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Wiley L. Housewright Sheet Music Collection
Wiley Housewright (1913-2003) in his study
In the 19th century, when the piano fulfilled many of the functions of the home entertainment center, it was common for individuals to have their collections of music bound into books for ease of use and storage. Dean Housewright collected a number of such volumes in Florida and south Georgia in the course of research for his book A History of Music and Dance in Florida, 1565-1865, which he subsequently donated to the library.
Many of the pieces contained in these volumes are undated, but those that are range from the 1820s through the 1880s, with the majority falling roughly between 1840-1870. Most volumes contain pieces from American publishers, though some volumes feature pieces from England as well.
The Housewright Sheet Music Collection has the call number MUS M1 .H68 and is briefly listed by volume in our online catalog.
We have also prepared a detailed listing of the items in the collection: Housewright Sheet Music Collection (138.7 kB)
