In November of 2004, the University of Cincinnati Libraries marked a milestone as they added the three-millionth volume to their collections – Paoletta, an opera by Pietro Floridia, faculty member of UC’s College of Music from 1906-1908. The opera was commissioned by Cincinnati for the 1910 Ohio Valley exposition. The three-millionth volume includes the piano-vocal score for the opera, 124 original watercolor costume designs by Will R. Barnes, and a costume belt worn by one of the cast members.
On display on Langsam Library’s 5th floor through April 26, 2007, are scans of a sampling of the watercolor costume designs including those for Paoletta, the King, and numerous chorus members and supporting cast members. The watercolor costume designs, along with the original score and belt, are housed in the Archives and Rare Books Library.
More information about Paoletta is available online.
In November of 2004, the University of Cincinnati Libraries marked a milestone as they added the three-millionth volume to their collections – Paoletta, an opera by Pietro Floridia, faculty member of UC’s College of Music from 1906-1908. The opera was commissioned by Cincinnati for the 1910 Ohio Valley exposition. The three-millionth volume includes the piano-vocal score for the opera, 124 original watercolor costume designs by Will R. Barnes, and a costume belt worn by one of the cast members. 
On display on Langsam Library’s 5th floor through April 26, 2007, are scans of a sampling of the watercolor costume designs including those for Paoletta, the King, and numerous chorus members and supporting cast members. The watercolor costume designs, along with the original score and belt, are housed in the Archives and Rare Books Library.