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Hod David papers, 1957-1980

Overview of the Collection

Creator
David, Hod
Title
Hod David papers
Dates
1957-1980 (inclusive)
Quantity
23.13 cubic ft. (31 boxes) + oversize folder
Collection Number
10333
Summary
Hod David (1942-1980) was an actor, composer, and musician. This collection consists of recordings, sheet music, and other materials related to his personal and professional life.
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

Hod David (1942-1980) was a folk musician, composer, and producer. David was born Howard M. Schudson in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1942. After graduating high school, he attended Northwestern University where he was involved in theater. Following his graduation in 1964, David pursued his musical career. His music was featured in a variety of feature films and television shows in the late 1970s and 1980, including "The Clonus Horror," which starred Peter Graves. Songs written by David were used by artists including Lou Rawls and Richie Havens. He also performed in a musical duo called Hod & Marc. David died in a car crash in 1980. At the time, he was married to actress Enid Kent.

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Content Description

The collection largely consists of audio-visual materials and sheet music related to David's career as a folk musician and composer. Also included are a small number of recordings by artists who used David's songs on their albums. Additionally, there is a small amount of paper material related to David's personal and professional life, such as photographs, contracts, yearbooks, correspondence, and screenplays of plays he acted in while in college.

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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

Arrangement

The collection is arranged at the series level.

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Hod David at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Enid Sperber in 1994.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Shaun Hayes in May of 2009.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Arrangers (Musicians) --United States.
  • Film composers --United States.
  • Folk singers --United States..
  • Television music.
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