P.G. Wodehouse Collection Span: 1907-1966 Bulk: 1916-1930 English collection 12 ft. 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. Sheet music (100), recordings (81) scripts (19), playbills (116), reference books (25), magazines (34), correspondence (7), posters and advertisements (16), player piano roll (1) The sound recordings in the collection transferred to the Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division. P.G. Wodehouse Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress Wodehouse, Pelham Grenville Collected scripts, music, and other items relating to Wodehouse’s forays into musical theater 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. American Musical Theater Theater Wodehouse, Pelham Grenville Bolton, Guy Grossmith, George Kern, Jerome Ziegfeld, Florenz Performing Arts Encyclopedia scdb Music Division, Library of Congress IHAS 120821 loc.natlib.scdb.200033800