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Princeton Nassoons Records, 1941-2012 (inclusive)

Extent:

6 boxes

Abstract:

The Princeton Nassoons are a close-harmony, all male, student a cappella group that formed in the late 1930s. The collection consists primarily of the Princeton Nassoons' original musical arrangements and correspondence.

Held at: Princeton University Library: University Archives [Contact Us]

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William Seymour Family Papers, 1870-1933 (bulk) 1733-1967 (inclusive)

Extent:

89 boxes and 42 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists primarily of the professional papers of prominent late 19th- and early 20th-century American theatrical stage manager and director William Seymour (1855-1933). The majority of papers include correspondence as well as numerous production-related materials, such as playscripts, promptbooks, and sheet music. Family members, particularly other well-known theater figures, such as Seymour's sister-in-law Fanny Davenport (1850-1898), are also represented in the collection through correspondence, production materials, ephemera, and newspaper clippings.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Princeton University Library Collection of Blanche Pauli Materials, 1890-1904 (bulk) 1866-1932 (inclusive)

Extent:

4 boxes and 2.25 linear feet

Abstract:

Blanche Pauli (born Virginia C. Taney) was an American singer, actress, and vaudeville performer who worked mainly in stock companies touring the northeastern United States and Canada from the late 1890s through 1904. The collection consists of personal and family correspondence and documents, photographs, play scripts and actor's sides, sheet music, playbills, clippings, and other materials related to her professional career. Some materials also relate to Pauli's husband, Herman Utley Boardman; her performance partner, Robson Dalton; and other members of her family.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Lulu Glaser Papers, 1821-1966 (inclusive) 1895-1917 (bulk)

Extent:

95 boxes and 56.6 linear feet

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The Lulu Glaser Papers contains various artifacts, letters, photographs, and other items belonging to Lulu Glaser, a popular singer and actress during the early 1900s. Glaser starred in a couple Broadway plays in the 1890s and later opened the Lulu Glaser Opera Company in 1900, where she produced a number of operas before retiring from performing in 1917. Collection includes materials relating to Glaser's many productions as well as offers insights into her personal life before and after retirement.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Mixsell Collection of Autographs of Musicians, 1825-1937 (inclusive)

Extent:

2 boxes and 2.5 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of letters and/or autograph manuscripts of several bars of music (some signed and inscribed) by such composers as Beethoven, Brahms, Cui, Puccini, Ravel, and Strauss. Materials were collected by American physician and composer Raymond B. Mixsell (Princeton Class of 1903).

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Kenneth S. Clark Papers, 1901-1950 (inclusive)

Extent:

9 boxes

Abstract:

Kenneth Sherman Clark was a member of the Princeton Class of 1905 and an active participant in Triangle Club during his time at Princeton. Consists of the personal papers and sheet music of Kenneth Sherman Clark spanning his time at Princeton as well as his later career.

Held at: Princeton University Library: University Archives [Contact Us]

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"Old Nassau" Collection, 1859-1989 (inclusive)

Extent:

3 boxes

Abstract:

This collection contains early scores and lyrics to Princeton University's alma mater "Old Nassau" as well as information about the song and the men who created it.

Held at: Princeton University Library: University Archives [Contact Us]

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Frank Lewin Papers, 1951-2007 (bulk) 1938-2016 (inclusive)

Extent:

70 boxes, 5804 digital files, and 57.4 linear feet

Abstract:

This collection contains the musical manuscripts, musical sketches, correspondence, teaching materials, business files, and other personal papers of American composer Frank Lewin (1925-2008), who resided in Princeton from 1951 until his death. Audio and video recordings on optical media and a hard drive include music, films, and interviews; digital materials also include photographs, documents, production information, scores, parts, copyright forms, and contracts.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Princeton Music Collection, 1849-2009 (inclusive) 1894-1941 (bulk)

Extent:

14 boxes and 2 items

Abstract:

This collection contains various songbooks printed for Princeton University including bound volumes and small booklets. Among the former is a nearly complete series of the Carmina Princetonia. There is also a second series dedicated to sheet music comprising various songs written for Princeton University, including many pieces written by alumni.

Held at: Princeton University Library: University Archives [Contact Us]

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Clare Beecher Kummer Papers, 1890s-1955 (inclusive)

Extent:

21 boxes and 10.2 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of the papers of song-writer, playwright, and poet Clare Beecher Kummer. Included are manuscript plays, musical compositions, songs, verse, and correspondence.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Channing Pollock plays, 1903-1944 (inclusive)

Extent:

2 boxes and 2 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists chiefly of typescripts of plays written by Pollock over a forty-year period but includes sheet music of songs containing his lyrics, playbills, and printed matter.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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American Minstrel Show Collection, 1854-1943 (inclusive) 1850s-1920s (bulk)

Extent:

5 boxes, 26 items, and 1.5 linear feet

Abstract:

The bulk of the American Minstrel Show Collection consists of advertisement material promoting minstrel performances from the 1850s through the 1920s. The collection includes broadsheets, posters, newspaper clippings and programs, as well as pictures and photographs of minstrel show performers. In addition, a small portion of the collection contains sheet music and song and joke books.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Rare Book Collection [Contact Us]