USC Libraries

This collection consists of music scores from American composer, pianist, arranger, and conductor, Scott Bradley (1891-1977). Bradley is best remembered for scoring the MGM Cartoon Studio theatrical cartoons, including "Tom and Jerry."

This collection consists of radio, film, and television actor Andy Devine's (1905-1977) scripts for "The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok" from 1951-1957, as well as Devine's collection of vinyl LP records.

This collection consists of scripts, production information, and music scores from American composer, arranger, and associate producer of film Roger Edens (1905-1970). Edens was associate producer for a number of musical films, including "On the Town" (1949), "Show Boat" (1951), "Singin' in the Rain" (1952), and "The Band Wagon" (1953).

This collection consists of the sheet music and arrangements of Romanian-born actor and film composer of Carli Elinor (1890-1958).

This collection contains the papers of American pianist, composer, and radio and television personality Oscar Levant (1906-1972). Materials include original musical scores and parts by Levant, including classical compositions, as well as music for Broadway, film, and radio; published sheet music; personal and business correspondence; photographs; two television scripts; some personal items, and one sound recording and two film reels.

This collection consists of the vinyl LP records of English film and television composer, Cyril John Mockridge (1896-1979).

This collection consists of the autobiography, music recordings on audiotape, vinyl records, and books of American actor, Roland "Rusty" Morris (1922-1986). There are seven special edition "Time" magazines from 1944 and 1945 about World War II. Books include those about playwright and performer Noel Coward (1889-1973).

This collection contains papers of American lyricist Paul Francis Webster (1907-1984). Materials include: published sheet music, photographs, manuscripts and documents including lyric worksheets reflecting the development of Webster's lyrics, phonograph record albums, awards, and "Jump for Joy" production materials.

This collection consists of the papers of American composer and bandleader Paul Whiteman (1890-1967). Materials include correspondence, photographs, film stills, and movie information. This collection includes items related to the movies, "Thanks a Million" (1935) and "King of Jazz" (1930).

This collection consists of music scores belonging to American composer and conductor John Zamecnik (1872-1953). He is best known for the photoplay music he composed for pianists, organists, and orchestras during the silent film era.