Gordon Collection, L. of Congress
Scope and Contents
Contains the ‘Inferno’ manuscript collection of Robert Winslow Gordon, a series of songs from the early half of the 20th century, along with his correspondence with the donors. The songs often speak about WWI experiences, as well as various tales of the U.S. lifestyle. Also included is a small photographic print of an unknown soldier. The collection date range (by Gordon) is c. 1923-1927. The subject matter date range is unclear. However there is mention of some songs being “hundreds of years old”.
Dates
- Collection covers ca 1960-2010
Conditions Governing Access
Access is freely available within the J.C.Beaglehole Room for research and private study. For any use beyond this, please contact the J.C.Beaglehole Room (jcbeaglehole.room@vuw.ac.nz) in the first instance.
Extent
From the Fonds: 100 linear_centimeters (Hutt Valley Independent and Upper Hutt Advertiser (2009.044) has been given a call number (DU401.1 H982) and is located on the Atlas shelving.)
Language of Materials
English
- Photographs Subject Source: Library Of Congress Genre/Form Terms (Lcgft)
- Popular culture -- United States -- History -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- War songs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- World War, 1914-1918 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Repository Details
Part of the J C Beaglehole Room, Victoria University of Wellington Library Repository
