Edison Sheet Music Collection Span: 1830-1958 Bulk: 1890-1940 English collection 444 ft. 148 boxes The Edison Sheet Music Collection consists chiefly of American sheet music published in the United States between the years 1830-1930. While a significant minority of the music in the collection is instrumental music, the vast majority is for voice and piano. Notable in this collection are imprints from California dating from before 1850, first editions by Irving Berlin and others, and many European imprints among the instrumental pieces. The bulk of the collection is available online as "Volcano of Delight: Historic Sheet Music 1800-1922” sheet music No, however, the bulk of the collection is available online as "Volcano of Delight: Historic Sheet Music 1800-1922” http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/html/volcano/volcano-home.html Edison Sheet Music Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress Edison, Thomas Alva Late 19th-century & early 20th-century American sheet Music Researchers wishing to work with special collections are advised to inquire in advance about availability of material since many special collections are stored off-site. Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply. Popular Music Edison, Thomas Ball, Ernest R. Performing Arts Encyclopedia scdb Music Division, Library of Congress http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/html/volcano/volcano-home.html http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu002003 IHAS 120830 loc.natlib.scdb.200033590