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The Howe Collection of Musical Instrument Literature

Please use this identifier to cite or link to this Finding Aid: http://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/2992

Abstract

Title:
The Howe Collection of Musical Instrument Literature
Author/Creator:
Howe, Richard J. (Collection of Musical Instrument Literature)
Collection number:
0
Size:
192.50 Linear Feet
Bulk dates:
1854-1992
Inclusive dates:
1854-1992
Repository:
Special Collections in Performing Arts, Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library, University of Maryland, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College Park, MD 20742. Tel: 301-405-9220, Fax: 301-314-7170, Email: vnovara@umd.edu
Abstract:

The Howe Collection of Musical Instrument Literature brings together historical artifacts and documents from the music industry in the United States. It contains material about the manufacture of pianos, organs, and mechanical musical instruments. The collection is divided into five separate series: Piano, Organ, Mechanical Musical Instruments, Phonographic, and General Music. It was created, and given to the University of Maryland, by Richard J. Howe.

Important Information for Users of the Collection

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Preferred citation:

The Howe Collection of Musical Instrument Literature, Special Collections, University of Maryland Libraries.

Publication rights:

Materials from this collection must be used in the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library's Irving and Margery Morgan Lowens Special Collections Room, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Please make an appointment with the curator.

Status:

This collection is PROCESSED. The finding aid is currently unavailable online. Please contact the Curator of Special Collections in Performing Arts for more information.