Titles beginning with A, 1896-1947
Scope and Contents
Photographs, sheet music, playbills, prints, publications, sound recordings, programs, souvenir books, correspondence, drawings, broadsides, articles, ephemera, manuscripts, and journal issues relating to the theater, music, dance, and literature. The photographic portion of the collection consists primarily of Carl Van Vechten's portraits of influential actors, writers, and artists of the New York stage. Amongst the photographic prints are rare portraits of notable African American authors, entertainers, and a few athletes. The collection also includes drawings, prints, and published works illustrated by Miguel Covarrubias. Amongst the notable items in the collection related to African Americans and their place in American society and culture are correspondence and legal documents dealing with to the purchase of slaves (1823-1828), broadsides depicting African Americans, published works, correspondence and typescripts by Langston Hughes, and issues of periodicals published by members of the African American community. Sound recordings of jazz performances by such notables as Fats Waller, Ethel Waters, and Bessie Smith are also included in the collection.
Dates
- Created: 1896-1947
Conditions Governing Access
Archives and Special Collections of Ganser Library will reproduce Special Collections material to the extent that physical condition and copyright or other legal restrictions permit. Reproduction is available in the form of photocopies and digital images. All reproduction requests must be approved by a member of the professional staff. Decisions will take into account the type and condition of the binding, the brittleness of the paper, the size and the general size and fragility of the item.
Extent
From the Series: 12 boxes (Carl Van Vechten Collection of African-American Arts & Letters)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Ain't Misbehavin' (I'm Savin' My Love for You)
Composer: Thomas Waller/Harry Brooks; Lyricist: Andy Razaf Cover artist: Leff Mills Music, 1929 5 p.; From the 20th Century-Fox production "Stormy Weather" with Lena Horne, Bill Robinson, Cab Calloway and his Band
Ain't Misbehavin'
Composer: Thomas Waller/Harry Brooks; Lyricist: Andy Razaf Mills Music Inc., 1929 5 p.; From the 20th Century-Fox production "Stormy Weather" with Lena Horne, Bill Robinson, Cab Calloway and his Band
Alabama Lullaby
Composer/Lyricist: Cal De Voll Cover Artist: R.S. Leo Feist Inc., 1919 3 p.; On cover: A Unique Dreamy Southern Song; Popular Edition
Alabama Jubilee
Composer: George L. Cobb; Lyricist: Jack Yellen Cover Artist: Apeda Jerome H. Remick & Co., 1915 5 p.; On cover: Elizabeth Murray
Alexander's Band is Back in Dixieland (Song)
Composer: Albert Gumble; Lyricist: Jack Yellen Cover Artist: Shaun Peyton Jerome H. Remick & Co., 1919 3 p.; On cover: As sung by The Farmer Sisters in the Shubert Production "Sinbad"
Alabama Moon song
Composer: Egbert Van Alstyne; Lyricist: J. Will Callahan Jerome H. Remick & Co., 1917 3 p.
At The High Brown Babies' Ball
Composer/Lyricist: Benny Davis/Sid Erdman/Ernie Erdman Cover artist: R.S. Leo Feist, 1919 3 p.; Popular Edition
At a Georgia Camp Meeting (March)
Composer: Kerry Mills F.A. Mills, 1899 5 p.; A characteristic march which can be used effectively as a two-step polka or cake walk
Are You From Dixie? ('Cause I'm From Dixie Too)
Composer: George L. Cobb; Lyricist: Jack Yellen Cover artist: Starmer M. Witmark & Sons, 1915 4 p.
Any Rags? (Schottische)
Composer/Lyricist: Thos. S. Allen Geo. M. Krey, 1903 4 p.; Featured by Dan Coleman in Ward & Vokes Company
Answer Me, My Love
Composer: Gerhard Winkler/Fred Rauch; Lyricist: Carl Sigman Bourne, Inc., 1953 3 p.; Recorded by Nat "King" Cole on Capitol Record No. 2687
Ambolena Snow: An Afro-American Military Ballad
Composer: Geo. Maywood; Lyricist: Lester Bodine S. Brainard's Sons Co., 1896 5 p.
All Aboard for Dixie Land
Composer: George L. Cobb; Lyricist: Jack Yeller Cover Artist: Starmer Jerome H. Remick & Co., 1913 5 p.; From Arthur Hammerstein's musical farce "High Jinks" as sung by Elizabeth M. Murray; signed "John G. Emmons, 1951."
Ain't Dat A Shame
Composer: Walter Wilson; Lyricist: John Aqueen Howley, Haviland & Dresser, 1901 5 p.; Sung with great success by Artie Hall; Printed at top: "To My Niece Miss Goosie Hennessey."
Across the Alley from the Alamo
Composer/Lyricist: Joe Green Leslie Music Corporation, 1947 5 p.; recorded by Mills Brothers on Decca Record No. 23863
Creator
- From the Series: Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964. (Photographer, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Millersville University Special Collections Repository
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