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Box 4

 Box — Box: 4

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

The Sheet Music Collection contains various songs (lyrics and music) from about 1823 through the mid-20th century. Music in the collection is predominantly from American popular culture, but there are also some pieces from Europe, a well as theater souvenir programs and song-books. The folder list below includes a list of song titles and, when known, composers and lyricists, for each box in the collection.

Dates

  • 1823 - 1956

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The materials in the collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.1 Cubic Feet (8 boxes )

Bibliography

  • "Creole Belles," J. Bodewalt Lampe
  • "Champagne Charlie" or "The South Side Galop," J. M. Lander
  • "Alpine Hut," Lange
  • "Could the Dreams of a Dreamer Come True," Lyrics by Jeff Ranen and Music by Arthur Lange
  • "Virginia Lee," Lyrics by Jeff Branen and Music by Arthur Lange
  • "Classicanna," Henry Lange
  • "Ping Pong," Paul le Launnay
  • "Cheerleader Spotlite," Jack Lee
  • "Thoughts Have Wings," Lyrics by Frances M. Gostling and Music by Liza Lehmann
  • "Compositions for Piano"
  • "Aloha Oe, Farewell to Thee," H. M. Queen Liliuokalani
  • "Blaze of Honor," Harry J. Lincoln
  • "Fire Drill," Harry J. Lincoln
  • "The Lost Phase," Harry J. Lincoln
  • "December Morn," Harry J. Lincoln
  • "Liebestraum (Dream of Love)," Franz Liszt
  • "Jealous," Lyrics by Tommie Malie and Dick Finch and Music by Jack Little
  • "Go Home Little Girl, Go Home," Little Jack Little, Al Sherman, and Al Lewis
  • "I'll Do My Best," Little Jack Little, Al Sherman, and Al Lewis
  • "Temptation Rag," Henry Lodge
  • "Pale Moon: An Indian Love Song," Lyrics by Jesse G. M. Glick and Music by Frederic Knight Logan
  • "When You Sang Hush-A-Bye Baby to Me," Lyrics by Jesse G. M. Glick and Music by Frederick Knight Logan and Abe Olman
  • "Schirmer's Library"
  • "The Missouri Waltz" John Valentine Eppel
  • "Sleepy Time Gal," Lyrics by Jos. R. Alden and Raymond B. Egan and Music by Ange Lorenzo and Richard A. Whiting
  • "Portal of Dreams Waltzes"
  • "White Kid Slippers," Sam Lucas
  • "Lieutenant General Grant's Grand March"
  • "General Grant's Grand March," E. Mack
  • "General Grant's Grand March," E. Mack
  • "Stairway to the Stars," Lyrics by Mitchell Parish an Music by Matt Malneck and Frank Signorelli
  • "Initiation March," Carrie C. Manning
  • "Be My Little Baby Bumble Bee," Henry I. Marshall
  • "Evening Chimes Reverie (Abendlauten)," A. F. Marzian
  • "It's a Sin to Tell a Lie," Billy Mayhew
  • "It I Only Had Home Sweet Home," A. L. McDermott
  • "Valsette," Erna McLaughlin
  • "Take Your Gun and Go, John," H. T. Merrill
  • "Absent," Lyrics by Catherine Young Glen and Music by John W. Metcalf
  • "Sittin' in a Corner," Lyrics by Gus Kahn and Music by George W. Meyer
  • "For Me and My Gal," Lyrics by Leslie and E. Ray Goetz and Music by George W. Meyer
  • "After," Lyrics by George Cooper and Music by H. Millard
  • "(Dreaming Down on) Silver Bay," Lyrics by Bob Schafer and Music by Frank Milne and Robert De Socio
  • "La Tosca," Harry H. Mincer
  • "I'll Take Her Back if She Wants to Come Back," Lyrics by Edgar Leslie and Music by James V. Monaco
  • "Sweetheart Land," Lyrics by Harry and Charles Tobias and Music by Percy Moore
  • "The Western Flyer," Paul Morton
  • "Menuet Classique," Carl Moter
  • "Indian Summer," Victor Moulton
  • "Gems of German Song"
  • "The Agricultural March," Mrs. Anne E. A. Muse
  • "Mary of Argyle," S. Nelson
  • "Rosa Lee" or "Don't Be a Foolish Joe"
  • "Rosa Lee" or "Don't Be a Foolish Joe"
  • "Keep the Home Fires Burning ('Till the Boys Come Home)," Lyrics by Lena Guilbert and Music by Ivor Novello
  • "Star of Love," Abe Olman
  • "Sweet Leilani," Harry Owens
  • "Minuet A L'Antique," Paderewski
  • "Dance Selections"
  • "Paul Revere's Ride," E. T. Paull
  • "Napoleon's Last Charge," E. T. Paull
  • "Chariot Race" or "Ben Hur March," E. T. Paull
  • "Pal of My Cradle Days," Lyrics by Marshall Montgomery and Music by Al Piantadosi

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308