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John Allison collection, ca.1897-1981.
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Creator
Allison, John, b. 1893.
Location
Extent
- 22 boxes ; 53 x 43 x 8 cm. or smaller.
Scope/Contents Note
Folk songs, chiefly lyrics only, including songs for Spaceway ballads and Katonah; correspondence, radio scripts, clippings, scrapbooks, brochures, and published music withmarkings by Allison.
Biographical/Historical Note
John Allison was an American singer, composer, lyricist, and collector of folk songs.
Controlled Access Terms
- Folk songs.
- Musical scores.
- Scrapbooks.
- Correspondence.
- Clippings.
- Brochures.
- Songs.
- Folk singers.
Additional Creator Name
- American Music Collection.

