fje g>abte Unotolano Coe ifflugtc Collection 
 of tfje Cbansiton public Hflirarp 
 
 Founded in memory of Sadie Knowland Coe (b. 1864, 
 d. 1905), and designed to perpetuate the work of musical 
 culture carried on by her in Evanston for twelve years. 
 Opened to the public April 2, 1908. 
 
 HE basis of this Collection is the printed music 
 and books on music belonging to Mrs. Coe at 
 the time of her death. The printed music con- 
 futes a nearly complete library of significant works 
 r the pianoforte, besides chamber music, opera scores, 
 \ Large additions have been made to both the 
 oks and the printed music, and further additions will 
 made in the near future. The collection and an 
 dowment for its maintenance are the gift of 
 eorge A. Coe. 
 In its present state the Collection consists of the 
 lowing : 
 
 a. Printed Music. In addition to piano music, 
 hich includes a considerable amount for four hands, 
 
 d chamber music, there is a fairly complete collection 
 the scores of important operas, oratorios, and great 
 oral compositions, and also miniature scores of the 
 eat symphonies. 
 
 b. Books on Music. The works now in this Collec- 
 n, taken in connection with the works on music in 
 e General Library, are sufficient for all ordinary 
 usic study, not only by the people at large, but also 
 
 music students and teachers. Not much in the way 
 rare material for professional research has been 
 tained, but it is hoped that this also can be provided 
 moderate measure as demand arises. 
 
 c. A Weber pianola piano (themodist), and a col- 
 ction of pianola rolls. Orders have been given for 
 out 500 rolls, of which over 100 have thus far been 
 ceived. 
 
In harmony with Mrs. Coe's efforts to promote the 
 popular appreciation of music, the guiding principle in 
 the selection of all material has been a desire to furnish 
 apportunity for music study to persons at as many 
 stages of musical culture as possible, but most of all 
 to persons whose aims are those of general rather than 
 professional culture. The printed music and the 
 pianola rolls represent primarily the history of music as 
 it is illustrated in the best specimens of the various 
 periods and forms. What is merely pleasing or popular, 
 but without either historical significance or artistic 
 value, has been excluded. In order, further, that there 
 may be opportunity not merely to acquire information, 
 but also to study music itself, that is, the actual tones, 
 a piano has been provided. Readers in the General 
 Library will not be disturbed, for the floor and wall of 
 the music room have been efficiently deadened. Persons 
 who have an adequate piano technic may here read the 
 printed music for themselves; persons who lack such 
 technic will be able to read a considerable number of 
 the same compositions by the help of the pianola. 
 
 The entire collection is placed in a room by itself, 
 which is furnished for use as a general music work- 
 room, with facilities for copying music, etc. The por- 
 trait of Mrs. Coe, which is by Ralph Clarkson, after a 
 photograph by W. B. Dyer, is a gift from many of her 
 friends. The specially designed flower vase in beaten 
 copper bears the initials of its donor, the Alpha Chi Omega 
 Sorority, of which Mrs. Coe was an honorary member. 
 The piano lamp, table lamp, and desk set in beaten 
 copper were specially designed for this room, and each 
 piece bears the letter "C." The life-size busts of 
 Beethoven and Wagner suggest the two foci of Mrs. Coe's 
 broad musical interests. 
 
 All printed music, rolls, and books on music, 
 whether contained in the Coe Collection or in the Gen- 
 eral Library, are catalogued together. Duplicate card 
 catalogues will be found in the Coe room and in the 
 general delivery room. 
 
Books, printed music, and rolls will be loaned for 
 home use on conditions that will be described in the 
 rules of the collection. As far as rolls are concerned, 
 this is an experiment for which there is no precedent. 
 The results of the experiment will determine whether 
 the plan shall become permanent, or whether the use 
 of rolls shall be restricted to the Coe room. Pianola 
 rolls will fit many players beside the pianola. Recom- 
 mendations of books, music, or rolls for purchase will be 
 carefully considered. 
 
 ftentattoe 3Rule£ 
 
 Use of Room 
 
 For access to Coe Music Room, apply at Loan Desk. 
 
 Hours: An attendant will be in the room, until 
 April 1 8, from 10 to I, and from 2 to 5 daily except 
 Sunday, and on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 
 evenings, 7 to 9, for the purpose of explaining the Col- 
 lection, and the use of the pianola. 
 
 Reference use of books and music to be made in 
 Coe Room at usual Library hours. 
 
 Books and music not to be carried to general read- 
 rooms without special permission. 
 
 The piano is not to be used for practice or amuse- 
 ment, and it is understood that the time of each player 
 is limited. 
 
 Circulation of Books and Music 
 
 Books, music, and pianola rolls will be loaned upon 
 the usual borrower's card, and will be subject to the 
 rules governing the circulation of books from the 
 General Library. Music and rolls may be taken in 
 addition to the two books now allowed on a card. 
 
 Unless otherwise marked, books and music may be 
 retained two weeks. Pianola rolls may be retained 
 seven days. 
 
 Only two rolls, or the several rolls comprising one 
 composition, may be taken at one time on a borrower's 
 card. 
 
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