Collection Summary
Gross, Walter, pianist
Walter Gross papers
1938-2010 (bulk 1938-1967)
05173
1.62 cubic
ft. (3 boxes)
University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
English
The collection contains scores, audio recordings, and other papers relating to the musical career of Walter Gross.
Arrangement of the Collection
The collection has been divided into two series.
Biography of Walter GrossWalter 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.
Scope and ContentThe 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.
Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes,
and the collection is open to the public.
Copyright Information
The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright,
property, and libel laws as they apply.
Related Materials
There are no known other archival collections created by Walter Gross at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
This material was received from Ethel Raymond in 1973 and Helene R. Spierman in 2010.
Processing Information
The collection was processed by Matthew Francis in September 2010.
Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection
Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Access Terms
Piano music--United States.
Composition (music)
Audiotapes.
Phonograph records.
Scores.
Pianists.
Composers.
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Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Music
Container List
Series I. Papers
1
1
Correspondence (13 Items)
1963-1968
1
2
Essays (by Walter Gibbs and Unknown, 3 Items)
1958, undated
1
3
Military Records (Honorable Discharge)
1945
1
4
Newspaper Clippings (Return to High School and Death)
1941, 1967
1
5
Photographs - Individual and Music Groups
circa 1910s-1960s
1
6
Poems - by Susan Arnold Taylor and Walter Gibbs
1944, 1960
1
7
Program - "Paul Whiteman and His All American Band - Carnegie Hall"
1938
1
8
Record of the Works of Walter Gross
circa 1967
1
9
Scores - "After Summer," Words and Music by Walter Gross
circa 1957
3
Scores - "Big City," Words and Music by Walter Gross
circa 1954
1
10
Scores - "Birthday Song," Words and Music by Walter Gross
1952
1
11
Scores - "Body and Soul," Words and Music by Walter Gross
undated
1
12
Scores - "Dear to my Heart," Words by Ashton Stanley, Music by Walter Gross
circa 1955
1
13
Scores - "Ev'ry So Often," Words and Music by Walter Gross
undated
1
14
Scores - "Find Me, I'm Lost," Words and Music by Walter Gross
circa 1957
3
Scores - "Gypsy," Words by Charles Rinker, Music by Walter Gross
1955
1
15
Scores - "I Can Do Anything," Words and Music by Walter Gross
undated
1
16
Scores - "It Happened Long Ago," Words and Music by Walter Gross
circa 1946
3
Scores - "If I Had it to Do Over Again," Words and Music by Walter Gross
undated
1
17
Scores - "I Wish I Knew," Words and Music by Walter Gross
1957
1
18
Scores - "Mexican Moon," Words by Johnny Mercer and Charles Rinker, Music by Walter Gross
circa 1957
1
19
Scores - "Never Look Back (Something May Be Gainin' on You)," Words and Music by Walter Gross
1958
1
20
Scores - "Only Me," Words and Music by Walter Gross
undated
1
21
Scores - "Please Remember," Words by Bobby Troup, Music by Walter Gross
circa 1952
1
22
Scores - "San Juan," Words by Bobby Troup, Music by Walter Gross
undated
3
Scores - "Sit Down," Words and Music by Walter Gross
circa 1957
1
23
Scores - "Sleep Well Love," Words by Bobby Troup, Music by Walter Gross
undated
1
24
Scores - "Sleepy in the Daytime," Words and Music by Walter Gross
undated
1
25
Scores - "Somebody Wins, Somebody Loses," Words and Music by Walter Gross
circa 1950
1
26
Scores - "Swanee River (Humoresque)," Words and Music by Walter Gross
1961
3
Scores - "Tenderly," Words by Jack Lawrence, Music by Walter Gross
1946
1
27
Scores - "That's Our Girl," Words and Music by Walter Gross
undated
1
28
Scores - "There Will Never," Words and Music by Walter Gross
undated
1
29
Scores - "This Way," Words and Music by Walter Gross
1958
3
Scores - "Voice in the Wind," Words by Paul Frees, Music by Walter Gross
1953
1
30
Scores - "When a Fool Falls in Love," Words and Music by Walter Gross
circa 1953
1
31
Scores - "Wild but Wonderful," Words by Charles Rinker, Music by Walter Gross
undated
1
32
Scores - "You're Mine," Words and Music by Walter Gross
circa 1958
3
Scores - "You're Not in Love," Words and Music by Walter Gross
circa 1957
Series II. Recordings
2
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"
1940-1942
2
Audiotape, Reel-to-Reel - "Walter Gross Plays His Own Great Songs," (Tapes 2 and 3, Two Reels)
undated
2
Audiotape, Reel-to-Reel - "Walter Gross Plays Songs from MGM's 'Torch Song,'" (Tape 1)
undated
2
Audiotape, Reel-to-Reel - "Wild but Wonderful," (7 1/2 RPM)
undated
2
CD - "Walter Gross at the Piano," (Two Discs)
circa 2010
2
DVD - Film "Greenwich Village," (1953) With Walter Gross and Virginia Phillips
circa 2010
3
Phonograph Record - "Big City (Theme)" (78 RPM)
1954
3
Phonograph Record - "Dear to My Heart" (78 RPM)
undated
3
Phonograph Record - "Love" by Rosemary Clooney (33 1/3 RPM)
undated
3
Phonograph Record - "Mexican Moon" (78 RPM)
undated
3
Phonograph Record - "Please Remember"
undated
3
Phonograph Record - "Tenderly" by the Boston Pops Orchestra
1965
3
Phonograph Record - "This Way/You're Mine" (78 ROM)
undated
3
Phonograph Record - "Walter Gross Plays His Own Great Songs," (33 1/3 RPM)
undated
3
Phonograph Record - "Walter Gross Plays Youmans Hits" (45 RPM)
undated
3
Phonograph Record - "When a Fool Falls in Love" (78 RPM)
undated