Oliver Ditson & Company

The Ditson publishing company was a force to be reckoned with in the music publishing world of the early 20^th century. As can be seen in samples from this research project, the Ditson company had roots in many of the major American cities, allowing them to access a large network of musicians, composers, and consumers. A few of those companies are represented in our samples and will be discussed in detail. These include Lyon & Healy, Chas. H. Ditson & Co., and S.T. Gordon. Furthermore, Ditson had a relationship with a International Network of publishers in Canadian and European locations. This exhibit explores the widespread reach of the Ditson company and their resulting success.