Title Page | Collection Summary | Biographical/Organizational Note | Scope and Content | Arrangement
Collection Summary
| Title | Dana Suesse papers, 1860-2016 |
|---|---|
| Inclusive Dates | 1860-2016 |
| Bulk Dates | 1930-1980 |
| Call No. | ML31.S86 |
| Creator | Suesse, Dana, 1909-1987 |
| Extent | approximately 9,500 items |
| Extent | 54 containers |
| Extent | 45.5 linear feet |
| Extent | 1,786 digital files (20.8 GB) |
| 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.mu021049 |
| LCCN Permalink | LC Catalog record: https://lccn.loc.gov/2013568044 |
| 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. |