMAS. From the description of Papers, 1918-1968, (bulks 1930-1960). (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 25703890 ...

Turner, Harry, 1942-

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Connelly, Reg. (Reginald), 1895-1963

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Schwartz, Jean, 1878-1956

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Composer of "Mr. Dooley" and the music for "The passing show of 1912" and other music. From the description of Autograph note on music paper, signed : [n.p.], [19]40 Dec. 31. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270910491 ...

Eliscu, Edward

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Edward Eliscu (1902-1998), was a lyricist, and also a play- and screen-writer, and a progressive activist in the entertainment industry, notably in Hollywood in the 1930s and 1940s. From the description of Papers, 1938-1998. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58779918 Edward Eliscu (1902-1998), was a lyricist (best known for Without a Song ), playwright and screen-writer, and a progressive activist in the entertainment industry, notably in Hollywood ...

Williams, Lewis J.

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Garrett, Marilyn.

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Hogan, William W.

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Brown, Nacio Herb, 1896-1964

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Composer of "Singin' in the rain" and other songs. From the description of Autograph card signed : [n.p.], [193-?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270906647 ...

Stitt, Sonny.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w63n53h5 (person)

Shay, Larry, 1897-1988

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6tf2zp2 (person)

Osborne, Nat, 1878-1954

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6ff6vwm (person)

Johnson, Chas. L. (Charles Leslie), 1876-1950

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w60v96nv (person)

Thompson, Bernard

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6ng7rc7 (person)

Cramer, Floyd, 1933-1997

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Rose, Fred, 1897-1954

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6kd1vwm (person)

Brockman, James.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6697g1p (person)

Clare, Sidney, 1892-1972

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6kq13tq (person)

Clauder, Jos. (Joseph), 1853-1913

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w66m4qm5 (person)

Jones, Isham, 1894-1956

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Pulfrey, Herbert G.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6nq02xw (person)

Greer, Jesse, 1896-1970

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Edwards, Leo.

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Kellette, John William

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Dougherty, Byrd.

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Kremer, Walter F.

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Woods, Harry, 1896-1970

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Goldkette, Jean

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Fiorito, Ted, 1900-1971

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Cosby, Henry.

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Gaines, Samuel Richards, 1869-1945

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Lorenzo, Ange, 1894-1971

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Van Alstyne, Egbert, 1882-1951

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Panico, Louis, 1899-

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Collins, Will

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Bernard, Felix, 1897-1944

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McWatters, Arthur.

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Smith, R. Grant, 1931-

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R Grant Smith taught at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant. He wrote the book "From Saginaw Valley to Tin Pan Alley." From the description of R. Grant Smith sheet music collection, 1876-1981. (Public Libraries of Saginaw). WorldCat record id: 298320917 ...

Rose, Jack, 1911-1995

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Herbert, Victor, 1859-1924

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Composed 1884-85. First performance Stuttgart, 8 December 1885, the composer as soloist.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of 1st concerto for violoncello, op. 8 / by Victor Herbert. [1965?] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 50216538 Victor Herbert (1859-1924) cellist, co-founder of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP), conductor and composer is best known as the composer of light operas such as Babes in Toyland...

Harris, Chas. K. (Charles Kassell), 1864-1930

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w67d54q3 (person)

Music publisher and composer of "After the ball" and other songs. From the description of Typewritten letter signed : New York, to Mrs. Robert Grau, New Rochelle, N.Y., 1903 Sept. 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270907033 ...

Lodwig, Ray

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Sizemore, Arthur, 1891-1954

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Koehler, Ted, 1894-1973

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Scott, John Prindle, 1877-1932

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Warren, Harry

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"Harry Warren, was born Salvatore Guaragna Warren, on December 24th, 1893 in Brooklyn, New York (died 22 September 1981, Los Angeles, California, USA.) One of the most important of all the popular film composers, Warren is probably best remembered for the innovative 30s film musicals he scored with lyricist Al Dubin. A son of Italian immigrants, from a family of 12, Warren taught himself to play accordion and piano, and joined a touring carnival show in his teens. Later, he worked in a variety o...

Marion, David.

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Rieder, Grace, 1886-1949.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w68h1nwc (person)

Smith, Jack, 1913-2006

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w62c1z8s (person)

Moy, Sylvia

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Simon, Howard, 1901-1961

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Picard, Frank A.

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Newman, Charles, 1901-1978

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Erd, Frank H.

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Simons, Seymour, 1896-1949

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w64x63j2 (person)

Snyder, Ted. (1881-1965).

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Wenrich, Percy, 1887-1952

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6qv4jfx (person)

Cherney, Joseph.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6m34pm9 (person)

Wiedoeft, Herb, 1886-1928

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Eastwood, Ted

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Platte, Albert W.

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Platte, a musician, music and voice teacher, master violinist and pianist, was born in Germany and educated in Europe. He came to Saginaw (Mich.) in 1881, where Platte founded and conducted both the Schumann and Polyhymnia clubs. He also served as choir director and organist at St. Paul's Episcopal, St. John's, and First Congregational churches. Platte also directed the Germania Mannerchor opera in 1883 and the New Ladies Choral Union in 1893. Platte was a member of the American Guild of Organis...

Solman, Alfred, 1868-1937

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Naset, C.

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Meinken, Fred, 1882-1958

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Richardson, Harry Ward

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Kendis, James, 1883-1946

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Loeb, John Jacob

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Norrett, Larry.

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Bishop, Joe, 1907-1976

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Henderson, Ray

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Composer. From the description of Autograph card signed : [New York], to Irene Gallagher, 1921 May 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270923770 Songwriter. From the description of Reminiscences of Ray Henderson : oral history, 1958. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122513560 ...

Magine, Frank, 1888-1979

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w67m3bh6 (person)

Vervoort, Clara.

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Johnson, Howard, 1908-

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Marks, Gerald

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Lyman, Abe, 1897-1957

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Twomey, Kay, 1914-

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w65f1ttx (person)

Erdman, Ernie, 1879-1946

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6jx6cv4 (person)

Caesar, Irving

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Writer of "Swanee" and other songs. From the description of Autograph card signed : [New York], to Irene [Gallagher], 1921 May 18. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270935634 Lyricist. From the description of Reminiscences of Irving Caesar : oral history, [195-?]. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122564878 Lyricist and songwriter who served as stenographer and secretary on Henry Ford's Peace Expedition, 1915-1916. ...

Dresser, Paul, 1858-1906

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6cn75b0 (person)

Song writer. From the description of Papers 1897-1904. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 702670236 Paul Dresser, a native of Terre Haute, Ind., was the older brother of novelist Theodore Dreiser. In 1873 he changed his surname. Dresser held a number of jobs, including working for minstrel shows, but found some success as a songwriter. He is best known as the author of the state song of Indiana, "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away." From the description ...

Lopez, Vincent

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Lopez (1894-1975), a pianist and bandleader, began playing in a Brooklyn, New York, saloon at the age of 15 and got his start as a bandleader in 1916. He began conducting live radio broadcasts of his dance band in 1921, and from 1941-1966 played at the Taft Hotel's Grill Room in New York City. From the description of Papers, ca. 1920-1973. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 31912597 ...

Ash, Paul, 1891-1958

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Garrett, Lee R.

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Cummings, J. G.

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Wells, Gilbert

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Kettler, King.

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Berg. Harold C.

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Smith, Richard B., 1901-1935

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w68d2whp (person)

Russell, Harry

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Brown, George, 1913-2001

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6322xzx (person)

Colby, Charles W.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6sr20qq (person)

MacGregor, Chummy, 1903-1973

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6qv477h (person)

Petkere, Bernice, 1901-2000

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6hf0zdx (person)

Alden, John,

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w69c70c0 (person)

Dockstader, Lou H.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6xh2sjt (person)

Miller, Ernest.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w64x87p8 (person)

Buck, Verne

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Alden, Joseph Reed, 1886-1951

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6n048mm (person)

Weslyn, Louis, 1875-1936

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w64n07w5 (person)

Goodwin, Joe, 1889-1943

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6w98933 (person)

Rose, Vincent, 1880-1944

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6x95dtx (person)

Nauer, Johnny

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6w128kx (person)

Brown, Forman, 1901-1996

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w60d2tpm (person)

Wayne, Dottie.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w67w9f6f (person)

Ellis, Joseph (Composer)

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Lerner, Sammy

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Russo, Dan A., 1885-1956

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Nussbaum, Joseph

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Storman, Eddie

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Sherman, Terry

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Conrad, Con

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Composer of "Margie" with Benny Davis. From the description of Autograph card signed : [n.p., to Irene Gallagher], [192-?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270906667 ...

Beinert, Art L.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6nd3zq0 (person)

Davidson, Gustav, 1895-1971

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w64m9427 (person)

Poet, writer, publisher, secretary of Poetry Society of America. From the description of Gustav Davidson letter to William Orton Tewson, [manuscript], [1925] Jun 17 (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 247516917 Gustav Davidson was born in Warsaw, Poland on December 25, 1895. His family moved to New York City in 1897. He received his bachelor and master degrees from Columbia University in 1919 and 1920 respectively. During the twenties and thirties, he wrote and pub...

Dulmage, Will E., 1883-1953

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Grant, Arthur R.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6tf2zc1 (person)

Davidson, Morey, 1899-1983

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6t46vf3 (person)

Williams, George W. (Proprietor)

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Private, Company F, 22nd Infantry Regiment. From the description of Discharge, 1868 September 13. (State Historical Society of North Dakota State Archives). WorldCat record id: 18462269 George Williams, NAACP leader in Sandersville, Georgia. From the description of George Williams oral history interview, 1989 Oct. 14. (Georgia State University). WorldCat record id: 38476315 ...

Lewis, Al, 1901-1967

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w66h7m6n (person)

Hardaway, Lil

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6s214rj (person)

Rose, Gene

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w66d8w0m (person)

Weisman, Ben, 1921-2007

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w60k5bpp (person)

Ager, Milton, 1893-1979

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w68g9v8g (person)

Composer of "Happy days are here again." From the description of Autograph letter signed : LA, Ca. [Los Angeles], to James J. Fuld, 1979 Jan. 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270906633 Milton Ager, a popular songwriter, became a favorite of performers including Al Jolson, Sophie Tucker, and Eddie Cantor. He found his greatest successes in the 1920s, composing several iconic songs, including "Hard Hearted Hannah (The Vamp of Savannah)," "Ain't She Sweet," and "Happy Days Ar...

Klein, Lou, 1888-1945

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6sv0rd2 (person)

Howard, Joseph E. (Joseph Edgar), 1878-1961

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6st7zgr (person)

Zamecnik, J. S. (John S.), 1872-1953

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w62r414r (person)

Johnson, Jimmy, 1952-

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6bv9pnr (person)

Rupp, Carl, 1892-1975

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6w69mv1 (person)

Pascal, Milton, 1908-1976

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6ds0ss9 (person)

Wayne, Sid, 1922-1991

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6sn39jj (person)

Carson, Jenny Lou

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w64r0vwn (person)

Young, Joe, 1889-1939

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6tm9m1s (person)

Bernie, Ben, 1891-1943

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6gb2vhf (person)

Hubbell, Raymond

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w66t0x4x (person)

Donaldson, Walter, 1893-1947

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Composer of "Mammy" and "My buddy" and other songs. From the description of Autograph card signed : [n.p.], to Irene [Gallagher], 1921 May. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270906674 Epithet: comedian? British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001149.0x000245 ...

Murray, Don, 1925-1987

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Woodward, Hattie.

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Bauer, Arthur W.

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Hughes, Joseph H.

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King, Robert, 1862-1932

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6mw5h0g (person)

Campbell, Jimmy, 1905-1963

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6fr2xc9 (person)

Fuller, Dolores, 1923-2011

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Farris, Lew.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w62j9bpg (person)

Hoffman, Al, 1902-1960

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6j102j4 (person)

Whiting, Richard A., 1891-1938

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w63n3kt7 (person)

Richard A. Whiting was a prominent music composer for Hollywood and Broadway productions from the 1920s-1930s. Born in 1891, Whiting married Eleanore Youngblood in 1923. The couple had two daughters, pop vocalist Margaret Whiting and singer/actress Barbara Whiting. Over his career on Broadway and in Hollywood, Whiting collaborated with many of the music industry's most celebrated lyricists including Gus Kahn, Ray Egan, Buddy DeSylva, Leo Robin, Oscar Hammerstein II, and Johnny Merce...

Gill, Emerson

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Vincent, Nat, 1889-1979

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Songwriter. Born November 6, 1889. Died 1979. Full name: Nathaniel David Vincent. AKA: Nat "Bubbles" Vincent. Career most active 1910s-1940s. Song credits include "When the Bloom is on the Sage," and "I Know What it Means to be Lonesome." From the description of Oral history interview with Nat Vincent; 1975 March 31; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Mar. 31. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841167 From the description...