Catalog of Copyright Entries, Third Series, Vol. 9: Part 5c, Number 1; Renewal Registrations, Music, January-June, 1955 (Classic Reprint)

The Catalog of Copyright Entries has been produced by the United States Copyright Office since 1891, serving as the official public record of copyright registrations in the United States. This specific volume, part of the Third Series covering the years 1947 through 1978, was compiled to provide a systematic index of renewal registrations for musical works during the first half of 1955. It acts as an essential historical ledger, documenting the legal lifecycle of creative assets as they moved through the renewal process required by the Copyright Act of 1909.

The design of these catalogs prioritizes utility and archival integrity, reflecting the administrative requirements of the Library of Congress. By organizing entries by title, author, and claimant, the document provided a standardized reference for legal professionals, scholars, and librarians. While the physical print versions were once a common fixture in institutional libraries, this specific item is a classic reprint produced to maintain access to these public records, which remain vital for researchers tracing the provenance and copyright status of mid-century American music.