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PASC-M 16
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Title: Edward Ward Collection,
Date (inclusive): 1940-1945
Collection number: PASC-M 16
Creator: Ward,
Edward
Extent:
11 boxes (5.5 linear ft.)
Repository:
University of California, Los Angeles. Library.
UCLA Library Special Collections
Los Angeles, California 90095-1490
Abstract: Collection consists of conductor's scores and/or
sketches, in manuscripts or copies, for The singing bandit, Cobra woman, Where
were you?, Broadway serenade, Kit Carson, Climax, Men of Texas, South of Pago
Pago, My son, my son, It never rains in Hollywood, and Phantom of the opera, as
well as unidentified musical sketches, printed sheet music, production notes,
legal documents (including contracts), cue sheets, correspondence, and
photographs.
[Identification of item], Edward Ward Collection, Collection number PASC-M 16, UCLA Library Special Collections, University
of California, Los Angeles.
Ward was born on Apr. 2, 1896 in St. Louis, MO; attended Beethoven Schools of
music; wrote film scores for "Cheers for Miss Bishop," "Thanks a million," "All
American co-ed," and "Phantom of the opera;" wrote music for the London
production of Clowns in clover, and wrote songs, including Who takes care of the
caretaker's daughter?, Always and always, Lullaby of the bells, Dreaming of
castles in the air, and Anybody home?; became a film executive; he died in
1971.
Collection consists of conductor's scores and/or sketches, in manuscripts or
copies, for The singing bandit, Cobra woman, Where were you?, Broadway serenade,
Kit Carson, Climax, Men of Texas, South of Pago Pago, My son, my son, It never
rains in Hollywood, and Phantom of the opera, as well as unidentified musical
sketches, printed sheet music, production notes, legal documents (including
contracts), cue sheets, correspondence, and photographs.
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Ward, Edward, 1896-1971 --Archives.
Composers --United States --Archival resources.
Music --Manuscripts.
Motion picture music --Scores.