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Irwin Kostal papers, 1950-1967
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Kostal, Irwin
- Title
- Irwin Kostal papers
- Dates
- 1950-1967 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 28.27 cubic ft. (43 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 03423
- Summary
- Irwin Kostal (1911-1994) was an American music conductor, orchestrator, and arranger during the twentieth century. This collection consists of musical scores for television shows, Broadway musicals and motion pictures written, arranged or composed by Kostal and others.
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Irwin Kostal (1911-1994) was an American music conductor, orchestrator, and arranger during the twentieth century. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Kostal conducted and orchestrated music for a number of television programs between the 1940s and 1980s, including "Your Show of Shows" (1950-1954) and "The Jerry Lewis Show" (1963). He also conducted and orchestrated music for several television musicals between the 1950s and 1970s, including "Babes in Toyland" (1954) and "Chocolate Soldier" (1955). Kostal also worked in the motion picture industry and orchestrated and arranged music for several popular movies between the 1960s and 1980s, including "West Side Story" (1961). Kostal was also active in musical theater and served as orchestrator on a number of popular Broadway musicals between the 1950s and 1980s, including "Fiorello!" (1959-1961), "Tenderloin" (1960-1961), and "Sail Away" (1961-1962). In addition to his work in movies, television, and theater, Kostal served as an orchestrator and arranger for a number of performing artists, including Julie Andrews. He also orchestrated and arranged music for several television commercials during the 1950s and 1960s, including those for Scott Paper Napkins and Lentheric Perfume.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains Irwin Kostal's musical scores (originals and copies) for television shows and television musicals, including those for "Your Show of Shows", "The Jerry Lewis Show", "Babes in Toyland", and "The Chocolate Soldier". Collection also contains Kostal's musical scores (originals and copies) for the movie "West Side Story". Collection also holds Kostal's scores (originals and copies) for several Broadway plays, including "Fiorello!", "Tenderloin," and "Sail Away." Scores (originals and copies) of Kostal's work with several individual artists (including Julie Andrews), scores of television commercials (including Scott and Lentheric), several miscellaneous scores arranged by Kostal, and a few newspapers 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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Irwin Kostal at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Irwin Kostal in 1970.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Shaun Hayes in December 2013.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum | undated |
| 2 | Babes in Toyland | 1954 |
| 3 | Candid Camera | undated |
| 4 | Celeste Holm (music for nightclub act) | undated |
| 5 | The Chocolate Soldier | 1955 |
| 6-7 | Commercials | 1957, undated |
| 8-9 | Delores Wilson (Caesar's Hour) | undated |
| 10 | Fiorello | undated |
| 11 | The Gershwin Show | 1956 |
| 12 | The Great Waltz | 1955 |
| 13-15 | The Hans Brinker Show | 1958 |
| 16 | The Jerry Lewis Show | undated |
| 33 | Jerry Martin scores and arrangements | undated |
| 17 | Julie Andrews (A Little Bit of Broadway) | undated |
| 18-20 | Julie Andrews (Julie Andrews Sings) | undated |
| 21-23 | Julie Andrews (The Lass With the Delicate Air) | undated |
| 24 | The Merry Widow | 1954 |
| 25 | Naughty Marietta | 1954 |
| 26 | Rod Alexander scores and arrangements | undated |
| 27 | Sail Away | undated |
| 28-31 | Your Show of Shows | 1950-1951 |
| 32 | Tenderloin | undated |
| 33 | Tunes from Jamaica | undated |
| 33 | Urbie Green scores and arrangements | undated |
| 34 | West Side Story (American to Cool Fugue) | undated |
| 35 | West Side Story (Dance at the Gym to He Killed Your Brother) | undated |
| 36 | West Side Story (I Feel Pretty to Jet Song) | undated |
| 37 | West Side Story (Jump to Meeting Scene) | undated |
| 38 | West Side Story (Prologues) | undated |
| 39 | Westside Story (Prologues to Quintet) | undated |
| 40 | Original compositions | undated |
| 41-43 | Miscellaneous notes and scores | undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Arrangement (Music).
- Arrangers (Musicians) -- United States -- 20th century.
- Conducting -- United States -- 20th century.
- Conductors (Music) -- United States -- 20th century.
- Instrumentation and orchestration -- United States -- 20th century.
- Motion picture music -- United States -- 20th century.
- Musicals -- United States -- 20th century.
- Television music -- United States -- 20th century.
Titles within the Collection
- West Side story (Motion picture)
Processed by Shaun Hayes
2013
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