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Motion picture music -- Archival resources

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Elmer Bernstein papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2644
Abstract

This collection contains music scores and sketches, audio and video, office records and other related materials created during the life and career of Elmer Bernstein.

Dates: 1945 - 2004

Scott Bradley music scores

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2525
Abstract

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."

Dates: Majority of material found within 1930s-1960s

George Duning papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2446
Abstract

This collection contains the motion picture and television scores of American composer George Duning (1908-2000).

Dates: 1938 - 1980

Gilbert Grau collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2478
Abstract

This collection consists of the sheet music and arrangements of film score composer, Gilbert Grau (1908-1969).

Dates: Majority of material found within 1940s-1960s

James Newton Howard collection

 Collection
Identifier: 0075
Abstract

Extensive collection of film music, television music, and related materials by musician/composer James Newton Howard from 1987 to the present.

Dates: 1987 - 2022

Louis R. Lipstone scripts

 Collection
Identifier: 2244
Abstract

This collection contains screenplays for movies acquired by Louis Lipstone (1892-1954) in his capacity as head of the Paramount Pictures music department. Includes screenplays for 59 produced films and 20 unproduced projects, dating from the late 1930s to the early 1950s.

Dates: 1936 - 1953

Jimmy McHugh papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31275051120252]
Identifier: 2497
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of American composer Jimmy McHugh (1894-1969), including original music manuscripts, scores, and miscellaneous clippings.

Dates: 1929 - 1955

MGM short subject music collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2407
Abstract

This collection consists of music scores for short productions created by production company Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) from the 1920s to the 1960s.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1920s-1960s

David Raksin "The Subject Is Film Music" radio program recordings

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2504
Abstract

This collection consists of the audio recordings of the radio program "The Subject Is Film Music." This program ran on KUSC and was hosted by American composer David Raksin (1912-2004).

Dates: Majority of material found within 1970s

Patrick Russ music scores

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2688
Abstract

Collection consists of music scores from composer Patrick Russ.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1980s-2010s