In 2001 this special collection was donated to the Libraries by Professor Emeritus George Zimmerman. This multifaceted collection consists of dozens of musical instruments from many parts of the world, over 1200 pieces of rare American sheet music, and musical scores of American musicals.

The George Zimmerman Music Collection may be consulted by appointment. Please contact by email Nicoletta Hary, Ph.D., Curator of Rare Books and Special Collections, or at 937-229-4262 (tel.) or 937-229-4590 (fax).