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Eddy Rogers papers, 1907-1981 (bulk 1929-1964)

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Rogers, Eddy
Title
Eddy Rogers papers
Dates
1907-1981 (bulk 1929-1964) (inclusive)
Quantity
cubic ft. (10 boxes)
Collection Number
06487
Summary
The collection contains materials relating to the musical career of composer and conductor Eddy Rogers.
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
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Historical Note

Edmond Ruggieri (1907-1964), more popularly known as Eddy Rogers, was an American composer, conductor, and violinist during the twentieth century. In 1930 Rogers graduated from the Royal Conservatory in Naples, Italy, with honors. Upon returning to America, Rogers served as a staff conductor for NBC in New York City and Denver, Colorado. Rogers was the leader of the big band, the Eddy Rogers Orchestra, during the mid-20th century.

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Content Description

The bulk of the Eddy Rogers papers consist of original music scores written by Rogers for NBC and for the Eddy Rogers Orchestra. The collection also contains biographical materials, correspondence, ephemera, notes, periodicals, photographs, programs, a scrapbook, and a mixture of 45 and 33 1/3 phonograph records.

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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.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The Eddy Rogers papers have been minimally processed.

Related Materials

Related Materials

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

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Mrs. Eddy Rogers and Sarah Ferguson from 1976-2009.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Matthew Francis in May, 2010.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Big band music--20th century.
  • Big bands--United States--20th century.
  • Composers--United States--20th century.
  • Composition (Music)--United States--20th century.
  • Radio music--20th century.

Corporate Names

  • National Broadcasting Company.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Music scores.
  • Phonograph records.

Processed by Matthew Francis
2010

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