John Philip Sousa music and personal papers, 1873-1932 (bulk 1873-1932).

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John Philip Sousa music and personal papers, 1873-1932 (bulk 1873-1932).

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Consists of original music manuscripts, published music and arrangements of western European symphonic music for wind band by Sousa and other musicians, correspondence, newsclippings, photographs, programs and artifacts that document the life and career of John Philip Sousa as musician, composer, bandleader, and "March King."

236.72 cubic ft. (742 boxes)115 microfilm reels.

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

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SNAC Resource ID: 7780224

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

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Sousa, John Philip, 1854-1932

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John Philip Sousa (November 6, 1854 – March 6, 1932) was an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era known primarily for American military marches. He is known as "The March King" or the "American March King", to distinguish him from his British counterpart Kenneth J. Alford who is also known as "The March King". Among his best-known marches are "The Stars and Stripes Forever" (National March of the United States of America), "Semper Fidelis" (official march of the United States...

Sousa Archives and Center for American Music

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Established in 1994 as the Sousa Archives for Band Research and renamed the Sousa Archives and Center for American Music in January 2004. The Center's mission supports and facilitates research, education, and public engagement by preserving and providing access to the documentary evidence of this country's music and fine arts heritage. Prior to 1994 the archives was referred to as the Sousa Library and Museum, and was managed by the University Bands. In 1994 responsibility for the care of the pa...