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Eddy Duchin papers, 1934-1951
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Duchin, Eddy, 1909-1951
- Title
- Eddy Duchin papers
- Dates
- 1934-1951 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 55 cubic ft. (93 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 04393
- Summary
- Scrapbooks, music arrangements, and recordings of an American dance orchestra leader.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Eddy Duchin was a pianist and big band leader. He began his career by playing piano with Leo Reisman’s orchestra in a New York City nightclub. He became the orchestra’s leader in 1932. During World War II, Duchin served in the U.S. Navy. In 1949 he starred in a radio show titled “The Eddy Duchin Show.”
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Eddy Duchin papers include handwritten music of arrangements for Duchin’s dance orchestra, scrapbooks of his career, and audio recordings of Eddy Duchin and others.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Eddy Duchin at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Peter Duchin (son) in 1972 and 1985.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by D. Claudia Thompson in February 2016.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I. Music ManuscriptsReturn to Top
Handwritten musical arrangements of popular songs arranged alphabetically by song title.
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box | ||
1-2 | A |
undated |
3 | B |
undated |
4 | C |
undated |
5 | D |
undated |
6 | E |
undated |
7 | F |
undated |
8 | G |
undated |
9 | H |
undated |
10-11 | I |
undated |
12 | J-K |
undated |
13-14 | L |
undated |
15-17 | M |
undated |
18 | N |
undated |
19 | O |
undated |
20 | P |
undated |
21 | Q |
undated |
22 | R |
undated |
23-24 | S |
undated |
25-27 | T |
undated |
28 | U-V |
undated |
29-30 | W |
undated |
31 | Y-Z |
undated |
32-33 | Miscellaneous |
undated |
Series II. Audio RecordingsReturn to Top
Contains 10" and 12" phonograph records of popular and classical music. Also includes reel-to-reel and cassette tape copies of the phonograph records.
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
---|---|---|
Box | ||
40, 52, 64-65 | Phonograph Records, by Eddy Duchin |
undated |
52 | Phonograph Records, radio broadcasts by Eddy Duchin |
1933-1934 |
40-51, 53-64, 66-75 | Phonograph Records, by other artists |
undated |
51-52 | Phonograph Records, Kraft Music Hall radio broadcasts |
1946-1947 |
71-72 | Phonograph Records, unidentified |
undated |
76-78 | Reel-to-Reel Tape, copies of phonograph records |
undated |
77 | Casette Tapes, unidentified (possibly copies of Eddy Duchin recordings from David Scott Collection #5073) |
undated |
Series III. ScrapbooksReturn to Top
Scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings, photographs, correspondence, programs, publicity, etc.
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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Box | ||
80 | "Eddy Duchin" stamped in gold on front |
1933-1934 |
34 | "Eddy Duchin" stamped in gold on front |
1934-1936 |
34 | "Eddy Duchin" stamped in gold on front |
1934-1937 |
35 | "Eddy Duchin" stamped in gold on front |
1935 |
80 | "Eddy Duchin" stamped in gold on front |
1935-1936 |
35 | "Eddy Duchin" stamped in gold on front |
1936 |
81 | "Eddy Duchin" stamped in gold on front |
1937 |
36 | Same binding as "Eddy Duchin" but lacks stamp |
1937 |
81 | "Eddy Duchin" stamped in gold on front |
1937-1938 |
82 | "Eddy Duchin" stamped in gold on front |
1937-1938, 1940 |
82 | "Eddy Duchin" stamped in gold on front |
1938 |
36 | "Eddy Duchin" stamped in gold on front |
1938-1939 |
37 | "Eddy Duchin" stamped in gold on front |
1939 |
83 | "Eddy Duchin" stamped in gold on front |
1939 |
83 | "Eddy Duchin" stamped in gold on front |
1939-1940 |
84 | "Eddy Duchin" stamped in gold on front |
1940 |
38 | "Eddy Duchin" stamped in gold on front |
1940-1941 |
84 | "Eddy Duchin" stamped in gold on front |
1941 |
38 | "Eddy Duchin" stamped in gold on front |
1941-1942 |
39 | "Eddy Duchin" stamped in gold on front |
1942 |
85 | "Eddy Duchin" stamped in gold on front (2 items) |
1942 |
86 | "Eddy Duchin-Personal" stamped in gold on front |
1938-1939 |
37 | "Eddy Duchin-Personal" stamped in gold on front |
1939-1940 |
79 | "Eddy Duchin-Personal" stamped in gold on front |
1940-1941 |
86 | "Eddy Duchin-Personal" stamped in gold on front |
1941-1942 |
87 | "For Peter Duchin" stamped in gold on front |
1935-1937 |
87 | "For Peter Duchin" stamped in gold on front |
1937 |
88 | "For Peter Duchin" stamped in gold on front |
1937-1941 |
88 | Miscellaneous Scrapbooks |
1933 |
89 | Miscellaneous Scrapbooks (2 items) |
1935 |
89 | Miscellaneous Scrapbooks |
1935-1937 |
90 | Miscellaneous Scrapbooks |
1937 |
90 | Miscellaneous Scrapbooks |
1937-1946 |
90 | Miscellaneous Scrapbooks - "Edward T. Lawless, General Manager" |
1937 |
90 | Miscellaneous Scrapbooks - "To Eddy...Tina Mottala" |
undated |
91 | Miscellaneous Scrapbooks (unbound pages) |
1938-1951 |
Series IV. MiscellaneousReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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Box | ||
92 | Loose photographs and papers |
1941-1949 |
93 | American flag, folded |
circa 1951 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Big bands -- United States -- 20th century
- Dance orchestras -- United States -- 20th century
Form or Genre Terms
- Phonograph records
- Scrapbooks