The majority of the collection consists of autographs and autographed photographs of famous composers, conductors, and vocalists from the early 20th century.

Irving Rittman was a sophisticated music lover and avid concert-goer, and as a result, was able to meet many reknowned musicians who performed in the Los Angeles area.

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Open for research. STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact UCLA Library Special Collections for paging information.