University of Wyoming
Warren E. Barker (1923-2006) was the chief arranger for the Norad Command Band, composer and director for the television series, "Valentines Day." Barker was also the musical director for many televisions series including "Bewitched," "The Flying Nun," and "That Girl." Barker was also a recording artist.
The Warren Barker papers contain music manuscripts for works such as "John Muir," "Henry O. Tanner," and "Sequoyah." Included in the collection are compositions, sketches, scores and parts by Barker including stage band arrangement. Titles include "Bring a Little Sunshine," "Divertimento for Flutes," "Christopher Columbus," "Red Ryder Show" (radio), "Bewitched," "Daktari," "Flying Nun," "King of Diamonds," "Sea Hunt," and other recorded songs. The collection also contains audio tapes of songs and television themes and source music. The collection contains correspondence, programs, photographs, scrapbooks and biographical information concerning Warren E. Barker.
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
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There are no known other archival collections created by Warren Barker at the date of processing.
Partial finding aid available in repository.
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