Ethwell “Eddy” Hanson Collection

(1917–1984)

Call number: WMA I, Box 1

Hanson was a composer of popular songs and an organist in the early days of radio. He was born in Waupaca, Wisconsin, probably on August 1, 1893, although some sources list 1898. He moved to Neenah, Wisconsin, in the 1910s and later in the decade he was a member of Sousa’s Navy Band. In the 1920s he established himself in Chicago as a theatre and radio organist. Hanson returned to Waupaca in the 1960s and died in 1986 at King, Wisconsin.

Description

• Published and manuscript compositions, primarily popular songs.
• Writings: poems and a biographical sketch of Carrie Jacobs Bond.
• Correspondence 1935–1984; primarily 1982–1984.
• Memorabilia 1915–1980s.
• Photographs 1917–1930s.
• Seven positive metal printing plates for compositions and poetry.
• One cassette interview with Hanson.

Compositions by Hanson in the Collection

1. American Love Song to Mary Margaret McBride. (ms.)
2. Angels with Broken Wings. Waupaca: Soul Songs, 1973.
3. Arleen. Chicago: The Song Shop, 1941.
4. At the End of the Sunset Trail. Chicago: Will Rossiter, 1924.
5. Blue Lily. New York: Peer International, 1942.
6. Chain O' Lakes Waltzes. (ms.)
7. Clark Street Rose. Chicago: The song Shop, 1946.
8. [Concert Waltz]. (ms.)
9. Desertland. Chicago: Riviera Music, 1920.
10. Dream Sweetlheart of Mine. Chicago: Standard Music, 1931.
11. Far Away Beyond the Sunset. Waupaca: The Song Shop, 1969.
12. Home Coming Song. Cincinnati: Progressive Music, 1912.
13. I Never Think of You (Oh, No). Appleton: Rollo Music, 1970.
14. If You Don't Want me, Then Set Me Free. New York: Braun Music, 1942.
15. In the Heart of the Rockies. Chicago: Broadcast Music, 1931.
16. Just Like the Dawn. Chicago: Harold Rossiter, 1924.
17. Just One More Waltz (For Old Times' Sake). New York: Peer International, 1949.
18. Karma. Chicago: Riviera Music, 1921.
19. Love is a Golden Melody (That the Whole World Sings). Chicago: Universal Music, 1926.
20. Moon Maid. Neenah: Doty Music Shop, 1916.
21. My Song of Love. n.p.: Standard Songs Not Inc., 1935.
22. Rattlesnake Rag. (ms.)
23. Rattlesnake Rag. Chicago: Forster Music, 1917.
24. Reason's "Out of Work" Song. n.p.: n.p., n.d.
25. Sweet Southern Dream. Chicago: Riviera Music, 1921.
26. That Little Shack by the Railroad Track. Chicago: Will Rossiter, 1936.
27. There'll Come a Time. Chicago: Riviera Music, 1921.
28. The Thunderbird (March). Chicago: Will Rossiter, 1958.
29. When the Evening Shades are Falling. Cincinnati: Progressive Music, 1911.
30. Will You Always Call Me Sweetheart. Chicago: Milton Weil, 1928.
31. The Windy City Polka. New York: Peer International, 1947.
32. Wisconsin Waltz. New York: Robert Music, 1951.
33. Wisconsin Wonderland. Chicago: The Song Shop, 1954.
34. The World Needs a Heart Full of Love. n.p.: n.p., n.d.
35. You are My Only Only. Chicago: The Song Shop, 1954.

Items Deleted from the Collection

• Two 33/13 rpm LP sound recordings and one cassette; cataloged as LP 72889, LP72890 and CAS 312.
• Other published music including several works by Carrie Jacobs Bond; added to the Wisconsin Sheet Music Database or other collections as appropriate.