Music Compositions, 1881 - 1959
Scope and Contents
This series consists of publications related to the business of A.W. Perry’s Sons Publishing. Material is divided into four subseries: Perry’s Musical Magazine; Music Compositions; Catalogs and Sample Sheets; and Advertisements and Forms. Copies of Perry’s Musical Magazine, a monthly magazine issued by the company, have been removed from the collection and integrated into LaBudde Special Collections' Periodicals Collection. Music Compositions, consisting of musical works published by A.W. Perry’s Sons, are located in box 4, folders 1-51, and box 5, folders 1-42; they are arranged alphabetically by composer’s last name. Catalogs and Sample Sheets, consisting of material for sales endeavors, are located in box 5, folders 43-44, and box 6, folders 1-10. Advertisements and Forms, consisting of material for promotional endeavors, are located in box 6, folders 11-14.
Dates
- 1881 - 1959
Creator
- From the Collection: A.W. Perry's Sons (Organization)
- From the Collection: Perry, A. W. (Austin W.), 1829-1900 (Person)
- From the Collection: Perry, Andrew J. (Person)
- From the Collection: Perry, Phil. B. (Philip B.), 1859-1953 (Person)
Extent
From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet (LaBudde: 7 Manuscript Boxes.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Missouri-Kansas City Special Collections and Archives Repository