Identity area
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Title
Date(s)
- 1901-1985 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
25 cm of textual records
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
The Glenbow Archives has collected a variety of songbooks and song sheets over the years, in particular ones which were unique to Alberta and Calgary. Many were published by local newspapers and businessses, while others were used by clubs and organizations for singalongs at their meetings. Some well-known songs had local words written for them.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Gifts of a variety of donors.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The collection consists of song sheets and songbooks, primarily with lyrics, but sometimes featuring the musical scores as well. They have been arranged in the following categories: Alberta (including Edmonton and Calgary); Camp Songs; Canadian; Christmas Carols; Hymns and Spirituals; Military and War; Patriotic; Popular Music; Schools and Educational; and Miscellaneous.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
No restrictions on access.
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
The material is in English.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
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Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Notes area
Note
Title based on contents of records.
Note
Songbooks and Song Sheets boxes
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Dates of creation revision deletion
Thursday, June 01, 2017