Today in History: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers


Today in History–February 13–the Library of Congress features the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) founded on this date in 1914 by composer Victor Herbert. Learn more about Herbert and other ASCAP artists by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access more resources.

American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) founded from America’s Library

ASCAP: One Hundred Years and Beyond online exhibition

American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers historical newspaper coverage

Today in History: Victor Herbert

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