Barker (Chester W.) sheet music collection, 1891-1973, bulk 1890s-1930s

Summary

Title:

Chester W. Barker sheet music collection

Dates:

1891-1973, bulk 1890s-1930s

Creators:

Barker, Chester W.

Abstract:

Sheet music collected by Stanford alumnus Chester Barker.

Extent:

1 Linear Feet (2 flat boxes)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

[identification of item], Chester W. Barker Sheet Music Collection (M2134). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

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).

Acquisition information:

This collection was given to Stanford University, Special Collections in 2008.

Physical location:

Special Collections and University Archives materials are stored offsite and must be paged 36 hours in advance.

Rules or conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Names:

Barker, Chester W.

About this collection guide

Date Encoded:

This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2016-06-29 09:18:42 -0700 .

Restrictions:

Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.

Terms of access:

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.

Preferred citation:

[identification of item], Chester W. Barker Sheet Music Collection (M2134). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:

Stanford University, Manuscripts Division

Department of Special Collections, Green Library

557 Escondido Mall

Stanford, CA 94305-6004, US

Contact:

(650) 725-1022

specialcollections@stanford.edu

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