Alex Gerber papers

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Alex Gerber papers

1914-1966

https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv714464?q=Alex%20Gerber%20papers,%201914-1966.

The collection contains original sheet music, scores, and ring binders with novelty song lyrics, dramatic bits and scenes, black face acts, and other radio broadcasting material. There is a copy of a translation from French of Maurice Leloir's "Five Months in Hollywood with Douglas Fairbanks" (1929) and a small record collection dating back to 1916, including some of Gerber's songs. Clippings, fliers, and programs from Gerber's musical productions are included.

6.30 cubic feet (7 boxes)

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Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8176210

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Cantor, Eddie, 1892-1964

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Leloir, Maurice, 1853-1940

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Gerber, Alex, 1895-1969

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