Karlin, Meg

Meg Karlin was a musician and musicologist and wife of Fred Karlin, composer and author. Born Megan Welles, she met Fred in 1962 and he became the music director for her chamber-jazz quintet, the Meg Welles Quintet. Meg wrote lyrics for some of Fred's songs including "Believe in Me" (1971) nominated for an Oscar. The Karlins were music collectors and Meg also collected books and ephemera of American ethnic groups, recordings, records, and African American and ethnic topical sheet music, drawings, and books.

From the description of Meg Karlin papers, 1850-1990. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 66910690

Fred Karlin (1936-2004) was a composer and author. From 1958-1968 he was a composer and arranger for Radio City Music Hall, working with orchestras from Benny Goodman, Harry James, and others. He married Meg Welles in 1963. He and Meg collected sound recordings and popular sheet music from the late 19th century and early 20th century.

From the description of Meg and Fred Karlin American Music collection, 1910-1970. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 181089396