Title Page | Collection Summary | Biographical/Organizational Note | Scope and Content | Arrangement
Collection Summary
| Title | Richard Rodgers collection, 1917-1980 |
|---|---|
| Span Dates | 1917-1980 |
| Bulk Dates | (bulk 1925-1979) |
| Call No. | ML31.R636 |
| Creator | Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979 |
| Extent | around 2,700 items |
| Extent | 45 boxes |
| Extent | 20 linear feet |
| Language | Collection material in English |
| Location | Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. |
| Finding Aid Permalink | Cite or bookmark this finding aid as: https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu002002 |
| LCCN Permalink | LC Catalog record: https://lccn.loc.gov/2003561025 |
| Summary | The collection primarily consists of Rodgers' music holographs--sketches, vocal scores (many with lyric sheets) and short scores. In addition, the collection includes full scores for eight of the Rodgers and Hammerstein shows. The collection also includes a small number of programs, photographs, miscellaneous papers, and other items. |