Special Collections

MLBSSA collects the papers and records of artists and organizations, as well as scrapbooks, photographs and realia. These special collections complement our sound recordings, books, fanzines, and periodicals, which are searchable in our online catalog. Please visit our finding aid page for a listing of our special collections that are open for research.

Music Library Archives virtual tour

Selected materials from BGSU's Music Library and Bill Schurk Sound Archives have been digitized and made available in the University Library's Digital Gallery.

ROCKRGRL  Completed by former Ph.D student in American Culture Studies, Stephanie Salerno, this digital gallery contains selections from the music fanzine, ROCKRGRL

College of Musical Arts Programs  Includes student and faculty ensemble concerts, recitals of undergraduate and graduate students, and performances by visiting artists.

Sheet Music Collection  Includes public domain sheet music from the Music Library and Bill Schurk Sound Archives collection.

Vitak-Elsnic Collection The Vitak-Elsnic collection represents the better part of the back catalog of the Vitak-Elsnic Corporation, a music publisher that originated in Cincinnati before moving to Chicago at the turn of the 20th Century.

Updated: 06/05/2023 09:39AM