Russell Garcia papers - Archives West

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: 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.
Additional Reference Guides: 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.

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Restrictions on Use

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

Preferred Citation

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

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Preservation Note

System Requirements

Garcia compositions and performances -- 78 and 33 1/3 rpm phonodiscs.

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Russell Garcia at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top

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Link to Container List (PDF)

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