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Marlin Skiles papers, 1935-1970

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Skiles, Marlin
Title
Marlin Skiles papers
Dates
1935-1970 (inclusive)
Quantity
.25 cubic ft. (1 box)
Collection Number
02848
Summary
Marlin Skiles was a composer for film and television during the 20th century. Collection contains audio recordings of motion picture music by Skiles.
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

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

Marlin Skiles was a composer for film and television during the 20th century. He worked under contract with Republic Pictures Corporation and Columbia Pictures along with being a freelancer. His works include “Flight to Mars,” “Queen of Outer Space,” and “The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler.”

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Content Description

Collection contains audio recordings of motion picture music by Skiles.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

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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.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from David Schecter in November 2021.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in November 2025.

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Marlin Skiles at the date of processing.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Audio

    • Description: "The Resurrection of Zachary Wheeler" Reel 1-2 (2 reel to reels)
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: "The Queen from Outer Space" (reel to reel)
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: "Flight to Mars" (reel to reel)
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 1, Folder

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Subject Terms

  • Film composers
  • Motion picture music
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