Gordon Heath papers, 1913-1992 (bulk 1942-1979).

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Gordon Heath papers, 1913-1992 (bulk 1942-1979).

Includes personal and professional correspondence, scrapbooks containing photos and clippings from assorted television and film productions in addition to songs, poetry, and reviews of plays or playbills from productions he attended. The Papers also contain art work, sheet music, personal and production photographs, and drafts of his memoirs.

44 boxes (22.75 linear ft.)

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