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Richard Shores papers, 1957-1994
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Shores, Richard
- Title
- Richard Shores papers
- Dates
- 1957-1994 (inclusive)19571994
- Quantity
- 54.46 cubic feet (66 boxes) + 3 other.
- Collection Number
- 03302
- Summary
- 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Partial finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Richard Shores (1917-2001) was a music composer for television and movies during the 1960s and 1970s. He composed for several production studios including Allied Artists, Desilu, Disney, MGM, Paramount, Universal, Calvacade Productions, Inc., 20th century Fox, NBC classic films, CBS Television and Four Star Television. He scored music for countless television shows and movies of the week. Some of these shows include "Gunsmoke," "Perry Mason," "Twilight Zone," "Mannix," "Girl From U.N.C.L.E.," "Hawaii Five-O," "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," and "Born Free."
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Richard Shores papers contain musical scores, timings, sketches, schedules and scripts for television shows and movies of the week. Music scores found in the collection include "Twilight Zone," "Wild, Wild, West," "Rawhide," "Man from U.N.C.L.E.," "Wagon Train," "Wells Fargo," 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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Composers -- United States -- 20th century.
- Composition (Music)
- Motion picture music.
- Musical sketches.
- Television music.
