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Melodeon Collection

An inventory of the collection at Syracuse University

Overview of the Collection

Title: Melodeon Collection
Inclusive Dates: 1869-1870
Quantity: 0.25 linear ft.
Abstract: Printed item and memoraibilia related to melodeons
Language: English
Repository: Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
222 Waverly Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13244-2010
https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center

Biographical History

A melodeon, sometimes spelled "melodion," is a type of reed organ originating in the late 18th century. Reed organs employ a suction or bellows arrangement to generate sound by forcing air flow past thin pieces of metal, known as reeds. In America, melodeons were widely used in smaller churches and private homes through the 19th century.

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Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Melodeon Collection contains one published book and one marriage certificate, both related to melodeons.

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

The majority of our archival and manuscript collections are housed offsite and require advance notice for retrieval. Researchers are encouraged to contact us in advance concerning the collection material they wish to access for their research.

Use Restrictions

Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

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Subject Headings

Persons

Davis, Ida Flora.
Nichols, Seth Huntly.

Subjects

Music -- Instruction and study.
Reed organ.

Genres and Forms

Manuals (instructional materials)
Marriage certificates.
Music books.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Melodeon Collection,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Book, unknown; found in Belfer stacks.

Marriage certificate, gift of Davis Edward Nichols, 1999.

Finding Aid Information

Created by: MRC
Date: 8 Apr 2024
Revision history:

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Inventory

Printed material
Oversize 1 School for the parlor-organ, melodeon, and harmonium by J.A. Getze, O. Ditson & Company, Boston 1869
Memorabilia
Oversize 1 Marriage certificate, Seth Huntly Nichols and Ida Flora Davis 1870 - with note that melodeon was played at their wedding

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