Leo Feist collection, 1880-1930.

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Leo Feist collection, 1880-1930.

The collection is primarily comprised of a set of 26 volumes in which are bound most of the music acquired by Leo Feist Publishers, Inc., between the years of 1883 and 1930 - approximately 2,000 titles. Also included in Leonard Feist's gift are vocal scores of Paoletta, Irene, and M. Beaucaire, as well as a "Feist Dance Folio" of popular music arranged for the piano.

6 linear ft. (18 boxes, ca. 2,000 items)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7970294

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Messager, André

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French composer, conductor, opera administrator, pianist, organist, and critic. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [n.p., Paris?, n.d., 1888?], to an unidentified friend, [n.d., 1888?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270873572 From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : St. Sauveur les Bains, 9 April [n.y., 1918?], to [Alfred Cortot], [n.y., 1918? Apr. 9]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270582357 From the description of Véronique....

Floridia, Pietro, 1860-1932

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Note on score: "Orchestrated especially for Herbert Witherspoon by the composer."--Fleisher Collection. From the description of Madrigale : (dell' epoca del Rinascimento italiano) dall' opera Vittoria / P. Floridia. [19--?] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 51821590 ...

Feist, Leo, 1869-1930

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Leo Feist began his career as a corset salesman and composed songs as an avocation. When he failed to find a publisher for his work, he set up his own firm to deal in popular songs. "You can't go wrong with a Feist song" was the slogan printed on every copy of the firm's sheet music. An effective marketer, Feist soon had company branches in England, France, Germany and Australia, specializing in American popular music. Leonard Feist began his music publishing career with his father's company and...

Tierney, Harry, 1890-1965

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Leo Feist, Inc.

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Music publishers. From the description of Typewritten letter : New York, to Clark Music Co., Syracuse, N.Y., 1915 Apr. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270935625 ...