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M. K. Jerome papers, 1927-1977

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Jerome, M. K. (Maurice K.), 1893-1977
Title
M. K. Jerome papers
Dates
1927-1977 (inclusive)
Quantity
7.32 cubic feet (15 boxes)
Collection Number
07096
Summary
Manuscript music, audio recordings, and other material of an American composer who wrote songs for motion pictures.
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
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

Jerome (1893-1977), a songwriter, was a theater pianist in New York before moving to Hollywood in 1929. He wrote theme songs for early film musicals and worked for Warner Brothers for 18 years. Jerome was nominated for Academy Awards in 1943 and 1945. He scored several motion pictures including "Yankee Doodle Dandy," "My Wild Irish Rose," and "Daughter of Rosie O'Grady."

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Content Description

Collection contains manuscript lyrics and music; sheet music; correspondence and memorandums (1929-1977); contracts (1927-1951); 45 and 78 rpm phonograph records; photographs; scripts; royalty statements; copyright applications; magazine and newspaper clippings; 3 scrapbooks; and miscellaneous other materials.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Preservation Note

System Requirements

Jerome compositions -- Phonodiscs -- 45 and 78 rpm.

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by M. K. Jerome at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

The material was received from Stuart Jerome, 1978-1982.

Processing Note

Processing Information

Finding aid encoded by Dinah Miles and D. Claudia Thompson and finding aid updated by D. Claudia Thompson in May 2020.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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