Title Page | Collection Summary | Biographical/Organizational Note | Scope and Content | Arrangement
Collection Summary
| Title | Les Paul papers, 1904-2003 |
|---|---|
| Span Dates | 1904-2003 |
| Bulk Dates | (bulk 1934-1996) |
| Call No. | ML31.P38 |
| Creator | Paul, Les |
| Extent | 6,300 items |
| Extent | 44 containers |
| Extent | 22.5 linear feet |
| Language | Collection material in English and German |
| 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.mu019008 |
| LCCN Permalink | LC Catalog record: https://lccn.loc.gov/2016570555 |
| 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. |