View XML QR Code

Eddy Duchin papers, 1934-1951

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Duchin, Eddy, 1909-1951
Title
Eddy Duchin papers
Dates
1934-1951 (inclusive)
Quantity
55 cubic ft. (93 boxes)
Collection Number
04393
Summary
Scrapbooks, music arrangements, and recordings of an American dance orchestra leader.
Repository
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
Return to Top

Historical Note

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.”

Return to Top

Content Description

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.

Return to Top

Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Return to Top

Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Eddy Duchin at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Peter Duchin (son) in 1972 and 1985.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by D. Claudia Thompson in February 2016.

Return to Top

Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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

Processed by D. Claudia Thompson
2016

CC Attribution
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

About Creative Commons Licenses in Archives West

Loading...
Loading...