Margaret & Richard Whiting Collection

Elementos de identidad

Código de referencia

US US.INSON MSS 027

Nombre y localización del repositorio

Nivel de descripción

Unidad documental compuesta

Título

Margaret & Richard Whiting Collection

Fecha(s)

  • 1922 - 2011 (Creación)

Extensión

3.5 linear feet; 3 paige boxes, 1 document box. Includes 1 grand piano.

Nombre del productor

(1924-07-22)

Historia biográfica

Margaret Whiting (1924-2011) was a singer and actress and was one of the first artists signed to Mercer’s Capitol Records.

Nombre del productor

(1891-11-12)

Historia biográfica

Richard Whiting (1891-1938) was born in Peoria, Illinois to Frank and Blossom Whiting. He was a composer, often collaborating with Johnny Mercer. He was known for songs such as “Hooray for Hollywood.”

Área de contenido y estructura

Alcance y contenido

Collection consists of sheet music, arrangements, and newspaper clippings and programs related to Margaret Whiting. Includes some published copies of Richard Whiting’s compositions. Includes Richard Whiting’s Steinway piano.

Sistema de arreglo

The collection is divided into four series: Biographical, Published Sheet Music, Arrangements (piano-vocal parts, unless otherwise noted), and 3D objects.

A portion of this collection has been cataloged and can be found in our LibraryWorld catalog (link can be found on homepage). Richard Whiting's piano is on display in the Founder's Room of the Palladium.

Condiciones de acceso y uso de los elementos

Condiciones de acceso

All material is open to the public without restriction. Copyright laws of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) govern the making of photocopies or other reproductions.

Acceso físico

Some of the items in this collection may be on display. Consult the Library and Archives staff in advance of your visit to ensure access to these materials is available.

Acceso técnico

Condiciones

The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the Great American Songbook Foundation. Music written prior to 1923 is in the public domain. For more information, please consult the staff of the Library & Archives.

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Elementos de adquisición y valoración

Historial de custodia

The sheet music, folios, photos, and awards belonging to Margaret Whiting were accumulated over a long performance career. The 1915 Steinway grand piano was purchased by Richard Whiting who later passed it down to his daughter Margaret.

Origen del ingreso

Received from Deborah Bush Gervasi, Margaret Whiting's daughter, on May 27, 2011.

Valoración, selección y eliminación

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Unidades de descripción relacionadas.

Margaret Whiting Collection, Georgia State University Library, Atlanta, GA

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Elemento notas

Notas especializadas

  • Mención: Margaret & Richard Whiting Collection, MSS 027, The Great American Songbook Foundation.

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Nota del archivista

AtoM description created by Ashlee James, November 2017.

Fully processed by Elisabeth Hedges in January 2024.

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