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Victor Herbert: A Guide to Resources at the Library of Congress

Newspaper Articles

As he enjoyed such a successful career, Victor Herbert was covered exhaustively during his lifetime by newspapers in announcements and advertisements, reviews and editorials, biographical articles and news pieces, obituaries, and more. Newspapers have continued to document the composer's significant impact on American music since his death in 1924. This page describes how to find newspaper clippings in the Victor Herbert Collection and suggests databases that will connect you with digital newspaper archives. 

Clippings in the Victor Herbert Collection

The Victor Herbert Collection includes clippings on Herbert, his shows, his concerts, and other musicians in Box 187. See the Herbert Collection finding aid for a more detailed listing of what is included in Box 187.

Highlighted Subscription Databases

The Library's Databases and E-resources page organizes licensed and recommended free databases, indexing and abstracting services, and full-text reference resources. Search the databases on this page, or refer to the selected databases highlighted below. The subscription resources marked with a padlock are available to researchers on-site at the Library of Congress. If you are unable to visit the Library, you may be able to access these resources through your local public or academic library.