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Harry Salter (1899-1984) was a musician and orchestra leader from the 1920s through the 1960s. Salter was the creator and musical director for the television and radio show “Stop the Music” (1949-1956) and the producer and conductor of the television show “Name That Tune” (1953-1959). “Stop the Music” was emceed by Bert Parks, and the music was played by the Harry Salter Orchestra. It was introduced on radio in 1948, and went to television the next year. The television program “Name That Tune” was emceed by Red Benson, Bill Cullen, and George DeWitt, and the music was again played by the Harry Salter Orchestra. Syndicated versions of the program continued in the 1970s -1980s. Salter conducted the orchestras for a number of other radio programs, including “Hit Parade,” “Your Unseen Friend,” “Philco Show,” “Hobby Lobby,” and “Mr. District Attorney.” He died in Mamaroneck, New York in 1984.

From the guide to the Harry Salter Papers, 1937-1996, (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)

Harry Salter (1899-1984) was a musician and orchestra leader from the 1920s through the 1960s. Salter was the creator and musical director for the television and radio show "Stop the Music" (1949-1956) and the producer and conductor of the television show "Name That Tune" (1953-1959). "Stop the Music" was emceed by Bert Parks, and the music was played by the Harry Salter Orchestra. It was introduced on radio in 1948, and went to television the next year. The television program "Name That Tune" was emceed by Red Benson, Bill Cullen, and George DeWitt, and the music was again played by the Harry Salter Orchestra. Syndicated versions of the program continued in the 1970s -1980s. Salter conducted the orchestras for a number of other radio programs, including "Hit Parade," "Your Unseen Friend," "Philco Show," "Hobby Lobby," and "Mr. District Attorney." He died in Mamaroneck, New York in 1984.

From the description of Harry Salter papers, 1937-1996. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 61491664

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Joint Army and Navy Committee on Welfare and Recreation, Sub-Committee on Music Papers 1941-1946

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Joint Army and Navy Committee on Welfare and Recreation, Sub-Committee on Music Papers, 1941-1946

Title: Joint Army and Navy Committee on Welfare and Recreation, Sub-Committee on Music Papers 1941-1946

The collection represents the working papers of the sub-committee: correspondence from members to, among others, Aaron Copland, Leonard Feist, Oscar Hammerstein II, Jerome Kern, Erich Leinsdorf, Alan Lomax, and Walter Toscanini; song book pamphlets ("Army Hit Kits"), sheet music; non-music publications; and administrative papers.

ArchivalResource: circa 10,000 items; 45 boxes; 18 linear feet

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Salter, Harry, 1899-1984

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Harry Salter papers, 1937-1996.

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Salter, Harry, 1899-1984. Harry Salter papers, 1937-1996.

Title: Harry Salter papers, 1937-1996.

The bulk of the Harry Salter collection contains musical scores and arrangements for music used on the shows "Stop the Music" and "Name That Tune." It also contains correspondence, notes, and other files related to Salter's creation and running of the aforementioned shows. Two manuscripts by Salter's wife, Roberta Salter, are also present. These detail the creation and running of both "Stop the Music" and "Name That Tune." Audio and video recordings are also present in the collection, including recordings from episodes of "Stop the Music" and "Name that Tune."

ArchivalResource: 192.51 cubic ft. (196 boxes)

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Harry Salter Papers 1937-1996

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Harry Salter Papers, 1937-1996

Title: Harry Salter Papers 1937-1996

The papers of musician Harry Salter, creator of the musicalgame shows “Stop the Music” and “Name That Tune” from the 1950s.

ArchivalResource: 192.51 cubic ft. (196 boxes)

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