P.G. Wodehouse Collection [collection]:Bibliographic Record Description: Performing Arts Encyclopedia, Library of Congress

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P.G. Wodehouse Collection [collection]

Title: P.G. Wodehouse Collection [collection]
Dates Created: Span: 1907-1966; Bulk: 1916-1930
Language: English
Form: collection
Physical Description: 12 ft.
Abstract: P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse (1881-1975), though primarily remembered as a novelist, wrote lyrics and librettos for almost 40 musical comedies between 1905 and 1934. These shows were performed in both London and New York, and his principal collaborators were librettist Guy Bolton, and composer Jerome Kern. His lyrics were noted for their combination of wry wit and conversational phrasing. The unique material in this collection includes 3 letters from Wodehouse to George Grossmith discussing trouble with Florenz Ziegfeld, and 4 letters to Guy Bolton. There is also sheet music for approximately 100 songs from 31 musicals, and librettos for some 11 musicals.
Contents Note: Sheet music (100), recordings (81) scripts (19), playbills (116), reference books (25), magazines (34), correspondence (7), posters and advertisements (16), player piano roll (1)
Note: The sound recordings in the collection transferred to the Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division.
Preferred Citation: P.G. Wodehouse 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; Theater; Wodehouse, Pelham Grenville; Bolton, Guy; Grossmith, George; Kern, Jerome; Ziegfeld, Florenz
Repository: Music Division, Library of Congress

Last Updated: 08-21-2012

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