Music Collections of Northeast Ohio

Northeast Ohio is home to a library community that features many diverse and extensive music-related collections.   These collections are found in academic, private and special libraries and may also be found in other institutions such as historical societies and museums.  They feature not only circulating performance scores, but also books, libretti, sound recordings, manuscripts, sketchbooks, sheet music and papers of musicians and performing ensembles. 

This display features the unique music collections of eight Northeast Ohio Libraries.  It highlights these libraries' special collections and archives where hidden gems of music history may be found.  

 An abbreviated form of this display may be found in the Jones Music Library across from the Circulation Desk.

This display could not have been completed without the invaluable help of many library personnel.  Our appreciation is extended to Pam Eyerdam and Bill Chase (CPL), Hannah Levy and Brian C. Gray (CWRU), Amanda Evans (KSU), Jennie Thomas (Rock and Roll Library and Archives), Deborah Campana and Jeremy Smith (Oberlin),and  Ann Sindelar (WRHS).