"Music for the Nation: American Sheet Music, After 1885"
https://www.loc.gov/collections/american-sheet-music-after-1885/about-this-collection/
🎼 "The purpose of Music for the Nation is to present a comprehensive picture of American music publishing in the late 19th century. Not only may hidden gems come to light, but the broader cultural patterns of the time, such as social issues or regional events, can be more objectively examined." 🎵 🎵 🎵
#USA #music #sheetmusic #LoC
[via "The Signal", the Library of Conress' blog: https://blogs.loc.gov/thesignal/2026/05/new-loc-may-2026/]