Edward Heyman papers, 1929-1971
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Heyman, Edward, 1907-1981
- Title
- Edward Heyman papers
- Dates
- 1929-1971 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 4.74 cubic ft. (7 boxes and 1 folder)
- Collection Number
- 03765
- Summary
- Edward Heyman was a lyricist and producer. Collection contains biographical information, awards, correspondence, publicity and interviews, a poster and a photograph, scrapbooks, published and unpublished music, and numerous record albums.
- 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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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Edward Heyman (1907-1981) was a lyricist and producer. His most famous lyrics were for the song “Body and Soul.” Heyman was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1975.
Content Description
Collection contains biographical information; awards from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and others; correspondence, newspaper publicity, and interviews; a poster for “The Lion in Winter”; a photograph of Heyman; scrapbooks of early Broadway shows; bound volumes of published songs, unpublished music manuscripts, and music from The Kissing Bandit; record albums and a tape of parts written for Milton Kaye and Madame Butterfly; and a First Day of Issue stamp from the New York World’s Fair.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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Inventories
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 for 8 containers.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)Container: Box 1-8
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Lyricists.
- Music.
- Musicals.
- Performing arts.
- Sheet music.
