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(Cover Me Up With the) Sunshine of Virginia

Composer:
Meyer, George W.  Search this
Young, Joe  Search this
Lewis, Sam M.  Search this
Maker:
Irving Berlin, Inc.  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 12 in x 9 in; 30.48 cm x 22.86 cm
Object Name:
sheet music
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
Date made:
1923
Subject:
Music  Search this
ID Number:
2014.3013.116
Nonaccession number:
2014.3013
Catalog number:
2014.3013.116
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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-27ff-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1464585

Put Away a Little Ray of Golden Sunshine for a Rainy Day

Lyricist:
Lewis, Sam M.  Search this
Young, Joe  Search this
Maker:
Henry Waterson, Inc.  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 12 in x 9 1/4 in; 30.48 cm x 23.495 cm
Object Name:
sheet music
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
Date made:
1924
Subject:
Music  Search this
ID Number:
2014.3013.190
Nonaccession number:
2014.3013
Catalog number:
2014.3013.190
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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-2a44-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1464954

Five foot two [music]

Composer:
Henderson, Ray  Search this
Lyricist:
Lewis, Sam M.  Search this
Young, Joe  Search this
Creator:
Strayhorn, Billy (William Thomas), 1915-1967  Search this
Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Extent:
7 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
Container:
Box 120 (Series 1), Folder 19
Type:
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Copy scores
Music
Parts (musical)
Scope and Contents:
7 parts.
Five foot two is contained in one folder consisting of 7 parts in Eb Major concert -- in ink -- in unidentified hand (Whaley?).
Parts for 1 reed - alto; 2 trumpets - 1, 2; trombone; bass; drums; piano. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Statement of responsibility taken from Popular Music, 1920-1979, ed. Nat Shapiro. There appears to be a number from the Duke Ellington Band Book: 14.
General:
Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, and Dr. Mark Tucker.
Unsigned Strayhorn composition.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but the original and master audiovisual materials are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Copyright restrictions. Consult the Archives Center at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.

Paul Ellington, executor, is represented by:

Richard J.J. Scarola, Scarola Ellis LLP, 888 Seventh Avenue, 45th Floor, New York, New York 10106. Telephone (212) 757-0007 x 235; Fax (212) 757-0469; email: rjjs@selaw.com; www.selaw.com; www.ourlawfirm.com.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Manuscripts -- Music -- 20th century
Copy scores
Music
Parts (musical)
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
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Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.7: F
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8093aaa2c-d708-483f-ac11-5d634c6f55e0
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref39710

I kiss your hand madame [music]

Composer:
Erwin, Ralph  Search this
Lyricist:
Lewis, Sam M.  Search this
Young, Joe  Search this
Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Extent:
6 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
Container:
Box 154 (Series 1), Folder 11
Type:
Archival materials
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Scope and Contents:
see also Subseries 1.3
6 parts
I kiss your hand madame is contained in one folder consisting of 6 parts in Ab Major concert -- in ink -- in unidentified hand.
Parts in 2 groupings -- (i) 1 reed - alto 1; 1 trumpet - Rex; 1 trombone - 1. Part for Rex appears incomplete. -- (ii) 2 trumpets - Cootie, Wetze; 1 trombone - 3. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Statement of responsibility taken from Popular Music, 1920-1979, ed. Nat Shapiro. There appears to be a number from the Duke Ellington Band Book: 81.
General:
Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, and Dr. Mark Tucker.
Condition: tape, torn.
Unsigned Ellington-Strayhorn composition.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but the original and master audiovisual materials are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Copyright restrictions. Consult the Archives Center at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.

Paul Ellington, executor, is represented by:

Richard J.J. Scarola, Scarola Ellis LLP, 888 Seventh Avenue, 45th Floor, New York, New York 10106. Telephone (212) 757-0007 x 235; Fax (212) 757-0469; email: rjjs@selaw.com; www.selaw.com; www.ourlawfirm.com.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
See more items in:
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.10: I
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep87e486fcd-f9a6-4340-ba98-84bb760e5a17
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref40759

I'm gonna sit right down and write myself a letter [music]

Composer:
Ahlert, Fred E.  Search this
Lyricist:
Young, Joe  Search this
Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Extent:
4 Items (manuscripts, 32 cm.)
Container:
Box 160, Folder 9
Type:
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Scope and Contents:
4 parts
I'm gonna sit right down and write myself a letter is contained in one folder consisting of 4 parts in Db Major concert -- in pencil -- in unidentified hand (Tizol?).
Parts for 2 trumpets - Cooty, Rex; 1 trombone - Tricky; 1 unidentified bass instrument (trombone?). - from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Statement of responsibility taken from Popular Music, 1920-1979, ed. Nat Shapiro.
General:
A part for an untitled piece is noted on the verso of Tricky's part. Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, and Dr. Mark Tucker.
Condition: fair, worn.
Unsigned Strayhorn composition.
Other Title:
Write myself a letter.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but the original and master audiovisual materials are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Copyright restrictions. Consult the Archives Center at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.

Paul Ellington, executor, is represented by:

Richard J.J. Scarola, Scarola Ellis LLP, 888 Seventh Avenue, 45th Floor, New York, New York 10106. Telephone (212) 757-0007 x 235; Fax (212) 757-0469; email: rjjs@selaw.com; www.selaw.com; www.ourlawfirm.com.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
See more items in:
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.10: I
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep87e15b41f-3aeb-4964-83ef-4bf888d596d6
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref40906

I'm sitting on top of the world [music]

Composer:
Henderson, Ray  Search this
Lyricist:
Young, Joe  Search this
Lewis, Sam M.  Search this
Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (part (photocopy), 32 cm.)
1 Item (copy score, 32 cm.)
Container:
Box 161, Folder 16
Type:
Archival materials
Conductor scores
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Scope and Contents:
1 part and 1 score
I'm sitting on top of the world is contained in one folder consisting of 1 eight page conductor score in F Major concert, and 1 part in C Major concert -- in ink and photocopy -- in unidentified hands (Whaley, other?).
Conductor score indicates parts for voices - girls, tenors, basses. Part for piano. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Statement of responsibility taken from Popular Music, 1920-1979, ed. Nat Shapiro.
General:
Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, and Dr. Mark Tucker.
Condition: fair, tape.
Unsigned Strayhorn composition.
Other Title:
Sitting on top.
Sittin' on top of the world.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but the original and master audiovisual materials are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Copyright restrictions. Consult the Archives Center at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.

Paul Ellington, executor, is represented by:

Richard J.J. Scarola, Scarola Ellis LLP, 888 Seventh Avenue, 45th Floor, New York, New York 10106. Telephone (212) 757-0007 x 235; Fax (212) 757-0469; email: rjjs@selaw.com; www.selaw.com; www.ourlawfirm.com.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Conductor scores
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Photocopies
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
See more items in:
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.10: I
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep89ffb01af-8477-4a3a-ad5d-3037f58485d8
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref40935

In a little Spanish town [music]

Composer:
Wayne, Mabel  Search this
Lyricist:
Lewis, Sam M.  Search this
Young, Joe  Search this
Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (part (photocopy), 32 cm.)
Container:
Box 164, Folder 8
Type:
Archival materials
Conductor scores
Manuscripts
Music
Photocopies
Scope and Contents:
1 score
In a little Spanish town is contained in one folder consisting of 1 nine page conductor score in G Major concert -- in photocopy -- in unidentified hand.
Conductor score indicates parts for voices - girls, tenors, basses. Lyrics begin "In a little Spanish town twas on a night like this ...". -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Statement of responsibility taken from Popular Music, 1920-1979, ed. Nat Shapiro.
General:
Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, and Dr. Mark Tucker.
Condition: fair.
Unsigned Strayhorn composition.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but the original and master audiovisual materials are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Copyright restrictions. Consult the Archives Center at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.

Paul Ellington, executor, is represented by:

Richard J.J. Scarola, Scarola Ellis LLP, 888 Seventh Avenue, 45th Floor, New York, New York 10106. Telephone (212) 757-0007 x 235; Fax (212) 757-0469; email: rjjs@selaw.com; www.selaw.com; www.ourlawfirm.com.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Conductor scores
Manuscripts
Music
Photocopies
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
See more items in:
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.10: I
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep89f24129e-2fa4-4ea3-9694-ea599f455b37
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref41021

Laugh, clown, laugh [music]

Composer:
Fiorito, Ted  Search this
Lyricist:
Lewis, Sam M.  Search this
Young, Joe  Search this
Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (conductor score and/or parts (Published sheet music), 31 cm.)
10 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Piano vocal scores
Published sheet music
Date:
1928
Scope and Contents:
10 parts and 1 score
Laugh, clown, laugh is contained in one folder consisting of 1 published four page piano vocal score and 10 parts in a minor concert -- in ink -- in unidentified hand (Sanders?).
Piano vocal score lyrics begin "Life is a play and we all play a part ...". Parts for 5 reeds - alto 1, alto 2, Paul, Jim, Harry; 2 trumpets - 1, 2; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
General:
Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, and Dr. Mark Tucker.
Condition: fair, torn.
Other Title:
Laugh clown.
Publication:
New York, NY, Jerome H. Remick & Co., 1928
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but the original and master audiovisual materials are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Copyright restrictions. Consult the Archives Center at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.

Paul Ellington, executor, is represented by:

Richard J.J. Scarola, Scarola Ellis LLP, 888 Seventh Avenue, 45th Floor, New York, New York 10106. Telephone (212) 757-0007 x 235; Fax (212) 757-0469; email: rjjs@selaw.com; www.selaw.com; www.ourlawfirm.com.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Copy scores
Manuscripts
Music
Parts (musical)
Piano vocal scores
Published sheet music
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
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Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.13: L / Laugh! Clown! Laugh! verso Poor Butterfly
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep880fad6ac-95c1-4a24-b7e5-9ad9229a19d4
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref51872

Laugh, clown, laugh! [music]

Composer:
Fiorito, Ted  Search this
Lyricist:
Lewis, Sam M.  Search this
Young, Joe  Search this
Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holograph), 32 cm.)
Type:
Archival materials
Holographs
Manuscripts
Music
Short scores
Scope and Contents:
1 score
Laugh, clown, laugh! is contained in one folder consisting of 1 one page short score in a minor concert -- in pencil -- in unidentified hand (DE?).
Short score indicates parts for clarinet, baritone. Short score is noted on the verso of the short score in Ab Major concert for "Poor butterfly," Folder A. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Statement of responsibility taken from Popular Music, 1920-1979, ed. Nat Shapiro.
General:
Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, and Dr. Mark Tucker.
Condition: fair.
Unsigned Strayhorn composition.
Other Title:
Laugh clown.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but the original and master audiovisual materials are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Copyright restrictions. Consult the Archives Center at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.

Paul Ellington, executor, is represented by:

Richard J.J. Scarola, Scarola Ellis LLP, 888 Seventh Avenue, 45th Floor, New York, New York 10106. Telephone (212) 757-0007 x 235; Fax (212) 757-0469; email: rjjs@selaw.com; www.selaw.com; www.ourlawfirm.com.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Holographs
Manuscripts
Music
Short scores
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
See more items in:
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.13: L / Laugh! Clown! Laugh! verso Poor Butterfly
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep879aa9d0f-c603-4a29-aaaf-5f7d4262fea1
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref51993

Basket (unfinished)

Culture/People:
San Carlos Apache  Search this
Previous owner:
Joe Young, San Carlos Apache  Search this
Collector:
Edward H. Davis (Edward Harvey Davis/E. H. Davis), Non-Indian, 1862-1951  Search this
Object Name:
Basket (unfinished)
Media/Materials:
Willow, paint
Techniques:
Twined, painted
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
San Carlos, San Carlos Apache Reservation; Gila County; Arizona; USA
Date created:
1910-1919
Catalog Number:
8/9930
Barcode:
089930.000
See related items:
San Carlos Apache
Containers and Vessels
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6a9956c4b-52a5-4171-aeb7-562b15be0347
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_96664
Online Media:

“My Mammy”

Lyricist:
Young, Joe  Search this
Lewis, Sam M.  Search this
Composer:
Donaldson, Walter  Search this
Performer:
Jolson, Al  Search this
Publisher:
Irving Berlin, Inc.  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 12 1/4 in x 9 1/4 in; 31.115 cm x 23.495 cm
Object Name:
sheet music
Place made:
United States: New York, New York
Publishing date:
1918
Credit Line:
Gift of Janice Plowman
ID Number:
1982.0736.07
Accession number:
1982.0736
Catalog number:
1982.0736.07
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Popular Entertainment
Music & Musical Instruments
Sheet Music
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-eaf7-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_668525

“Just a Baby's Prayer at Twilight (for Her Daddy Over There)”

Lyricist:
Lewis, Sam M.  Search this
Young, Joe  Search this
Composer:
Jerome, Maurice Kraus  Search this
Publisher:
Waterson, Berlin & Snyder Co.  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 13 1/2 in x 10 1/2 in; 34.29 cm x 26.67 cm
Object Name:
sheet music
Place made:
United States: New York, New York
Publishing date:
1918
Related event:
World War I  Search this
ID Number:
1983.0313.07
Accession number:
1983.0313
Catalog number:
1983.0313.07
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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
Popular Entertainment
Music & Musical Instruments
Family & Social Life
Religion
Sheet Music
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-cf41-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_670696

“In a Little Spanish Town”

Composer:
Wayne, Mabel  Search this
Lyricist:
Lewis, Sam M.  Search this
Young, Joe  Search this
Publisher:
Leo Feist, Inc.  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 12 in x 9 1/4 in; 30.48 cm x 23.495 cm
Object Name:
sheet music
Place made:
United States: New York, New York
Publishing date:
1926
ID Number:
1983.0313.10
Accession number:
1983.0313
Catalog number:
1983.0313.10
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Popular Entertainment
Music & Musical Instruments
Sheet Music
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-6509-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_670699

“Hello Central! Give Me No Man's Land”

Depicted; performing artist:
Jolson, Al  Search this
Lyricist:
Lewis, Sam M.  Search this
Young, Joe  Search this
Composer:
Schwartz, Jean  Search this
Publisher:
Waterson, Berlin & Snyder Co.  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 14 in x 10 1/2 in; 35.56 cm x 26.67 cm
Object Name:
sheet music
Place made:
United States: New York, New York
Publishing date:
1918
ID Number:
1983.0313.16
Accession number:
1983.0313
Catalog number:
1983.0313.16
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Popular Entertainment
Music & Musical Instruments
Sheet Music
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-cf45-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_670705

Dinah; Man Wanted

Composer:
Feather, Leonard  Search this
Akst, Harry  Search this
Young, Joe  Search this
Lewis, Sam M.  Search this
Recording artist:
Waters, Ethel  Search this
Manufacturer:
Continental  Search this
Physical Description:
shellac (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 10 in; x 25.4 cm
Object Name:
Sound Recording
Date made:
1946
ID Number:
1996.0153.11549
Accession number:
1996.0153
Label number:
C-10007
Catalog number:
1996.0153.11549
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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-dad2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1236124

Five Foot, Two, Eyes of Blue (Has Anybody Seen My Gal?); Ida

Recording artist:
Brother Bones and his Shadows  Search this
Lyricist:
Young, Joe  Search this
Lewis, Sam M.  Search this
Composer:
Henderson, Ray  Search this
Manufacturer:
Tempo  Search this
Physical Description:
shellac (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 10 in; x 25.4 cm
Object Name:
sound recording
Place made:
United States: California, Los Angeles, Hollywood
Release date:
1949
Credit Line:
The Sam DeVincent Collection of American Sheet Music
ID Number:
2000.3053.1610
Nonaccession number:
2000.3053
Catalog number:
2000.3053.1610
Label number:
TR 694
See more items in:
Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
Music & Musical Instruments
Popular Entertainment
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-d5f9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1024597

Laugh, clown, laugh! [music]

Composer:
Fiorito, Ted  Search this
Lyricist:
Lewis, Sam M.  Search this
Young, Joe  Search this
Collection Creator:
Boatwright, Ruth Ellington, 1914-2004  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holograph), 32 cm.)
Container:
Box 13, Folder 20
Type:
Archival materials
Holographs
Manuscripts
Music
Short scores
Scope and Contents:
1 score
Laugh, clown, laugh is contained in one folder consisting of 1 two page short score in a minor concert -- in pencil -- in unidentified hand (DE?).
Short score indicates parts for saxes, Paul, Hamilton, baritone, trumpets, piano. Short score appears incomplete. -- from the Ruth Ellington Collection.
Biographical / Historical:
Statement of responsibility taken from Popular Music, 1920-1979, ed. Nat Shapiro.
General:
Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, Wayne Shirley, and Dr. Mark Tucker.
Condition: fair.
Unsigned Strayhorn composition.
Other Title:
Laugh, clown.
Related Materials:
Ruth Ellington Collection Music Manuscripts (Series 3), 1940-1991
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction. Copyright restrictions exist. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Holographs
Manuscripts
Music
Short scores
Collection Citation:
Ruth Ellington Collection, 1923-1992, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
See more items in:
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials
Ruth Ellington Collection of Duke Ellington Materials / Series 1: Music Manuscripts, Scripts, and Compositional Materials / 1.1: Music Manuscripts
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep88400211d-0a24-4ff8-bda0-931181908f70
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0415-ref1502

Hippity hop words by Sam M. Lewis and Joe Young ; music by Walter Donaldson ; [arrangement by Fred E. Ahlert]

Title:
Oh! it's hippity hop I'll never stop 'till I land
Pat Mc Cann an Irishman, a Dublin buckaroo
Author:
Donaldson, Walter 1893-1947  Search this
Ahlert, Fred E., 1892-1953  Search this
Lewis, Sam M., 1885-1959  Search this
Young, Joe 1889-1939  Search this
Bella C. Landauer Collection of Aeronautical Sheet Music (Smithsonian Institution. Libraries) DSI  Search this
Knapp Co., Inc  Search this
Waterson, Berlin & Snyder Co  Search this
Physical description:
1 score (3 pages) 31 cm
Type:
Songs and music
Advertisements
Sheet music covers
Sheet music
Place:
United States
Date:
1919
1911-1920
1910-1920
Topic:
Air pilots  Search this
Airplanes  Search this
Flight  Search this
Irish Americans  Search this
Popular music  Search this
Songs with piano  Search this
Biplanes  Search this
Dwellings  Search this
Men  Search this
Oceans  Search this
Shamrocks  Search this
American  Search this
Call number:
M1 .B4
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_989078

When the bees make honey down in sunny Alabam' words by Sam M. Lewis & Joe Young ; music by Walter Donaldson

Title:
When the bees make honey down in sunny Alabam', that's when I said I'd be sending a telegram
I just feel like telling the world I'm happy and gay
Author:
Donaldson, Walter 1893-1947  Search this
Barbelle 1888-1957  Search this
Lewis, Sam M. 1885-1959  Search this
Young, Joe 1889-1939  Search this
Bella C. Landauer Collection of Aeronautical Sheet Music (Smithsonian Institution. Libraries) DSI  Search this
Physical description:
1 score (3 pages) 31 cm
Type:
Songs and music
Advertisements
Sheet music covers
Sheet music
Place:
United States
Alabama
Southern States
Date:
1919
1911-1920
1910-1920
Topic:
Animals  Search this
Bees  Search this
Love songs  Search this
Popular music  Search this
Songs (Medium voice) with piano  Search this
Songs with piano  Search this
Air travel  Search this
Men  Search this
American  Search this
Call number:
M1 .B4
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_983024

Hippity-hop words by Sam M. Lewis and Joe Young ; music by Walter Donaldson ; arrangement by Everett J. Evans

Author:
Donaldson, Walter 1893-1947  Search this
Evans, Everett J  Search this
Lewis, Sam M., 1885-1959  Search this
Young, Joe 1889-1939  Search this
Bella C. Landauer Collection of Aeronautical Sheet Music (Smithsonian Institution. Libraries) DSI  Search this
Waterson, Berlin & Snyder Co  Search this
Physical description:
parts 27 cm
Type:
Songs and music
Sheet music
Place:
United States
Date:
1919
1911-1920
1910-1920
Topic:
Air pilots  Search this
Airplanes  Search this
Dance orchestra music, Arranged  Search this
Flight  Search this
Irish Americans  Search this
Marches (Instrumental ensemble)  Search this
Popular instrumental music  Search this
American  Search this
Call number:
M1 .B4
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_989079

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