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Alexander Laszlo papers, 1939-1966
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Laszlo, Alexander
- Title
- Alexander Laszlo papers
- Dates
- 1939-1966 (inclusive)19391966
- Quantity
- 168.87 cubic feet (173 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 03246
- 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
Alexander Laszlo (1895-1970) was a composer during the twentieth century. Born in Budapest, Hungary, Laszlo immigrated to the United States in 1938. He composed soundtracks for numerous popular motion pictures between the 1920s and 1940s, including "Charlie Chan and the Chinese Cat" (1944), "Scared Stiff" (1945), and "Yankee Fakir" (1947). Laszlo also composed music for a number of popular television shows during the 1950s, including "Rocky Jones, Space Ranger" (1954). Between the 1940s and 1960s, he compiled two collections of his recycled musical themes and cues, "Structural Music" and "Guild Publications of California", both of which were heavily used in the radio, television, and motion picture industries. In addition to his work in motion pictures and television, Laszlo composed a number of popular orchestral pieces between the 1940s and 1960s, including "Improvisations on Oh Susannah!", "Mechanized Forces", "Mana Hawa ii", and "Pacific Triptych". He was also the inventor of the Color Light Music, a projection machine that coordinated color with music.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains Alexander Laszlo's scores (originals and copies) of his motion picture soundtracks (including "Charlie Chan and the Chinese Cat", "Scared Stiff", and "Yankee Fakir") and television soundtracks (including "Rocky Jones, Space Ranger"). Collection also contains Laszlo's scores (originals and copies) for his musical theme and cue compilations ("Structural Music" and "Guild Publications of California") and orchestral pieces (including "Improvisations on Oh Susannah!", "Mechanized Forces", "Mana Hawaii", and "Pacific Triptych"). Numerous 33 1/3 rpm and 78 rpm phonograph records of music recorded by Laszlo (including U.S. Armed Forces Radio versions of "Structural Music" and "Guild Publications of California"), two reel to reel audio tapes of "Mana Hawaii", one 16 mm motion picture film "Quest for Tahiti", blueprints of Laszlo's Color Light Music machine, and a handful of programs and bulletins concerning Laszlo's musical per formances are in this collection as well.
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
Preservation Note
System RequirementsAlexander Laszlo's musical recordings -- Phonograph records -- 33 1/3 rpm.
Alexander Laszlo's musical recordings -- Phonograph records -- 78 rpm.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere is one other known Alexander Laszlo Collection preserved at the Museum of Modern Art, New York City.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed 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) -- United States -- 20th century.
- Motion picture music -- United States -- 20th century.
- Orchestral music -- United States -- 20th century.
- Radio music -- United States -- 20th century.
- Television music -- United States -- 20th century.
Form or Genre Terms
- Phonograph records.
- Scores.
