Papers, 1980.

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Papers, 1980.

Collection contains 14 handwritten and 3 typed pages of autobiographical notes, including anecdotes about Al Jolson, Ferde Grofe, and Paul Whiteman. There are also 20 photocopies of photographs with handwritten annotations.

37 p.

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Grofé, Ferde, 1892-1972

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American composer Ferde Grofe (1892-1972) is best known for his Grand Canyon Suite and for his orchestration of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. From the description of Ferde Grofé collection, ca. 1890-ca. 1960 (bulk ca. 1920-ca. 1940). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71128295 Composed 1933. First performance New York, Carnegie Hall, 25 January 1933, Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra, Paul Whiteman conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Tabloid : ...

Colling, Joseph B.

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Colling (b. 1895?), a musician, played in theater and motion picture studio orchestras and in dance bands. He also led the Hollywood American Legion Band in the 1930s and played with the Long Beach Municipal Band from 1958-1962. He retired in 1969. From the description of Papers, 1980. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 31730433 ...

Whiteman, Paul, 1890-1967

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Jolson, Al, 1886-1950

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Composer. From the description of Autograph note signed : [New York], to Irene [Gallagher], 1921 Jan. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270914110 Although many people view Al Jolson as little more than a singer of long ago, the voice of "The Jazz Singer", the first full-length 'talking movie", he was known as The World's Greatest Entertainer, a superstar before the word was coined, a man whose musical heritage created much of the entertainment industry we know today. His car...