Russell, Bob, 1914-1970

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Russell was born Sidney Keith Russell but used the name Bob Russell in his professional activities. He worked as a lyricist from the 1930s until his death in 1970. His work included the motion pictures "Meet Captain Kidd" and "For Love of Ivy," the musical "Shootin' Star" and for the song "Don't Get around Much Anymore." Russell also wrote lyrics for Duke Ellington and Quincy Jones.

From the description of Papers, 1937-1989 (bulk 1937-1978). (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 31683091

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referencedIn Jo Mielziner papers, 1903-1976 The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.
creatorOf Bush, Grace. Pleading : dedicated to Marian Anderson / words by S.K. Russell ; music by Grace Bush. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn ACHAC collection, 1880-ca. 1975 Getty Research Institute
creatorOf Russell, Bob, 1914-1970. Papers, 1937-1989 (bulk 1937-1978). Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
creatorOf Kaplan, Sol. "Shootin' star," the musical story of Billy the Kid. Book by Jay Lawrence, Lee Willis, Halsted Welles; lyrics by Bob Russell, music by Sol Kaplan. New York Public Library System, NYPL
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associatedWith Association Connaissance de l'histoire de l'Afrique contemporaine (ACHAC) corporateBody
associatedWith Bush, Grace. person
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associatedWith Mielziner, Jo, 1901-1976 person
associatedWith Ringer, Barbara A. (Barbara Alice), 1925-2009. person
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Lyric writing (Popular music)
Motion picture music
Musicals
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Lyricists
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Birth 1914-04-25

Death 1970-02-18

Americans

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