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1. Ferde Grofé collection, 1890-1960

   around 20,000 items. 262 containers. 105 linear feet. -- Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Ferde Grofé was an American composer, arranger, conductor and pianist. The collection primarily consists of music manuscript compositions and arrangements, including holograph and copyist scores and parts of Grofé's original compositions, holograph scores and parts for arrangements by Grofé and others that were performed by Grofé's band, and works for symphonic orchestra. In addition, the collection includes correspondence, clippings, photographs, programs, scrapbooks and scripts.

2. Dana Suesse papers, 1860-2016

   approximately 9,500 items. 54 containers. 45.5 linear feet. 1,786 digital files (20.8 GB). -- Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Dana Suesse was an American pianist and composer who incorporated popular, jazz, and classical elements into her works. Suesse gained attention for writing popular songs such as "You Oughta Be in Pictures" and "The Night is Young and You're So Beautiful," but also received acclaim for her orchestral works, including Concerto in Three Rhythms. The collection documents Suesse's career and includes music manuscript scores and parts, project files, correspondence, photographs, datebooks, programs, clippings, and other biographical material.