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Walter Gross papers, 1938-2010 (bulk 1938-1967)
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Gross, Walter, pianist
- Title
- Walter Gross papers
- Dates
- 1938-2010 (bulk 1938-1967) (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 1.62 cubic ft. (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 05173
- Summary
- The collection contains scores, audio recordings, and other papers relating to the musical career of Walter Gross.
- 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
Walter Gross (1909-1967) was born in New York City. During his long musical career he worked as a pianist, composer, arranger, orchestral leader, and record company executive. He is best known for his 1946 song “Tenderly” which became a pop standard after being recorded by Rosemary Clooney in 1952.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The bulk of the Walter Gross papers consist of musical scores and audio recordings spanning his career. Other materials in the collection include correspondence, photographs, newspaper articles, and other miscellaneous materials.
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
Arrangement
The collection has been divided into two series.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Walter Gross at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Ethel Raymond in 1973 and Helene R. Spierman in 2010.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Matthew Francis in September 2010.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I. PapersReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Correspondence (13 Items) |
1963-1968 |
| 1 | 2 | Essays (by Walter Gibbs and Unknown, 3 Items) |
1958, undated |
| 1 | 3 | Military Records (Honorable Discharge) |
1945 |
| 1 | 4 | Newspaper Clippings (Return to High School and Death) |
1941, 1967 |
| 1 | 5 | Photographs - Individual and Music Groups |
circa 1910s-1960s |
| 1 | 6 | Poems - by Susan Arnold Taylor and Walter Gibbs |
1944, 1960 |
| 1 | 7 | Program - "Paul Whiteman and His All American Band - Carnegie Hall" |
1938 |
| 1 | 8 | Record of the Works of Walter Gross |
circa 1967 |
| 1 | 9 | Scores - "After Summer," Words and Music by Walter Gross |
circa 1957 |
| 3 | Scores - "Big City," Words and Music by Walter Gross |
circa 1954 | |
| Folder | |||
| 1 | 10 | Scores - "Birthday Song," Words and Music by Walter Gross |
1952 |
| 1 | 11 | Scores - "Body and Soul," Words and Music by Walter Gross |
undated |
| 1 | 12 | Scores - "Dear to my Heart," Words by Ashton Stanley, Music by Walter Gross |
circa 1955 |
| 1 | 13 | Scores - "Ev'ry So Often," Words and Music by Walter Gross |
undated |
| 1 | 14 | Scores - "Find Me, I'm Lost," Words and Music by Walter Gross |
circa 1957 |
| 3 | Scores - "Gypsy," Words by Charles Rinker, Music by Walter Gross |
1955 | |
| Folder | |||
| 1 | 15 | Scores - "I Can Do Anything," Words and Music by Walter Gross |
undated |
| 1 | 16 | Scores - "It Happened Long Ago," Words and Music by Walter Gross |
circa 1946 |
| 3 | Scores - "If I Had it to Do Over Again," Words and Music by Walter Gross |
undated | |
| Folder | |||
| 1 | 17 | Scores - "I Wish I Knew," Words and Music by Walter Gross |
1957 |
| 1 | 18 | Scores - "Mexican Moon," Words by Johnny Mercer and Charles Rinker, Music by Walter Gross |
circa 1957 |
| 1 | 19 | Scores - "Never Look Back (Something May Be Gainin' on You)," Words and Music by Walter Gross |
1958 |
| 1 | 20 | Scores - "Only Me," Words and Music by Walter Gross |
undated |
| 1 | 21 | Scores - "Please Remember," Words by Bobby Troup, Music by Walter Gross |
circa 1952 |
| 1 | 22 | Scores - "San Juan," Words by Bobby Troup, Music by Walter Gross |
undated |
| 3 | Scores - "Sit Down," Words and Music by Walter Gross |
circa 1957 | |
| Folder | |||
| 1 | 23 | Scores - "Sleep Well Love," Words by Bobby Troup, Music by Walter Gross |
undated |
| 1 | 24 | Scores - "Sleepy in the Daytime," Words and Music by Walter Gross |
undated |
| 1 | 25 | Scores - "Somebody Wins, Somebody Loses," Words and Music by Walter Gross |
circa 1950 |
| 1 | 26 | Scores - "Swanee River (Humoresque)," Words and Music by Walter Gross |
1961 |
| 3 | Scores - "Tenderly," Words by Jack Lawrence, Music by Walter Gross |
1946 | |
| Folder | |||
| 1 | 27 | Scores - "That's Our Girl," Words and Music by Walter Gross |
undated |
| 1 | 28 | Scores - "There Will Never," Words and Music by Walter Gross |
undated |
| 1 | 29 | Scores - "This Way," Words and Music by Walter Gross |
1958 |
| 3 | Scores - "Voice in the Wind," Words by Paul Frees, Music by Walter Gross |
1953 | |
| Folder | |||
| 1 | 30 | Scores - "When a Fool Falls in Love," Words and Music by Walter Gross |
circa 1953 |
| 1 | 31 | Scores - "Wild but Wonderful," Words by Charles Rinker, Music by Walter Gross |
undated |
| 1 | 32 | Scores - "You're Mine," Words and Music by Walter Gross |
circa 1958 |
| 3 | Scores - "You're Not in Love," Words and Music by Walter Gross |
circa 1957 |
Series II. RecordingsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 2 | Audiotape, Reel-to-Reel - "Walter Gross: I Give You my Word, I Just Had to Come Back, Just A Little Bit South of North Carolina, Daybreak" |
1940-1942 |
| 2 | Audiotape, Reel-to-Reel - "Walter Gross Plays His Own Great Songs," (Tapes 2 and 3, Two Reels) |
undated |
| 2 | Audiotape, Reel-to-Reel - "Walter Gross Plays Songs from MGM's 'Torch Song,'" (Tape 1) |
undated |
| 2 | Audiotape, Reel-to-Reel - "Wild but Wonderful," (7 1/2 RPM) |
undated |
| 2 | CD - "Walter Gross at the Piano," (Two Discs) |
circa 2010 |
| 2 | DVD - Film "Greenwich Village," (1953) With Walter Gross and Virginia Phillips |
circa 2010 |
| 3 | Phonograph Record - "Big City (Theme)" (78 RPM) |
1954 |
| 3 | Phonograph Record - "Dear to My Heart" (78 RPM) |
undated |
| 3 | Phonograph Record - "Love" by Rosemary Clooney (33 1/3 RPM) |
undated |
| 3 | Phonograph Record - "Mexican Moon" (78 RPM) |
undated |
| 3 | Phonograph Record - "Please Remember" |
undated |
| 3 | Phonograph Record - "Tenderly" by the Boston Pops Orchestra |
1965 |
| 3 | Phonograph Record - "This Way/You're Mine" (78 ROM) |
undated |
| 3 | Phonograph Record - "Walter Gross Plays His Own Great Songs," (33 1/3 RPM) |
undated |
| 3 | Phonograph Record - "Walter Gross Plays Youmans Hits" (45 RPM) |
undated |
| 3 | Phonograph Record - "When a Fool Falls in Love" (78 RPM) |
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Composition (music)
- Piano music--United States.
Form or Genre Terms
- Audiotapes.
- Phonograph records.
- Scores.
Occupations
- Composers.
- Pianists.
Processed by Matthew Francis
2010
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