[Letter from Malcolm Thomson to Hoagy Carmichael, ca. 1965] [sound recording]. [1965?]

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[Letter from Malcolm Thomson to Hoagy Carmichael, ca. 1965] [sound recording]. [1965?]

Letter of solicitation to Hoagy Carmichael from Malcolm Thomson, son of fraternity roommate. Reminisces about the time they met and his descision to venture into the music business. Plays Sweet Georgia Brown, Stardust, and two pieces of his own composition (no titles). Asks for advice and comments.

1 sound tape reel (12 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips, half track ; 3 in.

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Carmichael, Hoagy, 1899-1981

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Hoagy Carmichael was born in Bloomington, Indiana, November 22, 1899, the son of Howard Clyde and Lida Mary (Robinson) Carmichael. He earned a LLB from Indiana University in 1926, and married Ruth Mary Meinardi on March 14, 1936. He was the composer of many hit songs, namely Stardust (1927), and became the star of both his own radio program (Tonight at Hoagy's) and his own television show (Saturday Night Review). His acting credits include the films To Have and to Have Not, Johnny Angel, Canyon ...

Thomson, Malcolm

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