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"Indian Summer"

Object Details

Description
This sheet music is for the song “Indian Summer,” with lyrics by Al Dubin and music by Victor Herbert. It was published by M. Witmark and Sons in New York, New York in 1939. Victor Herbert composed the tune as a piano piece in 1919. Al Dubin wrote lyrics for this song in 1939. The cover features an inset image of American bandleader [Robert] Orrin Tucker, who featured this song with his orchestra.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
publisher
M. Witmark & Sons
publishing date
1939
Credit Line
Gift of Ruth Mildred Hunter
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 11 1/2 in x 8 1/2 in; 29.21 cm x 21.59 cm
Object Name
sheet music
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