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Melvin Gelman Library
2130 H St., NW, Suite 704
Washington, DC 20052
(202) 994-7549
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 AM - 5 PM
For manuscripts and collections inquiries: speccoll@gwu.edu
For University Archives inquiries: archives@gwu.edu
Primary Sources FAQ
How do I find resources in the Special Collections Research Center?
- Check the Aladin Catalog for your topic (if it's here the location will be Special Collections).
- Check out our website with links to primary materials for various subjects.
- Or better yet, make an appointment and speak with a librarian in Special Collections at (202) 994-7459 or speccoll@gwu.edu
Why should I use primary sources?
- Challenging: You become the scholar!
- Rewarding: Original documents often evoke a sense of time and place.
- Impressive: Professors will love you!
Primary Sources on Music at Gelman Library
- Kip Lornell and Charles Stephenson Washington Go-Go Collection, 1978-2002 The materials document the evolution of go-go and the cultural and political role of go-go in Washington, D.C.
- Music Department Sheet Music Collection, 1827-1900 Collection contains bound volumes of sheet music. These twelve items cover the years 1827-1900. The music includes piano and guitar pieces as well as music in French, Italian, English, and Spanish.
- Music Department Records, 1898-2004 Collection includes programs, photographs, scrapbooks, correspondence, posters, meeting minutes, by-laws.
- Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC Records, 1981-2003 This collection contains receipts, financial records, marketing material, recordings, photographs, meeting minutes, fundraising records, and production records that document the work of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington DC.
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