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Hal Schaefer papers, 1944-1972
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Schaefer, Hal.
- Title
- Hal Schaefer papers
- Dates
- 1944-1972 (inclusive)19441972
- Quantity
- 1.1 cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 05102
- 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
Schaefer (1925- ), a composer, pianist, and arranger, studied music with Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco and played in the Benny Carter, Boyd Raeburn, and Harry James orchestras. He served as an accompanist to numerous singers and was an arranger and vocal coach for 20th Century Fox from 1948-1955. Schaefer was a composer, conductor and arranger for United Artists Records and arranged dance music for Broadway shows including "Foxy" and "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum."
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains correspondence, chiefly with Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (1955-1969); lyrics and sheet music; 33 1/3 rpm phonograph records; reel-to-reel audiotapes of a 1967 interview of Schaefer; newspaper and magazine clippings; and miscellaneous other materials. The sheet music is, in part, photocopies.
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
Preservation Note
System RequirementsSchaefer performances and arrangements -- Sound discs -- 33 1/3 rpm.
Schaefer interview -- Reel-to-reel audiotapes.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Hal Schaefer at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed 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
- Music.
- Piano music.
Form or Genre Terms
- Audiotapes.
- Phonograph records.
- Sheet music.
Occupations
- Composers.
- Pianists.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Mario, 1895-1968.
