Herbert I. London collection, 1900-1980.

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Herbert I. London collection, 1900-1980.

Correspondence of Herbert I. London, Harold Gumm, and Albert Von Tilzer; an unpublished play about Harry Von Tilzer by London and Gertrude Samuels; autobiographical materials by Harry and Albert; photos of the family; manuscript music and lyrics by Harry and Albert; a radio script for CAPTAIN JUANITA; catalogs from the Harry Von Tilzer Music Publishing Company; ca. 1,140 pieces of sheet music by Harry and Albert or published by Harry's company; and five recordings on disc.

3 boxes, 1 oversize box, 1140 pieces sheet music, and 5 sound recordings.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7538037

Indiana Historical Society Library

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Von Tilzer, Harry, 1872-1946

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Harry Von Tilzer (b. July 8, 1872 in Goshen, Indiana; d. January 10, 1946 in New York) was a songwriter, music publisher and performer. The family name was Gumm, but Harry added "Von" to his mother's maiden name to use as a professional pseudonym. His other brothers, with the exception of H. Harold, followed suit. At an early age, he worked in a circus and medicine show as a singer and tumbler. He performed his own songs on the vaudeville circuit and published his first song in 1892...

Von Tilzer, Albert

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Samuels, Gertrude

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d. July 2, 2003. From the description of Artist file : miscellaneous uncataloged material. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80469620 English author, journalist, and playwright. From the description of Gertrude Samuels collection, 1958-1998. (Boston University). WorldCat record id: 70969545 ...

Gumm, Harold H.

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London, Herbert Ira,

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Harry Von Tilzer Music Publishing Company.

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