Maurice Baron Collection Span: 1920-1960 English collection 3 ft. The Maurice Baron Collection supplements the Music Division's rich resources for the study of music of the American theater. The collection contains manuscript and printed scores for orchestral and instrument works, operatic and other vocal compositions, ballets, film scores, and songs. Of particular interest is the connection between these scores and Baron's work as music director at the Roxy Theatre in New York City during the 1930s, as well as his tenure as staff composer and conductor at Radio City Music Hall from 1932 to 1939. Baron composed music for silent films during the late 1920s, and five of these scores are present in the collection. Manuscript and published scores. Maurice Baron Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress Baron Manuscript and printed scores collected by composer and conductor Maurice Baron. 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 Ballet Film Music Opera Orchestral Music Songs Popular Music Baron, Maurice Performing Arts Encyclopedia scdb Music Division, Library of Congress IHAS 120821 loc.natlib.scdb.200033860