Lyrics, Typescripts, Librettos
Scope and Contents
Lyrics, typescripts, librettos. Various composers. Includes "The Third Fourth of July" by Countee Cullen and Owen Dodson; "Hollywood Showcase", December 29, 1942; "The Searchin' Blues" by Felicia Sorel; "Love From a Tall Building" by Langston Hughes; "Winter Night's Dream"; "Cover to Cover" by Marjorie May and Margaret Bonds; "Packaged in Paris" by Harry Revel and George Marion Jr.; "Midtown Affair" by Roger Chaney and Margaret Bonds.
Dates
- From the Collection: 1917-1971, 2020-2022
- From the Collection: Majority of material found within 1930s-1970
Conditions Governing Access
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: 7.5 Linear Feet (18 boxes and 1 folder)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Bonds, Margaret (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu