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Al Hirschfeld Collection

  • US US.INSON 082
  • Folder
  • 1982

Collection consists of 1 poster, 2 books, 1 letter, 11 LPs, framed "Liza Minnelli" caricature by Al Hirschfeld.

Hirschfeld, Al

Al Martino Arrangements Collection

  • US US.INSON Mss 080
  • Folder
  • 1932 - 2002

Collection consists of arrangements, scores, and individual instrument parts for songs sung by Al Martino. Includes one folder with Martino headshots.

Martino, Al

Albert Vincent Glenn Arrangements

  • US US.INSON Mss 038
  • Folder
  • 1911 - 1941

The collection consists of approximately 85 commercial and original arrangements used by the Hotel Van Ness Orchestra, led by Albert “Al Getchie” Glenn, as well as some miscellaneous sheet music and a photograph of the orchestra.

Glenn, Albert "Al" Vincent

Alice Ghostley Collection

  • US US.INSON Mss 050
  • Folder
  • 1952-1976

The collection consists of photos, books, CDs, and vocal-piano scores related to Alice Ghostley.

Ghostley, Alice

Andre Kostelanetz Collection

  • US US.INSON A2011-014
  • Collection
  • 1965

1 abstract still life painting, 24" x 28", signed by the artist, Harold Arlen, composer for the classic film The Wizard of Oz. Yellow background, green vase, multicolored flowers; oil on canvas.

Arlen, Harold, 1905 - 1986

Andre Kostelanetz Collection

  • US US.INSON Mss 015
  • Collection
  • 1932 - 1970-12-11

Collection consists of three folders of publicity stills of Kostelanetz. Approximately 30 compact disc recordings of Andre Kostelanetz's CBS radio broadcasts from 1932 to 1949.

Kostelanetz, Andre

Arthur Freed Collection

  • US US.INSON 081
  • Folder
  • 1936 - 1979

Collection is made up of correspondence between Arthur Freed and other members of show business. Includes one signed program.

Freed, Arthur, 1894-1973

Audio/Visual Collection

  • US US.INSON Mss 022
  • Collection
  • 1980s-present

This is an artificial collection that is comprised of all donations of CDs and DVDs.
Sound recordings include: original cast recordings of Broadway musicals and Hollywood movie musicals, including foreign language albums; albums recorded by Songbook-era performers; and albums including Songbook-era pieces sung by later performers.
Video recordings include: recorded Broadway musical performances; Hollywood movie musicals; documentaries; and movies with Songbook-era music in the soundtrack.

Bebe Landis Collection

  • US US.INSON Mss 065
  • Folder
  • 1963-1975

The collection consists of one script of The Student Gypsy dated March 1971, one script of Christy, and several music arrangements from the shows acquired by Bebe Landis during performances.

Landis, Bebe

Bill Marx Collection

  • US US.INSON Mss 068
  • Folder
  • 1959 - 1993

The collection consists of original manuscripts, sketches, and fair copies of original compositions, music for film and television, and arrangements by Bill Marx. Audio recordings of demos and performances on 5” and 7” reels and compact discs..

Marx, Bill

Bing Crosby Arrangements

  • US US.INSON Mss 057
  • Collection
  • ca. 1970s

The collection consists of 10 band arrangements used by Bing Crosby in the early 1970s near the end of his career, and one photo of the singer.

Blueprint Specials

  • US US.INSON MSS 091
  • Folder
  • 1940s

The collection contains copies of materials used for a special production of the Blueprint Specials. The originals are held at the University of Michigan.

Astaire, Fred

Bob Kennedy Printed Music Collection

  • US US.INSON Mss 011
  • Item
  • 1900 - 1967

Approximately 1,600 pieces of sheet music, orchestral arrangements, and other documents related to the performances and career of Bob Kennedy.

Kennedy, Bob

Book Collection

  • US US.INSON Mss 004
  • Collection
  • 1890-present

This artificial collection comprises all donations of books. Subjects include: analysis and criticism of the Great American Songbook; biographies and autobiographies of the Songbook's composers, lyricists, and performers; the history of American musical theater and musical comedy; and commentary on the technology and culture of the 20th century. The collection also contains reference materials such as publishers' lists of sound recordings.

Grimes, Robert

Boswell Sisters Research Collection

  • US US.INSON 097
  • Folder
  • 1922 - 2007

Collection consists of newspaper/magazine articles about the Boswell Sisters, sheet music featuring them, and video and audio recordings. Most clippings are photocopies.

McLean, Kenneth

Charles Conrad Collection

  • US US.INSON MSS 088
  • Folder
  • 1942-09-27 - ?

Handwritten lyrics to Al Piantadosi's song "Curse of an Aching Heart." Includes his autograph.

Autographed photograph of Meredith Willson during rehearsal for "The Unsinkable Molly Brown."

Charles Conrad

Dan Levinson Collection

  • US US.INSON Mss 016
  • Collection
  • 1970 - 2010

Collection consists of song recordings on CD. Dan Levinson transferred the recordings from their original format, generally 78rpm, to compact disc.

Levinson, Dan

Diahann Carroll Collection

  • US US.INSON Mss 074
  • Folder
  • 1950 - 2007

3 boxes of musical arrangements created for Diahann Carroll and a small amount of ephemera.

Carroll, Diahann

Dick Voynow Collection

  • US US.INSON Mss 039
  • Folder
  • 1920 - 1950

The collection contains 4 scrapbook pages with photos of the Wolverine Orchestra, including member Bix Beiderbecke; 1 bound scrapbook containing news clippings and other items concerning the travels of Dick Voynow's Wolverine Orchestra; miscellaneous unlabeled photos; miscellaneous news clippings

Voynow, Dick

Didier Deutsch LP Collection

  • US US.INSON Mss 030
  • Collection
  • 1950 - 2010

Foreign language and cast recordings from the personal collection of record producer Didier Deutsch.

Deutsch, Didier C.,

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