Disney lobbied Congress heavily and Congressman bSonny/b Bono introduced legislation to extend copyright protection for an additional 20 years. This legislation passed in 1998 -- but only applied to items that were not yet in the public domain . ... The best places to spot these treasures -- try your local public library, used bookstores, or bestate/b sales. About the author: Joey Robichaux maintains the Free Sheet Music site at http://www.freesheetmusic.net; ...