Aram Khachaturian/Sabre Dance (Transcribed for Piano by Oscar Levant) from "Gayne Ballet", 1948
Scope and Contents
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 including identification cards and monogrammed objects; press and magazine articles; and one audio recording identified as Levant with Al Jolson and two 16mm film reels of Levant on television. Note: the film reels (Box 6) are currently unavailable until they have been reformatted.
Dates
- Creation: 1948
Creator
- From the Collection: Levant, Oscar, 1906-1972 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Advance notice required for access.
Extent
From the Collection: 28 Linear Feet (20 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library Repository
Doheny Memorial Library G4
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0185 United States
ctlibarc@usc.edu