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Jack Stern papers, 1914-1975

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Stern, Jack, 1896-1985
Title
Jack Stern papers
Dates
1914-1975 (inclusive)
Quantity
16.40 cubic feet (36 boxes)
Collection Number
03519
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.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Stern (1896-1985) worked as a pianist and publicist for the Irving Berlin firm of Waterson, Berlin, and Snyder Music Publishers from 1914-1919 and was a vocal coach for nine Berlin musicals. He composed music for motion pictures including the 1935 Maurice Chevalier film "Folies Bergere."

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Content Description

Collection contains published and unpublished songs by Stern; sheet music and songbooks for Irving Berlin songs and musicals; sheet music for over 150 musicals, over 200 children's songs, and several hundred popular songs by a variety of composers; photographs; a small amount of correspondence; membership lists, pamphlets, and reports related to the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers; 4 scrapbooks; and miscellaneous certificates, programs and newspaper clippings.

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Use of the Collection

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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 are no known other archival collections created by Jack Stern at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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