Papers, 1928-1981.

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Papers, 1928-1981.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/31967429

Collection contains photographs, including Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey; sheet music for the alto and tenor saxophone parts for "Stealin' Apples"; newspaper clippings, chiefly concerning Shertzer and the Benny Goodman Band; pamphlets; a small amount of correspondence; and a violin and bow housed in a leather case.

.45 cubic ft. (1 box) + artifact.

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7331591

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Goodman, Benny, 1909-1986

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Benny Goodman was born in Chicago, May 30, 1909. He received his first musical training at a local synagogue, and later studied clarinet with Franz Schoepp. Goodman made his debut at the age of twelve, and left home to become a full-time professional clarinetist when he was sixteen. After a decade of performing as a free-lancer and as a member of Ben Pollak's band, Goodman established his first big band in 1934, and soon it achieved unprecedented success. He won great ac...

Dorsey, Tommy, 1905-1956

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Benny Goodman Band

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Shertzer, Hymie

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Herman "Hymie" Shertzer (1909-1977) played saxophone with the Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey bands in the 1930s and 1940s. He was later a staff musician with NBC for many years. From the description of Papers, 1928-1981. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 31967429 ...