Ellen Tucker Emerson music collection, 1855-1894.

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Ellen Tucker Emerson music collection, 1855-1894.

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Collection includes printed sheet music, bound printed volumes of music, some sheets with printed lyrics only, and a few pieces in manuscript. Classical, popular, religious, and patriotic music are represented. Some items bear Ellen Emerson's signature; others bear signatures of Edward Waldo Emerson (Ellen's brother), Edith Davidson (protégée of Ellen), and Clara Hoar. Dated (or dateable) items range from 1855 to 1894; collection includes much undated material. Series Sheet music includes pieces by Beethoven, Stephen Heller, Louis Köhler, D. Krug, Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Mozart, Louis Plaidy. (Cont.) E.F. Richter, George F. Root, Schumann, Georgina Schuyler, and Henry Clay Work, among others. Series Bound volumes includes hymnal stamped "Choir First Parish" and several books of popular songs. Series Patriotic music includes multiple copies of "Star-Spangled Banner" and "Hail Columbia." Series Christmas music includes sheet music for carols and booklets for Unitarian Sunday school Christmas services. Series Misc. religious includes booklet Hymns and tunes, issued by American Unitarian Association.

2.75 linear ft.

Concord Free Public Library, Special Collection

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SNAC Resource ID: 7345757

Concord Free Public Library, Special Collection

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