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George Duning papers, 1924-1996
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Duning, George.
- Title
- George Duning papers
- Dates
- 1924-1996 (inclusive)19241996
- 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
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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.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
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."
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
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.
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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by George Duning at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationMaterial was received from George Duning circa 1973 and 1988-1997.
Processing Note
Processing InformationBrittany Heye processed this collection in April 2019.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I. Compositions by George DuningReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
Sub-series 1. Scores and Arrangements |
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| Box | ||
| 1 | "A Girl is to Love" |
1993 |
| 1 | "Beyond Witch Mountain" |
1982 |
| 2 | "Big Valley" TV Series, Album Arrangement |
Undated |
| 2 | Counter Themes |
1956 |
| 2 | "Clariflections" |
1939 |
| 1 | "Exotic Toes" |
Undated |
| 1 | For Henrietta Duning |
1932-1933 |
| 2 | Fox Trots- Etc. |
Undated |
| 3 | "Full of Life"- Themes |
1956 |
| 3 | "Girl" and "Girl Wright" |
Undated |
| 1 | "He is Coming Soon" |
Undated |
| 1 | "Lonely in Manhattan" |
1993 |
| 1 | "Manhattan Sounds"- Piano Arrangements |
1986 |
| 1 | "Manhattan Sounds"- Songs |
Undated |
| 1 | "Man With Bogart's Face"- Songs and Themes |
1979 |
| 3 | Miscellaneous Cues- Movies to TV |
Undated |
| 3 | "Moonglow" and "Theme from 'Picnic'" |
1934 and 1955 |
| 3 | Naked City Album |
Undated |
| 1 | "Picnic" Sheet Music |
1954 |
| 4 | Record Arrangements |
Undated |
| 1 | Songs #1 and #5 |
1979 |
| 1 | "Sports Car" |
1959 |
| 1 | Stephen's Song- "A Song For Trees" |
1976 |
| 4 | St.James Infirmary- Theme and Variation on- bound arrangement and unbound scores |
1978 |
| 1 | "Sunrise in Siam" |
1938 |
| 1 | "Time and Chance" |
1980 |
| 4 | "The Mayor and Antonio"- TV Movie |
Undated |
| 1 | Thematic Material- Volumes 1 and 2 |
Undated |
| 1 | "The Twilight Years" |
1992 |
| 1 | "Top of the Hill" |
1979 |
| 5 | "Toys in the Attic"- Score |
Undated |
| 1 | "Want You Now!" |
1993 |
| 1 | "What Great Power" |
Undated |
| 1 | "Zorro and Son" |
1983 |
Sub-series 2. Audio Recordings |
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| Box | ||
| 8 | ASCAP Film Scoring Workshop Cassettes |
1980 |
| 8 | "Clariflections" Cassette |
1939 |
| 8 | "Manhattan Sounds" Casettes |
1986 |
| 9 | "Bell, Book and Candle" LP |
Undated |
| 9 | "No Sad Songs For Me" LP |
1950 |
| 9 | "Star Trek" Volume 1 LP |
1966 |
| 9 | "Toys in the Attic" LP |
Undated |
| 9 | "The World of Kay Kyser" LP |
1976 |
| 9 | "3.10 To Yuma" Film Score LP |
Undated |
Sub-series 3. Research Materials |
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| Box | ||
| 6 | Composition Assignments From Cincinati Conservatory- by George Duning |
1928-1929 |
| 6 | "Japan's Road to Fascism" |
1945 |
| 6 | Kay Kyser's Greatest Hits- Memos and Notes |
circa 1951 |
| 6 | Kay Kyser Orchestra- Incomplete Works |
1931-1944 |
| 5 | Miscellaneous Copied Compositions |
Undated |
| 5 | Oriental and Indian Music |
Undated |
| 6 | Folk Music- Western and Mexican |
Undated |
| 6 | Themes and Motifs- TV and Movie Scores |
1946-1980 |
Series II. Biographical Material Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 7 |
The Accordian, by Carl Fortina (book inscribed to George Duning) |
1961 |
| 7 | Articles, Lectures and Notes by George Duning |
1994 |
| 7 | The Cue Sheet, Newsletter of the Society for the Preservation of Film Music |
1988, 1996 |
| 7 | Newspapers and Programs |
1928-1994 |
| 7 | Photographs |
1932-1982 |
| 7 | Resumes and Biographies |
Undated |
| 7 | "Ten Commandments For Arrangers" by George Duning |
Undated |
| 7 | United States Naval Training Center Certificate |
1945 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
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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