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Selected Songs of Celius Dougherty

 Collection
Call Number: Misc. Ms. 241

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of published sheet music for 20 songs by Celius Dougherty.

Dates

  • 1925-1953

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials chiefly in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to researchers by appointment. There are no restricted materials in the collection. Please contact the Special Collections staff to schedule an appointment.

Conditions Governing Use

The collection is the physical property of the Irving S. Gilmore Music Library of Yale University. Copyrights belong to the composers and authors, or their legal heirs and assigns.

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by title.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 case)

Catalog Record

A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog

Persistent URL

https://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/music.misc.0241

Abstract

Published songs by the American composer and pianist Celius Dougherty (1902-1986)

Biographical / Historical

Celius Dougherty was born in Glenwood, Minnesota on May 27, 1902. He was educated at the University of Minnesota and the Juilliard School, where his teachers included Josef Lhévinne and Rubin Goldmark. As a pianist, he specialized in accompanying singers. He composed in a variety of genres, but was best known for his songs. He died in Effort, Pennsylvania on December 22, 1986.

Title
Selected Songs of Celius Dougherty
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Compiled by Rebecca Schalk
Date
1996-2007
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared According To Local Music Library Descriptive Practices
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Part of the Gilmore Music Library Repository

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