Sheet Music I - Well Known Favorites, 1899 - 1953

File — Box: 4, Folder: 14

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

The George H. O'Connor Papers contain correspondence, photographs, programs, songs, music and cartoons, accumulated by O'Connor throughout his life. The correspondence includes letters from William H. Taft, Herbert Hoover, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, J. Edgar Hoover, Cordell Hull, and Edward Stettinius. The most interesting letters are two written by O'Connor himself to his wife Blanche, while O'Connor was staying at Warm Springs with President Roosevelt.

Perhaps the most fascinating items in the collection are the collected songs, stories, scripts and jokes used by O'Connor in his performances. These items can give real insight into the attitudes of Americans the first half of this century where they found the most honest expression, in the entertainment of the time.

The collection is loosely divided by subject matter into Correspondence and Photographs, Organizations, Music, and Oversize, with various miscellaneous items placed in the section that seemed most suitable. For example, a significant collection of original cartoons of O'Connor by Clifford Berryman has been filed with the Correspondence and Photographs.

Dates

1899 - 1953

Conditions Governing Access note

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 10 Linear Feet (8 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

"Long Gone," Words by Chris Smith and Music by W.C. Handy, "Featured by Jack Amick..," Copyright 1920 by Pace and Handy Music Co, signed by Jack Amick. "Allez-Vous-en,Go Away," Words and Music by Cole Porter, from Can-Can, Copyright 1953 by Cole Porter, published by Buxton Hill Music Corporation. "P.S. Mr. Johnson Sends Regards," words and Music by George M. Cohan, copyright 1899 by George L. Spaulding, Publication information missing. "Cohen Owes Me Ninety Seven Dollars," Words and Music by Irving Berlin, copyright 1915 by Waterson, Berlin and Snyder Co. "God Bless America," Words and Music by Irving Berlin, copyright 1939 by Irving Berlin Inc. "You're A Grand Old Flag," Words and Music by George M. Cohan, copyright 1933 by George M. Cohan, and published by F.B. Haviland Pub. Co. "Bill Bailey Won't You Please Come Home?", Words and Music by Hughie Cannon, Copyright 1933 by Robbins Music Corp.