Irving Gertz papers, 1948-2007
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Gertz, Irving
- Title
- Irving Gertz papers
- Dates
- 1948-2007 (inclusive)19481962
- Quantity
- 23.44 cubic ft. (42 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 03242
- Summary
- Irving Gertz was a composer for United Artists, Universal Pictures, and Cathedral Films from 1946-1969. Collection contains music scores by Gertz, audio recordings, and professional files of correspondence, music cue sheets, and contracts.
- 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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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Irving Gertz (1915-2008) worked as a composer for United Artists, Universal Pictures and Cathedral Films from 1946 until about 1969. He also composed the song "Leaves of Grass."
Content Description
Collection contains mainly scores of motion picture music composed by Gertz, including "Khyber Patrol," "Overland Pacific," "The Lone Gun," "Kentucky Rifle," "Top Gun," "Blonde Ice," "Daughter of the West," "It Came from Outer Space," "Escape to Egypt," "The Fiercest Heart," and "Francis Joins the Wacs"; the score for the motion picture "The Hoover Dam Story," which was produced by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation; the score for a Gillette Company television ad; 1 33 1/3 rpm record of "Leaves of Grass"; and 1 reel-to-reel audiotape of orchestral background cues for many motion pictures which featured Gertz's compositions.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Preservation Note
System Requirements"Leaves of Grass" -- 33 1/3 rpm phonodisc.
Orchestral background cues -- Reel-to-reel audiotape.
Related Materials
There are no known other archival collections created by Irving Gertz at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
This material was received from Irving Gertz in 1970 and Dorothy Gertz from 1991-2023.
Processing Note
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Inventories
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. These links are to an older versions of container lists for boxes 1-42.
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Description: Link to Container List, 0000-00-00 (PDF)Container: Box 1A-8
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Description: No Container List, 1991-05-21 (PDF)Container: Box 1-2
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Description: Link to Container List, 2023-04-17 (PDF)Container: Box 13-35
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Description: Link to Container List, 2023-05-09 (PDF)Container: Box 36-39
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Description: Link to Container List, 2023-05-24 (PDF)Container: Box 40-41
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Description: Link to Container List, 2023-07-14 (PDF)Container: Box 42
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Composition (Music)
- Motion picture music -- United States -- Scores.
- Religious films -- Scores.
- Television advertising -- United States -- Scores.
Corporate Names
- Cathedral Films.
- Gillette Company.
- United Artists Corporation.
- United States. Bureau of Reclamation.
- Universal Pictures (Firm)
Form or Genre Terms
- Audiotapes.
- Phonograph records.
- Scores.
Occupations
- Composers.
