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Wally Beau Orchestra arrangements , 1926-1940
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Donohue, Gus; Schmitz, Buck; Beau, Wally; Beau, Heinie; Mason, Jack, 1906-1965
- Title
- Wally Beau Orchestra arrangements
- Dates
- 1926-1940 (inclusive)19261940
- Quantity
- 4.5 linear feet, (3 containers) : 3 record storage boxes
- Collection Number
- Ax 806
- Summary
- The Wally Beau Orchestra was a "family dance band" consisting, primarily, of members of the Beau family of Fon Du Lac, Wisconsin. The collection is entirely made up of musical arrangements.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Paper finding aid with additional information is available in Special Collections & University Archives. Additional information includes a list of every arrangement in the collection.
See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Wally Beau Orchestra was a "family dance band" consisting, primarily, of members of the Beau family of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The orchestra featured older brother Wally Beau on trumpet, Marie Beau on piano, Harvey Beau on saxophone, and Henry "Heinie" Beau (1911- ) on clarinet, in addition other musicians. In addition to playing, Henry Beau also wrote arrangements for the band. The band roster changed regularly.
Henry Beau went on to play clarinet for a number of prominent musical acts, including Red Nichols, Tommy Dorsey, and Benny Goodman.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection is entirely made up of musical arrangements. There is a large collection of arrangements orchestrated by Henry Beau, and an even larger collection of arrangements by other orchestrators. Prominent other orchestrators include Gus Donahue, Buck Schmitz, and Jack Mason.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Wally Beau Orchestra papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Arrangers (Musicians)--United States
- Dance orchestra music--Scores
- Instrumentation and orchestration (Dance orchestra)
- Popular music--United States--1921-1930
- Popular music--United States--1931-1940
Personal Names
- Beau, Heinie
- Beau, Wally
- Donohue, Gus
- Mason, Jack, 1906-1965
- Schmitz, Buck
Corporate Names
- Wally Beau Orchestra
Form or Genre Terms
- Scores
