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Rhode Island Sheet Music Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 002-02-03

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

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.

Related Materials

015-02-04 Monday Morning Music Club Records; 025-02 John Archer Collection

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

Contact:
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021