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Charles Magnus Illustrated Song Sheets Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SC-CMSS

Scope and Contents

The Charles Magnus Illustrated Song Sheets Collection consists of two illustrated song sheets printed and distributed by Magnus during the Civil War era. Each song sheet contains the lyrics of the song, a small illustration, and is printed on lined notepaper.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1861-circa 1865

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access:

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use:

Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection has not been transferred to California State University, Northridge. Copyright status for other materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Biographical Information:

Charles Magnus was a print publisher and lithographer from New York City who sold letter sheets, maps, song sheets, envelopes and other prints from 1850 to 1899, and was especially popular during the Civil War.

Full Extent

0.20 Linear Feet (1 box)

Abstract

Charles Magnus was a print publisher and lithographer from New York City who sold letter sheets, maps, song sheets, envelopes and other prints from 1850 to 1899, and was especially popular during the Civil War. The collection consists of two illustrated song sheets printed and distributed by Magnus during the Civil War era.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

William Schlosser, 2003.

Processing Information:

Jessica Geiser, 2013

Title
Guide to the Charles Magnus Illustrated Song Sheets Collection
Date
2013-11-06
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
University Library
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge CA 91330-8326 USA
818-677-4594