Title Page | Collection Summary | Biographical/Organizational Note | Scope and Content | Arrangement
Collection Summary
Title | Lou Herscher music manuscripts, 1896-1968 |
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Inclusive Dates | 1896-1968 |
Bulk Dates | 1923-1955 |
Call No. | ML31.H47 |
Creator | Herscher, Lou (Louis), 1894-1974 |
Extent | approximately 50 items |
Extent | 1 container |
Extent | 1 linear foot |
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.mu022005 |
LCCN Permalink | LC Catalog record: https://lccn.loc.gov/2020570162 |
Summary | Lou Herscher was an American songwriter, composer, author, and music publisher. This collection consists chiefly of holograph and printed piano-vocal scores and lead sheets for his popular songs. Many of these items reflect his collaborations with other prominent songwriters of the time, including Jimmie Rodgers and Johnny Cash. Additional materials include programs, clippings, sheet music covers, and an article. |