William Lava papers, 1942-1969.

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William Lava papers, 1942-1969.

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The William Lava papers contain music scripts for "Cheyenne," "Zorro," and many other television productions. The collection also contains music scripts for films such as "Francis in the Navy," "To Hell and Back," The Battle of Britain," "Glass Menagerie," "The Horn Blows at Midnight," "19th Academy Awards Show," and many other feature-length films, documentaries, propaganda films, war-training films, comedy shorts, and short subjects. Also included are phonograph records, "That's Life" from the Alan Young show, radio recordings including an interview with Lava, publicity items, photographs and other items relating to Lava's career.

45.2 cubic ft. (47 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6928912

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Lava, William, 1911-1971

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William Lava (1911-1971) worked as a composer and conductor, earning a contract with Republic Studios in 1937 and joined Warner Bros. in 1940. Later he worked with Walt Disney and other studios. He earned the 1964 Academy Award for Best Cartoon Short, "Pink Phink" and he co-authored the music for the movie PT-109. He also composed music for "The Battle of Britain and the documentary "Hitler Lives." Lava composed music for many television series and productions including "Laramie," "Cheyenne," "Z...