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Michael Small papers, 1963-2002

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Small, Michael
Title
Michael Small papers
Dates
1963-2002 (inclusive)
Quantity
23.91 cubic ft. (37 boxes)
Collection Number
10487
Summary
The Michael Small papers contain music scores and audio recordings of music composed by Michael Small for films, documentaries, and commercials.
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.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Michael Small was born in New York City on May 30, 1939, and was raised in Maplewood, New Jersey. He began writing music while attending Williams College (MA), and by the mid 1960s had begun composing music for commercials and films. During his career he composed music for over fifty films, including “Klute,” “Marathon Man,” “Parallax View,” and “The Postman Always Rings Twice” (1981). Michael Small passed away on November 24, 2003.

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Content Description

The Michael Small papers contain hand-written musical scores composed by Michael Small for commercials and over forty films and documentaries. The scores reflect Michael Small’s career work, spanning from the 1960s through 2002. Also included in the collection are audio and film recordings of a smaller sampling of his work. The recordings represent a variety of formats, and appear to be from the 1960s through the 1980s.

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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

Arrangement

This collection has been minimally processed, and divided into three series:

Series I. Music Scores

Series II. Miscellaneous Documents

Series III. Audio and Video Recordings

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Michael Small at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Michael and Lynn Small in 1997 and 2008.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Matthew Francis in November 2008.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Motion picture music.
  • Musicals.
  • Television advertising.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Scores.

Occupations

  • Film composers.

Processed by Matthew Francis
2008

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