Albrecio DeCaprio Papers, 1897-1943

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Summary

Creators:
DeCaprio, Albrecio
Abstract:
This collection contains original handwritten sheet music, a small amount of published sheet music, newspaper clippings and personal papers of Alberico DeCaprio.
Extent:
6 feet
Language:
Languages represented in the collection: English

Background

Scope and content:

The DeCaprio papers contain manuscript copies of his musical scores, his business papers, photos, and many newspaper clippings regarding DeCaprio's musical career. The collection relates to the history of Southern California through his involvement with the popular city bands.

Biographical / historical:

Alberico DeCaprio immigrated from Italy to America in 1886. He played in several bands throughout the country before moving to the West coast, living and working mainly in Oregon and California. DeCaprio is a musician known for playing the trombone and euphonium, conducting numerous bands, and composing musical scores. In California he led the Pomona City Band for 16 years and the LA Gas and Electric Band for seven years. He also worked as a musical instructor.

Acquisition information:
Donation from Kurt Belfis, 2005.
Arrangement:

Series 1, Music

subseries 1.1 Marches Quarto

subseries 1.2 Dances Quarto

subseries 1.3 Songs Quarto

subseries 1.4 Other Compostions Quarto

subseries 1.5 Intermezzos Quarto

subseries 1.6 Co-Authored Quarto

subseries 1.7 Arrangements Quarto

subseries 1.8 No Author Quarto

subseries 1.9 Marches Octavo

subseries 1.10 Dances Octavo

subseries 1.11 Songs Octavo

subseries 1.12 Arrangements Octavo

subseries 1.13 Intermezzo Octavo

subseries 1.14 March Sized

subseries 1.15 Published

Series 2 Photos and Posters

Series 3 Scrapbooks and News Clippings

Series 4 Business Papers, Biographical Information

Physical location:
Special Collections, Honnold/Mudd Library. Claremont University Consortium.
Physical description:
(5 boxes and 1 oversized box)

Access and use

Location of this collection:
800 N. Dartmouth Ave.
Claremont, CA 91711, US
Contact:
(909) 607‑3977
specialcollections@claremont.edu
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