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Great American Songbook Foundation

Songbook Library & Archives In-Person Tours

Songbook Library & Archives // Oct 15 - Apr 15


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Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes in-person tour of the Songbook Library & Archives! 

 

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These seated tour opportunities are meant for first-time visitors of the Library & Archives and are limited to 20 visitors per tour.

 

Please choose the date that works best for you and register below to secure your spot. 


Register for Wednesday, October 15 at 5:00 p.m.
Register for Saturday, October 25 at 10:00 a.m. 
Register for Tuesday, March 24 at 6:00 p.m. 
Register for Saturday, April 11 at 11:00 a.m. 
Register for Wednesday, April 15 at 6:00 p.m.  

 

After registering, you will receive the facility address and additional details via email. 

 

About the Archives 

The Songbook Library & Archives preserves more than 500,000 historical items from the foundational era of American popular music. The collection includes recordings, arrangements, images, memorabilia, personal papers, and other artifacts from the lives and careers of legendary performers, composers, lyricists, and other influential figures.

 

The Carmel facility also features a reference library and study space for researchers who travel from around the world to access these materials.

Tour highlights may include artifacts such as:

  • A near-EGOT collection, including a GRAMMY, Emmy, and multiple Oscars

  • Stage costumes worn by Ella Fitzgerald and Eydie Gormé

  • Original scripts for classic Broadway shows such as The Music Man

  • Musical arrangements written for iconic artists including Sammy Davis Jr., Andy Williams, Rosemary Clooney, Natalie Cole, and Frank Sinatra

  • Historical materials representing prominent figures such as Leonard Bernstein, Mamie Eisenhower, Ginger Rogers, Walt Disney, and Doris Day

  • And much more


Support 

Designated support for the Songbook Library & Archives is made possible by our Preservation Partners, whose generosity sustains the work of the Songbook Foundation’s efforts to preserve, share, and celebrate the Great American Songbook. This important work is made possible by Diane and John Abrams, Maureen Charles, Michael Charles and Dr. Larry Weeda Jr.  

 

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this incredible collection with you!