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Bronislaw Kaper papers, 1923-1965
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Kaper, Bronislaw, 1902-1983.
- Title
- Bronislaw Kaper papers
- Dates
- 1923-1965 (inclusive)19231965
- Quantity
- .90 cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 03193
- Summary
- 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Kaper (1902-1983) was born in Poland and worked as a composer in Germany and France before immigrating to the U.S. in 1935. He worked as a composer for the motion picture industry until the 1960s, mostly for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains 2 pieces of correspondence (1965); and scores for orchestral music and several motion pictures composed by Kaper, including "Bataan," "Glass Slipper," "Lili," "Lord Jim," "Mutiny on the Bounty," "Them!" and "The Brothers Karamazov" (1923-1965).
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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 InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
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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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Composition (Music)
- Motion picture music -- United States.
Form or Genre Terms
- Scores.
Occupations
- Composers.
