Perry Botkin Papers 1920-1972

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Perry Botkin Papers 1920-1972

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Perry Botkin (1907-1973) was a musician and composer specializing in string instruments and popular music. He worked on numerous radio shows and was Bing Crosby’s music arranger and supervisor. He also scored the motion picture, “Murder by Contract.” In the 1960s he was the music composer for the Beverly Hillbillies television program. His collection contains his music scores, recordings, correspondence, financial records, and scripts, including ones for the Beverly Hillbillies from 1962 to1964.

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Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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