Ray Herbeck Los Angeles Swing Band records
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Scope and Contents
This collection consists of original scores and various chart arrangements, band photographs, concert reviews, recording and performance contracts, advertisements, and mor from band leader Ray Herbeck (1910-1989), who attended the University of Southern California in the early 1930s. He formed his band in 1935 and his numerous recordings were issued on Vocalion, Columbia, and OKeh Records.
Dates
- Creation: 1934 - 1958
Conditions Governing Access
Advance notice required for access.
Conditions Governing Use
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Biographical / Historical
Ray Herbeck (1910-1989) was born in Los Angeles and attended USC in the early 1930s. He formed his band in 1935, and over the next 20 years performed at nearly every major ballroom of that era. During WWII he made over 300 USO camp show appearances. His numerous recordings were issued on Vocalion, Columbia, and OKeh Records.
Extent
70.979 Linear Feet (65 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Ray Herbeck Los Angeles Swing Band Collection consists of original scores and various chart arrangements, band photographs, concert reviews, recording and performance contracts, advertisements, and more.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Ray Herbeck, Jr., February 2002.
Processing Information
This collection is unprocessed.
- Title
- Finding aid for the Ray Herbeck Los Angeles Swing Band records
- Status
- Publish Basic
- Date
- 2014 August
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2022 December: Finding aid updated by Marissa Chavez and Sarah Jardini for History Associates Incorporated.
Repository Details
Part of the USC Libraries Music Library Repository
Doheny Memorial Library, G-24
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-1822 United States
music@usc.edu