Country singer-songwriting legend Willie Nelson, age 80 at the time of...
Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Lyda Hill Texas Collection of Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and P... More
One of several once-popular TV and movie celebrities whose likenesses ...
This is Tonto, the Lone Ranger's "faithful Indian companion" on radio and television. Tonto was played by Jay Silverheels, a Mohawk actor and athlete. The "66" refers to old U.S. Route 66, a two-lane highway th... More
Narciso. Libretto. Danish & Italian
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; libretto in Italian and Danish on facing pages; p. 37 misnumbered 3; p. 52-53 apparently filmed twice; "Argomento"/"Indhold"--p. 2-3. Poesien er af Herr Apostolo Zeno, fo... More
Thésée. Libretto - Albert Schatz Opera Collection
les paroles sont de M. Quinault, & la musique de M. de Lully. (statement of responsibility)
DCM 0432: Rudall Carte & Co. Flute in C
Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Silver.; 63.8 cm. Key Holes System: DCM ledger: "Boehm system, Rockstro model, Rockstro F#, high E-F#, C/D shake, C-flat lever (perhaps added by other maker)." Open G#, perf... More
Valley Forge: Brigadier. Red coat, white cravat, white vest, white kn...
Public domain image of a military forces, uniform, officer, military commander, European armies, free to use, no copyright restrictions -Picryl description
Cunegonda. Libretto. Libretto. Italian - Performance: Venezia
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; "Argomento"--p. 3-4; apology--p. 5; scene descriptions--p. 8. Music by Antonio Vivaldi--New Grove. "Con licenza de' superiori, e privilegio"--title page. Interlocutori: C... More
Johann Strauss - Cagliostro in Wien. Libretto. German
von F.Zell und Richard Genée ; Musik von Johann Strauss. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Legal notices--title page. "Das Bühnen-Aufführungsrecht kann nur ertheilt werden durch die Thea... More
Love A canzonet - early American sheet music
Caption title. For piano and medium voice.
The Red Cross Knight a favorite glee - early American
Glee for three voices; includes piano accompaniment for rehearsals. Caption title. English words by Evans, Thomas, from his "Old Ballads"--CDPL (ChoralWiki). (language) Staff notation. (language)
Encouragement, I will not chide thy love
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
Regina. Libretto. German Opera.
von Albert Lortzing ; neue Bearbeitung von Wilhelm Bruch. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Libretto by composer--New Grove. "Mainz. Fl. Kupferberg"--back cover. Singers' names not given.
Hoop, hoop, hooper up for the Red -Sox - Baseball sheet music.
Public domain image related to music, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Winter winds - Public domain American sheet music, 1871
From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)
Christmas chimes - Public domain American sheet music, 1871
From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)
Little bud dandelion - Public domain American sheet music, 1872
From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)
Cupid's heart - Public domain American sheet music, 1872
From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)
Was it you - Public domain American sheet music, 1875
From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)
Alarm polka - Public domain American sheet music, 1876
From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)
Bon voyage - Public domain American sheet music, 1878
From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)
I saw a bright star falling - Schwanenlied
From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)
Pirates of Penzance - Public domain sheet music. Piano, march.
From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)
Awake my love! Serenade - Public domain American sheet music 1870-1885
From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)
Beautiful flowers for my mother - American sheet music, 1870-1885
From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)
Darktown opera-the serenade: "Come lub come de moon am in de sky"
Caricature issued as part of the "Darktown comics" series. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1537.
The trial of the sparrow for killing Cock Robin
Also available in digital form. Public domain scan of American poster, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Traité pratique et théorique de la danse
par Edmond Bourgeois. (statement of responsibility) Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as facsimile page images and full text. (additional physical form)
Battle of Manassas - Public domain American sheet music
For piano Verso cover page, extensive introduction as to the particulars of the this piece, performing and monologue by the composer.
When Uncle Sam gets fighting mad
Words by Alton J. Stevens ; music by Merlin L. Dappert. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Staff notation. (language)
Democracy, musical notation - Public domain World War One sheet music
Words by Mrs. Zeph Jones ; music by Leo Friedman. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Staff notation. (language) I.76 North American Music Company (music plate)
Slide, Kelly, slide (trombone blues) - Baseball sheet music.
music by George F. Briegel ; words by "Slide" Kelly. (statement of responsibility) Popular song for singer and piano. Caption title. English words. (language) Staff notation. (language)
Lest we forget patriotic song - Public domain World War One sheet musi...
words and music by Annie Little. (statement of responsibility) For voice and piano. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. (additional physical form) Staff notation. (language)
New York Fireman: Black tailcoat, black trousers, tan waistcoat, ruffl...
Fabric swatch 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 progr... More
Backwash (8 Photographs) - Public domain, Federal Theatre Project 1935...
Federal Theatre Project Collection: Production Records-Photographic Negatives File. The Photographic Negatives File is a collection of approximately 9,000 negatives, mainly from the New York, NY units, document... More
Within These Walls - 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
Our American Cousin - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Mason 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 deta... More
The Pursuit of Happiness - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Savoy 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 deta... More
The Merry Wives of Windsor - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Hollywood Playhouse (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 othe... More
Prologue to Glory - 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
The Blue Prince - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Little 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 det... More
Boy Meets Girl - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Baker 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 deta... More
Ask Dad - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Majestic Theatre (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, and crew,... More
Moving Along - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Majestic Theatre (venue) Scanned one of three 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 cre... More
Immortal Americans - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Mayan 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 deta... More
Shepherd of the Hills - 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
Costume Design from Boston production of Macbeth (Sketch #16 (front))....
Picryl description: Public domain image of a costume accessory, fashion design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Tom Thumb Circus (18 Photographs)
Federal Theatre Project Collection: Production Records-Photographic Negatives File. The Photographic Negatives File is a collection of approximately 9,000 negatives, mainly from the New York, NY units, document... More
Photographic Print from Boston production of Macbeth. Finding Aid Box ...
Public domain photograph related to Boston, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photographic Print from New York production of Macbeth. Finding Aid Bo...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a crowded sports competition or music festival event, spectators, people, audience, concert, stadium, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Haunted Pirate Ship: Killer Nan yellow blouse, red sash and kerchief. ...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a costume accessory, fashion design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
The Boiled Eggs (11 Photographs)
Federal Theatre Project Collection: Production Records-Photographic Negatives File. The Photographic Negatives File is a collection of approximately 9,000 negatives, mainly from the New York, NY units, document... More
Tea and Algebra Mystery Box (2 Photographs)
Federal Theatre Project Collection: Production Records-Photographic Negatives File. The Photographic Negatives File is a collection of approximately 9,000 negatives, mainly from the New York, NY units, document... More
The Clock on the Stairs (15 Photographs)
Federal Theatre Project Collection: Production Records-Photographic Negatives File. The Photographic Negatives File is a collection of approximately 9,000 negatives, mainly from the New York, NY units, document... More
The Devil's Disciple - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Baker Federal 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 ot... More
Sing a Song Man: Blinkie-Pink nightshirt with blue cap and pointy ear...
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 program created in 1935 as part of the ... More
Photographic Print from New York production of Power. Finding Aid Box ...
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
New York, New York (9 Photographs)
Federal Theatre Project Collection: Production Records-Photographic Negatives File. The Photographic Negatives File is a collection of approximately 9,000 negatives, mainly from the New York, NY units, document... More
Costume Design from New York production of Macbeth (Sketch #2 (front))...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a costume accessory, fashion design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Stars on Strings: A Marionette and Puppet Repertory
Including The Dragon Znee Zee The Big City The Mighty Mikko Sherlock Holmes Punch and Judy Swordfish Isle The Brass Trumpet The Birthday Party The Magic Box R.U.R. (In Preparation) (Content)
Pirates of Penzance: Daughter #4. Yellow plaid gown with blue ribbons....
Fabric swatches attached (Content) 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-wor... More
Lightnin' - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Chamber of Commerce Auditorium (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 w... More
Pirates of Penzance: Frederic the Pirate. Cream shirt, striped blue ve...
Fabric swatches attached (Content) Municipal Theatre (venue) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Projec... More
Taming of the Shrew, The: Hortensio
Unknown, unlisted performance in New York, 1935. (General) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project ... More
Petrouchka: Black robe with colored stars, green cane, green top hat, ...
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
Triple A Plowed Under - 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
Sis Hopkins - 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
The Bishop Misbehaves - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Empire 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 det... More
A Hero is Born: 12 Fairy Lucky red and black dress with grey sleeves, ...
Public domain image of a 15th-16th century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Machine Age: Mrs Lloyd "Widows and Orphans" brown dress with fur colla...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a portrait of the person with lace costume accessory, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Fly Away Home - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Empire 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 det... More
Pinocchio: City Child. Blue coat with lace cuffs and collar. Blue shor...
Fabric swatches attached (Content) Public domain image of theatrical costume design, theater, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
One-Third of a Nation: Nurses. Striped dress, bow headcloth.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a dress, costume accessory, fashion design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
One-Third of a Nation: Alderman grey coat, grey breeches, grey jerkin,...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a coat, costume accessory, fashion design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Sing for Your Supper: Coat, waistcoat, bow tie, and pants.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a costume accessory, fashion design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Sing for Your Supper: Opening Night. Yellow dress, green jacket with ...
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
Sing for Your Supper: Fourth Vignette. #11 Barber-Coat, pants, shoes,...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a costume accessory, fashion design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Life and Death of an American: grey coat, brown trousers, red tie, blu...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a coat, costume accessory, fashion design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Spirochete - 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
Sing for Your Supper: 13 of a Mitten. William Arnold. Orange plaid tai...
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
Portrait of Pee Wee Russell, Max Kaminsky, Wild Bill Davison, Jack Les...
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
Leonard Bernstein, with the Vienna Philharmonic, 1967
mferd19e51672 (EAD) 67A/001-137 (EADunitid)
Dorothy Parker: Résumé poem analysis, Harvard, 1937 March 31
Public domain scan of a poetry manuscript, poem, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Nat King Cole - Public domain portrait photograph
Photographs show singer Nat King Cole performing and socializing. Includes Cole performing in a nightclub; performing for patients at a Chicago hospital; visiting a church and playing piano with choir member; d... More
Irene. Libretto. German & Italian
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; libretto in Italian and German on facing pages; added title page in Italian; synopsis in Italian and German on p. 6-7; dance movements mentioned. "Die Music ist von Hrn. ... More
DCM 1119c: Johann Andreas Mollenhauer Bassoon in C
Instrument type: Bassoon in C Medium: Maple, brass keys, key saddles, ferrules, and lower D key guard.; 127.8 cm. Key Holes System: 13 keys, round flat flap, slightly curved as necessary. Mark Maximum: (sunbur... More
Dido, Königin von Carthago. Libretto. Libretto. German
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three acts; pages not numbered; "Vorrede, an den, nach Standes Gebühr, geehrten Leser"--p. [5]-[12]. Music by Christoph Graupner--New Grove. Performers' names not given. Performance:... More
The royal Portuguez Mr. Isaac's new dance made for Her Majesty's birth...
the tune by Mr. Paisible ; engraven in characters & figurs [sic] for the use of masters writ by Mr. de la Garde ... and revis'd by the author ... (statement of responsibility) LC copy imperfect: 12th couplet su... More
The friendship Mr. Isaac's new dance for the year 1715
the tune by Mr. Paisible ; engraven in characters & figures for the use of masters writ by Mr. Pemberton ... (statement of responsibility) Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as facsimile pa... More
La clemenza di Tito drama per musica
del Sig. abbate Pietro Metastasio ; da recitarsi nel Teatro del Falcone in Genova ; dedicato alla nobilissima dama la signora Anna Spinola. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Three Acts; ... More
Lampedo. Libretto. German Opera
von Herrn Oberappellationsrath Lichtenberg ; in die Musik gesetzet von Churfpfälzischen geistlichen Rath und Capellmeister Vogler ; von dem Hofe aufgeführt zur Feyer des 11ten Julii 1779. (statement of responsi... More
Giovanni Paisiello - Matrimonio inaspettato. Libretto. Italian
U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Two acts; "Argomento"--p. 3. Librettist unknown; work also known as "Il marchese Tulipano"--Opera composers and their works (Mellen opera reference index). "La musica è del Sig. D. G... More
Laurette a much admired Italian dance arranged as a progressive rondo ...
Caption title. For piano.
Lucia di Lammermoor. Libretto. English & Italian
the music by Donizetti ; as represented at Her Majesty's Theatre, Haymarket 1851. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. "Price two shillings"--title page; "W.S. Johnson, Nassau Steam Press, ... More
Jenny Wade - American Civil War sheet music
Music associated with the Union side
Birdling in the tree - Sitzt ein vg̲lein
From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)
Griselda. Libretto. Italian Opera - Performance: Venezia
versi di Enrico Golisciani ; musica del maestro Giulio Cottrau ; da rappresentarsi al teatro Rossini di Venezia carnevale 1878. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Project. Legal notice--p. 2. Revi... More
The Snow-white rose - Public domain American sheet music 1870-1885
From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)