Lew Pollack papers, 1922-1945
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Pollack, Lew, 1895-1946.
- Title
- Lew Pollack papers
- Dates
- 1922-1945 (inclusive)19221945
- Quantity
- .45 cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 07678
- Summary
- 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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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Pollack was a pioneer in the writing of theme songs for films in the silent picture era, including the songs "Diane" from the motion picture "Seventh Heaven" in 1927 and "Charmaine" from "What Price Glory" in 1928. He eventually composed over 250 pieces of music, most of it for motion pictures.
Content Description
Collection contains 8 pieces of correspondence (1932, 1935, 1942); contracts for music themes and related correspondence with Paramount Pictures (1941-1945); photographs of Pollack and various celebrities; sheet music of songs written by Pollack (1922-1943); 1 45 rpm record of the song "That's a Plenty" written by Pollack; an audio cassette tape from the radio program "Let's Write a Song" which featured Pollack (ca. 1940); and miscellaneous other materials.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Preservation Note
System Requirements"That's a plenty" -- Phonodisc -- 45 rpm.
"Let's make a song" -- Audio cassette tape.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Lew Pollack at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed Description of the Collection
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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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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Motion picture music -- United States.
- Radio programs -- United States.
Corporate Names
- Paramount Pictures.
Form or Genre Terms
- Audiotapes.
- Phonograph records.
- Photographs.
- Sheet music.
Occupations
- Composers.
