Guide to the Chester W. Barker sheet music collection M2134
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
2016
Green Library
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Stanford 94305-6064
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Chester W. Barker sheet music collection
source:
Barker, Chester W.
Identifier/Call Number: M2134
Physical Description:
1 Linear Feet
(2 flat boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1891-1973
Date (bulk): 1890s-1930s
Abstract: Sheet music collected by Stanford alumnus Chester Barker.
Physical Location: Special Collections and University Archives materials are stored offsite and must be paged 36 hours in advance.
Chester Wing Barker earned his A.B. in English at Stanford University in May 1918. He was married to E. Catherine Crabtree,
also of the Stanford class of 1918, and was later a realtor in Los Angeles. Based on their music store stamps, Barker purchased
this music in and around Palo Alto for the most part, and many were probably used in local theatrical productions. This collection
contains approximately 70 items dating from 1891-1973, the majority of which are from musicals. Condition varies but is generally
poor. Almost all are inscribed by Barker with notes, pasted-in lyrics, and a few programs. Three items are inscribed by the
composer: Thurlow Lieurance signed one to Mrs. Edward Robinson and Emmet Pendleton signed two for Barker himself. A listing
created by the donor is available. Stanford Libraries hold two other collections from Barker: Chester W. Barker scrapbook,
1915-1933 (http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/5793114) and San Jose, CA : album of theater clippings, ca. 1910 (http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/5479465).
Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.
While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not
an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission
or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was given to Stanford University, Special Collections in 2008.
[identification of item], Chester W. Barker Sheet Music Collection (M2134). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives,
Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Barker, Chester W.
Box 1
Donor listing
boxes 1-2
Box 2