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Hymie Shertzer papers, 1928-1981

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Shertzer, Hymie
Title
Hymie Shertzer papers
Dates
1928-1981 (inclusive)
Quantity
.45 cubic feet (1 box) + artifact.
Collection Number
07827
Summary
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.

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Additional Information

Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Herman "Hymie" Shertzer (1909-1977) played saxophone with the Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey bands in the 1930s and 1940s. He was later a staff musician with NBC for many years.

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Content Description

Collection contains photographs, including Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey; sheet music for the alto and tenor saxophone parts for "Stealin' Apples"; newspaper clippings, chiefly concerning Shertzer and the Benny Goodman Band; pamphlets; a small amount of correspondence; and a violin and bow housed in a leather case.

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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 Hymie Shertzer at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
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