Ken Darby papers 1929-1992

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Ken Darby papers 1929-1992

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Contains a large collection of recorded audio materials, including Ken Darby's personal collection of 12" and 7" records; musical scores for film soundtracks and personal compositions; cassette tape duplicates of the work of J. C. Thomas; scrapbooks and photograph albums, some autographed; correspondence; published literature written by or about Ken Darby, including the unexpurgated original manuscript for ; collection of award nomination and recognition certificates, including those from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; three Academy Award statuettes for , , and ; programs, books and magazines concerning the films and people associated with Ken Darby; record player and electronic composing aid; videocassette of Ken Darby's eulogy. In separate collection: the score of "Man of Galilee:" A Symphonic Cantata. (MSS SC 2723). Hollywood Holyland Camelot Porgy and Bess The King and I

6 boxes, (3 linear ft.); 2 oversize boxes, (2 linear ft.); 24 cartons, (24 linear ft.)

eng,

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L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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Darby, Ken

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Ken Darby (1909-1992) was a vocal performer, coach, supervisor, arranger, condutor, and musical scorer. He worked on many motion pictures and composed "Love Me Tender" and acted as Elvis Presley's vocal coach. Kenneth Lorin Darby (1909-1992) was born in Hebron, Nebraska. He was a vocal performer, coach, supervisor, arranger, conductor and musical scorer for many motion pictures. In 1929, he became a member of the vocal group The King's Men, who performed on the radio sho...