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Mary Wood Hinman collection of English folk songs

 Collection
Identifier: 0035
Abstract The Mary Wood Hinman Collection consists of teaching materials for folk dancing, piano forte and some violin music books, programs for plays, photographs, sheet music, newspaper clippings as well as presidential and American history related items that have been collected by Mary Wood Hinman. The items document Hinman's long career as a folk dance teacher, choreographer, musician, lyricist and more. Mary Wood Hinman is regarded as an American scholar who helped to lead in the expansion and...
Dates: 1823-1917

Gale Hunt papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Coll2013-113
Abstract

Sheet music, writings, corrspondence, personal papers, subject files, photographs and sound recordings, circa 1915-1999, from composer Gale Hunt (also known as Gary Borden Hall). The bulk of the collection pertains to Hunt's original musical, A San Francisco Sunday (1994), for which he wrote the book, music, and lyrics. The collection also includes papers and photographs documenting Hunt's personal life and extended family.

Dates: 1915 - 1999; Majority of material found within 1980 - 1997

Robert F. Jani papers

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Identifier: 0291
Abstract This collection consists of the personal and business papers of Robert F. Jani (1934-1989). He was a creator, director and executive producer of musical spectaculars, television productions, pageants and extravaganzas, celebrations, international events, parades, arena shows and sports events, world premieres and openings, pyrotechnic shows, expositions, and theme parks. Mr. Jani was a founder of USC Songfest and principal of Robert F. Jani Productions, Inc. He graduated from the University...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1950s-1980s

Marvin C. Johnson papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Coll2014-036
Abstract

Scripts, sheet music, copyright information, and notes, 1955-1975, from writer Marvin C. Johnson. The bulk of the collection is comprised of scripts and sheet music from the musical, "How to Make a Dumb Blonde," (1969-1973) written by Johnson, with music by James Anderson.

Dates: 1955-1975

Ralph W. Judd collection on Cross-Dressing in the Performing Arts

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Identifier: Coll2007-020
Abstract Materials collected by Ralph Judd relating to the history of cross-dressing in the performing arts. The collection is focused on popular music and vaudeville from the 1890s through the 1930s, and on film and television: it contains few materials on musical theater, non-musical theater, ballet, opera, or contemporary popular music. The materials consist primarily of sheet music, 1848-1988 (bulk circa 1895-1940), and studio publicity stills of motion pictures, 1900-1996, and of television...
Dates: 1848-circa 2000

Raoul Kraushaar music scores

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2570
Abstract

Collection consists of the handwritten orchestrations for the television program The Thin Man written by American composer Raoul Kraushaar.

Dates: 1959

Latin American popular and folk music collection

 Collection
Identifier: 0511
Abstract

This small collection contains sheet music of Latin American popular and folk music dating from the late 19th century. There are 44 pieces representing eight countries: Argentina (1 item), Cuba (4 items), Guatemala (7 items), Honduras (1 item), Mexico (21 items), Nicaragua (1 item), Spain (5 items), and the United States (4 items), as well as one international volume published by Uniao Pan-Americana.

Dates: late 19th century-1994

Oscar Levant papers

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Identifier: 2272
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1910s-1970s

Robert Linn papers

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Identifier: 0310
Abstract

The Robert Linn papers contains drafts and final copies of music compositions by Robert Linn, along with a few programs for concerts and other events. Linn joined the faculty of the USC School of Music in 1957 and served as the Chairman of the Music Theory and Composition Department from 1973 to 1990. Over the course of his career, Linn published compositions for symphony and wind orchestras and chorus and chamber ensembles.

Dates: 1925 - 1999

Los Angeles City School District music collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 7072
Abstract A small collection of simple scores of popular music prepared for the Music Section of the Division of Instruction and Curriculum of the Los Angeles City School District. Each score is pasted onto a piece of cardboard. The Los Angeles City School District was formed in 1870 to mirror the boundaries of the City of Los Angeles. After 1890 and the formation of the Los Angeles City High School District, it served elementary and junior high school students. It ceased operations in 1961, with...
Dates: circa 1950

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Bellson Francine 1
Bellson, Louis 1
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Cleve, Felix M. 1
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Comden, Betty 1
Conniff, Ray 1
Cooper, Gary, 1901-1961 1
Corbett, James J. 1
Del Rio, Dolores, 1905-1983 1
Devenport, Frank 1
Earhart, Amelia, 1897-1937 1
Eddy, Nelson, 1901-1967 1
Elinor, Carli, 1890-1958 1
Eltinge, Julian 1
Engel, Carl, 1883-1944 1
Fallenius, Margaret 1
Fields, Armond 1
Fields, Lew 1
Fordin, Hugh, 1935-2019 1
Foreman, Shawn Daniel 1
Foy, Eddie 1
Freed, Arthur, 1894-1973 1
Garland, Judy 1
Gidding, Nelson 1
Goldstein, William, 1942- 1
Green, Adolph 1
Gro, Josephine 1
Harnell, Joe 1
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center 1
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Hefti, Neal 1
Heidt, Horace 1
Henry, O., 1862-1910 1
Holman, Bill 1
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Johnson, Marvin C. 1
Jones, Thad 1
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Kelly, Gene, 1912-1996 1
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Lardner, Ring, 1885-1933 1
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Levant, Oscar, 1906-1972 1
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Liszt, Franz 1
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Los Angeles City School District. Division of Instruction and Curriculum. Music Section 1
Lowell, Amy, 1874-1925 1
Luders, Gustav, 1865-1913 1
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McHugh, Jimmy, 1894-1969 1
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