Scope and Contents From the Collection: These materials document the Irish music career of Boston-area accordionist Joe Derrane. The 1940s recordings that brought him recognition are included, as is his copy of a phonograph featuring his mentor Jerry O'Brien. His late-career return to performance is documented by his diatonic button accordion, the second made for him by the French craftsman Bertrand Gaillard, a modified version of the maker's Cristal model. The accordion case also contained one of Derrane's set lists. Further...

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research. The accordion may be viewed by researchers, but may not be played.