Collection Summary
Les Paul Papers
1904-2003
(bulk 1934-1996)
1904-2003
(bulk 1934-1996)
ML31.P38
Paul, Les
6,300 items
44 containers
22.5 linear feet
English
German
Collection material in English and German
Music Division, Library of Congress
Washington, D.C.
Les Paul was a Grammy-winning musician and
inventor known for his virtuosic guitar playing, pioneering of multitrack recording, and
invention of the solid-body electric guitar. His inventions left an indelible impact on
the music industry. In addition to live concerts he performed on the radio and on
television, notably with his second wife, singer and guitarist Mary Ford. The Les Paul
Papers contain music arranged for Les Paul's ensembles by himself or others and printed
sheet music of popular songs. The collection also contains publicity materials, business
papers, schematics, scripts, brochures, photographs, and correspondence.
Selected Search Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the LC Catalog. They are grouped by name of person or organization, by subject or location, and by occupation and listed alphabetically.
People
Atkins, Chet.
Atkins, Jimmy.
Barnes, George, 1921-1977.
Conkling, James B. (James Brewster), 1915-1998.
Crosby, Bing, 1903-1977.
Fairchild, Sherman M., 1896-1971.
Ford, Mary, 1924-1977.
Gordon, Gray.
Hooven, Joe.
Kamin, Wally.
Lewis, Morgan, 1906-1968.
Maltby, Richard, 1914-1991.
Mason, Jack, 1906-1965.
McPartland, Marian.
Muhoberac, Larry.
Paar, Jack.
Paul, Gene.
Paul, Les--Correspondence.
Paul, Les.
Paul, Les.
Paul, Lester, 1941-2015.
Paul, Robert, 1959-
Shauer, Melville A.
Waring, Fred, 1900-1984.
Organizations
Les Paul Foundation.
Subjects
Guitar music (Jazz)
Guitarists--United States--Biography.
Guitarists--United States--Correspondence.
Jazz--History and criticism.
Sound--Recording and reproducing--United States--History.
Form/Genre
Advertisements.
Application forms.
Arrangements (Music)
Biographies.
Business correspondence.
Catalogs.
Clippings (Information artifacts)
Contracts.
Discographies.
Financial records.
Itineraries.
Lead sheets.
Legal documents.
Parts (Music)
Personal correspondence.
Photographs.
Programs.
Promotional materials.
Scores.
Scripts (Writing)
Provenance
Gift, Les Paul Foundation, 2010.
Accruals
No further accruals are expected.
Processing History
The Les Paul Papers were processed by Stephanie Akau and Jane Cross in 2019. Stephanie
Akau and Jane Cross coded the finding aid for EAD format in 2019. Jane Cross added
materials in 2022 that were transferred from NAVCC.
Transfers
Audio recordings that arrived at the Library of Congres with the Les Paul Papers are
maintained at the Motion Picture, Broadcasting, and Recorded Sound Division where they
are identified as the Les Paul Collection (MAVIS collection no. 14906). An inventory of
this material is available at MBRS.
Materials Cataloged Separately
Approximately 17,160 [index cards] from the Les Paul Papers
provide information on the sound recordings. They are cataloged in RPU 00127-00130 and
RPU 00140 and can be requested in the Recorded Sound Research Center, Motion Picture,
Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division, Library of Congress, (202) 707-7833. Advance
notice is required.
Other Repositories
The archives at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, contain the Les Paul
Papers. Their museum features a permanent exhibit on Les Paul. The Waukesha County
Historical Society in Wisconsin contains and displays many artifacts illustrating Les
Paul's life and career.
Related Material
The [Joe Smith
Collection] contains recordings of interviews with Les Paul. One interview is
available [here].
Copyright Status
Materials from the Les Paul Papers are governed by the Copyright Law of the United
States (Title 17, U.S.C.) and other applicable international copyright laws.
Access and Restrictions
The Les Paul Papers are open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Music
Division prior to visiting in order to determine whether the desired materials will be
available at that time.
Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:
[item, date, container number], Les Paul Papers, Music Division, Library of Congress,
Washington, D.C.
Biographical Note
Date
Event
1915, June 9
Born Lester William Polsfuss in Waukesha, Wisconsin
1927
Started performing on Chicago radio station WLS
1932
Adopted the stage name "Rhubard Red" and left school to perform full-time with
Sunny Joe Wolverton and his Scalawags
1934
Worked at Chicago radio station WJJD performing country music as Rhubard
Red
mid
1930s
Began experimenting with construction of semi-solid bodied guitars and
overdubbing recording techniques
Adopted the name "Les Paul" for his jazz performances on another Chicago
radio station, WIND
1937
Formed the Les Paul Trio with Ernie Newton and Jim Atkins
Married Virginia Webb
Moves to New York City
1938
The Les Paul Trio joins the Pennsylvanians, an orchestra under the direction
of Fred Waring
1941
Built the "Log," the first solid-body electric guitar
Suffered electrocution during a jam session
Left the Pennsylvanians and disbanded the original Les Paul Trio
Briefly served as music director Chicago radio stations WJJD and WIND,
performing as "Rhubard Red," left soon after to arrange and perform with the
WBBM studio orchestra
1943
Moved to Los Angeles, California
Drafted into the Army and served in the Armed Forces Radio Network
1945
Bing Crosby and the new Les Paul Trio's recording of "It's been a long, long
time" rises to #1 on the Billboard charts
mid
1940s
Began experimenting with recording techniques that included overdubbing,
asynchronously record different tracks onto the same tape
1946
Toured with the Andrews Sisters. Their song "Rumors are flying" reached #1
on the Billboard pop charts.
Began working with singer and guitarist Mary Ford, who was performing as
part of the Sunshine Girls on CBS Radio
1948
Released "Lover," his first solo single using multitrack recording
Paul and Ford involved in a severe car accident. Doctors set his arm at a
permanent angle so he could play guitar.
1949
Divorced first wife, Virginia Webb, and married Mary Ford
1951
Paul and Ford release "How high the moon," another multi-track recording that
stayed at number #1 on the Billboard charts for several weeks. Several hits
follow
1952
Gibson begins selling the Gibson Les Paul solid-bodied electric guitar
1955
"Hummingbird" was last top-40 hit
1964
Paul and Ford divorced
1975
Paul and Chet Atkins's album Chester and Lester
won Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Performance
1984
Began performing weekly at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York City
1988
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2005
Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame
Won Grammy Awards for Best Pop Instrumental Performance for "Caravan" and
Best Rock Instrumental Performance for "69 Freedom Special" on Les Paul & Friends: American Made World Played
2009, Aug. 12
Died in White Plains, New York
Scope and Content Note
The Les Paul papers span 1904-2000, the bulk of which are from 1934-1996. The materials
consist of music used for performances, sheet music, subject files, and publicity files
that provide an overview of Paul's life and career. The collection does not contain
realia such as award statues or instruments.
Music materials are divided into two subseries:
Performance Library and Printed Sheet Music. Performance Library materials consist of
Paul's original compositions and arrangements, as well as compositions and arrangements
by others for Paul's ensembles. Arrangers are noted if present. Numbers following
titles, if they appear, are original to Les Paul's personal music library and can be
used to match scores and parts. Printed Sheet Music contains works written or recorded
by Les Paul and Mary Ford, or performed by Les Paul under his radio alias, "Rhubard
Red." This subseries primarily consists of piano-vocal scores, but also contains
annotated sheet music, lead sheets, and sheet music inscribed by Les Paul or to him by
other composers. The bulk of the sheet music represents the height of Les Paul's
performing career from the 1940s through the 1950s.
Les Paul was a focused and talented musician and innovator whose Subject Files, which account for more than two-thirds of
the collection, help document his interests. These papers largely contain
correspondence, contracts and other legal documents, and royalty statements and other
financial documents, but also include: schematics for instruments, audio equipment, and
other wiring diagrams; itineraries and travel details; brochures and catalogs for
recording equipment; patent applications; photographs; scripts; discographies; and
biographical materials. The Publicity Files series
includes photographs, clippings, advertisements, programs, biographical information, and
other publicity and promotional materials regarding Les Paul, Mary Ford, and others, as
well as some personal family photographs.
Organization of the Les Paul Collection
The Collection is organized in three series:
-
[Music, 1905-1980](lp01)
-
[Subject Files, 1904-2003](lp02)
-
[Publicity Files,
1943-1994](lp03)
Catalog Record: [https://lccn.loc.gov/2016570555]
Container List
Container
Contents
1-21
Music, 1905-1980
1905-1980
Performance Library materials consist chiefly of compositions and arrangements by
Les Paul and arrangements for him by others. Numbers following titles, if they
appear, are original to Les Paul's personal music library and can be used to match
scores and parts. Printed Sheet Music contains works written or recorded by Les
Paul and Mary Ford, or performed by Les Paul under his radio alias, "Rhubard Red."
Most are piano-vocal scores, but annotated sheet music, lead sheets, and sheet
music inscribed to or from Les Paul are also present.
Organized as two subseries. Arranged alphabetically by title.
Performance Library, circa
1925-1980
circa
1925-1980
16/1
All night long; #5
Full score
1/1
All night long; #5
Saxophone part
16/2
All of me; #6A
Arranged by Harry Zimmerman
Full score
1/2
All of me; #6A
Arranged by Harry Zimmerman
Conductor score and parts
1/3
(Aloha 'oe) Farewell; #8
Lead sheet
16/3
Amukiriki; #11
Full score
1/4
Amukiriki; #11
Conductor score and parts
1/5
And I'm so lonely
Lead sheet
1/6
And the angels sing; #12
Lead sheet and piano part
1/7
Anything goes; #13
Rhythm guitar part (blank)
1/8
Baby, won't you please come home [demo
version]; #16
Full score and parts
1/9
Be sociable (Pepsi commercial);
#218
By Hank Sylvern
Parts
16/4
Big bad wolf; #19
Full score
1/10
Big bad wolf; #19
Conductor score and parts
16/5
Big-eyed gal; #20
Full score
1/11
Big-eyed gal; #20
Score/sketch
20/1
Blue skies; #24A
Full score
16/6
Blue skies; #24A
Score for four saxophones
1/12
Blue skies; #24A
Conductor score and parts
1/13
Blues demo
Solo guitar part
16/7
Blues demonstration; #223
Arranged by Larry Muhoberac
Full score
1/14
Blues demonstration; #223
Arranged by Larry Muhoberac
Parts
1/15
Blues in "C," demo version; #26
Full score
1/16
Bobby's tune
Lead sheet and sketch
1/17
Boogie piggie; #28
Guitar and piano parts
16/8
Bows; #227
Arranged by Larry Muhoberac
Full score
16/9
Bye bye, blues; #31
Full score
1/18
Bye bye, blues; #31
Baritone saxophone and violin parts
16/10
C jam blues; #225
Arranged by Larry Muhoberac
Full score
16/11
Caravan; #32A
Arranged by Mac McDougald
Full score
1/19
Caravan; #32A
Arranged by Mac McDougald
Conductor score and parts
16/12
Carioca; #33
Full score
2/1
Carioca; #33
Conductor score and parts
16/13
Cherokee; #34A
Arranged by Richard Maltby
Full score
2/2
Cherokee; #34A
Arranged by Richard Maltby
Conductor score and parts
20/2
Chicken reel; #35
Full score
2/3
Chicken reel; #35
Conductor score and parts
16/14
Dark eyes; #41A
Full score
2/4
Dark eyes; #41A
Parts
20/3
Dark eyes; #41B
Arranged by Lee W. Armentrout
Full score
2/5
Dark eyes; #41B
Arranged by Lee W. Armentrout
Conductor score and parts
16/15
Dark eyes; #226
Arranged by Larry Muhoberac
Full score
2/6
Darling Nellie Gray; #42
Rhythm guitar and piano parts
16/16
Deep purple ending; #44
Arranged by Mac McDougald
Full score
2/7
Deep purple ending; #44
Arranged by Mac McDougald
Parts
16/17
Don'cha hear them bells; #48
Full score
2/8
Don'cha hear them bells; #48
Conductor score and parts
2/9
Embraceable you; #52A
Parts for sextet and small ensemble
3/1
Embraceable you; #52B
Parts for small ensemble
3/2
Everybody knew but me; #53
Lead sheet (chords only) and sketch
3/3
Fanfare; #55
Parts
16/18
Fire; #57
Full score
3/4
Flying trapeze; #58
Guitar and piano parts
3/5
Frisky
Score for two guitars
3/6
Garden in the rain; #61
Guitar part
16/19
Genuine love; #62
Full score
3/7
Genuine love; #62
Conductor score and parts
3/8
Goodnight, my someone; #65
Arranged by David Terry
Production/conductor scores and parts; lead
sheets
16/20
Guitar boogie; #66
Full score
3/9
Guitar boogie; #66
Conductor score and parts
3/10
Hawaiian paradise; #67
Lead sheet
3/11
Hey
Lead sheet
3/12
Hey! How about it? Go with the National
Guard
By Gordon Auchincloss and Jack Mason
Women's vocal part
3/13
Home on the range; #68
Guitar and piano parts
3/14
Home, sweet home; #69
Score and parts
3/15
Honeysuckle rose; #70A
Saxophone parts
3/16
How do you do - Oh, look at me
Score
3/17
How high the moon; #72
Alternate title: Bow music
Conductor score and parts
4/1
How high the moon
Alternate title: Bow music
Conductor scores and parts
16/21
How high the moon
Arranged by Joseph D. Hooven
Full score
4/2
How high the moon
Arranged by Joseph D. Hooven
Conductor score and parts
16/22
How high the moon
Alternate title: Show opening
Arranged by Joseph D. Hooven
Full score
Note: Key of Bâ™
4/3
How high the moon
Winds and strings version
Conductor score and parts
Note: Key of Aâ™
4/4
How high the moon
Music by Nancy Hamilton; lyrics by Morgan
Lewis; arranged by Jack Mason
Printed parts with annotations
16/23
How high the moon; #72A
Full score
Key of A
4/5
How high the moon; #72B
Alternate title: Bows
Parts
4/6
How high the moon; #72D
Miscellaneous parts from unidentified
versions
4/7, 20/4
How high the moon; #72F
Full scores
16/24
How high the moon; #72G
Arranged by Mac McDougald
Full score
4/8
How high the moon; #72G
Arranged by Mac McDougald
Conductor score and parts
17/1
Hummingbird; #73
Arranged by Fred Barovick
Full score
4/9
Hummingbird; #73
Arranged by Fred Barovick
Parts
17/2
Hummingbird; #73A
Full score
4/10
Hummingbird; #73A
Conductor score and parts
17/3
I ain't got nobody; #74
Full score
5/1
I can't get started
Score
20/5
I can't give you anything but love;
#77
Full score
17/4
I don't wanna walk without you;
#79
Full score
17/5
I had the craziest dream; #81
Arranged by Marty Manning
Full score
17/6
I hadn't anyone 'til you; #82
Arranged by Marty Manning
Full score
5/2
I love you oh so much
Lead sheet
20/6
I never knew; #84A
Full score
Note: Key of F
5/3
I never knew; #84A
Conductor score and parts
Note: Key of F
17/7
I never knew; #84B
Full score
Note: Key of G
5/4
I never knew; #84B
Parts
Note: Key of G
5/5
I really don't want to know; #85
Music by Don Robertson; lyrics by Howard
Barnes
Alternate title: Dry your eyes
Parts
5/6
I really don't want to know; #85A
Full score, conductor score, and
parts
17/8
I wish you love; #221
Arranged by Larry Muhoberac
Full score
5/7
I wish you love; #221
Arranged by Larry Muhoberac
Parts
17/9
I'll get by; #92
Arranged by Marty Manning
Full score
17/10
I'm a fool to care; #95
Full score; guitar and voice parts
5/8
I'm a fool to care; #95
Guitar and vocal parts
17/11
I'm confessin'; #96
Arranged by Joseph D. Hooven
Full score
5/9
I'm confessin'; #96
Arranged by Joseph D. Hooven
Conductor score and parts
15/6
I'm proud of me
Piano-vocal score
17/12
I'm sitting on top of the world;
#97
Full score
5/10
I'm sitting on top of the world;
#97
Conductor score and parts
17/13
I'm sitting on top of the world;
#97A
Full score
5/11
I'm sitting on top of the world;
#97A
Conductor score and parts
17/14
In the good old summertime; #98
Arranged by Joesph D. Hooven
Full score
6/1
In the good old summertime; #98
Arranged by Joesph D. Hooven
Parts (two sets, one incomplete) and
notes
17/15
In the good old summertime; #98A
Full score
6/2
It had to be you
Score
17/16
It's a lonesome town; #102
Arranged by Joseph D. Hooven
Full score
6/3
It's a lonesome town; #102
Arranged by Joseph D. Hooven
Conductor score and parts
17/17
It's been a long, long time; #103
Full score
6/4
It's been a long, long time; #103
Lead sheet and piano part; blank charts with
notes
6/5
It's been a long, long time;
#103A
Saxophone/clarinet part
17/18
Jazz me blues; #107
Arranged by Joseph D. Hooven
Full score
6/6
Jazz me blues; #107
Arranged by Joseph D. Hooven
Conductor score and parts
17/19
Johnny; #109
Full score
6/7
Johnny; #109
Conductor score and parts
17/20
Johnny; #109A
Full score
6/8
Johnny; #109A
Conductor score and parts
17/21
Josephine; #110
Arranged by Joseph D. Hooven
Full score
6/9
Josephine; #110
Arranged by Joseph D. Hooven
Conductor score and parts
17/22
Jura; #111
Full score
17/23
Just one more chance; #112
Full score
6/10
Just one more chance; #112
Piano and strings parts
17/24
Keep pouring your love on
Score/sketch, piano part, and lyric
sheet
18/1
Lady of Spain; #114
Full score
6/11
Lady of Spain; #114
Conductor score and parts
7/1
Les Paul Show
Production score/lead sheet; miscellaneous
parts for cues, notes, and set lists
18/2
Linger awhile
Full score (pages 1-2 only)
18/3
Little Rock getaway; #116
Arranged by Joseph D. Hooven
Full score
7/2
Little Rock getaway; #116
Arranged by Joseph D. Hooven
Conductor score and parts
15/7
Lonely Guitar
Lead sheet
18/4
Lover; #119
Full scores
Note: Keys of Eâ™ and F
7/3
Lover; #119
Conductor score and parts
Note: Keys of Eâ™ and F
19/7
Maggie; #120
Full score
7/4
Maggie; #120
Conductor score and parts
18/5
Magic melody; #121
Full score
7/5
Magic melody; #121
Parts
7/6
Medley - The world; #126
Conductor score and parts
Note: Includes extra piano part transposed to
C
18/6
Meet Mr. Callaghan; #127
Full score
8/1
Meet Mr. Callaghan; #127
Conductor score and parts
21/1
Melody in F; #129
Full score
8/2
Melody in F; #129
Conductor score and parts
8/3
Mexicali rose; #130
Piano part
8/4-5
Miscellany
Blank parts, titles A-Z
Note: Mostly piano and rhythm guitar
parts
8/6
Miscellany
Orphan parts
8/7
Miscellany
Sketches
Contents include: Moon; Soul; Sunrise;
Topless
18/7
Mockingbird Hill; #131
Full score
8/8
Mockingbird Hill; #131
Piano conductor score and parts
18/8
Moonglow; #132
Full score
8/9
Moonglow; #132
Piano part
8/10
More and more; #133
Arranged by David Terry
Production/conductor scores and
parts
9/1
Music depreciation day
Lead sheets for "Take them mountains out of my
way" and "Tears on my pillow"
9/2
My baby's coming home; #136
Parts
Note: Key of A
18/9
My baby's coming home; #136
Full score
Note: Key of Gâ™
9/3
My baby's coming home; #136
Conductor score and parts
Note: Key of Gâ™
9/4
My isle of golden dreams; #138
Celeste part
20/8
Nellie Gray; #140
Full score
9/5
Nellie Gray; #140
Conductor score and parts
20/9
Nellie Gray; #140A
Full score
9/6
Nellie Gray; #140A
Conductor score and parts
9/7
The night of the fourth; #143
Production/conductor scores and
parts
18/10
No letter today; #145
Full score
9/8
No letter today; #145
Conductor score and parts
9/9
Nola; #146
Conductor score and Parts
Note: Key of D
18/11
Nola; #146
Arranged by Joseph D. Hooven
Full score
Note: Key of Eâ™
9/10
Nola; #146
Arranged by Joseph D. Hooven
Parts
Note: Key of Eâ™
18/12
On the sunny side of the street;
#147
Full score
9/11
On the sunny side of the street;
#147
Parts
10/1
One for my baby
Score
10/2
Our love is here to stay
Score
10/3
Put a ring on my finger; #154
Condensed score and parts
Note: Key of Bâ™
10/4
Put a ring on my finger; #154
Parts
Note: Key of A
10/5-8
Quartet arrangements
Guitar, bass, piano, and drum part
books
Contents: After you're gone; Am I blue; Avalon;
Baby, won't you please come home; C jam blues; Confessin'; Cottage for sale;
Deed I do; Home, sweet home; How high the moon; I can't give you anything
but love; I'm a fool to care; It's been a long, long time; Jealous; Lover;
New kind of love; Tennessee waltz; Vaya con dios
18/13
Rose room; #156
Arranged by Richard Maltby
Full score
10/9
Rose room; #156
Arranged by Richard Maltby
Conductor score and parts
10/10
Rosetta; #157
Sketches
18/14
Running wild; #158
Full score
10/11
Running wild; #158
Conductor score and parts
11/1
Robert Hall schoolroom commercial;
#159
Lead sheets
Note: Two segments
11/2
Russian gypsy
Leadsheets
11/3
Show closing
Alternate title: How high the moon
Condensed score (no rhythm parts), conductor
score, and parts
11/4
Show opening; #164
Alternate title: How high the moon;
#72E
Conductor score and parts
18/15
Silence is golden; #165
Full score
11/5
Silence is golden; #165
Parts
20/10
Sleepy time gal; #166
Full score
Big band version
11/6
Sleepy time gal; #166
Conductor score and parts
Big band version
18/16
Sleepy time gal; #166
Full score for large ensemble
11/7
Sleepy time gal; #166
Parts
20/11
Smiles; #167
Full score
11/8
Smiles; #167
Conductor score, parts, and notes
18/17
Smoke rings; #168
Arranged by Joseph Hooven
Full score
11/9
Smoke rings; #168
Arranged by Joseph Hooven
Parts
18/18
Some of these days; #169
Arranged by Jim Stutz
Full score
11/10
Some of these days; #169
Arranged by Jim Stutz
Parts
18/19
Someday; #220
Arranged by Larry Muhoberac
Full score
12/1
Someday; #220
Arranged by Larry Muhoberac
Parts
12/2
Someday
Score
18/20
Song in blue; #172
Arranged by Jim Stutz
Full score
12/3
Song in blue; #172
Arranged by Jim Stutz
Conductor score and parts
18/21
South; #174
Arranged by Richard Maltby
Full score
12/4
South; #174
Arranged by Richard Maltby
Conductor score and parts
18/22
Stardust; #175
Arranged by Richard Maltby
Full score
12/5
Stardust; #175
Arranged by Richard Maltby
Conductor score and parts
19/1
Summertime; #178
Full score
12/6
Summertime; #178
Conductor score and parts
21/2
Swannee River; #179
Arranged by Lee W. Armentrout
Full score
12/7
Swannee River; #179
Arranged by Lee W. Armentrout
Parts
19/2
Take a warning; #183
Full score
12/8
Take a warning; #183
Conductor score and parts
19/3
Take me in your arms; #184
Full score
13/1
Take me in your arms; #184
Conductor score and parts
13/2
Tennessee waltz; #188
Full score
13/3
This I believe; #171
Alternate title: Nice work if you can get
it
Guitar, piano, and bass parts
19/4
Three little words; #198
Arranged by Joseph D. Hooven
Full score
13/4
Three little words; #198
Arranged by Joseph D. Hooven
Conductor score, parts, and notes
19/5
Tiger rag; #194
Full score
13/5
Tiger rag; #194
Trumpet and drums parts; notes
19/6
Undecided; #197A
Full score
13/6
Undecided; #197A
Conductor score and parts
19/7
Vaya con dios; #198
Full scores
Note: Two versions, one with strings
19/8
Walkin'; #222
Arranged by Larry Muhoberac
Full score
13/7
Walkin'; #222
Arranged by Larry Muhoberac
Parts
13/8
What's new
Score
13/9
When the values go up (Robert Hall Clothing
commercial)
Piano-vocal scores (4)
13/10
Why was I born?
Score and guitar parts
20/12
Whispering; #205
Arranged by Joseph D. Hooven
Full score
13/11
Whispering; #205
Arranged by Joseph D. Hooven
Conductor score and parts
19/9
The world is waiting for the sunrise;
#209
Arranged by Joseph D. Hooven
Full score
20/13
The world is waiting for the sunrise;
#209A
Arranged by Dennie [Dennis?] Farnon
Conductor score and parts
14/1
The world is waiting for the sunrise;
#209A
Arranged by Dennie [Dennis?] Farnon
Conductor score and parts
19/10
World medley; #224
Arranged by Larry Muhoberac
Full score
14/2
World medley; #224
Arranged by Larry Muhoberac
Parts
19/11
Yearning; #210
Arranged by Jim Stutz
Full score
14/3
Yearning; #210
Arranged by Jim Stutz
Conductor score and parts
19/12
You took advantage of me; #213
Full score
14/4
You took advantage of me; #213
Parts
20/14
Yours; #214
Arranged by Lee W. Armentrout
Full score
14/5
Yours; #214
Arranged by Lee W. Armentrout
Conductor score and parts
14/6
Zing went the strings of my heart;
#219
Conductor score and parts
Printed Sheet Music, 1905-1963
1905-1963
14/7
Adios my Madonna -- Down the road a
piece
15/1
The echo waltz -- Hummingbird
15/2
I ain't got nobody and nobody cares for me --
The lover's waltz
15/3
Magic Melody -- Preface
15/4, 20/3
Reflections in the water --
Ty-tee
15/5
Under the bamboo tree -- Zone
twenty-eight
22-40, 43-44
Subject Files, 1904-2003
1904-2003
Files containing one or more of the following documents: correspondence to and
from Les Paul; schematics for instruments, audio equipment, and other wiring
diagrams; contracts and other legal documents; royalty statements and other
financial documents; itineraries and travel details; brochures and catalogs;
patent applications; photographs; scripts; discographies; and biograhpical
materials. Folder labels are mostly original.
Arranged alphabetically by subject.
43/1
70 Years of Song Hits, 1962
1962
Lists
22/1
Academy for the Advancement of High End Audio,
1995
1995
Correspondence
22/2
Accident report on GMC truck,
1993-1996
1993-1996
22/3
Accord Record Corporation, 1982 and
undated
1982 and
undated
Brochure, order form
22/4
Accounts payable, 1979
1979
22/5
Acmiola, undated
undated
Brochure
22/6
Adama's Guitars by Ovation Instruments,
undated
undated
Brochure
22/7
Address lists, 1964-1966, 1996, and
undated
1964-1966, 1996,
and undated
22/8
Address lists for Christmas,
1954-1963
1954-1963
22/9
AFTRA, 1959-1978
1959-1978
Contracts and pension statements
43/2
Album ranks on various charts,
1955-1957
1955-1957
Lists
22/10
Amer, Myron, 1931-1973
1931-1973
Patent applications
22/11
American Federation of Musicians,
1945-1977
1945-1977
Correspondence, receipts, statements
22/12
AMPEG, 1965-1968 and undated
1965-1968 and
undated
Brochures
22/13
Amukiriki, 1958
1958
Correspondence
22/14
Anacin, 1967-1968
1967-1968
Correspondence, contract
23/1
Anderson, Patrick, 1994
1994
Correspondence, brochure for hot wax treatment
for arthritis
43/3
Andrew, Jeanie, undated
undated
Photographs
23/2
Andrew Solt Productions, 1994-1995
1994-1995
Correspondence, release
23/3
API board, undated
undated
Notes
23/4
Arthritis Telethon, 1992-1993
1992-1993
Correspondence, scripts
23/5
ASCAP, 1950-1975
1950-1975
Correspondence, royalty statements
23/6
ASCAP, 1955-1957
1955-1957
Correspondence
23/7
ASCAP, 1995
1995
Agreement
23/8
Aktkins, Chet, 1965-1978
1965-1978
Correspondence, article
23/9
Atkins, Jimmy, 1965-1967
1965-1967
Correspondence
23/10
Atlass, Ralph, 1961-1964
1961-1964
Correspondence
23/11
Audio Devices, Inc., 1964-1966
1964-1966
Brochures, invoices
23/12
Audio Engineering Society, 1958,
1975
1958,
1975
Correspondence, brochure
23/13
Audio Engineering Society Show,
1954
1954
Photocopied photographs
23/14
Austin, Gene, 1948, 1965
1948,
1965
Correspondence
23/15
Automobile, 1957 Ford station wagon,
1957-1960
1957-1960
Correspondence, repair bills,
schematics
23/16
"A" miscellaneous correspondence,
1965-1977
1965-1977
23/17
Back, Walter, 1965-1967
1965-1967
Correspondence
23/18
Baker, Edward, 1961
1961
Invoices
23/19
Barnes, George, 1967
1967
Correspondence, brochures
23/20
Barnes, George, 1961-1971
1961-1971
Correspondence, financial documents,
contracts
24/1
Barnes, George - guitar course scripts,
undated
undated
24/2
Barnes, George - guitar method with Les Paul,
undated
undated
24/3
Basch, Buddy, 1958, 1968
1958,
1968
Correspondence
24/4
Bates, John, 1956-1974
1956-1974
Correspondence
24/5
Baumgartner, Diane, 1977-1979
1977-1979
Correspondence, financial documents
24/6
Bekins Moving Company, 1974-1977
1974-1977
Estimates
24/7
Bell, Herb, 1973
1973
Correspondence
24/8
Bell Accordion Corporation, 1962
1962
Bills of lading
24/9
Berlant Concertone, 1960-1961
1960-1961
Corespondence with Bert and Gerry
Berlant
24/10
Block, Martin, 1960
1960
Correspondence
24/11
Bookings dates, 1991-1994
1991-1994
Correspondence, notes
24/12
Braunstein and Chernin, 1939-1959
1939-1959
Tax returns, other financial documents
24/13
Braunstein and Chernin, 1960-1969
1960-1969
Correspondence, financial documents
24/14
Braunstein and Chernin, 1970-1974
1970-1974
Correspondence, contracts, financial
documents
25/1
Braunstein and Chernin, 1975-1980
1975-1980
Correspondence, financial documents
25/2
Broadcast Music Corporation, 1956,
1967
1956,
1967
Correspondence, application
25/3
BSI - Broadie Sound Inc., 1993
1993
Correspondence
25/4
Burley, Dave, 1976-1978
1976-1978
Correspondence, notes, contract
25/5
Burton - Dixie Shows, 1956 and
undated
1956 and
undated
Timings
43/4
Bushkin, Joe, 1985
1985
Tune status sheets, track sheets
25/6
"B" miscellaneous correspondence,
1961-1968
1961-1968
25/7
C-D capacitor bridge, 1939
1939
Brochure
25/8
Cable system, house, undated
undated
Schematics
25/9
Capitol Records, 1952-1975
1952-1975
Correspondence, financial documents
25/10
Capitol Records, 1951-1976
1951-1976
Contracts #1123, #1125
25/11
Capitol Records, 1954-1955
1954-1955
Contracts #2205, #2206
25/12
Capitol Records, masters purchased by Capitol,
1954-1959
1954-1959
Correspondence, lists
25/13
Capitol Records, payments received,
1955-1958
1955-1958
Correspondence
25/14
Capitol Records, royalty statements,
1948-1977
1948-1977
25/15
Capps & Co., Inc., 1967-1969
1967-1969
Correspondence, invoice, brochure
25/16
Cassette drawings, undated
undated
25/17
Carllile, Virginia Boyle, 1962
1962
Contracts
25/18
Carlton, Larry, 1993
1993
Correspondence
25/19
Cattle Records, 1985
1985
Correspondence
25/20
CBS Records royalties, 1976-1977
1976-1977
25/21
CEMA, 1993
1993
Correspondence, royalty statements
25/22
Chase, Harry, 1954
1954
Correspondence, financial documents
26/1
Chicago Musical Instrument Co., 1957-1958,
1962
1957-1958,
1962
Invoices, correspondence
26/2
Chinnock, William Raymond,
1972-1973
1972-1973
Contracts, correspondence, notes, music, lyric
sheets
26/3
Christian, Charlie - guitar, 1995
1995
Correspondence, photos
26/4
Christian, Mike, undated
undated
Pickup schematics
26/5
Cinemax special, "The man who changed music,"
1987-1988 and undated
1987-1988 and
undated
Notes, photos, correspondence, flyers
26/6
Clark, Dick, 1978
1978
Correspondence
26/7
Clearances, AFM, 1947-1951
1947-1951
Lists, invoices, correspondence,
contracts
26/8
Clearances, AFM, 1952-1954
1952-1954
Lists, correspondence, contracts
26/9
CMRRA (Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights
Agency Limited), 1992
1992
Licenses
26/10
Cole, Richard, 1976-1977
1976-1977
Correspondence
26/11
Coleman, Ray, 1991
1991
Correspondence
26/12
Columbia Records, 1958-1967
1958-1967
Correspondence, contract
26/13
Compressor/limiter LA-2A, undated
undated
Schematic
26/14
Conkling, James B., 1995
1995
Correspondence, flyers
26/15
Contracts, 1934-1966
1934-1966
27/1
Contracts, 1973-1976
1973-1976
27/2
Copyright registrations, 1976
1976
Correspondence, registrations, music
27/3
Coors TV spot, 1996
1996
Scripts, notes, receipts, correspondence,
lists
27/4
Country Music Association, 1977
1977
Correspondence
27/5
Crosby, Bing, 1976 and undated
1976 and
undated
Correspondence, holiday greeting cards
27/6
Crown macro-tech series MA-1200,
1990
1990
Brochure
27/7
Cues, lighting, undated
undated
27/8
Cunningham, Mark, 1996
1996
Book, chapter one draft and notes
27/9
Custom guitar, 1962
1962
Correspondence
27/10
"C" miscellaneous correspondence,
1961-1978
1961-1978
27/11
Dalto Electronics Corporation,
1958-1961
1958-1961
Reports, brochures
27/12
Danelectro Corporation, 1958, 1969,
1994
1958, 1969,
1994
Article, invoices, brochures
27/13
Darlton Country Club, 1961-1963
1961-1963
Correspondence, membership cards, flyers,
script
43/5
Datebook, 1992
1992
27/14
Davis, Roy, 1961
1961
Correspondence
27/15
Dee-jay master list, 1967 and
undated
1967 and
undated
27/16
Deerhaven Association, 1954-1972
1954-1972
Directories, minutes, plats, correspondence,
legal and financial documents
27/17
Deerhaven iron bridge, 1988
1988
Brochure
27/18
Delano, Nick, 1965 and undated
1965 and
undated
Correspondence
27/19
Dick Clark Productions, Led Zeppelin Award,
1995
1995
Correspondence
27/20
Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings
Act, 1995
1995
Petition with signatures
43/6-7
Disc jockeys, 1960-1961 and undated
1960-1961 and
undated
Lists
27/21
Disc jockeys, 1967-1968
1967-1968
Correspondence, lists
28/1
Discographies, 1949-1962 and
undated
1949-1962 and
undated
28/2
Dixon, Joseph, 1964-1965
1964-1965
Correspondence, photograph
28/3
Dog, chihuahua Bambi, 1949-1961
1949-1961
Receipts, licenses, brochures
28/4
Dog, collie Laddie, 1954-1957
1954-1957
Licenses, pedigree
28/5
Door bell system, undated
undated
Schematic
28/6
Devins, Dorian, "The Nightcap Show,"
1996
1996
Correspondence
28/7
Dorrough Electronics, 1985-1987
1985-1987
Article, brochures
28/8
"D" miscellaneous correspondence,
1962-1990
1962-1990
28/9
Easter Seals, 1957
1957
Correspondence
28/10
Easter Seals script, undated
undated
43/8
Edwards, Joe, undated
undated
Correspondence
28/11
Electrial wiring for maid's room,
undated
undated
Schematic
28/12
Electronic Fasteners Co., 1960-1961
1960-1961
Invoices, brochure
28/13
Electronics World, 1959
1959
Page from publication
28/14
Ellis, Jack, 1965 and undated
1965 and
undated
Correspondence, article
28/15
Emilar, 1989
1989
Correspondence, brochure
28/16
Employees, 1961-1978 and undated
1961-1978 and
undated
Applications
28/17
Engelwood Yacht Club, 1966-1968
1966-1968
Correspondence, member directories
28/18
Entertainers, 1962-1963 and
undated
1962-1963 and
undated
Photos, flyers, articles
see also
[Musicians](lpx1)
28/19
Epoxy, 1961-1962
1961-1962
Technical bulletin
28/20
Erdheim, Irving, 1964
1964
Memos
28/21
Essel, David, 1996
1996
Correspondence, photos
28/22
Evans, Jim, 1967-1975
1967-1975
Correspondence
28/23
Evans Group, 1994
1994
Correspondence
Tony Roma's radio and TV spot
28/24
"E" miscellaneous correspondence,
1962-1978
1962-1978
28/25
Fairchild, Sherman, 1957-1970
1957-1970
Correspondence, articles, brochures
28/26
Famous Music contract, 1973
1973
28/27
Fender Guitar, 1995
1995
Schematics, notes
28/28
Fender guitars and amplifiers, 1964-1969
and undated
1964-1969 and
undated
Schematics and brochures
29/1
Fender twin reverb amplifier diagrams,
1995
1995
29/2
Fig, Migi, 1960-1961
1960-1961
Correpsondence
29/3
Fike road, undated
undated
Christmas gifts delivery list
29/4
Fisher Radio Corporation, undated
undated
Brochures
29/5
Fishing cartoon, undated
undated
29/6
Fleishman House, 1977
1977
Correspondence, notes, financial and legal
documents
29/7
Folkways Records, 1959-1960
1959-1960
Catalogs
29/8
Forms - time sheets, 1961
1961
29/9
Fostex 1981-1984
1981-1984
Brochures, articles, catalog, photos, invoices,
correspondence
29/10
Franklin Mint Record Society, 1950,
1981
1950,
1981
Correspondence, ballot, agreement
29/11
Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians, 1966,
1973-1974
1966,
1973-1974
Correspondence, itinerary
29/12
Fretted Instrument Guilds of America,
1963
1963
Correspondence
29/13
"F" miscellaneous correspondence,
1961-1978
1961-1978
29/14
GAC-HAMID, Inc., 1960
1960
Correspondence
29/15
Gas consumption records, 1957-1966
1957-1966
29/16
Gates Industrial Belts and Sheaves,
1978
1978
Catalog
29/17
General Artists Corp. (GAC),
1951-1952
1951-1952
Correspondence
29/18
George Massenburg Labs, 1984
1984
Brochure
29/19
Gerstner (Accordion and Guitar World),
1961-1967
1961-1967
Correspondence and publication
29/20
Gibson, 1955-1956
1955-1956
Correspondence
30/1
Gibson, 1956-1961
1956-1961
Correspondence, packing lists
30/2
Gibson, 1962-1963
1962-1963
Correspondence, packing lists
30/3
Gibson, 1969-1970
1969-1970
Correspondence, brochures, packing lists, legal
documents
30/4
Gibson, 1971-1972
1971-1972
Correspondence, brochures, itineraries, packing
lists, invoices
30/5
Gibson, 1973-1979
1973-1979
Brochures, magazine, financial and legal
documents, correspondence
30/6
Gibson, 1996
1996
Notes and correspondence
30/7
Gibson contracts, 1952, 1955
1952,
1955
30/8
Gibson contracts and royalty statements,
1954-1966
1954-1966
30/9
Gibson designs, 1950s
1950s
30/10, 20/16
Gibson designs, 1960s
1960s
30/11, 20/17
Gibson designs, 1970-1974 and
undated
1970-1974 and
undated
30/12
Gibson guitar, original L5, undated
undated
Correspondence
30/13
Gibson Les Paul Jimmy Page guitar,
1996
1996
Schematics
30/14
Gibson strings, 1993
1993
Brochure
30/15
Gilbert, James, 1994
1994
Correspondence
30/16
Gillian, Clydena W., 1992
1992
Correspondence
30/17
Goggin, David, 1984
1984
Article, "Lunching with Bonzai"
30/18
Goldstein, Richard S., 1983
1983
Correspondence
30/19
Gooch, Beverly, 1959-1961, 1996
1959-1961,
1996
Correspondence, article
31/1
Gordon, Gray, 1966 and undated
1966 and
undated
Correspondence, legal documents
31/2
Gotham Audio Corporation, 1971-1976
1971-1976
Correspondence
31/3
Graeff, Kent 1991-1993
1991-1993
Contracts
31/4
Griffin, Robert, 1996
1996
Production notes for "Les is more"
31/5
Guild Guitars Corp., 1958-1966 and
undated
1958-1966 and
undated
Correspondence, brochures
31/6
Guitar Magic, 1947-1973
1947-1973
Correspondence, royalty statements
31/7
Guitar Player Magazine, 1969-1978,
1996
1969-1978,
1996
Correspondence, calendar
31/8
Gulton Industries, 1958 and undated
1958 and
undated
Notes, packing slip, schematics
43/9
Gurnick, Rose, undated
undated
Photographs
31/9
"G" miscellaneous correspondence,
1962-1978
1962-1978
31/10
Hall, Robert, 1961
1961
Memo and station list
31/11
Ham, Al, 1969, 1983-1984
1969,
1983-1984
Radio spots
31/12
Hans Sikorski, 1955
1955
Correspondence
31/13
Happy Days, 1974
1974
Correspondence
31/14
Harmony Guitars, 1956
1956
Brochure
31/15
Harrah's, Lake Tahoe, 1961-1962
1961-1962
Correspondence
31/16
Harry Fox Agency, 1976-1978
1976-1978
Correspondence, copyright lists, royalty
documents
31/17
Harvey Radio Corp., 1963-1967
1963-1967
Invoices
31/18
Havenga, Clarence, 1960
1960
Correspondence
31/19
Hayek, Don, 1994
1994
Schematic
31/20
Heathkit test equiment catalog,
1954
1954
31/21
Hearing aid information, 1993-1995
1993-1995
31/22
Heavey, Julia, 1968-1971
1968-1971
Real estate correspondence, brochures
31/23
Henley fluidotherapy, 1995
1995
Articles
31/24
Here comes the night, undated
undated
Copyright registration application
43/10
Hill and Range Songs, 1957
1957
Correspondence, catalog
43/11
Hoffman, Joan, undated
undated
Photograph
31/25
House systems sketches, 1978-1994
1978-1994
Schematics
31/26
House of Guitars, 1994
1994
Correspondence
31/27
House plans, 1959
1959
Application and permit
20/15
House plans, 1959
1959
Blueprints
31/28
Huddleston, Floyd, 1967-1969
1967-1969
Correspondence
31/29
"H" miscellaneous correspondence,
1962-1978
1962-1978
32/1
Ide, Carl, 1963
1963
Correspondence
43/12
In Sync, 1986
1986
Newsletter
32/2
Income taxes, 1965
1965
32/3
Intercomb, 1989, 1991
1989,
1991
Correspondence
32/4
Instructo Corporation, 1977-1978
1977-1978
Photographs, agreements, worksheets
32/5
Instructo recording studio billing,
1978
1978
32/6
Introductions, announcer, undated
undated
32/7
Inventory of musical instruments and
accessories, 1965 and undated
1965 and
undated
32/8
Iris-Trojan, 1973, 1977, 1979
1973, 1977,
1979
Correspondence, letterhead, finanical
statements
32/9
Iris-Trojan contracts, A-F, 1967
1967
32/10
Iris-Trojan contracts, G-Z, 1967, 1976,
and undated
1967, 1976, and
undated
32/11
Iris-Trojan songwriter contracts,
1966-1967
1966-1967
32/12
Itinerary for Les Paul and Mary Ford,
1961-1963
1961-1963
32/13
"I" miscellaneous correspondence,
1961-1978
1961-1978
32/14
Japan tour, 1965
1965
Correspondence
32/15
JBL, 1996
1996
Correspondence
32/16
John J. Ryan and Co., 1976, 1989
1976,
1989
Correspondence, financial documents
32/17
Jones, Paul, 1976
1976
Contracts
32/18
"J" miscellaneous correspondence,
1965-1978 and undated
1965-1978 and
undated
32/19
Kamin, Wally, 1953-1958
1953-1958
Correspondence
32/20
Karl and Gail, Inc., undated
undated
Correspondence
32/21
Kass, Gerald, undated
undated
Bill
32/22
Kean College of New Jersey, 1977
1977
Invoice
43/13
Keane, Milton, 2003
2003
Correspondence
43/14
Kelly, Karen, 1982
1982
Photographs
32/23
Kenwood, Inc., 1983
1983
Correspondence and invoice
32/24
Kiebert, Marty, 1956-1959
1956-1959
Correspondence, schematics, flyer,
script
32/25
King Biscuit Flour Hour scripts,
undated
undated
32/26
KLH Research and Development Corp.,
1959-1970
1959-1970
Correspondence, brochure, invoices
32/27
Koss Incorporated, 1960
1960
Correspondence, brochures
32/28
Kruper, Al, 1993
1993
Correspondence
32/29
"K" miscellaneous correspondence,
1962-1978
1962-1978
32/30
Laboe, Art, 1960-1961
1960-1961
Correspondence
33/1
Langevin Manufacturing Corp., 1953
1953
Brochures, price lists
33/2
Larson Guitars, 1904, 1912, 1930,
1983
1904, 1912, 1930,
1983
Patents, brochure, script, article,
photos
33/3
Legend Records, 1978
1978
Correspondence
33/4
Lenkurt Electric demodulator, 1954
1954
Brochure
43/15
Les Paul and Mary Ford at Home,
1956
1956
Script, reel list, schedule
43/16
Les Paul: The Trio's Complete Decca Recordings
Plus, 1997
1997
Liner notes
33/5
Lester, James, 1992
1992
Correspondence
33/6
Letter using Les Paul and Mary Ford song titles,
undated
undated
33/7
Levy, Lou, 1982, 1995
1982,
1995
Correspondence, articles
33/8
Liner notes, London Records,
undated
undated
33/9
Linke, Bob, 1959
1959
Correspondence
33/10
Linke, Dick, 1951-1952, 1959
1951-1952,
1959
Correspondence
33/11
Lisner, John, 1991-1995
1991-1995
Correspondence, articles
33/12
Listerine, 1953, 1955-1956
1953,
1955-1956
Notes, scripts, broadcast schedules,
correspondence
33/13
Listerine scripts 1-35, 1955
1955
33/14
Listerine scripts 36-70, 1956
1956
33/15
Livingston, Alan, 1951-1952, 1956
1951-1952,
1956
Correspondence
33/16
London Records, 1967, 1975-1979
1967,
1975-1979
Legal and financial documents
33/17
Loop, Dr. Floyd, 1992-1993
1992-1993
Brochures
33/18
LP board, original, 1955 and
undated
1955 and
undated
Schematics
33/19
Lycoming College, 1967
1967
Correspondence, programs, judging forms, article,
poster
33/20
"L" miscellaneous correspondence,
1955-1979
1955-1979
33/21
Mackenzie Electronics, Inc.,
undated
undated
Flyers
34/1
MacVean, Homer, 1959-1963
1959-1963
Correspondence, financial documents
34/2
Magnets, 1969-1970, 1972
1969-1970,
1972
Invoices
34/3
Mahwah Fire Company No. 1, 1961
1961
Correspondence
34/4
Mahwah Library, 1996
1996
Correspondence, brochures
34/5
Mahwah Lions Club, undated
undated
Flyer
43/17
Master NBC shows, undated
undated
Lists
34/6
Maurer, Ed, 1991
1991
Brochure
34/7
MCA, Inc. royalty statements, 1992
1992
34/8
McCarthy, Red, 1961-1962, 1965-1967
1961-1962,
1965-1967
Correspondence
34/9
McCarthy, T. M., 1960, 1962-1963
1960,
1962-1963
Correspondence
34/10
McIntosh, 1956-1970
1956-1970
Correspondence, invoices, brochures
34/11
McManus, Paul, 1987-1988
1987-1988
Correspondence
34/12
McPartland, Marian, 1994
1994
Correspondence
34/13
Meadowlands Electronics Inc.,
undated
undated
Flyer
34/14
Measurements Corporation, 1953, 1955 and
undated
1953, 1955 and
undated
Correspondence, brochures
34/15
Mellotron Digital Corporation, 1988
1988
Correspondence
43/18
Meloni, Anthony, 1982
1982
Correspondence
34/16
Millennia Media, 1993
1993
Correspondence, brochure
34/17
Miller Co., 1960
1960
Invoices
34/18
Miller Equipment Sales, 1994
1994
Correspondence
34/19
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Corporation
(3M), 1949-1970
1949-1970
Brochures and publications regarding audio
tape
34/20
Mix Magazine contracts, 1983
1983
Correspondence, contract
34/21
Mix Magazine first LP Tech Award,
1988
1988
Correspondence, travel documents
34/22
Mixer and cinema equalizer, portable,
undated
undated
Schematics
34/23
Mixer, road, undated
undated
Schematics
34/24
Moo, Anna, 1995
1995
Correspondence, flyers
34/25
Monitor mixer, Wally's 16TK,
undated
undated
Schematics
43/19
Moore Brothers, 1969
1969
Receipts
20/18
Mosler 7-pin connector drawings, undated
undated
Blueprints
34/26
Mossman, Inc., 1960
1960
Correspondence, invoices, brochures
34/27
Motorola piezo ceramic drivers,
1982-1983
1982-1983
Brochures
34/28
Mulcay, Jimmy, 1968
1968
Correspondence, brochure
34/29
Murphy, Pete, 1981
1981
Correspondence
34/30
Museum of Broadcasting, 1990
1990
Correspondence
21/4
Music convention in Chicago, Illinois,
1961
1961
Photograph
34/31
Music Maker Books, "The Greatest Jazz
Guitarists," 1992
1992
Correspondence, music
34/32
Musicians, 1962-1963
1962-1963
Photos, articles
see also
[Entertainers](lpx2)
35/1
"M" miscellaneous correspondence
1962-1978
1962-1978
35/2
NAGRA, 1995
1995
Correspondence, brochure
35/3
Nakamichi 700 in case, 1995
1995
Invoice
35/4
Narma, Rein, 1957-1964
1957-1964
Contract
35/5
Natale, Frank, 1960
1960
Correspondence
35/6
National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences,
1979
1979
Correspondence
35/7
National Co., 1958
1958
Brochures
35/8
New Jersey DMV, 1960-1961, 1964
1960-1961,
1964
Correspondence
35/9
New Jersey Division of Employment Security,
1960-1962
1960-1962
Notices
35/10
New York Times, 1995
1995
Correspondence
35/11
Night clubs, 1964
1964
Publications
35/12
Nixon, Richard, 1957
1957
Correspondence
43/20
NMF News, 1993
1993
Newlsetter
35/13
Norlin Music Inc., 1978-1979, 1983
1978-1979,
1983
Correspondence
35/14
North American Philips Corporation,
1970-1972
1970-1972
Correspondence, financial documents
35/15
Northern Music Corp., 1977
1977
Royalty statement
35/16
Oakland Academy, 1956-1957
1956-1957
Correspondence
35/17
Old Time Radio, 1983-1994
1983-1994
Correspondence
35/18
Ondioline, 1957
1957
Photograph, publications, articles
35/19
Oord, G. M. - Capitol, 1955
1955
Correspondence
35/20
Orenstein and Arrow, 1967-1969
1967-1969
Correspondence
35/21
Organo, 1952-1954 and undated
1952-1954 and
undated
Schematics, financial documents, brochures
35/22
Orendike, Catherine, 1978
1978
Correspondence
35/23
Orradio, 1956-1957
1956-1957
Invoices, brochures, correspondence
35/24
Owen, John Dale, 1956 and undated
1956 and undated
Correspondence, brochures
35/25
"O" miscellaneous correspondence,
1962-1977
1962-1977
35/26
Paar, Jack, 1962
1962
Itinerary
35/27
PAD, 1964-1972
1964-1972
Schematics and charts
35/28
Page, Jimmy, undated
undated
Correspondence
36/1
Pallan, Art, 1960
1960
Correspondence
36/2
Paris, Nina J., 1974, 1992-1994
1974, 1992-1994
Correspondence, legal documents, articles
36/3
Patents, general information, 1942-1965
1942-1965
36/4
Paul, Lester Jr. (Rusty), 1958-1965
1958-1965
Tax documents, roster, magazine
36/5
Paul, Robert, 1963-1978
1963-1978
Correspondence, article, notes
36/6
Paul, Virginia, 1964-1970
1964-1970
Correspondence
36/7
Pearce Equipment, 1991-1992
1991-1992
Correspondence, brochures, price lists
36/8
Perkins School for the Blind, 1961-1962
1961-1962
Correspondence
36/9
Pete, Pie Plant, 1963-1965
1963-1965
Correspondence
36/10
Permit, building, 1958
1958
36/11
Petty cash, 1962
1962
36/12
Phono pickup drawing, undated
undated
Correspondenc, schematics
36/13
Photograph requests, 1961
1961
36/14
Piano tuners, 1964
1964
Correspondence
36/15
Pickering pickups, 1952 and undated
1952 and undated
Correspondence, schematics, flyers
36/16
Pictures and information sent to promo and
friends, 1994-1997
1994-1997
Lists
36/17
Plait, Jacques - Capitol, 1955
1955
Correspondence
36/18
Plant, Fred, 1966
1966
Contracts
36/19
Plant, Harold, 1961
1961
Correspondence, photos
Regarding California property
36/20
Playboy magazine's jazz poll ballot,
1958-1960, 1997
1958-1960, 1997
Correspondence, ballot
36/21
Polfuss, Evelyn, 1963-1972
1963-1972
Correspondence
36/22
Polfuss, Glenn, 1965-1967
1965-1967
Correspondence
36/23
Porter, Bertha, 1960, 1967
1960, 1967
Correspondence
36/24
Previews Inc., 1967
1967
Correspondence, brochures, submission slips
Regarding real estate
36/25
Prodigy interview, 1995
1995
36/26
Promotion, 1961-1963
1961-1963
Correspondence, promotional materials received by
Les Paul
36/27
Pymm, Brian, 1951-1978
1951-1978
Correspondence, drafts of a biographical article
36/28
"P" miscellaneous correspondence,
1964-1978
1964-1978
36/29
Quinty, Robert, 1978
1978
Correspondence
36/30
Rangertone, 1947-1948, 1994 and undated
1947-1948, 1994 and
undated
Brochures
36/31
Radio Electronics magazine, 1958
1958
Correspondence
37/1
Radio license manuals, 1944, 1972
1944, 1972
37/2
Radio recorders, 1955-1963, 1993
1955-1963, 1993
Brochures and rate documents
37/3
Rapchak, Mike, 1986
1986
Correspondence
Regarding WGN radio spots
37/4
RCA, 1954-1978
1954-1978
Correspondence, notes, royalty statements
37/5
RCA WT-501A transistor tester, 1967
1967
Brochure
37/6
Reader's Digest, 1933-1997
1933-1997
Correspondence, article
37/7
Realistic speakers, 1988-1993
1988-1993
Brochures
44/1-2
Recording notes, 1956, 1962-1967,
1979-1988, and undated
1956, 1962-1967,
1979-1988, and undated
37/8
Recording studios, undated
undated
Brochures
37/9
Recording tape life span, 1990 and undated
1990 and undated
Correspondence, articles
37/10
Red chick, 1959-1961
1959-1961
Invoices
43/21
Remington Rand Univac, undated
undated
Instruction sheet
37/11
Rheingold, 1951-1952
1951-1952
Scripts, broadcast schedules, correspondence
37/12
Rich, Lloyd and Sarah, 1969, 1974
1969, 1974
Correspondence
37/13
Rickenbacker Guitars, 1961 and undated
1961 and undated
Brochures
37/14
Road equipment packing list, 1959-1960 and
undated
1959-1960 and
undated
37/15
Rogers, Kenny, 1993
1993
Correspondence
37/16
Roland, 1991 and undated
1991 and undated
Brochure, magazine
37/17
Roma, Tony, 1994
1994
Correspondence regarding TV spots
37/18
Ross Radio Productions, Ltd., 1958
1958
Correspondence,d scripts
37/19
Roxy's Music Store, 1960
1960
Correspondence
37/20
"R" miscellaneous correspondence,
1965-1978
1965-1978
37/21
Sakowicz, Sig, 1962-1972
1962-1972
Correspondence, articles
37/22
Sam Fox Publishing Co., 1958
1958
Correspondence, flyers
37/23
Sauer, Richard, 1964-1969
1964-1969
Correspondence, brochures
37/24
Schaeffers, Peter, 1955
1955
Correspondence
37/25
Schatz, Don, 1972-1973
1972-1973
Correspondence
37/26
Schematics (miscellaneous), 1968 and
undated
1968 and undated
37/27
Scherer Songs, Inc., 1957
1957
Correspondence
38/1
Schwartz, David, 1995 and undated
1995 and undated
Electronic scrapbook
38/2
Screen Actors Guild, 1959-1967
1959-1967
Membership cards, memo, financial statements
38/3
Script - WIND Tom Sherwood show, 1963
1963
38/4
Scripts, 1945-1948
1945-1948
43/22
Set lists, 1987
1987
38/5
Shapiro, Michael R., 1991-1993
1991-1993
Contracts
38/6
Shauer, Mel (manager), 1950-1976
1950-1976
Correspondence
38/7
Sicilia, Dominic, 1972
1972
Contract
38/8
Siegener, Raymond, 1994
1994
Correspondence, article
43/23
Simon, George T., 1981
1981
Correspondence
38/9
Slumberon scripts 1-26, 1955
1955
38/10
Smith, Paul T., 1993
1993
Correspondence
38/11
Smith, Sara Jane, 1983
1983
Correspondence
Regarding "History of Rock" series
38/12
Space shuttle wake-up call, 1992-1996
1992-1996
Correspondece
38/13
Speakers, reconing, 1993
1993
Correspondence
38/14
Spectra Sonics, 1965-1966, 1976
1965-1966, 1976
Correspondence, brochures, article
38/15
Speech, undated
undated
38/16
Speiden and Associates stereo ribbon mic,
undated
undated
Data sheet
38/17
Spotmaster, 1974
1974
Brochures, price lists
38/18
Sony, 1982-1987
1982-1987
Invoice, schematics
38/19
Sterling Precision Corp., 1959-1962
1959-1962
Brochure, financial documents
38/20
Stoll, Warren, 1990
1990
Correspondence
38/21
Studio contracts, 1966-1967
1966-1967
38/22
Studio rates - Mahwah studio, 1964-1970
1964-1970
38/23
Studio rates - outside studios, 1962-1972
and undated
1962-1972 and
undated
38/24
Sure Brothers, 1995-1998
1995-1998
Correspondence, brochure
39/1
Supreme Mfg. Co., 1958
1958
Orders and invoices for cable
39/2
Surrey, Jean, 1967
1967
Contracts
39/3
The System, 1967-1968
1967-1968
Correspondence, contracts
39/4
"S" miscellaneous correspondence,
1960-1979
1960-1979
39/5
T-shirts, caps, and jackets, 1991-1992
1991-1992
Correspondence
39/6
Tape Resources, Inc., 1993-2000
1993-2000
Brochures, catalogs
39/7
Taylor, Hal, undated
undated
Statement of work
39/8
Tech Laboratories, Inc., 1957-1960
1957-1960
Correspondence, receipt
39/9
Terhune, Peter, 1966
1966
Notes, correspondence, flyers
39/10
Test tapes, undated
undated
Lists
39/11
Thomas Cassidy, Inc., 1988
1988
Contracts
39/12
Tomarken, Dana, 1996
1996
Correspondence
39/13
Tops Music Co., undated
undated
Album track list
43/24
Track lists, 1990 and undated
1990 and
undated
39/14
Transmitter, Ramapo College media center,
undated
undated
Documentation, schematics
39/15
Travel, 1991-1996
1991-1996
Travel documents
39/16
Trembly, Mary Louise, 1960-1971
1960-1971
Correspondence
39/17
Turner Musical Instruments, undated
undated
Catalog
39/18
"T" miscellaneous correspondence,
1961-1977
1961-1977
39/19
Ukelele, undated
undated
Schematic
39/20
U.S. Air Force, 1965
1965
Correspondence
39/21
U.S. Army, 1965
1965
Correspondence
Regarding Korea and DOD tour
43/25
United Stations Radio Network, 1986
1986
Correspondence
43/26
Unsolicited music response, undated
undated
Form letter
39/22
Vega Electronics Corporation, 1960
1960
Correspondence, brochures
39/23
Vintage Guitar, Inc., 1994-1996
1994-1996
Correspondence
39/24
The Vintage News, 1988
1988
Publication
40/1
Vocalists, 1963-1967 and undated
1963-1967 and
undated
Correspondence, photos, promotional material
40/2
Voce Incorporated, undated
undated
Flyer for synthesizer
40/3
Voltage regulator, 1958 and undated
1958 and undated
Brochure, invoice, correspondence, article
40/4
"V" miscellaneous correspondence,
1965-1978
1965-1978
40/5
Walker, Fred, 1957, 1968
1957, 1968
Correspondence
40/6
Walsh, Kevin, 1995
1995
Correspondence
40/7
Warner Brothers Records, 1991
1991
Financial document
40/8
Warner Special Products (Michael Kapp),
1991
1991
Correspondence
40/9
Western Electric, undated
undated
Audio equipment catalog
40/10
Widnell, William, 1965
1965
Correspondence
40/11
Wire, 1968-1976 and undated
1968-1976 and
undated
Correspondence, invoices, catalog
40/12
WNEW AM radio station, 1989
1989
Correspondence
40/13
World Electronics Inc., undated
undated
Flyer
40/14
Wright, Ken, 1965-1978
1965-1978
Correspondence, article
40/15
Wurlitzer, 1961 and undated
1961 and undated
Advertisements
40/16
WVNJ radio 1160, 1996
1996
Notes, maps
40/17
"W" miscellaneous correspondence,
1965-1977
1965-1977
40/18
X-ray, finger, 1960
1960
40/19
Young, Robert L., 1991
1991
Correspondence, resumé
40/20
"Y" miscellaneous correspondence,
1969-1971
1969-1971
40/21
Zais, Buddy, 1965-1966, 1995
1965-1966, 1995
Correspondence
40/22
Zide, Larry (DB Magazine), undated
undated
Correspondence
40/23
"Z" miscellaneous correspondence,
1964-1972
1964-1972
43/27
Unidentified, undated
undated
Photographs
40-42
Publicity Files, 1943-1994
1943-1994
Photographs, clippings, advertisements, programs, biographical information, and
other publicity and promotional materials regarding Les Paul, Mary Ford, and
others. Includes some personal family photographs. Folder labels are mostly
original.
Arranged alphabetically by subject.
40/24
Allison, Steve with Les and Mary, 1961
1961
Photograph
40/25
Angelo's Studio Inn, undated
undated
Advertisement clippings
40/26
Autobiography - Les Paul and Mary Ford,
1961
1961
40/27
Bates, John with Les and Mary, undated
undated
Photograph
40/28
Biography, 1952, 1994, and undated
1952, 1994, and
undated
Writings, brochures, correspondence,
discographies, photographs
40/29
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania - The Morning Press,
1961
1961
Newspaper
41/1
Campana, Frank, 1961
1961
Photographs
41/2
Carlyle, Thumbs, undated
undated
Biography
41/3
Carroll, Arlene, 1962-1964 and undated
1962-1964 and
undated
Photographs, clippings
41/4
Chicago, Edgewater Beach Hotel, 1962
1962
Clippings
41/5
D'mate, Paul and Gladys with Les, Mary, and
Colleen, undated
undated
Photograph
41/6
Dee-jays, 1952 and undated
1952 and undated
Photographs
41/7
Elmira, New York, 1961
1961
Clippings
41/8
Fan pictures, Les and Mary, undated
undated
Photographs
41/9
Floren, Myron (Revue), 1960
1960
Program
41/10
Ford, Mary, undated
undated
Photographs
41/11
Ford, Mary, undated
undated
Family photographs
41/12
Freedomland, 1961
1961
Clipping
41/13
Fresno, California - Hacienda, undated
undated
Advertisement
41/14
Gerstner, Accordion and Guitar World,
1959-1961
1959-1961
Clippings
41/15
Harrah's Club, Nevada, 1961
1961
Photographs
41/16
Hartford, Connecticut, undated
undated
Photographs
41/17
Hershy Park, Pennsylvania, 1961
1961
Photographs, magazine
41/18
Holiday House, undated
undated
Photographs
41/19
Hot Springs, Arkansas - Vapors Club, 1962
1962
Clipping
41/20
Kaye, Sammy with Les and Mary, undated
undated
Photographs
41/21
Les Paul Trio, undated
undated
Advertisement
41/22
Les Paul Trio with Carolyn Gray in "Shoo Shoo
Baby," 1944
1944
Photograph
41/23
M.O.A. Convention in Miami, Florida, 1961
1961
Correspondence
41/24
Mahwah Police P.B.A., 1962
1962
Publication
41/25
McKeen County Fair, Pennsylvania, 1961
1961
Clipping
41/26
Milwaukee newspapers, 1961
1961
Clippings
41/27
Miscellaneous photographs, 1952 and
undated
1952 and undated
41/28
Motion Picture Daily, 1961
1961
Clipping
41/29
Music Life Magazine, undated
undated
Photographs
41/30
Nevada, Thunderbird Hotel, Las Vegas, 1963
1963
Photograph, brochure, clipping
41/31
New York, Buffalo Courier Express, undated
undated
Songbook, clipping
41/32
New York Mirror, Nick Kenny, 1961
1961
Clipping
41/33
O'Conner, Johnny, 1943
1943
Correspondence
41/34
Ohio, Cleveland, 1962
1962
Photographs of Les and Mary
41/35
Page, Patti, 1957-1958
1957-1958
Advertisement
41/36
Patent, 1962
1962
Clipping
41/37
Paul, Colleen with Les in Reno, Nevada,
1960
1960
Photograph
41/38
Paul, Gene, 1959 and undated
1959 and undated
Photographs
42/1
Paul, Gene, 1962
1962
Photographs
42/2
Paul, Les, undated
undated
Photographs
42/3
Paul, Les, 1964
1964
Photographs
42/4
Paul, Les - family, 1957-1959 and undated
1957-1959 and
undated
Photographs
42/5
Paul, Les with Arlene Carroll, 1964
1964
Photograph
42/6
Paul, Les with Roger Miller, Thumbs Carlisle,
and others, undated
undated
Photograph
42/7
Paul, Les with unidentified people,
undated
undated
Photographs
42/8
Paul, Les and Mary Ford, 1949
1949
Photograph of marriage ceremony
42/9
Paul, Les and Mary Ford, 1956 and undated
1956 and undated
Photographs
42/10
Paul, Les and Mary Ford, 1962
1962
Photographs
42/11
Paul, Les and Mary Ford in Alaska, 1963
1963
Photographs
42/12
Paul, Les and Mary Ford, 1960s
1960s
Photographs
42/13
Paul, Les and Mary Ford on various stages,
undated
undated
Photographs
42/14
Paul, Les and Mary Ford with Colleen,
undated
undated
Photograph
42/15
Paul, Les and Mary Ford with Colleen, and Gene,
undated
undated
Color transparency
42/16
Paul, Les and Mary Ford with Gene, 1961
1961
Photograph
42/17
Paul, Les and Mary Ford with Gene, 1962
1962
Photograph
42/18
Paul, Les and Mary Ford with Gene at Mahwah
Policeman's Ball, 1963
1963
Photograph
42/19
Paul, Les and Mary Ford with Tau Kappa Epsilon
in Tempe, AZ, 1962
1962
Photographs
42/20
Paul, Les and Mary Ford with others,
1957-1958 and undated
1957-1958 and
undated
Photographs
42/21
Paul, Robert, 1959-1961
1959-1961
Photographs
42/22
Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh Press (Twin Coaches),
1961
1961
Clipping
42/23
Phoenix, Arizona state fair, 1961
1961
Clippings
42/24
Pittsburgh Past Gazette, 1961
1961
Clippings
42/25
Publicity photographs, 1952-1955 and
undated
1952-1955 and
undated
42/26
Raymond, Gene, 1961
1961
Photograph
42/27
Remix equipment, original 16T, undated
undated
Photograph
42/28
San Francisco, Fairmont Hotel, 1961
1961
Clippings, photographs, negatives
42/29
San Francisco Examiner, 1961
1961
Clipping
42/30
Savoldi, Lee, undated
undated
Photograph
42/31
Sing along spectacular songbook, 1961
1961
Songbook, clippings
42/32
Sullivan, Ed, 1959
1959
Clipping, correspondence
42/33
Tahoe, Harrah's, 1959-1961
1959-1961
Flyer, publication
42/34
Texas Lady, undated
undated
Clipping
42/35
Theater fronts, 1952 and undated
1952 and undated
Photographs
20/3
Tiger rag, undated
undated
Souvenir poster
42/36
Trenton, New Jersey - Crescent Temple,
1962
1962
Photographs
42/37
Veteran's Administration hospital,
1961-1962
1961-1962
Clipping
42/38
Washington, D.C. newspapers, 1961 and
undated
1961 and undated
Clippings
42/39
Waukesha, Wisconsin, 1961
1961
Clippings, program