Ken Darby papers, 1929-1992.

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Ken Darby papers, 1929-1992.

Large collection of recorded audio materials; musical scores of personal compositions and film soundtracks; scrap books and photograph albums, some autographed items; correspondence; published and original literature written by or about Ken Darby; nomination and recognition certificates; three Academy Award statuettes; programs, books, magazines; record player and electronic composing aid; videocassette of Ken Darby's eulogy.

24 cartons (28.5 linear ft.)6 boxes (2 linear ft.)2 oversize boxes (2 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7386325

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Darby, Ken

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Kenneth Lorin Darby (1909-1992) was a vocal performer, coach, supervisor, arranger, conductor and musical scorer for many motion pictures. In 1929, he became a member of the vocal group The King's Men. He worked with Disney and at 20th Century Fox as a studio associate to Alfred Newman. He was the author of Hollywood Holyland and worked on many of the most popular films of the 1940s and 1950s. These included: The Robe, The Greatest Story Ever Told, Camelot, The King and I and South Pacific. ...