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1. Record newsletters and catalogs from the Edward J. Smith papers, 1958-1981

   approximately 157 items. 1 container. 0.21 linear feet. -- Recorded Sound Research Center, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Record producer. Primarily newsletters detailing recordings from Edward J. Smith's various record labels.

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2. John D. Reid papers, 1908-1993

   approximately 24,457 items. 27 containers. 20.45 linear feet. -- Recorded Sound Research Center, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   John D. Reid was a collector of early jazz sound recordings and memorabilia. The collection highlights jazz recordings and musicians in the 1930s and 1940s, with Sidney Bechet prominently featured.

3. Glenda Abdoo and Ken Crawford papers from the Kurt Weisbecker collection, 1931-2006

   0.8 linear feet (3 boxes, approximately 350 items). -- Recorded Sound Research Center, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   The Glenda Abdoo and Ken Crawford papers from the Kurt Weisbecker collection consists of correspondence, greeting cards, photographs, and other material highlighting the relationship between Pittsburgh-area jazz fans/collectors Glenda Abdoo and Ken Crawford, and notable jazz performers from the 1950's and 1960s.

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4. John Secrist Jr. papers, 1919-1973

   5.75 linear feet (18 boxes). -- Recorded Sound Research Center, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Papers, including discographic and photographic materials, included in the John Secrist Jr. Collection of nearly 1,700 operatic sound recordings.

5. Les Paul papers, 1904-2003

   6,300 items. 44 containers. 22.5 linear feet. -- Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Les Paul was a Grammy-winning musician and inventor known for his virtuosic guitar playing, pioneering of multitrack recording, and invention of the solid-body electric guitar. His inventions left an indelible impact on the music industry. In addition to live concerts he performed on the radio and on television, notably with his second wife, singer and guitarist Mary Ford. The Les Paul Papers contain music arranged for Les Paul's ensembles by himself or others and printed sheet music of popular songs. The collection also contains publicity materials, business papers, schematics, scripts, brochures, photographs, and correspondence.

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   Some or all content stored offsite.

6. John Broven Collection, 1942-2014

   approximately 39,638 items. 115 containers. 47.57 linear feet. -- Recorded Sound Research Center, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Blues historian. Business files, correspondence, and research gives insight into the operations of Ace Records and the history of blues music.

7. Robert Parylak collection on Mado Robin, 1946-1978

   approximately 70 items. 4 containers. 2 linear feet. -- Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   The Robert Parylak Collection on Mado Robin documents the life and career of French coloratura soprano Mado Robin (née Madeliene Marie Robin, 1918-1960) through clippings, correspondence, photographs, programs, and publicity materials collected by Robert Parylak, president of the Mado Robin Committee of New York.

8. Phonolog Serial Collection, 1948-2003

   approximately 121,450 items. 347 containers. 145.7 linear feet. -- Recorded Sound Research Center, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Musical reference guide. The collection contains a nearly complete breadth of all weekly and annual reports and newsletters.