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J.H.R. Thomson's Popular Songs collection
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1.05 m of textual records. -- 21 audio cassettes
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This collection was compiled by Lt. Col. John H.R. Thomson, 1894-1989, a Calgary, Alberta music enthusiast. From 1968 to 1970 he collected over 600 pieces of sheet music of songs which were popular in Canada during the preceding century. He also compiled a list of 1200 popular song titles. In 1969 he recorded the first few lines of these 1200 songs in his Calgary residence, with Helen Worden Adams as the chief pianist. The actual recording took two weeks.
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The collection consists of sheet music (1874-1949); and lists and recordings of popular songs dating from 1847 to 1950 (1969).
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Gift of J.H.R. Thomson, 1968-1976.
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No restrictions on access.
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Inventory available. Please consult before requesting material. http://www.glenbow.org/collections/search/findingAids/archhtm/extras/thomson/m-2350.pdf
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- Thomson, J.H.R. (Subject)
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- English