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Luchi De Jesus papers, 1895-1983

Overview of the Collection

Creator
De Jesus, Luchi.
Title
Luchi De Jesus papers
Dates
1895-1983 (inclusive)
1961-1976 (bulk)
Quantity
15.95 cubic feet (23 boxes)
Collection Number
09750
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.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Luchi De Jesus was a music arranger and composer in the music, television, and motion picture industries. Born in 1923, De Jesus was an arranger for Mercury Records Corporation during the 1960s and arranged music for a number of well known singers, including Brook Benton, Sarah Vaughn, and Teresa Brewer. De Jesus was also active in television during the 1960s and 1970s and composed music for several popular television shows, including "Get Christie Love" and "CHiPs". He also worked in the motion picture industry during the 1970s and composed the music for several films, including "Detroit 9000" (1973). Luchi De Jesus passed away in 1984.

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Content Description

Collection contains musical scores arranged by De Jesus at Mercury Records Corporation for a number of popular singers, including Brook Benton, Sarah Vaughn, and Teresa Brewer. It also contains De Jesus' musical scores for several television shows, including "Get Christie Love". The collection also holds De Jesus' musical scores for several movies, including "Detroit 9000".

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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 Luchi De Jesus at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

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Subject Terms

  • Arrangement (Music)
  • Film composers -- United States.
  • Motion picture music -- Scores.
  • Motion picture music -- United States.
  • Motion picture music, Arranged.
  • Popular music -- United States.
  • Television music -- Scores.
  • Television music -- United States.
  • Television music, Arranged.

Corporate Names

  • Mercury Records Corporation.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Scores.

Occupations

  • Arrangers (Musicians)

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