Charles Tournemire Collection, circa 1868-1962 Span: 1868-1962 Bulk: 1900-1936 French collection 5 ft. 9 boxes Charles Tournemire (b. Jan. 22, 1870, in Bordeaux, France; d. around Nov. 4, 1939, in Arcachon, France) was a French composer, organist, and teacher. The collection chiefly consists of holograph, manuscript and printed music by Tournemire and other composers. In addition, the collection contains librettos, a scrapbook on Le sang de la sire`ne, books, and a journal. Holograph, manuscript and printed music; libretti, a scrapbook on Le sang de la sire`ne, books, and a journal. Charles Tournemire Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress Tournemire Holograph, manuscript and printed music by French composer Charles Tournemire and others. 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. Composers Tournemire, Charles ML31.T68 Performing Arts Encyclopedia scdb Music Division, Library of Congress http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu011012 IHAS 120821 loc.natlib.scdb.200033896