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Harry James musical arrangements, 1939-circa 1969

Overview of the Collection

Creator
James, Harry, 1916-1983.
Title
Harry James musical arrangements
Dates
1939-circa 1969 (inclusive)
Quantity
18.45 cubic feet (41 boxes)
Collection Number
02885
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

James was a swing-era bandleader and trumpet player. After playing briefly with the Benny Goodman orchestra, he established his own band in 1939 and reached the height of his popularity in the mid-1940s. During the 1950s and 1960s, James played mainly in various Las Vegas lounges. He continued performing until shortly before his death in 1983.

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Content Description

Collection contains several hundred handwritten orchestral arrangements by James and others (1939-circa 1969).

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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

Related Materials

Related Materials

There is another Harry James collection at the University of Southern California Libraries Music Library.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
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    The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.

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Subject Terms

  • Arrangement (Music)
  • Big band music.
  • Jazz.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Music.

Occupations

  • Bandmasters.
  • Trumpet players.
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