Betty Comden scores, 1938-1975.

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Betty Comden scores, 1938-1975.

The Betty Comden scores consist primarily of vocal scores for Broadway songs with lyrics by Comden and Green.

2 linear feet (8 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6695636

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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