Dorothy W. Conklyn Sheet Music Collection

Archive

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Dorothy W. Conklyn Sheet Music Collection

Entry/Object ID

ARC221

Scope and Content

Collection of assorted sheet music, booklets, and books (over 200 pieces) belonging to long-time Jefferson County, WV, music teacher Dorothy W. Conklyn. Materials date from the early 1800s to 1950s, with most items from the first half of the 20th century.A large portion of the sheet music (approximately 80 pieces) date from 1908-1927, including music from World War I (WWI). A few date from 1930 to the 1950s. Of local interest is "Apple Blossom Time in the Virginias," published by the Eighth Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, Winchester, Virginia, 1931. In addition to sheet music, the collection contains booklets and books, a significant portion of which appears to be music used for teaching the organ and piano. A finding aid is attached in Media.

Acquisition

Accession

00

Source or Donor

Found in collection

Acquisition Method

Gift

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

1800 - 1950

Archive Size/Extent

1 box: 16.5" x 13" x 10" Over 200 pieces

Archive Notes

Date(s) Created: Ca. 1800-1950 Finding Aids: Prepared by Donald E. Watts, 11/1/2016; attached in Media