Papers, 1920-1995.

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Papers, 1920-1995.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/173692806

Papers, primarily comprised of musical scores and parts, of a composer, arranger, and conductor for radio and television and vice-president in charge of music for the American Broadcasting Company.

77.4 c.f. (152 flat boxes and 2 card file boxes)4 tape recordings, and.537 disc recordings; plus.additions of 12.0 c.f.79 tape recordings.157 disc recordings, and.297 photographs.

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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SNAC Resource ID: 6923138

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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