Fred Karlin papers 1955-2004

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Fred Karlin papers 1955-2004

The collection contains scores, recordings, and professional files relating to the musical career of Fred Karlin.

273.92 cubic ft. (377 boxes + 1 oversized item)

eng,

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Karlin, Fred

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Fred Karlin, born in Chicago in 1936, was a composer and author. From 1958 to 1968 he was a composer and arranger for Radio City Music Hall, working with the orchestras of Benny Goodman, Harry James, and others. He was music director for the Meg Welles Quintet in 1962, and married Meg in 1963. In 1966 Karlin served as the executive director for the Historical Institute of American Music. From 1967-1997, Karlin wrote scores for motion pictures and for television, beginning with "Up the Down Stair...