Nathaniel Finston papers, 1938-1973.

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Nathaniel Finston papers, 1938-1973.

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The Nathaniel Finston papers include correspondence and files containing personnel lists for symphony orchestras (1938-1939), notes, announcements, memoranda from Paramount and MGM, memberships, subscriptions, press releases, and other information pertaining to his career. There are files concerning the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Executive Board-Board of Governors (1941-1945), including reports, rules, minutes, invitations, ballots, lists, programs, correspondence, and other material. His collection also contains biographical information, publicity and interviews, newspaper and magazine articles concerning his career, other advertisements, and related information. Also included in the collection are music cue sheets, music scores and sheet music files including files for "Big Wheel" (1949), "Alone With You," "Strange Holiday," "Abilene Town," "Breakfast in Hollywood," and others. The collection also contains exhibit files for Paramount, with correspondence, financial statements, and negatives of Nathaniel Finston conducting his orchestra.

7.05 cubic ft. (10 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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