Archive Collections
The collections listed are only a portion of the materials held by the Michael Feinstein Initiative Special Collections and Archives; collections are added on a continuing basis. For a complete listing, contact our archival department at 317-844-9457 or info@feinsteininitiative.org
- Jan August Papers, 1940-1970
Recordings and memorabilia from pianist and xylophonist Jan August.
- Richard Basore Collection, 1957-1959
Seven Armed Forces SongFolios published by the Adjutant General, Department of the Army.
- Robert Boyer Collection, 1937-1995
Andrews Sisters and Georgia Gibbs fan memorabilia: photos, posters, recordings, news clippings, and music magazines.
- Will Friedwald LP Collection, 1935-2010
3,500 original and remastered popular recordings in LP and 78 formats.
- Gogi Grant Sheet Music Collection, 1904-1993
Sheet music utilized by singer widely known for her recording of “The Wayward Wind.”
- Robert Grimes Collection, 1895–2011
Approximately 34,000 pieces of sheet music and thousands of books, audio recordings, and DVDs.
- Gus & Donald Kahn Papers, 1918 – 1986
Photo albums, scrapbooks, and personal papers from the father’s and son’s careers.
- Bob Kennedy Collection, 1900-1967
Stock orchestrations, songbooks, and other music publications acquired during Bob’s career as a band leader.
- Andre Kostelanetz, 1932-1946
CD transfers of Kostelanetz’ radio shows and one painting by songwriter Harold Arlen.
- Levine Plotkin & Menin Collection, 1973
One vinyl LP recording of “Gone with the Wind: the musical” with words and music by Harold Rome.
- Sandler & Young Arrangements, 1963-1985
Musical arrangements used by the singing duo during their career together.
- Margaret Sauter Sheet Music Collection
Collection of popular sheet music.
- Ray Shonfield Collection, 1925-1930
Audio recordings, photos, and other memorabilia document Shonfield’s career with the Charlie Davis and O’Reilly orchestras in the 1920’s.
- Leida Snow Playbill Collection, 1970-2000
Playbill magazines from New York City theatres amassed during Snow’s career as a theatre critic.
- Rudy Vallee Collection, 1932-1939
Aluminum disc recordings of Vallee’s radio show.
- Margaret and Richard Whiting Collection, 1915-2005
Books, sheet music, and awards from Margaret Whiting’s career. Also includes father Richard’s piano on which he composed “On the good ship, Lollipop,” and “Hooray for Hollywood!”
- William Wilcox Theatrical Ephemera Collection, 1910-1966
Lobby cards, accounting sheet, and programs from London and New York musicals.
- Hy Zaret Papers, 1936-2007
Papers of a Great American Songbook lyricist. Also includes audio recordings of his music.
For more information, contact Lisa Lobdell, Archivist, at llobdell@michaelfeinsteinfoundation.org or 317-844-9457.