Claire Rochester, George Grantham Bain Collection
Photograph shows actress Claire Rochester driving a Golden Flyer for the "Wake up America drive" to raise funds for Liberty War Bonds in April 1916. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2014) Title from data provid... More
Aida : Selection - gramophone disc, record label
Marimba band Public domain photograph of gramophone disc label - sticker, record label, music record, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Jacques Urlus & family, George Grantham Bain Collection
Photograph shows Dutch opera singer Jacques Urlus (1867-1935) with his wife and son. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2017) Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. Forms part of: Geor... More
Italian opera singer Galli-Curci
Photograph shows Italian coloratura soprano opera singer Amelita Galli-Curci (1882-1963). (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2015)
Italian opera singer Galli-Curci, George Grantham Bain Collection
Photograph shows Italian coloratura soprano opera singer Amelita Galli-Curci (1882-1963). (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2015) Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. Date from simi... More
Ocean liners: Barrientos - Public domain ocean liner image
Photograph shows Spanish soprano opera singer Maria Barrientos (1883-1946) on board the Swedish liner Saga, bound for South America. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2015)
When Ragtime Rufus rags the humoresque
Male vocal solo, with orchestra Public domain photograph of gramophone disc label - sticker, record label, music record, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Estelle Thomas - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.
Photograph shows actress Estelle Thomas selling cigarettes at the Actors' Fund Fair which took place in New York City in May and June 1917. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2015)
Sousa in Navy uniform - the march king John Philip Sousa
Public domain photograph related to US navy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Italian opera singer Quartet (Bella figlia dell'amore)
Vocal quartet (soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, and baritone), with orchestra Public domain photograph of gramophone disc label - sticker, record label, music record, free to use, no copyright restrictions image... More
Frances White, George Grantham Bain Collection
Photograph shows actress and singer Frances White (1896-1969) in her dressing room. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2015) Title and date from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. Forms part ... More
Historisches Konzert ... zu gunsten der Witwen u. Waisen ... / Divéky.
Poster shows five military musicians in uniforms from various historical periods; the coat of arms of Austria-Hungary is at top. Poster is announcement for a concert by Austrian and Hungarian soldiers to benefi... More
Poster: Victor Frances Alda sings a simple heart-touching song "I pass...
Photograph shows opera singer Frances Alda (1879-1952). (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2016) Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. Forms part of: George Grantham Bain Collection (... More
Gall, George Grantham Bain Collection
Photograph shows Yvonne Gall (1885-1972), a French soprano opera singer standing on a piano. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2016) Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. Date from s... More
Homer, George Grantham Bain Collection
Photograph shows the family of composer Sidney Homer (1864-1953) and his wife, contralto opera singer Louise Dilworth Homer (1871-1947), with bicycles. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2017) Title from data pro... More
A poster which was displayed throught the South of France to further t...
Title, date and notes from Red Cross caption card. Group title: Posters. France. Data: Magazine Bureau. 4/1919. Atlantic Div. 3/8/1919. Gift; American National Red Cross 1944 and 1952. General information about... More
Irving Fine, Tanglewood, 1956
Box/Folder: scrapbook 4 In English. (language)
Darius Milhaud, Irving Fine, Lukas Foss, others, Tanglewood, 1948
Box/Folder: scrapbook 1 In English. (language)
Aaron Copland and his landlady, Fountainebleau, early 1920s
Copland's note on the back of the photo reads: "Me and my landlady in front of our doorstep -- 196 Rue St. Merry. Fountainebleau -- July 1921"
Scotney, George Grantham Bain Collection
Photograph shows opera singer Evelyn Scotney (1896-1967). (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2018) Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. Forms part of: George Grantham Bain Collection... More
Miller playing record, George Grantham Bain Collection
Photograph shows Marilyn Miller (Mary Ellen Reynolds) (1898-1936) who was a Broadway actress, singer and dancer. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2019) Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on the n... More
Kicky-koo, kicky-koo (you for me, me for you)
Male vocal duet, with mandolin and orchestra Public domain photograph of gramophone disc label - sticker, record label, music record, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Yvette Guilbert, George Grantham Bain Collection
Photo shows French cabaret singer and actress Yvette Guilbert (1865-1944). (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2009) Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. Date from similar Bain negati... More
The dancing marathon - A cartoon drawing of a man and a woman dancing
Sketches by Johan Bull. Illus. in: Judge, v. 84, (1923 May 19), p. 14. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Cartoons, U.S.; Dance marathons; Shelf.
Take this little rosebud - gramophone disc, record label
Tenor vocal solo, with violin and orchestra Public domain photograph of gramophone disc label - sticker, record label, music record, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Mysterious Mahendra master of the human mind.
At head of title: Grand Theatre, Bemidji. Minn., 3 days starting Mon. Sept. 10. Created by Herald Poster Co., Collinsville, Ill. Transferred from; LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division; 1956. Forms part... More
Laughing song - gramophone disc, record label
Vocal and instrumental ensemble Public domain photograph of gramophone disc label - sticker, record label, music record, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Le Train Bleu, 1924, no photographer
Picryl description: Public domain image of a portrait of composer or musician, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
"The Awakening" - A James H. Hull production for Beaumont Klan No. 7 -...
Scene from a theatrical production showing cast on stage. J270029 U.S. Copyright Office.
[ Martha Graham in Greenwich Follies, June 1924]
Reproduced with permission of Martha Graham Resources, a division of The Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, www.marthagraham.org. (Copyright Notice) Will Rapport Collection, Harvard Theatre Collection.... More
Police Dept. swears in Singer midgets, Louis Vasshek & Dora Vieg, 11/3...
A black and white photo of a group of men. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
I love Mizzoura - gramophone disc, record label
Jazz/dance band Public domain photograph of gramophone disc label - sticker, record label, music record, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Lydia Sokolova, Leon Woizikovsky, Nicholas Zverev in Les...
Public domain photograph - historical image of Russian Empire, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Sylvia Field, George Grantham Bain Collection
Photograph shows actress Sylvia Field (1901-1998) who starred in the play "Broadway" in 1927. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2012) Title and date from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative. F... More
Sylvia Field - Public domain photograph, glass negative
Photograph shows actress Sylvia Field (1901-1998) who starred in the play "Broadway" in 1927. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2012)
Joan Crawford - Public domain portrait print
Photograph shows actress Joan Crawford (born Lucille Fay LeSueur) (1904?-1977). (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2015)
Ganna Walska meets President Coolidge. Ganna Walska the opera singer w...
A woman standing on the steps of a building, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. On sleeve: Watch Your Credit Line. Gift; Harris &... More
Musical Instruments - DCM 1005: Charles Ullmann Ocarina
Instrument type: Ocarina Medium: Ceramic, covered outside with cream-colored fitted celluloid, plus carmel-colored celluloid tips at ends.; 16.6 cm. Key Holes System: 2/8 holes. Mark Maximum: ULLMANN-PARIS / S... More
Alice in Wonderland - theatrical playbill, public domain image
A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other details such as the theater... More
Circus - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Bay St. Circus Lot (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other... More
Photographic Negative from New York production of Macbeth (Lafayette T...
The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work theater professionals and to produ... More
Vaudeville - theatrical playbill, public domain image
A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other details such as the theater... More
Photographic Negative from New York production of Dr. Faustus. Finding...
The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work theater professionals and to produ... More
Oversize Photographic Print from New York production of Dr. Faustus (p...
The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work theater professionals and to produ... More
Photo of DCM 1016: Anonymous Whistle - Public domain dedication
Instrument type: Whistle Medium: Ebony, possibly briarwood. Nickel silver ferrule in beak.; 9.5 cm. Mark Maximum: No mark. Provenance: N. E. Carter, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 2 Oct. 1930. The Dayton C. Miller colle... More
Large choir group in Al Hambra [i.e., Alhambra], cinema, Jaffa, March ...
Public domain photograph of industrial architecture, factory building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Circus - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Queens Blvd. (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other detai... More
Photographic Negative from New York production of Dr. Faustus. Finding...
The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work theater professionals and to produ... More
Free! - concert / theatrical poster
Notice! Notice! The Federal Theatre Invites You to Attend the Following Theatres Free! Beaux Arts Theatre Beacon near 8th Mon., Tues. and Wed Nights At 8:30 P.M. “Vaudeville” Mayan Theatre Hill at... More
It Can't Happen Here - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Majestic Theatre (venue) Adelphi Theatre (venue) Experimental Theatre (venue) Scanned one of two
Help Yourself - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Congr...
Ebell Theatre Two Matinees Mon and Tue Mar 8th and 9th 2:30 pm sponsored by the Ebell Club of Long Beach prices 50c plus tax all seats Help Your Self a 3 act comedy Federal Theatre Project - div of WPA (Content)
As You Like It - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Blackstone Theatre (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other... More
The Late Christopher Bean - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Mary E. Curley School Center (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as wel... More
La Morte Civile - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Maverick Garden (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other de... More
A black and white photo of a man and a woman on stage. Great Depressio...
Public domain photograph of indoor, interior activity, America in the 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Pirates of Penzance: Edward Sergeant of Police. Blue policeman's unifo...
Fabric swatches attached (Content) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal pro... More
The Mikado - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Hunter College (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other det... More
It Can't Happen Here - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Washington Irving High School (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as we... More
The Mikado - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Westchester County Center (venue) Scanned one of two A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, ... More
American Holiday - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Co...
Text on Poster: Popular Price Theatre A Division of the Federal Theatre presents American Holiday A New Play Edwin L and Albert Barker Opening Feb 14th at the Manhattan Theatre 53rd St and Broadway R... More
Last Night of Don Juan - Public domain poster, Music division, Library...
Musart Theatre formerly Egan 1320 So. Figueroa Opens June 24th Last Night of Don Juan all seats reserved summer prices 25c Nites only 8:30pm Federal Theatres Attraction Div'n WPA (Content)
Federal Mayan Theatre, Hill at 11th St., [presents] "Follow the parade...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Follow the Parade" at the Mayan Theatre, Los Angeles, Calif., showing a man blowing a horn from which hangs a banner with the title of the play. Work Projects... More
"Ah, Wilderness!" Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane & Miro Streets
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Ah, Wilderness!" at the WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane & Miro Streets, Los Angeles, Calif., showing a couple in Victorian dress. Work Projects Administ... More
The Southwest Theatre Unit of the Federal Theatre Project at the Musar...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Roadside" at the Musart Theatre, 1320 S. Figueroa, Los Angeles, Calif. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Picasso--40 years of his art - Public domain dedication, Art Institute...
Poster for art exhibition Feb. 1 to Mar. 3 at the Art Institute of Chicago. Date stamped on verso: Feb 16 1940. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
A String of Pearls - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of ...
Text on Poster; Figueroa Playhouse 938 So. Figueroa Sat. Sun. June 20-21 8:30 P.M. Sun. Mat. 2:30 Nites 25c 55c Sun. Mat 25c Sholom Asch’s 4 Act Drama “A String of Pearls” A Federal Theatres Attraction ... More
Dept of Parks water carnival Music, dancing, singing.
Poster announcing water carnival in Central Park, showing man standing in a gondola, playing stringed instrument, and singing. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of th... More
"The weavers" by Gerhart Hauptmann opens November 25
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Weavers" at the Mayan Theatre, Hill St. at 11th, Los Angeles, Calif., showing a woman working at a loom.
The Federal Theater presents "Old autumn" by James Knox Millen At the ...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Old Autumn" at the Waterloo Theater, showing a tree. Date stamped on verso: Jul 8 1937. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Exhibition of work by the students / Osborn.
Poster for a student art exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago, showing a canvas on an easel. Date stamped on verso: Jun 22 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Poste... More
"Wild birds" Drama of youthful emotions.
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Wild Birds" at the Musart Theatre, 1320 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, Calif. showing Canadian geese flying in formation. Work Projects Administration Poster C... More
"It's new! - Red white blue malt - It's different - So is Follow the p...
Poster for presentation of "Follow the Parade" at the Hollywood Playhouse, showing a malt with a straw. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
W.P.A. concerts of unusual music Pre-Bach to moderns : 8 consecutive w...
Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of concert series free to the public, showing a stylized grand piano. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
East High, West Junior, North Junior, Woodrow Wilson Recreation Center...
Poster announcing activities, sponsored by the Sioux City Department of Public Recreation, that were open to the public at various local recreation centers. Date stamped on verso: Oct 29 1940. Work Projects Adm... More
Love in Humble Life - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Eastern District YMCA (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as ot... More
The Bishop Misbehaves - Public domain poster, Music division, Library ...
Mt Park Casino Holyoke, Mass 4 nights 8:30pm Aug 25 to 28 matinee wed at 2:"30 all seats reserved 25c The Federal Theatre presents The Bishop Misbehaves a rollicking farce in 3 acts by Frederick Jackso... More
Federal Varieties 40 stage, radio, screen stars : Comedy galore - nove...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Federal Varieties" at the Capitol Theatre, Rome, New York. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
A black and white photo of a group of people, Great Depression. FSA/OW...
Public domain photograph of theatrical production, cabaret, musical, performance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
"High tor" - Federal theatre project. Public domain poster.
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "High Tor" at the Belasco. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
On stage America's greatest colored musical revue "Dixie to Broadway"
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Dixie to Broadway" at the Lincoln Theatre, Decatur, Illinois, showing chorus girl, band, and cotton plant. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Lib... More
Balet Polski [2]
Teatr Wielki-Opera; Warsaw, Poland (venue) 1938 (date)
[Portrait of Eve Knight, between 1938 and 1948]
Purchase William P. Gottlieb General information about the Gottlieb Forms part of: William P. Gottlieb Collection (Library of Congress). Gottlieb Collection Assignment No. 188 (gottlieb assignment) 188 (assign... More
[Portrait of Buck Clayton, New York, N.Y.(?), between 1938 and 1948]
Reference print available in Music Division, Library of Congress. Purchase William P. Gottlieb General information about the Gottlieb Forms part of: William P. Gottlieb Collection (Library of Congress). Gottli... More
[Portrait of Duke Ellington, between 1938 and 1948]
Purchase William P. Gottlieb General information about the Gottlieb Forms part of: William P. Gottlieb Collection (Library of Congress). Gottlieb Collection Assignment No. 461 (gottlieb assignment) 461 (assign... More
The Animal Kingdom - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of ...
Text on Poster: The Animal Kingdom By Philip Barry Alcazar Oct 17 Federal Theatre Project div of WPA (Content)
[Musicians and singers performing at the Mountain Music Festival, Ashe...
Title and date devised by Library staff based on caption information and inventory lists. Photos taken during the Asheville Mountain Music Festival. Handwritten on back: "unidentified musicians and singers at M... More
"Alison's house" by Susan Glaspell A poetic romance.
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Alison's House" at the Mayan Theatre, showing quill pen in ink well. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
The Milky Way 1 - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Con...
Mason Opera House starts Tue Aug 2 Two Weeks Only The Milky Way by Lynn Root and Harry Clork (Content)
Myra Kinch & group "Festival of modern dance"
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Myra Kinch and Group" in a concert of modern dance at the Santa Ana High School auditorium, Santa Ana, Calif., showing a dancer flinging her skirt wide. Spons... More
Haiti, a drama of the black Napoleon, by William Du Bois, Lafayette Th...
Poster showing stylized black Napoleon. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angeles : Wheatly Press, c1987, no. 116
[Portrait of Tommy Potter, Max Kaminsky, Benny Morton, Zutty Singleton...
Reference print available in Music Division, Library of Congress. Purchase William P. Gottlieb General information about the Gottlieb Forms part of: William P. Gottlieb Collection (Library of Congress). Gottli... More
"Carmen" Presented by Cuyahoga County Opera Association and the Federa...
Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of "Carmen," showing a matador. Date stamped on verso: Mar 27 1939. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Glynis Johns, who appeared with Danny Kaye in "The Court Jester"
On back: X.51041 Danny Kaye Reception at Dorchester. 16/5/55. Supplied LNA. (General) The Library of Congress provides access to these materials for educational and research purposes and makes no warranty ... More
Mai Zetterling, Danny Kaye, Yma Sumac, the Peruvian singer, and Julie ...
On back: X.22151 The European premiere of "Knock on Wood" in aid of the National Spastics society and the Variety Club Heart Fund, took place at the Plaza Theatrre, London, Tonight (Friday). 23/4/54. Suppli... More
Pre-WWII collection of Farm Security Administration - Office of War In...
Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
[Portrait of Duke Ellington and William P. Gottlieb, WINX, Washington,...
Reference print available in Music Division, Library of Congress. Purchase William P. Gottlieb General information about the Gottlieb Forms part of: William P. Gottlieb Collection (Library of Congress). Gottli... More
[ Cave of the heart, No. 3] - Martha Graham Collection
Photographer unknown. (General) Reproduced with permission of Martha Graham Resources, a division of The Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, www.marthagraham.org. (Copyright Notice)
[ American document] - Martha Graham Collection
Reproduced with permission of Janet Morgan/The Barbara Morgan Archive. For further information e-mail [email protected] (Copyright Notice) Reproduced with permission of Martha Graham Resources, a divisi... More
DCM 1404: Claude Laurent Flute in C
All sockets have Laurent's safety hook which engages a flange on each corresponding tenon. Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Clear glass frosted, silver keys. DCM ledger: "Labradorite" cap.; 67.4 cm. Key Hol... More
[ Young Danny Kaye (David Kaminski) and unknown girl, date unknown]
Box marked: DKA_VSBOX7 Folder marked: DK as child, DK's family (General) The Library of Congress provides access to these materials for educational and research purposes and makes no warranty with regard to t... More