Rhode Island Sheet Music Collection
Scope and Contents
The Rhode Island Sheet Music Collection includes sheet music by Rhode Island composers and arrangers, published by Rhode Island music publishers and music about Rhode Island.
Dates
- 1829 - 1981
Creator
- Providence Public Library (R.I.). Special Collections (Collector, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
PPL does not claim copyright to items in this collection. Users of this item are responsible for determining copyright restrictions.
Biographical / Historical
The Rhode Island Sheet Music Collection is an artificial collection created by the Providence Public Library according to format type. The Collection incorporates various acquisitions and gifts.
Extent
5 Linear Feet (5 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The collection is arranged alphabetically by composer and then by title.
Custodial History
Materials were collected by the Providence Public Library.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Acquisition of materials found in collection in 2014 are unknown. Items acquired after 2014 are documented.
Accruals
Further accruals are expected.
Creator
- Providence Public Library (R.I.). Special Collections (Collector, Organization)
- Title
- Rhode Island Sheet Music Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- The collection was processed by Madan Mohan in 2014 and Meghan Sullivan-Silva in 2015 under supervision of Kate Wells.
- Date
- 2014-2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Providence Public Library Repository
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org