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Jacques Belasco papers, 1939-1967
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Belasco, Jacques.
- Title
- Jacques Belasco papers
- Dates
- 1939-1967 (inclusive)19391967
- Quantity
- 6.92 cubic feet (7 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 06476
- 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
Partial finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Jacques Belasco (1917-1973) was a music composer and arranger in the motion picture and television industries during the twentieth century. A native of Russia who immigrated to the United States during World War II, Belasco composed soundtracks for a number of movies between the 1940s and 1960s, including "The Magic Fountain" (1961) and "Rings Around the World" (1966). He also composed and arranged music for a number of television programs during the 1950s and 1960s, including "The Jack Benny Program" (1960), "The Way of the Cross" (1960-1964), "Vincent Van Gogh: A Self Portrait" (1961), and "Ruark's Africa" (1962). In addition to his work in motion pictures and television, Belasco also composed music for the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair. He also composed and arranged for several big band leaders, including Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains reel to reel audio tapes of Jacques Belasco's movie soundtracks (including "The Magic Fountain" and "Rings Around the World"), Belasco's television soundtracks (including "The Way of the Cross." "Vincent Van Gogh: A Self Portrait," and "Ruark's Africa"), and other miscellaneous recordings of music composed and arranged by Belasco. Collection also contains Belasco's original music scores for "The Jack Benny Program" and photostats of Belasco's scores for Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey, the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair, and his musical work "Symposium for Strings." A few 78 rpm phonograph records are in this collection as well.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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 InformationReturn to Top
Preservation Note
System RequirementsJacques Belasco musical recordings -- Audio tapes.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Jacques Belasco at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
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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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Arrangement (Music)
- Arrangers (Musicians) -- United States -- 20th century.
- Composers -- United States -- 20th century.
- Composition (Music) -- United States -- 20th century.
- Motion picture music -- United States -- 20th century.
- Television music -- United States -- 20th century.
Form or Genre Terms
- Audiotapes.
