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George Duning papers, 1924-1996

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Duning, George.
Title
George Duning papers
Dates
1924-1996 (inclusive)
Quantity
3.58 cubic feet (9 containers)
Collection Number
05044
Summary
Compositions, recordings, and biographical material of an American radio, television, and motion picture composer and arranger.
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

George Duning (1908-2000) was a composer, conductor, arranger, and musician. For 18 years he was the music director and arranger of the radio program "Kay Kyser's Kollege of Musical Knowledge". Among his film background scores are titles such as "From Here to Eternity," "Miss Sadie Thompson," "Salome," "Picnic," "The Eddy Duchin Story," "Bell Book and Candle," "Toys in the Attic," "Strangers When We Meet," and others. Among songs by George Duning are such titles as "Sunrise in Siam," "I Can't Remember to Forget," "The Cowboy," "Picnic," "Houseboat Theme," and "Song Without End."

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Content Description

The George Duning papers include musical scores written for television and motion pictures including "Picnic," "Beyond Witch Mountain," "Toys in the Attic," "3:10 to Yuma" and many more. The collection also contains audiocassettes and LP sound recordings of Duning's compositions, sheet music and books used for his research, biographical material, unfinished compositions, photographs, and newspaper clippings.

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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

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by George Duning at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Material was received from George Duning circa 1973 and 1988-1997.

Processing Note

Processing Information

Brittany Heye processed this collection in April 2019.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Arrangers (Musicians) -- United States -- 20th century.
  • Composers -- United States -- 20th century.
  • Composition (Music)
  • Conductors -- United States -- 20th century.
  • Film composers.
  • Motion picture music.
  • Musical sketches.
  • Radio Music.
  • Television music.

Processed by Brittany Heye
2013

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