Walter Gross papers, 1938-2010 (bulk 1938-1967)
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Gross, Walter, pianist
- Title
- Walter Gross papers
- Dates
- 1938-2010 (bulk 1938-1967) (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 1.62 cubic ft. (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 05173
- Summary
- The collection contains scores, audio recordings, and other papers relating to the musical career of Walter Gross.
- 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 Note
Walter Gross (1909-1967) was born in New York City. During his long musical career he worked as a pianist, composer, arranger, orchestral leader, and record company executive. He is best known for his 1946 song “Tenderly” which became a pop standard after being recorded by Rosemary Clooney in 1952.
Content Description
The bulk of the Walter Gross papers consist of musical scores and audio recordings spanning his career. Other materials in the collection include correspondence, photographs, newspaper articles, and other miscellaneous materials.
Use of the Collection
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 Information
Arrangement
The collection has been divided into two series.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Walter Gross at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Ethel Raymond in 1973 and Helene R. Spierman in 2010.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Matthew Francis in September 2010.
Detailed Description of the Collection
Container List
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Series I. Papers
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Description: Correspondence (13 Items)Dates: 1963-1968Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Essays (by Walter Gibbs and Unknown, 3 Items)Dates: 1958, undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Military Records (Honorable Discharge)Dates: 1945Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Newspaper Clippings (Return to High School and Death)Dates: 1941, 1967Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Photographs - Individual and Music GroupsDates: circa 1910s-1960sContainer: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Poems - by Susan Arnold Taylor and Walter GibbsDates: 1944, 1960Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: Program - "Paul Whiteman and His All American Band - Carnegie Hall"Dates: 1938Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: Record of the Works of Walter GrossDates: circa 1967Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: Scores - "After Summer," Words and Music by Walter GrossDates: circa 1957Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: Scores - "Big City," Words and Music by Walter GrossDates: circa 1954Container: Box 3
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Description: Scores - "Birthday Song," Words and Music by Walter GrossDates: 1952Container: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: Scores - "Body and Soul," Words and Music by Walter GrossDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: Scores - "Dear to my Heart," Words by Ashton Stanley, Music by Walter GrossDates: circa 1955Container: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: Scores - "Ev'ry So Often," Words and Music by Walter GrossDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 13
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Description: Scores - "Find Me, I'm Lost," Words and Music by Walter GrossDates: circa 1957Container: Box 1, Folder 14
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Description: Scores - "Gypsy," Words by Charles Rinker, Music by Walter GrossDates: 1955Container: Box 3
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Description: Scores - "I Can Do Anything," Words and Music by Walter GrossDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 15
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Description: Scores - "It Happened Long Ago," Words and Music by Walter GrossDates: circa 1946Container: Box 1, Folder 16
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Description: Scores - "If I Had it to Do Over Again," Words and Music by Walter GrossDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Scores - "I Wish I Knew," Words and Music by Walter GrossDates: 1957Container: Box 1, Folder 17
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Description: Scores - "Mexican Moon," Words by Johnny Mercer and Charles Rinker, Music by Walter GrossDates: circa 1957Container: Box 1, Folder 18
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Description: Scores - "Never Look Back (Something May Be Gainin' on You)," Words and Music by Walter GrossDates: 1958Container: Box 1, Folder 19
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Description: Scores - "Only Me," Words and Music by Walter GrossDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 20
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Description: Scores - "Please Remember," Words by Bobby Troup, Music by Walter GrossDates: circa 1952Container: Box 1, Folder 21
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Description: Scores - "San Juan," Words by Bobby Troup, Music by Walter GrossDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 22
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Description: Scores - "Sit Down," Words and Music by Walter GrossDates: circa 1957Container: Box 3
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Description: Scores - "Sleep Well Love," Words by Bobby Troup, Music by Walter GrossDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 23
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Description: Scores - "Sleepy in the Daytime," Words and Music by Walter GrossDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 24
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Description: Scores - "Somebody Wins, Somebody Loses," Words and Music by Walter GrossDates: circa 1950Container: Box 1, Folder 25
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Description: Scores - "Swanee River (Humoresque)," Words and Music by Walter GrossDates: 1961Container: Box 1, Folder 26
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Description: Scores - "Tenderly," Words by Jack Lawrence, Music by Walter GrossDates: 1946Container: Box 3
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Description: Scores - "That's Our Girl," Words and Music by Walter GrossDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 27
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Description: Scores - "There Will Never," Words and Music by Walter GrossDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 28
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Description: Scores - "This Way," Words and Music by Walter GrossDates: 1958Container: Box 1, Folder 29
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Description: Scores - "Voice in the Wind," Words by Paul Frees, Music by Walter GrossDates: 1953Container: Box 3
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Description: Scores - "When a Fool Falls in Love," Words and Music by Walter GrossDates: circa 1953Container: Box 1, Folder 30
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Description: Scores - "Wild but Wonderful," Words by Charles Rinker, Music by Walter GrossDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 31
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Description: Scores - "You're Mine," Words and Music by Walter GrossDates: circa 1958Container: Box 1, Folder 32
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Description: Scores - "You're Not in Love," Words and Music by Walter GrossDates: circa 1957Container: Box 3
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Series II. Recordings
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Description: Audiotape, Reel-to-Reel - "Walter Gross: I Give You my Word, I Just Had to Come Back, Just A Little Bit South of North Carolina, Daybreak"Dates: 1940-1942Container: Box 2
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Description: Audiotape, Reel-to-Reel - "Walter Gross Plays His Own Great Songs," (Tapes 2 and 3, Two Reels)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: Audiotape, Reel-to-Reel - "Walter Gross Plays Songs from MGM's 'Torch Song,'" (Tape 1)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: Audiotape, Reel-to-Reel - "Wild but Wonderful," (7 1/2 RPM)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: CD - "Walter Gross at the Piano," (Two Discs)Dates: circa 2010Container: Box 2
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Description: DVD - Film "Greenwich Village," (1953) With Walter Gross and Virginia PhillipsDates: circa 2010Container: Box 2
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Description: Phonograph Record - "Big City (Theme)" (78 RPM)Dates: 1954Container: Box 3
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Description: Phonograph Record - "Dear to My Heart" (78 RPM)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Phonograph Record - "Love" by Rosemary Clooney (33 1/3 RPM)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Phonograph Record - "Mexican Moon" (78 RPM)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Phonograph Record - "Please Remember"Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Phonograph Record - "Tenderly" by the Boston Pops OrchestraDates: 1965Container: Box 3
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Description: Phonograph Record - "This Way/You're Mine" (78 ROM)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Phonograph Record - "Walter Gross Plays His Own Great Songs," (33 1/3 RPM)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Phonograph Record - "Walter Gross Plays Youmans Hits" (45 RPM)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Phonograph Record - "When a Fool Falls in Love" (78 RPM)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Composition (music)
- Piano music--United States.
Form or Genre Terms
- Audiotapes.
- Phonograph records.
- Scores.
Occupations
- Composers.
- Pianists.
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