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The Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music spanning the years of 1780 to 1980 and is maintained by Johns Hopkins University as part of Special Collections at the Milton S. Eisenhower Library. [1] [2] The collection was sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities. [3]
The bunny hug was a dancing style performed by young people, in the early 20th century. It is thought to have originated in San Francisco, California in the Barbary Coast dance halls along with the Texas Tommy, turkey trot, and grizzly bear.
"Hail, Columbia" is an American patriotic song and ceremonial entrance march of the vice president of the United States. It was originally considered to be one of the unofficial national anthems of the United States until 1931, when "The Star-Spangled Banner" was named as the official national anthem. Columbia is the name for the national personification of the United States which originated during the 18th century.
"I'm Wearin' My Green Fedora" is a popular song written by songwriters Al Sherman, Al Lewis and Joseph Meyer. It was published in 1934 and is protected by copyright. It was featured in the short animated film My Green Fedora, directed by Friz Freleng and produced by Leon Schlesinger. Chuck Jones and Bob Clampett were the animators. The film was released in the United States on May 4, 1935 and is considered one of the best cartoons featuring a parody of comedic actor Joe Penner.
The John Church Company Building is a historic commercial building in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Designed by one of Cincinnati's most prominent architects, it was home to one of the country's leading vendors of sheet music and musical instruments, and it has been named a historic site.
Charles N. Daniels, was a composer, occasional lyricist, and music publishing executive. He employed many pseudonyms, including Neil Moret, Jules Lemare, L'Albert, Paul Bertrand, Julian Strauss, and Sidney Carter. His creative work is generally credited as "Moret" while his business dealings and ASCAP membership were under the name Daniels.
Songs Our Daddy Taught Us (1958) is the second studio album by American singing duo the Everly Brothers. The album is based on a selection of songs that the brothers learned as boys from their father, Ike Everly. Originally released on Cadence Records, the album has been re-released on LP and CD many times, primarily by Rhino and EMI.
Joseph Carr was an American music publisher. He was the father of Thomas and Benjamin, and was one of the most influential publishers in the early history of the United States.
Homelessness is depicted in various popular culture works. The issue is frequently described as an invisible problem, despite its prevalence. Writers and other artists play a role in bringing the issue to public attention. Homelessness is the central theme of many works; in other works homelessness is secondary, added to advance the story or contribute to dramatic effect.
"Swingin' Down the Lane" is a 1923 song composed by Isham Jones with lyrics by Gus Kahn. Jones' instrumental version was second to "March of the Wooden Soldiers" in the list of top songs for 1923. Other popular versions in 1923 were by Ben Bernie; and The Columbians.
The American Star Bicycle was invented in 1880 by G. W. Pressey and manufactured by the H. B. Smith Machine Company in Smithville, Burlington County, New Jersey. It was characterized by a small wheel in front to avoid the problem of tipping forward inherent in other high wheelers. A Star bicycle was photographed being ridden down the steps in front of the United States Capitol in 1885 to demonstrate its longitudinal stability, and Star bicycles were used for the sport of bicycle polo in the mid-1880s. Pressey sued Smith in 1887 for royalties. The name "Star" was attributed to the double star arrangement of the spokes.
"Battery A March", subtitled "March & Two Step", is a piano march composed and self-published by Herbert W. ("Bert") Lowe in 1910. It was dedicated to and named for Boston's "Battery A," a unit in the 101st Infantry of the National Guard that originated in 1853 and had a distinguished previous record as part of the 9th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Battery A, known as the "millionaire's battalion" because it included so many upper-class Bostonians, played a prominent part in civic ceremonies and military exercises in Boston during the first decades of the twentieth century. In 1916, the copyright to Lowe's piece was acquired by D. W. Cooper Publishing Company, who issued two editions, with different covers, in 1916 and 1918. By then, Battery A had served with distinction on the Mexican border (1916) and been incorporated into the 26th Infantry Division of the American Expeditionary Forces, in which it served with distinction in World War I. A final edition was issued in 1924 by the C. I. Hicks Music Company of Boston.
Smiling Sammy: Fox Trot is a World War I era song released in 1917. The music was written by Arthur M. Kraus. The song was published by Jerome H. Remick & Co. in Detroit, Michigan. On the cover of the sheet music, there is a soldier marching with a gun resting on his shoulder. The cover artist is Tony Sarg. The song was written for piano.
"You Great Big Handsome Marine" is a World War I era song released in 1918. Most sources solely credit Harold Dixon as both the composer and lyricist, as it is listed on the sheet music. Other sources give composer credit to Dixon and lyricist credit to I. Chapman. The song was published by Dixon-Lane Publishers of St. Louis, Missouri. On the cover is a soldier standing at attention. A battleship is behind him, and planes are flying overhead. The song was written for both voice and piano.
"When the 'Yanks' Come Marching Home" is a World War I era song released in 1917. William Jerome wrote the lyrics. Seymour Furth composed the music. It was published by A.J. Stansy Music Co. of New York City.
Grace Leboy Kahn was an American composer.
Gustav Carl Luders, sometimes written Gustave Luders, was a musician who wrote the music for various songs and shows in the U.S. He was born in Bremen, Germany. He came to the U.S. in 1888 and lived in Milwaukee and then Chicago. He was known for his musical comedies. His The Prince of Pilsen was adapted into the film The Prince of Pilsen.
Joseph Muller was a musician, artist, author, researcher, collector and world traveler. Known as a specialist in American music who worked for the New York Public Library, he amassed a personal collection of several thousand engravings and lithographs. Upon his death, his collection was donated to the Music Division of the New York Public Library.
Joseph Paul Skelly, also abbreviated J. P. Skelley, was a composer of music. He arranged the music for songs published as sheet music. For other songs he composed the words and music. The Lester S. Levy Sheet Music Collection at Johns Hopkins University has sheet music for many of the songs he composed. The Library of Congress has several of his works in its collection.
William Dressler was a music composer and arranger.
Saint Suttle, was an American composer and performer. Suttle was well known as a cakewalk artist and vaudeville performer in Chicago. An African American, he was a pioneering performer in early film of the late 19th-century.
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