Leonard Bernstein to Marc Blitzstein, July 20, 1962
excerpt: "Am here Bay of Naples, en route to Monte Carlo & Spain, I think of you, S & V, being Jewish your Arabic [maid?]. I hope all continues to be as joyful as before."
DCM 0624: Naust French Flageolet
Instrument type: French Flageolet Medium: Ebony, ivory ferrules and beak.; 19.8 cm. Key Holes System: 2/4 holes. Mark Maximum: NAUST / A · PARIS // NAUST Condition: Crack in ivory mouthpiece exterior. Provenan... more
Newland / Zeuner collection
William Augustine Newland (1813-1901), Philadelphia organist, choirmaster, conductor, and music teacher. Charles Zeuner (1795-1857), student of Johann Nepomuk Hummel, settled in Boston in the 1820s and became w... more
Quintets, violins, viola, cellos no. 83, E♭ major
p[ar] G. M. C[ambini]. (statement of responsibility) For 2 violins, viola, and 2 cellos. Score incomplete; pages beginning from measure 7 in Var. 2 to the end of movement 3 (Thema con variationi, Allegretto com... more
DCM 0042: Johann Gottfried Liebel Oboe in C
Instrument type: Oboe in C Medium: Boxwood, brass keys.; 56 cm., 57.1 cm. Key Holes System: 3 keys, octagonal flat flaps, standard double touch for low C, pin in block. Mark Maximum: (crown) / (Maltese cross) ... more
DCM 1534: George Astor Flute in C
The scribed lines along with stamped numbers 5 and 6 on the tuning slide indicate that this instrument may have had at least 3 corps de rechange, possibly 4, 5, and 6, the shorter, higher pitched sizes of six t... more
DCM 1087: Goulding Flute in C
Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Boxwood, ivory cork-setting mechanism and ferrules, silver keys.; 63.9 cm. Key Holes System: 5 keys, square flat flap, foot to C#. Pin in block. Mark Maximum: GOULDING & C° ... more
DCM 0215: William Henry Potter Flute in C
Most 19th century flute head joints equipped with a metal lining and tuning slide have crack problems due to the outer material attempting to shrink around the metal tubing. That is true of this instrument alth... more
DCM 0249: Monzani Flute in C
One of a set of three flutes (DCM 249, 250, 251). Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus, silver keys, and silver-lined sockets, wood tuning spacer ferrule.; 66.1. cm., 67 cm. with spacer Key Holes System: ... more
[ Facsimile of first newspaper printing of The star spangled banner]
Published in the" Baltimore Patriot and Evening Advertiser." Part of an assortment of uncatalogued clippings and photostats relating to the Star Spangled Banner, housed in the Music Division.
On Washington's birthday, and the restoration of peace. February 22, 1...
Photostat. In English. (language)
DCM 1400: Claude Laurent Flute in C
DCM ledger: "Cap and Cork unusual. Head lined with thin silver tube 1/2 inch long where cork rests; real cork on ivory screw and tip; ivory screw cap has flat sheet of pearl on outside, and silver edge." Appear... more
DCM 0611: Claude Laurent Flute in C
DCM ledger: "Each key has an AMETHYST or GARNETT [sic] as big as the key, mounted on the upper surfaces (only other specimen like this is in the Paris Conservatory Museum)....outer surface is cut in diamond-sha... more
DCM 1356: Whitaker & Co. Flute in C
Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Boxwood, brass keys and ferrules.; 59.45 cm. (without cap) Key Holes System: 4 keys, square flaps, pin in block. Mark Maximum: WHITAKER & Co / LONDON / 1820 Mark Additional:... more
DCM 0399: Johann Gottfried Martin Flute in C
Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Ebony, ivory cap, cork-setting mechanism, and ferrules, silver keys.; 67.6 cm.; 67.65 cm. Key Holes System: 8 and 11 keyed (2 upper body joints), square flap, pin in block. ... more
DCM 1289: George Rudall Flute in C
Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Boxwood (DCM ledger: "Satinwood?"), ivory cap with ivory cork-setting mechanism and silver shaft, silver keys and ferrules. Embouchure bushed with ivory.; 65.3 cm. Key Holes... more
Federico II re di Prussia. Libretto. Italian
del Sig. Felice Romani ; da rappresentarsi nell'I. e R. teatro Goldoni nella primavera dell'anno 1821 ; sotto la protezione di S.A.I. e R. Ferdinando III., gran-duca di Toscana ... (statement of responsibility)... more
DCM 0216: Rudall & Rose Flute in C
Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Boxwood, silver keys and ferrules, metal-lined head.; 65.1 cm. Key Holes System: 8 keys, all pewter plugs, with square metal plates for D#, C#, C. Large toneholes. Mark Maxi... more
L'hymne des marseillois
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Sujet de fugue, traiter avec deux contre-sujets seulement..., "(concou...
With authentication by Dancla
Vienna waltz
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Quick step
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Virginia cotillion
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President Harrison's inauguration march
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We were boys together, a ballad
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Military waltz
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[ Facsimile of Keim manuscript]
This copy of the Star spangled banner was written by Key in 1842 for his friend Gen. George Keim of Reading, PA. (Content) Inscription at bottom: "to Gen. Keim." Part of an assortment of uncatalogued clippings ... more
Davis' quick step
From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860
Map of Egypt
From Wilkinson, [John] Gardner, Sir, 1797-1875. Modern Egypt and Thebes: being a description of Egypt, including the information required for travellers to that country. 2 vols. London: John Murray, 1843, vol. ... more
I think of thee
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The Francis waltz
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Grand waltz de Bravura, op. 6
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Mary Blane
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The wrecker's daughter
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Hail Columbia and Yankee doodle, op. 52
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La valse de l'esperance
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DCM 0470: Theobald Boehm Flute in C
See DCM 652 (Boehm No.1). DCM ledger quotes Boehm's account book: "No. 2. 1847. September 20. Eine Floete von Messing und vergoldet mit Ringkappen von Neusilber gleich No. 1." DCM ledger: "Head very short, with... more
California quick step
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Amelia Isabella waltz
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Grand valse, op. 5
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The scotch march
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DCM 0653: Theobald Boehm Flute in C
DCM identifies the crown mark and no. 28 as "K. Hofmusik / Number." Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Nickel silver, ivory tube for embouchure, wood crutch.; 62.6 cm. Key Holes System: Boehm system, open G#.... more
Twiggs rifle-men's quick step
From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860
Sweet Lillie
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We have been friends together
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Due precettori. Libretto. Italian
di L.C. ; posto in musica da Francesco D'Arcais ; da rappresentarsi al teatro Rossini nel carnevale 1858. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Two acts; legal notice--p. 2; "Avvertimento"--... more
The serious family polka
From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 1820-1860
DCM 0133: Abel Siccama Flute in C
In letter from John Finn to DCM, 8 Aug. 1920, he states: "The Siccama flute was formerly the property of the late Mr. Christopher Welch. It was made for him about 1850. I can tell you the year later, but at the... more
Friendship waltz, op. 40
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Susanna
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The pet polka
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Coquette polka
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Ah! yes, I remember. An answer to "Ben Bolt." Original
In English. (language)
The nymphean waltz
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S. Jackson's rudiments, no. 5
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The fairy waltz
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Good bye march
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Liberty (an ode). (Or, Sound thy trump, O liberty!) Words by John McCh...
In English. (language)
As on the faded blighted flow'r = Co me rugiada al cospite, cavatina
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Souvenir de Weber, romance
No publication info; piano score missing. From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form... more
The Max Sutaine polka
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Walnut lawn schottisch
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Salute to New York
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Kosen in der sonntags nacht
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Dead rabbits' fight with the Bowery boys. By Saugerties Bard. Air: Jor...
In English. (language)
What is home without a mother
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What other name than thine, Mother. H. De Marsan, Publisher, 38 & 60 C...
In English. (language)
The monks of old. H. De Marsan, Publisher, 38 & 60 Chatham Street, N. ...
In English. (language)
Oh! and he loved me dearly! H. De Marsan, Publisher, 38 & 60 Chatham S...
In English. (language)
Miller's song. H. De Marsan, Publisher, 38 & 60 Chatham Street, N. Y. ...
"As sung by Fred Shaw." In English. (language)
The traitors' land. Air: Dixie's land. H. De Marsan, ... 60 Chatham St...
In English. (language)
O God! preserve the mariner. H. De Marsan, Publisher, 38 Chatham Stree...
In English. (language)
Ye winged winds. H. De Marsan, Publisher, 38 & 60 Chatham St. N. Y. 18...
"Sung by T. B. Prendergast, at Bryants' Minstrels." In English. (language)
The pig is greased behind. H. De Marsan, Publisher, 38 & 60 Chatham St...
In English. (language)
The rock beside the sea. H. De Marsan, Publisher, ... 38 & 60 Chatham ...
In English. (language)
Heather Dale. H. De Marsan, Publisher, 38 & 60 Chatham Street, N. Y
In English. (language)
He led her to the altar. H. De Marsan, Publisher, 38 & 60 Chatham Stre...
In English. (language)
Soda-water man. H. De Marsan, Publisher, 38 & 60 Chatham Street, N. Y
"As sung by Dick McGowan, the celebrated banjoist." In English. (language)
My true love is a butcher boy. Composed by J. J. Allen. Air: The saile...
In English. (language)
Vive la compagnie. H. De Marsan, ... 60 Chatham Street, N. Y
In English. (language)
The Irish wide-awake. Air: Billy O. Rourke. By Harry M. Palmer. H. De ...
In English. (language)
The great Japanese embassy. By Jake Wag-A-Wag, Nix-Cum-Arose, No-Kame,...
In English. (language)
Nettie is no more. Composed by John Benjamin, and sung by H. Greenwood...
In English. (language)
The other side of Jordan. H. De Marsan, Publisher, 38 & 60 Chatham Str...
In English. (language)
The jolly young waterman. H. De Marsan, Publisher, ... 38 & 60 Chatham...
In English. (language)
The Canadian boat song. H. De Marsan, ... 38 & 60 Chatham Street, N. Y...
In English. (language)
Colored cavalier. H. De Marsan, ... 60 Chatham Street, N. Y. c. 1860
In English. (language)
Remember and repay! Baltimore, October, 16, 1861
In English. (language)
The debt of Maryland. Baltimore, October, 16, 1861
In English. (language)
The reveille. by Sep. Winner. A. W. Auner, Song Publisher, Philadelphi...
In English. (language)
Texan rangers. Published by M. Morgan, Galveston, Texas, Confederate S...
In English. (language)
The red, white & blue of '61. Magee's, Union Paper, and envelope store...
"Music by A. Bachman, dedicated to Miss Maggie P. Mayer." Music published by Lee & Walker's, Philadelphia, Pa. In English. (language)
The star spangled banner! of 1861. Published by Stevens & Co., ... Phi...
Copyright entered by James Nicholson. In English. (language)
Lines on the death of the Hon. Col. E. D. Baker ... by A. C. Baker. Pr...
In English. (language)
In memory of Col. Ellsworth, fire Zouaves. Assassinated May 24th, 1861...
In English. (language)
Song of the privateer. By Quien Sabe? Baltimore, Oct. 10, 1861
In English. (language)
Glorious old flag, a reply to The bonnie blue flag. Auner's Printing O...
In English. (language)