Highly regarded American songwriter (1885–1945) best known for the musical Showboat and for such standards as “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.” DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, October 13, 1932. An assignment of copyright for five songs to the T. B. Harms Company “in consideration of the sum of One Dollar and other valuable considerations.” The songs involved are “The Bagpipe Serenade,” “Tulips,” “My Southern Belle,” “Raining,” “The Frolic of a Breeze,” and “Oh Mr. Chamberlain!” A smaller, unsigned document from the U. S. Copyright Office is attached at lower left; both are affixed with metal grommets to the original folder. In fine condition, with folds (short edge separations) and a few mild wrinkles. R&R COA.
