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Composers -- United States -- Archival resources

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:

Ruby Raksin music scores

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2300
Abstract

This collection consists of music scores for film and television series that American composer Ruby Raksin (1917-1979) composed music for. Raksin won an Academy Award in 1966 for Technical Acheivement for production of a Composer's Manual for Motion Picture Music Synchronization.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1950s-1970s

J.A.C. Redford scores

 Collection
Identifier: 2219
Abstract

This collection consists of the scores of American composer, arranger, orchestrator, and conductor John Alfred Clawson Redford.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1970s-1990s

Ara Sevanian papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1009
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of Armenian-American composer and musician Ara Sevanian (1915-2011). Materials include musical scores and parts and audiovisual recordings including VHS tapes and sound records of Sevanian's music and performances. There is also correspondence between Sevanian and his family and friends dating from 1947, clippings, performance programs, copyright files, a 1989 diary, and three publications.

Dates: 1945 - 2007

Harry Warren audiotapes collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2505
Abstract

This collection consists of the audiotapes of American composer and lyricist Harry Warren (1893-1981).

Dates: Majority of material found within 1920s-1970s

Paul Whiteman papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31275051120294]
Identifier: 2466
Abstract

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).

Dates: Majority of material found within 1930s-1950s

John Zamecnik music scores

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2236
Abstract

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.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1920s-1930s