Music, 1905-1980
Conditions Governing Access
The Les Paul Papers are open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Music Division prior to visiting in order to determine whether the desired materials will be available at that time.
Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply.
Scope and Content Note
Performance Library materials consist chiefly of compositions and arrangements by Les Paul and arrangements for him by others. Numbers following titles, if they appear, are original to Les Paul's personal music library and can be used to match scores and parts. Printed Sheet Music contains works written or recorded by Les Paul and Mary Ford, or performed by Les Paul under his radio alias, "Rhubard Red." Most are piano-vocal scores, but annotated sheet music, lead sheets, and sheet music inscribed to or from Les Paul are also present.
Dates
- Creation: 1905-1980
Access and Restrictions
The Les Paul Papers are open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Music Division prior to visiting in order to determine whether the desired materials will be available at that time.
Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply.
Arrangement
Organized as two subseries. Arranged alphabetically by title.
Part of the Music Division Repository
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