Jerome Kern Collection, 1905-1945 [collection]:Bibliographic Record Description: Performing Arts Encyclopedia, Library of Congress

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Jerome Kern Collection, 1905-1945 [collection]

Title: Jerome Kern Collection, 1905-1945 [collection]
Date Created: Span: 1905-1945
Language: English
Form: collection
Physical Description: 45 ft.; 102 boxes
Abstract: Composer and songwriter Jerome Kern (1885-1945) is best remembered for his Broadway and film work including the lovely melodies from Showboat, "Old Man River," "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man," and "Bill," as well as standards such as "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" and "The Way You Look Tonight". The collection consists primarily of show music, including some holograph sketches. There are many full and vocal scores in the hand of Kern's orchestrators and arrangers, especially Frank Saddler and Robert Russell Bennett.
Contents Note: Music scores, holograph sketches, and a small amount of correspondence.
Preferred Citation: Jerome Kern Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress
Access Permissions: 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.
Copyright: Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply.
Subjects: American Musical Theater; Arrangers; Kern, Jerome; Bennett, Robert Russell; Saddler, Frank
Call Number: ML31.K4
Repository: Music Division, Library of Congress
Finding Aid: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu002004

Last Updated: 09-07-2012

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