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This collection was purchased by the Smithsonian Institution in 1988 from Sam and Nancy Lee DeVincent.
The Sam DeVincent Collection of Illustrated American Sheet Music, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
Series 32: Christopher Columbus forms part of the
An ongoing, updated list of DeVincent topical series is available
Donald J. Stubblebine Collection of Musical Theater and Motion Picture Sheet Music and Reference Material, 1843-2010 (AC1211)
This collection contains duplicates of materials in the Smithsonian collection, as well as materials acquired by Mr. DeVincent after the donation to the Smithsonian. The phonograph records described above were transferred to the University of Missouri at Kansas City.
Consists of material documenting the cultural values and popular attitudes toward Christopher Columbus in the United States. The bulk of the material dates from 1893 to 1929. The materials are arranged alphabetically by title in one box. The music is generally composed for piano and piano/vocal. Most of the materials in the series are based on the theme of American patriotism. Many songs praise Columbus's journey and thank him for finding the United States. Some of the songs are directed towards children, teaching them about Columbus's travels. The illustrations in the series depict Columbus sailing across the sea, ships and sailors, and patriotic imagery.
Collection processed by Eva Buchanan, Katie DeFonzo, and Stephanie Haeg, interns, summer 2017; Amanda Scott; Monisha Bernard; supervised by Vanessa Broussard Simmons, archivist.