Edna May Green papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2627
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, tear sheets, music copyrights, stock certificates, sheet music, news clippings, songs, poems, other writings, and a photograph from Edna May Green in Indianapolis, Indiana ranging from 1918 to 1954, regarding Edna May Green, her compositions and other works. Correspondants, include Josiah K. Lilly and various music publishers; most correspondence deals with Green's attempts to have her music more widely played and recognized. The tear sheets and clippings are composed of pages torn from The Journeyman Barber Hairdresser and Cosmetologist, in which Green published poetry on a regular basis.
There are also 2 oversize folder containing photographs, clippings, and sheet music by Edna May Green ranging from 1918 to 1954 (OB176).
There are also 2 oversize folder containing photographs, clippings, and sheet music by Edna May Green ranging from 1918 to 1954 (OB176).
Dates
- 1918-1954
Creator
- Green, Edna May (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Edna May Green was a composer and song writer in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was married to Calvin W. Green. Green died on March 15, 1982 at the age of 94 in Carmel, Indiana.
Extent
0.12 Cubic Feet (1 folder, 2 medium oversize folders)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a purchase from Frank Flora in 1981/01.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2017/03/01 by Lauren Patton. EAD finding aid created 2017/03/01 by Lauren Patton.
Creator
- Green, Edna May (Person)
- Title
- Edna May Green papers
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
