Music Score Collection

Collection — Box: 1-2

Identifier: 2020-009

Staff Only

Content Description

This is an artificial collection consisting of printed sheet music and scores, most but not all associated with Rochester, New York. Most appear to come from older materials held by the Rochester Public Library and transferred to the Local History Division for preservation. The materials date between 1843 and 1964.

Dates

Creation: 1843-1964, no date

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish, reproduce, distribute, or use in any current or future manifestations must be obtained in writing from the Rochester Public Library Local History and Genealogy Division.

Administrative History

Rochester, New York has a long musical history, including a once substantial music publishing industry. This collection brings together sheet music and music scores of works by Rochester composers, published by Rochester printing houses, or otherwise connected to the Rochester area. A small part of the collection constains non-Rochester music that has been deemed appropriate for preservation.

Extent

0.57 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)

0.57 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection consists of 2 boxes, arranged as 2 series:

Series I: Rochester-related

Series II: Non-Rochester

Custodial History

The materials in this collection come from multiple sources, including items transferred from other divisions of the Rochester Public Library and private donations.

Existence and Location of Copies

Series I, objects 49-79 have been digitized.

Condition Description

Variable, most items are on coated paper and physically sound. Some have broken spines. A few are photocopies of originals.

Inventory

An inventory is included in each box. Note that this inventory represents the collection at the time of its initial transfer to the Local History Divison; it has not been updated and is superceded by the item list in this finding aid.