Hal Kemp papers and sound recordings, 1925-1941
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Kemp, Hal
- Title
- Hal Kemp papers and sound recordings
- Dates
- 1925-1941 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 43.41 cubic ft. (66 boxes) + oversize
- Collection Number
- 04330
- Summary
- Music, publicity, and other materials of a 1930s big band leader.
- 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
James Hal Kemp was a big band leader, composer, and arranger. Kemp formed a jazz band at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the 1920s. In 1927 he and some of the other members turned professional. During the 1930s, the band was extremely popular and performed live, on the radio, and for motion pictures. Many of the arrangements were done by John Scott Trotter. Kemp’s success was cut short by his death after an automobile accident in 1940.
Content Description
The collection includes scores of many of the band’s arrangements, commercial recordings, and recordings of radio broadcasts. Also included are correspondence, publicity, scrapbooks, business records, and photographs.
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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsHal Kemp papers are also housed at the Southern Historical Collection, Louis Round Wilson Special Collections Library, University of North Carolina.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Burr G. Blair in 1972; from T.D. Kemp Jr. (brother) in 1974; and from Geoffrey Arend in 1983.
Processing Note
Processing Information
Detailed Description of the Collection
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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.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Subject Terms
- Big band music
- Dance orchestra music
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Hal Kemp Orchestra
