George Nathan Christy Dialogue Book and Playbills

Miscellaneous collection of materials used by Christy's minstrel troupe, including conundrums and songs written by George Christy and a variety of printed materials. Volume 2 contains 15 playbills.

Dates: 1839-1854   |   Extent: 2.0 Linear feet (two volumes) 19-60cm
Archives: University of Chicago

Jazz Institute of Chicago. Sheet Music. Collection

The Jazz Institute of Chicago Sheet Music Collection contains two handwritten arrangements by Prince Shell.

Dates: 20th-21st century   |   Extent: 1 linear foot (1 box)
Archives: University of Chicago

Jazz Sheet Music. Collection

The Jazz Sheet Music Collection contains printed music and is arranged alphabetically by title. Each piece is documented with some or all of the following: lyricist, composer/arranger, publisher, and date.

Dates: 1897-1967, 1991   |   Extent: 2 linear feet (2 boxes)
Archives: University of Chicago

McIntyre and Heath Archive

The vaudeville partnership of James McIntyre and Thomas Heath spanned more than five decades from 1874 until 1927.

Dates: 1874-1939   |   Extent: 4.0 Linear feet
Archives: Northwestern University Archives