Collection of sheet music signed by Eubie Blake
Overview
Sheet music signed by American composer, lyricist, and pianist, Eubie Blake.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1921-1930
Condition Description
Some covers are detached.
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research.
Extent
.08 linear feet (1 volume)Five pieces of sheet music, two for the same song, signed by Blake; some also signed by others.
Biographical / Historical
James Hubert "Eubie" Blake (February 7, 1887 – February 12, 1983) was an African American pianist, lyricist, and composer of ragtime, jazz, and popular music.
Arrangement
Arranged as received.
Custodial History
Ownership prior to this acquisition is unknown.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2023MT-19. Purchased from Schulson Autographs with the Ruth Neils and John M. Ward Fund, 2022 July 20.
Processing Information
This collection was processed to a basic level with minimal rehousing, organization, and preservation. (Melanie Wisner, 2022)
Subject
- Blake, Eubie, 1887-1983 (Person)
- Title
- Collection of sheet music signed by Eubie Blake, circa 1921-1930 (MS Thr 2230): Guide
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard University
- Date
- 2022 August 15
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- eng
- EAD ID
- hou03497
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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