- unitid
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{"value"=>"188251", "type"=>"local_mss"}
{"value"=>"JPB 25-12", "type"=>"local_call"}
{"value"=>"b23649657", "type"=>"local_b"}
- unitdate
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{"value"=>"1920-1965", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1920/1965"}
{"value"=>"1928-1930", "type"=>"bulk", "normal"=>"1928/1930"}
- unittitle
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{"value"=>"John Philip Sousa papers"}
- physdesc
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{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"1 box", "unit"=>"containers"}, {"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"0.10 linear feet", "unit"=>"linear_feet"}]}
- repository
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{"value"=>"<span class=\"corpname\">Music Division</span>"}
- abstract
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{"value"=>"The John Sousa Papers ranging from 1920-1965, contains materials such as correspondence, photographs, financial records, performance programs and event menus related John Philip Sousa, his band and managers."}
- langmaterial
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{"value"=>"English"}
- prefercite
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{"value"=>"<p>John Philip Sousa Papers, JPB 25-12. Music Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts</p>"}
- bioghist
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{"value"=>"<p>John Philip Sousa was an American composer and conductor, primarily known for his American military marches. Born in Washington, D.C., on November 6, 1854, near the Marine Barracks where his father was a musician, Sousa's early musical education included studying violin, piano, flute, brass instruments, and singing. His father enlisted him in the United States Marine Band as an apprentice in 1868 to prevent him from joining a circus band. Sousa served in the Marine Corps from 1868 to 1875 and again from 1880 to 1892, leading the Marine Band as its director and developing it into the country's premier military band and conducted \"The President's Own\" band under five presidents. During this time, the band also made its first recordings.</p> <p>In July 1892, Sousa resigned from the Marine Band to form his own civilian concert band, The Sousa Band, which toured extensively from 1892 to 1931, performing over 15,000 concerts both domestically and internationally. Upon the United States' entry into World War I, Sousa was commissioned as a lieutenant in the Naval Reserve and led the Navy Band at the Great Lakes Naval Station. He was later promoted to lieutenant commander. He was celebrated in many cities like Atlanta, GA and Youngstown, OH with \"Sousa Day\" dedicated to the performances being held at the time. Sousa is best known for composing numerous enduring military marches, including \"The Stars and Stripes Forever\" (National March of the United States), \"Semper Fidelis\" (official march of the United States Marine Corps), \"The Liberty Bell\", \"The Thunderer\", and \"The Washington Post\". He wrote over 130 marches, as well as operettas, overtures, suites, dances, and fantasies. He also aided in the development of the sousaphone, a large brass instrument.</p> <p>Sousa died of heart failure on March 6, 1932, in Reading, Pennsylvania, and his legacy continues through his music and the John Philip Sousa Foundation, which recognizes outstanding student musicians.</p>"}
- scopecontent
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{"value"=>"<p>The John Philip Sousa Papers range from 1920-1965 with the bulk of its content being from 1928-1930, containing various materials related to John Philip Sousa and his band, offering a glimpse into their activities on his 1928 tour. Included are correspondence between band members, staff like road manager William Schneider and Harry Askin, and even Sousa's family, spanning the years 1921 to 1935 and undated notes. The collection also features financial records like payroll statements from 1928, alongside printed items such as photographs of Sousa, performance programs, and menus from various events. Additionally, there are miscellaneous items like route sheets for the band's tours and newspaper clippings discussing their performances.</p>"}
{"value"=>"<p class='list-head'>The John Philip Sousa papers are arranged in four series:</p>\n<ul class='arrangement series-descriptions'>\n<li><div class='series-title'><a href='/mus/188251#c1792357'>Series I: Correspondence</a></div>\n<div class='series-date'>1921-1935</div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>This series contains letters regarding the career of his road manager, the progress of the 1928 tour and announcement of \"Sousa Day\".</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/mus/188251#c1792361'>Series II: Financial Records</a></div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>This series contains statements from Payroll and Weekends of the 1928 tour/season.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/mus/188251#c1792363'>Series III: Printed Material</a></div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>This series contains sepia toned photographs of John Philips and company (family members, military corps and indigenous people) and a series of menus and programs from venus that hosted \"Sousa Night\" and concerts honoring his legacy.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/mus/188251#c1792366'>Series IV: Miscellaneous</a></div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>This series contains band route sheets and clippings of articles and photos.</p></div></li></ul>\n", "type"=>"arrangement"}
- acqinfo
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{"value"=>"<p>Donated by Esther C. Young of Princeton, NJ, October 1979.</p>"}
- processinfo
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{"value"=>"<p>Processed by <span class=\"name\">Xena Morales</span> and <span class=\"name\">Bob Kosovsky</span> in <span class=\"date\">2025</span>.</p>"}
- userestrict
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{"value"=>"<p>For permission to publish, contact the Curator, Music Division, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.</p>"}
- date_start
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1920
- keydate
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1920
- date_end
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1965
- date_inclusive_start
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1920
- date_inclusive_end
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1965
- date_bulk_start
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1928
- date_bulk_end
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1930
- extent_statement
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0.10 linear feet (1 box)