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Russell Garcia papers, 1940-1979
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Garcia, Russell
- Title
- Russell Garcia papers
- Dates
- 1940-1979 (inclusive)19401979
- Quantity
- 18.93 cubic feet (29 boxes) + artifacts + phonodiscs.
- Collection Number
- 04146
- 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
Garcia (1916- ) led his own jazz and big band orchestra during the 1940s and 1950s and later was a composer and arranger for motion pictures and television.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains 14 pieces of correspondence (1953-1959); scores arranged by Garcia for the motion pictures "Atlantis, the Lost Continent" and "The Time Machine", the television programs "Laredo" and "The Virginian", and a jazz version of the musical "Porgy and Bess"; miscellaneous photographs; scripts for the television shows "Laredo" and "The Virginian"; 1 78 and 18 33 1/3 rpm records of Garcia performing and of his compositions (ca. 1940s-1950s); artifacts; and miscellaneous other materials.
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 RequirementsGarcia compositions and performances -- 78 and 33 1/3 rpm phonodiscs.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Russell Garcia 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
- Arrangement (Music)
- Big band music.
- Composition (Music)
- Dramatic music -- Scores.
- Jazz.
- Motion picture music -- United States -- Scores.
- Television music -- Scores.
- Television programs -- United States.
- Television scripts.
Form or Genre Terms
- Artifacts.
- Phonograph records.
- Scores.
- Scripts.
Occupations
- Composers.
- Musicians.
