Edwards, Sherman

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Edwards (1919-1981) worked as a musician before appearing in the 1940 motion picture "Pins and Needles." Edwards composed and wrote the lyrics to the 1969 musical "1776," which was also released as a motion picture in 1972.

From the description of Papers, 1940-1973 (bulk 1960-1973). (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 31500084

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referencedIn Bugbee, Charles T. Lighting designs, 1952-1983. Williams College, Sawyer Library
referencedIn Stone, Peter, 1930-2003. Peter Stone papers, 1757-2003 (bulk 1950-2000). New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Edwards, Sherman. Papers, 1940-1973 (bulk 1960-1973). Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
creatorOf Edwards, Sherman. 1776 : award winning musical / music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards; book by Peter Stone ; [based on a concept by Sherman Edwards], 1997. New York Public Library System, NYPL
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associatedWith Adams, John, 1735-1826 person
associatedWith Bugbee, Charles T. person
associatedWith Ellis, Scott. person
associatedWith Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 person
associatedWith Hancock, John, 1737-1793 person
associatedWith Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 person
associatedWith New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Billy Rose Theatre Division. Theatre on Film and Tape Archive. corporateBody
associatedWith Roundabout Theatre Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Stone, Peter, 1930-2003. person
associatedWith United States. corporateBody
associatedWith United States. Continental Congress corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
New York (State)--New York
United States
Subject
Composition (Music)
Motion picture music
Motion pictures
Musical theater
Television music
Television plays
Occupation
Actors
Composers
Activity

Person

Active 1940

Active 1973

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