Jay Gorney scores 1916-1975 1924-1961

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Jay Gorney scores 1916-1975 1924-1961

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Jay Gorney was a composer, writing for the stage, screen, and television from the mid-1920s through the late 1960s, and a teacher and lecturer in musical comedy and theater. This collection consists of published scores from his earliest student works (University of Michigan), original and published scores of his theatrical, motion picture and television works, and scores and score fragments from student workshop productions from both Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals and the American Theatre Wing training program.

17 linear feet; 33 flat boxes

The New York Public Library. Music Division.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6316446

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