Research Guides: Romantic Music History: Collections and Thematic Catalogues

Bibliographies and Catalogues of Collections

Hofmeisters Handbuch der Musikliteratur
Call Number: ML113.H69-.H7151
Music-in-Print of the 19th century, Hofmeister was preceded by a similar work by C.F. Whistling which covers music published to 1827. The Hofmeister is complete through 1933. Especially useful for dating 19th century music. Primarily covers German speaking countries.
Universal-Handbuch der Musikliteratur aller Zeiten und Volker
Call Number: ML113.P45
As Duckles points out, "the nearest thing to a comprehensive listing of `music in print' ever published." International in scope (including the USA). Essential for researching obscure composers.
Secular music in America, 1801-1825 by Wolfe, Richard J.
Call Number: ML120.U5W57