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box 45, folder 13

The 'ampstead way 1946

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 14

And I love you 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies

Scope and Content

From: The Flop Parade
box 45, folder 15

And you'll be home 1950

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 16

Another human being of the opposite sex 1951

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

1 copy
box 45, folder 17

Anthem of the clams 1960

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 18

Any man who loves his mother 1964

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies with cover, 5 copies without cover
box 45, folder 20

Any way the wind blows 1946

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 21

Apalachicola, Fla. 1947

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies with cover, 5 copies without cover
box 45, folder 22

April wants to dance again 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 23

Aren't you glad you're you 1945

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies with title page, 5 copies without title page
box 45, folder 24

Argentina skies 1938

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: letter. Photocopy.

Scope and Contents note

Jimmy Van Heusen is lyricist; music by Hughie Barrett. 1 copy.
box 45, folder 25

The army aviation song 1963

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 26

As long as I'm dreaming 1947

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 28

At the psychological moment 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 29

The ballad of Johnny Cool 1964

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 30

Bang! bang! 1964

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies with cover, 5 copies without cover
box 45, folder 31

A barrel of monkeys 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies

Scope and Content

From: The Flop Parade
box 45, folder 32

The belle of the Yukon 1944

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 33

Birds of a feather 1941

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies, 1 copy of "professional use only" edition.
box 45, folder 35

Blue Rain 1939

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 36

Bluebirds in my belfry 1944

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 37

The boys night out 1962

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 38

Buckskin Beauty 1956

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 39

Busy doing nothing 1948

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies, 3 copies in larger size
box 45, folder 40

But beautiful 1947

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

4 copies
box 45, folder 41

California 1963

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 42

The California Highway Patrol march 1963

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Original folder missing. 2 copies.
box 45, folder 43

Call me irresponsible 1963

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies of original, 5 copies of "Professional Use Only"
box 45, folder 44

Can I help it? 1939

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

4 copies of MPH edition, 1 copy of Remick edition, 1 copy with no cover
box 45, folder 45

(Love is a) Career 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies, 1 copy of manuscript publication version (ozalid)
box 45, folder 46

Carry me back to Laramie 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 47

Catalog day 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies

Scope and Content

From: The Flop Parade
box 45, folder 48

Cathy 1962

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies, in two colors
box 45, folder 49

Cela m'est egal (If it's all the same to you) 1953

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

1 copy
box 45, folder 50

Charlotte couldn't Charleston 1964

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies with cover, 5 copies without cover
box 45, folder 51

Chicago style 1952

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies, 1 copy of Famous Standard edition
box 45, folder 52

Chico's Choo-choo 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 53

Christmas is for children 1968

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: letter.

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 54

A cigarette and a silhouette 1942

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies, 1 copy of other edition
box 45, folder 55

Circle this day on the calendar 1966

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 56

(It must be getting) Close to Christmas 1968

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: letter.

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 57

Closer than a kiss 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 58

Come blow your horn 1963

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 59

Come dance with me 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 60

Come fly with me 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies, 1 copy in other edition
box 45, folder 61

Come on strong 1962

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 62

Come waltz with me 1964

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 63

Constantly 1942

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies, 5 copies in Famous Standard edition
box 45, folder 64

Country style 1947

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 65

Darn that dream 1939

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

1 copy of BVC edition, 5 copies of "professional copy", 5 copies of 1968 arrangement, 5 copies of same without cover
box 45, folder 66

The day after forever 1944

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 67

Dearest, darest I 1940

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

3 copies
box 45, folder 68

Deep in a dream 1938

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

2 copies, 2 copies of 1966 arrangement
box 45, folder 69

Discouraged over you 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies

Scope and Content

From: The Flop Parade
box 45, folder 70

Do you know why 1940

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 71

Do you wanna jump, children? 1938

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

1 copy
box 45, folder 72

Does baby feel all right? 1946

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 73

Don't be a do-badder 1964

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies with cover, 5 copies without cover
box 45, folder 74

Don't call me - I'll call you 1964

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 75

Don't give me a ring on the telephone 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies

Scope and Content

From: The Flop Parade
box 45, folder 76

Duke the spook 1943

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies (stapled ozalid copies)
box 45, folder 77

Early American 1950

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 78

Eee-o-eleven 1960

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 80

Ever so lightly 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 81

Ev'ry girl is diff'rent 1944

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 82

Ev'rybody has the right to be wrong! 1965

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 83

Everything makes music when you're in love 1965

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 84

Experience 1947

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies with cover, 5 copies without cover
box 45, folder 85

The faithful heart 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

2 copies
box 45, folder 86

Fancy meeting you here 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 87

Far away 1951

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 88

Fogarty the great 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 89

For a moment of your love 1953

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 90

For the first hundred years 1944

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 91

Four for Texas 1963

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 92

A friend of yours 1944

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

1 copy with cover, 5 copies without cover
box 45, folder 94

Funny thing 1954

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies. Composed by Jimmy Van Heusen using the pseudonym "Arthur Williams".
box 45, folder 95

The gentleman in the next apartment 1955

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies. Composed by Jimmy Van Heusen using the pseudonym "Arthur Williams".
box 45, folder 96

Get rid of Monday 1955

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 97

Get yourself a phonograph 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 98

The girl most likely to succeed 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 99

The girl with the bells 1956

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

2 copies
box 45, folder 100

Give praise! Give praise! Give praise! 1964

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies with cover, 5 copies without cover
box 45, folder 101

Going my way 1944

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

1 copy with cover, 5 copies without cover, 5 copies without cover (another edition)
box 45, folder 102

Gonzaga men 1951

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 103

Good for nothin' 1939

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies of original, 5 copies of 1967 arrangement
box 45, folder 104

Good time Charlie 1945

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 45, folder 105

Got the moon in my pocket 1942

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies with cover, 1 copy without cover
box 45, folder 106

Grace 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies

Scope and Content

From: The Flop Parade
box 46, folder 1

Hadacol 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies

Scope and Content

From: The Flop Parade
box 46, folder 2

The hard way 1945

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 3

Harlem hospitality [1932]

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies. Lyrics by Jimmy Van Heusen; music by Jerry Arlen.
box 46, folder 4

Harmony 1947

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

2 with cover, 5 without cover
box 46, folder 5

Hazel 1961

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 6

He was a perfect gentleman 1944

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

1 with cover, 5 without cover
box 46, folder 7

Heaven can wait 1939

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "; 1 song sheet, size: 7 x 10.5 "

Scope and Contents note

5 copies of MPH edition; 5 copies of Myron Rapport arrangement; 5 copies of 1967 arrangement
box 46, folder 8

Here comes another song about Texas 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 9

Here's that rainy day 1953

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies; 2 copies with different cover
box 46, folder 10

Hey you with the crazy eyes 1960

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "; 1 song sheet, size: letter

Scope and Contents note

5 copies; 5 copies of "Artist copy"
box 46, folder 11

High hopes 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 12

High on the list 1950

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 13

His rocking horse ran away 1944

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 14

Holiday for lovers 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 15

Honeymoon hotel 1964

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "; 1 song sheet, size: letter

Scope and Contents note

5 copies; 2 copies of "Artist copy"
box 46, folder 16

Hoot mon 1952

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 17

A horse that knows the way 1943

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 18

The horse told me 1950

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 19

How are ya' fixed for love? 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 20

How can I replace you? 1955

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 21

How d'ya talk to a girl? 1964

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 22

How do you do it? 1946

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 23

How does your garden grow? 1944

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 24

How far can a lady go? 1953, 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 25

How long did I dream 1941

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "; 1 song sheet, size: letter

Scope and Contents note

5 copies with cover; 5 copies without cover
box 46, folder 26

Humpty Dumpty heart 1941

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "; 1 song sheet, size: letter

Scope and Contents note

5 copies; 2 copies in smaller format; 1 copy in other edition
box 46, folder 27

Hyde Park on a Sunday 1946

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 28

I could get along with you 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 29

I could have told you 1954

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies; 5 copies without cover; 2 copies of "Professional copy". Composed by Jimmy Van Heusen using the pseudonym "Arthur Williams".
box 46, folder 30

I couldn't care less 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "; business card

Scope and Contents note

1 copy with business card from Edwin H. Morris & Company
box 46, folder 31

I did it for the Missus 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 32

I don't think I'm in love 1964

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies with cover; 2 copies without cover
box 46, folder 34

I like to lead when I dance 1964

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies with cover; 5 copies without cover
box 46, folder 35

I thought about you 1939

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 38

I wish I were Irish 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies

Scope and Content

From: The Flop Parade
box 46, folder 39

I wish I were somebody else 1951

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 40

I wouldn't trade Christmas 1968

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 41

I'd like to hitch a ride with Santa Claus 1950

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 42

If anything happened to you 1938, 1942

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies. Jimmy Van Heusen also wrote lyrics.
box 46, folder 43

If I be your best chance 1965, 1966

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies; 1 copy without cover
box 46, folder 44

If Spring were only here to stay 1946

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 45

If that doesn't do it! 1951

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "; 1 song sheet, size: letter

Scope and Contents note

5 copies; 3 copies without cover
box 46, folder 46

If you please 1943

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 47

If you stub your toe on the moon 1948

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "; and smaller

Scope and Contents note

5 copies; 5 "professional" copies; 1 smaller edition
box 46, folder 48

If you're ever in my arms again 1937

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "; and smaller

Scope and Contents note

5 copies; 1 "professional" copy; 1 copy without cover
box 46, folder 49

I'll make a man of the man 1964, 1966

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies with covers; 5 copies without covers
box 46, folder 50

I'll never waltz again, without you 1964

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 51

I'll only miss her when I think of her 1965

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 52

I'll take the blame 1955

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 53

I'm one of your admirers 1953

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".
box 46, folder 54

Imagination 1940

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

4 copies Standard edition, 4 copies Music Sales edition
box 46, folder 55

The impatient years 1955

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies with cover, 1 copy without cover
box 46, folder 56

Incurably romantic 1959, 1960

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 8 x 11 ".

Scope and Contents note

6 copies of Artist Copy
box 46, folder 57

Indiscreet 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies with cover; 5 copies without cover
box 46, folder 58

Isn't that just like love 1940

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 59

It could happen to you 1944

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies, 2 copies in another edition, 1 copy in a third edition
box 46, folder 60

It gets lonely early 1965

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 61

It hasn't been chilly in Chile 1946

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

3 copies
box 46, folder 62

It's a darn good thing 1962

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

3 copies with cover, 5 copies without cover
box 46, folder 63

It's a fine, old institution 1952, 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 64

It's always you 1941

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

3 copies
box 46, folder 65

It's anybody's Spring 1945

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 66

It's better in the dark 1956

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 68

It's nice to go trav'ling 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 69

It's the only way to travel 1962, 1963

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 70

It's the dreamer in me 1938

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies. Jimmy Van Heusen is lyricist; music composed by Jimmy Dorsey.
box 46, folder 71

It's 1200 miles from Palm Springs to Texas 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 72

It's your life 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 73

I've got to fall in love again 1951

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 74

I've got to get somewhere with you 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 75

I've just got to get out of the habit 1950

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 76

Joanne 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies. For the wedding of Joanne Toor to Nathan Cummings.
box 46, folder 77

Joey 1962

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies. Theme for the Joey Bishop Show.
box 46, folder 78

Just my luck 1945

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

In three editions: 5 copies without cover, 2 featuring Bing Crosby, 1 featuring Les Brown.
box 46, folder 79

Just plain lonesome 1942

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 80

Keep a prayer in your heart 1947

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 81

Kind'a Peculiar Brown 1943

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 84

Knockin' on your own front door 1944

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

6 copies
box 46, folder 85

The last dance 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 86

Laughing Tony 1943

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 87

Let's all meet at my house 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 88

Let's make love 1959, 1960

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 8 x 11 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies of Artist Copy
box 46, folder 89

Let's not be sensible 1962

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

2 copies with cover, 5 copies without cover
box 46, folder 90

Let's sit this one out 1962

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 91

Life is for livin' 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 92

Life is so peculiar 1950

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 93

Like someone in love 1944

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 95

The look of love 1962

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 96

Look to your heart 1955

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

3 copies with covers, 2 copies without covers
box 46, folder 97

Looking for yesterday 1940

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

6 copies
box 46, folder 98

Love and marriage 1955

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

4 copies with cover, 2 copies without cover
box 46, folder 99

Love in the air (Canto hatuey) 1937

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

1 copy with cover, 5 copies without cover. Jimmy Van Heusen is lyricist; music composed by Armando Valdespi and Horace Gerlach.
box 46, folder 100

Love is a bore 1964

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 101

Love is a four letter word 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 102

Love is the darndest thing 1946

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 103

Love will find a way--they say 1965, 1966

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 104

Love won't let you get away 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 46, folder 105

Lovin' is livin' 1964, 1965

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 1

The magic window 1953

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 2

Make with the kisses 1939

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 3

Make believe you're here 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 4

A man and his music 1965

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 5

The man with the golden arm 1955

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 6

May the best man win 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 7

Me 'n' you 'n' the moon 1956

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 8

The merry-go-runaround 1952

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 9

Milady 1950

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 10

Miss Jemima walks by 1943

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 11

Mississippi moon 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies

Scope and Content

From: The Flop Parade
box 47, folder 12

Mister booze 1964

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies with cover, 5 copies without cover
box 47, folder 13

Mister Music 1950

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 14

The moon came up with a great idea 1952

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 15

Moonflowers 1952

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 16

Moonland 1939

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

3 copies
box 47, folder 17

Moonlight becomes you 1942

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies, 1 copy in different edition
box 47, folder 18

More than likely 1962

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 19

More than one way 1965

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 20

Mr. and Mrs. Nobody 1951

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 21

My baby loves to swing 1962

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 22

My dream sonata 1956

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 23

My English into French dictionary 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 24

My heart goes crazy 1946

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

3 copies with cover, 5 copies without cover
box 47, folder 25

My heart is a hobo 1947

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 26

My heart's wrapped up in gingham 1944

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 27

My kind of town 1964

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies with covers, 5 copies without covers
box 47, folder 28

My love is like a red, red rose 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 29

My six loves 1962

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies with cover, 5 copies in another edition
box 47, folder 30

Name it, and it's yours 1961

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 31

Nancy (With the laughing face) 1944

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

1 copy with photo cover, 5 copies with plain cover
box 47, folder 32

Nellie Bly 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 33

Next time 1964, 1965

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 34

The night of the quarter moon 1958, 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

1 copy
box 47, folder 35

The night that rock and roll died 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 36

No news today 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 37

Not as a stranger 1955

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

4 copies
box 47, folder 38

Nothing in common 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies with covers, 5 copies without covers
box 47, folder 39

Now and again 1963

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 41

Now we're getting somewhere 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 42

An occasional flight of fancy 1965

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 43

Oh! You crazy moon 1939

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

2 copies
box 47, folder 44

An old-fashioned Christmas 1964

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 45

Once and for always 1948

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies with cover, 2 copies without cover
box 47, folder 46

Once more the blue and white 1950

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 47

Only the lonely 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 48

Opposites 1965

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 49

Our town 1955

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

4 copies with cover, 5 copies without cover
box 47, folder 50

Out with somebody else 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

4 copies
box 47, folder 51

Pakistan 1954

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies. Composed by Jimmy Van Heusen under the pseudonym "Arthur Williams".
box 47, folder 52

Pardners 1956

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

1 copy with cover, 5 copies without cover
box 47, folder 53

Paris holiday 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 54

Peace, brother! 1939

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

4 copies with cover, 5 copies without cover
box 47, folder 55

A perfect married life 1955

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 56

Personality 1945

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 57

The pleasure seekers 1964, 1965

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies with cover, 5 "artist" copies
box 47, folder 58

Pocketful of miracles 1961

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 59

Polka dots and moonbeams 1939, 1940

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 60

Poppa Santa Claus 1950

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 61

The possibility's there 1955

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 62

Put it there, pal 1945

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 63

Rhythmitis 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies

Scope and Content

From: The Flop Parade
box 47, folder 64

Ring the bell 1952

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 65

Ring-a ding ding! 1961

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 66

The road to Bali 1952

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 67

The road to Hong Kong 1962

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies with cover, 5 copies without cover
box 47, folder 68

The road to Morocco 1942

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 69

Rolling in rainbows 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 70

Romeo Smith and Juliet Jones 1941

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 " and smaller

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 71

Run for your life! 1965

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 72

Sad-eyed baby 1963

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 73

The same old song and dance 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies with cover, 2 without cover
box 47, folder 74

Say one for me 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 75

The 2nd best secret agent in the whole wide world 1966

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 76

A second-hand turban and a crystal ball 1955

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 77

The second time around 1960

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 78

The secret of Christmas 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 " and smaller

Scope and Contents note

3 copies
box 47, folder 79

The September of my years 1965

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 80

Seven nights a week 1957

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

5 copies with cover, 5 copies of "artist copy"
box 47, folder 81

Sha-sha 1938

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: letter.

Scope and Contents note

2 copies. Original version by Adolf King; English version by Manny Kurtz and Jimmy Van Heusen.
box 47, folder 82

Shake down the stars 1940, 1968

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

5 copies of 1968 arrangement, 5 copies of 1968 arrangement without cover, 1 copy of original edition
box 47, folder 83

She's from Missouri 1943

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 84

Sky high 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 85

Sleighride in July 1944

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 86

Small things 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 87

Smile right back at the sun 1947

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 " and smaller

Scope and Contents note

3 copies, 1 copy in smaller edition
box 47, folder 88

The snowman 1950

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

1 copy (loose pages), 2 photocopies of same
box 47, folder 89

So help me (If I don't love you) 1938, 1966

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

2 copies of original, 5 copies of 1966 arrangement
box 47, folder 90

So would I 1946

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

2 copies with cover, 5 copies without cover
box 47, folder 91

Sold to the man with the broken heart 1956, 1957

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 92

Some came running 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

2 copies. Called "Song from 'Some came running' (To love and be loved)".
box 47, folder 93

Someone to tell it to 1960

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

4 copies
box 47, folder 95

Someplace on Anywhere Road 1950

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 10 x 13 "

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 96

Something in common 1955

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 10 x 13 "

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 97

Something to think about 1964, 1965

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

4 copies
box 47, folder 99

Somewhere in a corner of your heart 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 100

The songs I love 1963

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 101

Speaking of Heaven 1939

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

3 copies, 1 "advanced artist copy"
box 47, folder 102

Specialization 1959, 1960

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: letter.

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 103

Spring song 1939

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

6 copies
box 47, folder 104

Star! 1968

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 10 x 13 "

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 105

Straight down the middle 1957

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

6 copies
box 47, folder 106

The stronger sex 1953, 1958

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 107

Style 1964

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

5 copies with cover, 5 copies without cover
box 47, folder 108

The sudden thrill 1953

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 109

Suddenly it's Spring 1943

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

1 copy with cover, 4 copies without cover
box 47, folder 110

Summertime promises 1964

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 111

Sunday, Monday or always 1943

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 " and smaller

Scope and Contents note

10 copies in three editions
box 47, folder 112

Sunshine cake 1950

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 113

(We've got a) Sure thing 1950

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

5 copies
box 47, folder 114

Suzie Wong (The cloud song) 1960

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 10 x 13 "

Scope and Contents note

5 copies with cover, 5 copies without cover
box 47, folder 115

Swingin' a dream 1939

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

1 with cover, 5 copies without cover
box 47, folder 116

Swinging on a star 1944, 1945

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 " and smaller

Scope and Contents note

5 copies of original, 1 copy smaller edition, 5 copies piano arrangement by Jimmy Van Heusen
box 47, folder 117

Sympathy 1940

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 10 x 13 "

Scope and Contents note

4 copies (ozalids)
box 47, folder 118

Wasn't it a wonderful wedding? 1955

General Physical Description note: 1 song sheet, size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

1 copy
box 123, folder 13

Photocopies of sheet music covers and title pages n.d.

General Physical Description note: 24 leaves; size: mostly letter

Scope and Contents note

Jimmy Van Heusen titles; removed from his business files.
box 153, folder 20

Sheet music by Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke, bound in spiral notebook n.d.

General Physical Description note: 2 items; size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

"Burke & Van Heusen Co., Affiliate of Bourne Co." label on cover. Copyright on sheet music dates to 1940s. 2 copies.
box 165, folder 6

Songbook: A Selection of Songs by Johnny Burke and James Van Heusen [1955]

General Physical Description note: Bound sheet music; size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

Published by Burke & Van Heusen, Inc.
box 165, folder 7

Songbook: Great Songs by Johnny Burke and Jimmy Van Heusen 1957

General Physical Description note: Bound sheet music; size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

Famous Songwriters Series; published by Famous Music Corp.
 

Sound and Audiovisual Recordings Series 2. 1932-1988

Physical Description: 29 boxes

Scope and Contents note

Includes Van Heusen's personal LP collection of classical, jazz, pop, soundtrack, world, and language recordings, many of which include renditions of Van Heusen songs. Also includes reel-to-reel home recordings, studio outtakes, and LP dubs. Film material includes television programs, motion picture prints, and home movies.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

CONTAINS AUDIO AND AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS: This collection contains both processed and unprocessed audio and audiovisual materials. Audio and audiovisual materials are not currently available for access, unless otherwise noted in a Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements note at the series and file levels. All requests to access processed audio and audiovisual materials must be made in advance using the request button located on this page.
 

Commercial Sound Recordings Subseries 1. 1949-1988

Physical Description: 17 boxes

Arrangement note

Arrangement may reflect original order; arranged by format (LPs, 45 RPMs), genre (jazz, classical, etc.), and whether or not the recording includes Van Heusen material

Scope and Contents note

Sound discs (primarily LPs and singles) from Van Heusen's personal collection. Recordings with Van Heusen songs are listed at the item level by song title.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

CONTAINS AUDIO AND AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS: This collection contains both processed and unprocessed audio and audiovisual materials. Audio and audiovisual materials are not currently available for access, unless otherwise noted in a Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements note at the series and file levels. All requests to access processed audio and audiovisual materials must be made in advance using the request button located on this page.
box 48, folder 1

Prestige Moodsville, Volume 3: Red Alone 1960

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Prestige Records, performed by Red Garland. Includes song "Nancy with the Laughing Face".
box 48, folder 2

Capitol's songs without words contest ca. 1961

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Capitol Records T1601. Includes untitled Van Heusen melody.
box 48, folder 3

Eddie Duran: Jazz Guitarist [1956]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Fantasy 3247, performed by Eddie Duran. Includes song "It could happen to you".
box 48, folder 4

Music for swinging moderns [1956]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

EmArcy MG36081, performed by the Dick Johnson quartet. Includes song "Like someone in love".
box 48, folder 5

The kid from Salt Lake City [1959]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Coral CRL57205, performed by Deno Kannes. Includes songs "Imagination", "But beautiful", and "Oh! You crazy moon".
box 48, folder 6

Lush life [1957]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Prestige 7188, performed by John Coltrane. Includes "Like someone in love".
box 48, folder 7

The hit songs from the Broadway musical "Skyscraper" 1965

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Capitol records, performed by the Hollyridge singers. containing the Van Heusen song titles: -"An occasional flight of fancy" -"Run for your life" -"Local 403" -"Opposites" -"Don't worry" -"Just the crust" -"Everybody has the right to be wrong" -"The gaiety" -'More than one way" -"I'll only miss her when I think of her" -"Spare that building"

General note

LP sealed in original shrink wrap
box 48, folder 8

The Dave Pell octet plays Burke and Van Heusen 1956

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Kapp records KL1034, with Lucy Ann Polk. Includes the following song titles: -"My heart is a hobo" -"Like someone in love" -"It could happen to you" -"Suddenly it's spring" -"It's always you" -'What does it take" -"Aren't you glad you're you" -"All this and heaven too" -"Just my luck" -"When is sometime" -"Humpty dumpty heart"
box 48, folder 9

The Tony Bennett and Bill Evans Album 1975

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Fantasy records F-9489, performed by Tony Bennett and Bill Evans. Includes song title "But beautiful" by Van Heusen.
box 48, folder 10

Salutations F. S. 1977

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

PBR International records PB7-7, performed by Al Viola. Includes song title "Nancy with the laughing face" and "Fly me to the moon" by Van Heusen.

General note

Includes dedication to Van Heusen by Viola on reverse.
box 48, folder 11

Songs by Burke and Van Heusen 1959

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

RCA Victor records LPM-1895, performed by Lena Horne. Includes the following song titles: -"You don't have to know the language" -"Like someone in love" -"It's anybody's spring" -"But beautiful" -"Just my luck" -"Get rid of Monday" -"A friend of yours" -"It could happen to you" -"Sleigh ride in July" -"My heart is a hobo" -"Polka dots and moon beams" -"Ring the bell"
box 48, folder 12

But Beautiful 1976

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Catalyst records CAT-7609, performed by Sam Most. Includes song title "But beautiful" by Van Heusen.
box 48, folder 13

Journey back to Oz 1980

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size:12 ".

Scope and Contents note

MortonNorwich, with the voices of Liza Minelli, Milton Berle, et. al. Includes the following Van Heusen song titles: -"Overture" -"Far away land" -"Sign post song" -"Keep a happy thought" -"Horse on the carousel" -"B-R-A-N-E" -"An elephant never forgets" -"H-E-A-R-T" -"N-E-R-V-E" -"You only have you" -"If you're gonna be a witch" -"Return to Oz march" -"That feeling for home" -"Entre act overture"

General note

LP sealed in original shrink wrap
box 48, folder 14

Strictly U.S.A. 1963

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

London records LL3307, performed by Caterina Valente. Includes song title "Come fly with me" by Van Heusen.
box 48, folder 15

Night sounds - San Francisco [1966]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Decca records DL74731, performed by Joe Bushkin. Includes song titles "The second time around" and "I'll only miss her when I think of her" by Van Heusen.
box 48, folder 18

The only recorded performance of Paul Desmond with the Modern Jazz quartet 1981

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Finesse records FW37487, performed by Paul Desmond with the Modern Jazz Quartet. Includes song title "Here's that rainy day" by Van Heusen.
box 48, folder 19

Robert Farnon and his orchestra play the hits of Sinatra 1965

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Philips records PHS 600-179, performed by Robert Farnon. Includes song titles "Second time around," "All the way," "Come fly with me," "Only the lonely," "Call me irresponsible," "The tender trap," "Nancy (with the laughing face)," and "My kind of town" by Van Heusen.
box 48, folder 20

For someone in love 1977

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Stanyan Records, SR 10138, performed by Lena Horne. Includes the Van Heusen song titles: -"You don't have to know the language" -"Like someone in love" -"It's anybody's spring" -"But beautiful" -"Just my luck" -"Get rid of Monday" -"A friend of yours" -"It could happen to you" -"Sleigh ride in July" -"My heart is a hobo" -"Polka dots and moon beams" -"Ring the bell"

General note

LP sealed in original shrink wrap
box 48, folder 21

Spring is here [1955]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

MGM E3162, performed by the Ray Charles singers. Includes "Suddenly it's spring" by Van Heusen.
box 48, folder 22

Songs from "Thoroughly modern Millie" [1967]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Decca DL 74864, performed by the Dukes of Dixieland. Includes the songs "Thoroughly modern Millie" and "The tapioca" by Van Heusen.
box 48, folder 23

Skyscraper 1965

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Capitol records SVAS2422, performed by the original Broadway cast. All song titles by Van Heusen.

General note

LP sealed in original shrink wrap
box 48, folder 24

Syms by Sinatra 1982

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".; 2 copies

Scope and Contents note

Reprise records 1-23724, performed by Sylvia Syms (vocal) and Frank Sinatra (as conductor). Includes song titles "All my tomorrows" and "I thought about you" by Van Heusen.
box 48, folder 25

Very Sinatra 1982

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Finesse records FW37988, performed by Rudy Braff. Includes the Van Heusen song titles: -"All the way' -"Nancy" -"Come fly with me" -"The second time around" -"My kind of town" Also includes note from Sharon Williams of Columbia Records to Van Heusen, May 17, 1982.
box 48, folder 26

No one cares 1959

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Capitol records ST-1221, performed by Frank Sinatra. Includes song titles "When no one cares" and "Here's that rainy day" by Van Heusen.
box 48, folder 27

Portrait of Sinatra 1977

General Physical Description note: Two 33 1/3 RPM record set; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Reprise records K64039, performed by Frank Sinatra. Includes the Van Heusen song titles: -"Star" -"Empty tables" -"My kind of town" -"Call me irresponsible" -"All the way" -"Come fly with me" -"Second time around"
box 48, folder 28

Debut [1958]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size:12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Decca Records DL 8557, performed by Marcy Lutes. Includes song title "Aren't you glad you're you" by Van Heusen.
box 48, folder 30

American songs sung in French [1957]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12".

Scope and Contents note

ABC-Paramount records ABC185, performed by Suzanne Bernard. Includes song title "Love and Marriage" by Van Heusen.
box 48, folder 31

Don't go to strangers [1960]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Prestige records 7186, performed by Etta Jones. Includes song title "All the way" by Van Heusen.
box 48, folder 32

Sweetenings [1959]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Roulette Records SR 52023, performed by Harry "Sweets" Edison. Includes song title "Imagination" by Van Heusen.
box 49, folder 1

Bing 1954

General Physical Description note: Five 33 1/3 RPM discs; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Decca records DL8072, performed by Bing Crosby. Includes the Van Heusen song titles: -"Sunshine cake" -"Love thy neighbor" -"Moonlight becomes you" -"Road to Morocco" -"Sunday, Monday, or always" -"Swinging on a star" -"Yah-ta-ta yah-ta-ta" -"The bells of St. Mary's" -"Put it there, pal"
box 49, folder 2

Say one for me 1959

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Buena Vista records BV-1302, performed by Rex Allen, Roberta Shore, and Tony Paris. Includes the Van Heusen song titles: -"Say one for me" -"The girl most likely to succeed" -"The secret of Christmas" -"The night rock 'n' roll died" -"I couldn't care less" -"Hello doll, you can't love them all" -"Chico's choo-choo"
box 49, folder 3

That man (love letter to Frank Sinatra) 1961

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Kapp Records KL-1236, performed by Sylvia Syms. Includes the Van Heusen song titles: -"That man" -"The tender trap" -"Like someone in love" -"I thought about you" -"Come fly with me" -"All the way" -"Only the lonely" -"The last dance"
box 49, folder 4

The road to Hong Kong [1961]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".; 2 copies

Scope and Contents note

Liberty records 17002, performed by the original cast. Includes the Van Heusen song titles: -"Overture" -"Let's not be sensible" -"Team work" -"The only way to travel" -"Road to Hong Kong" -"Let's not be sensible blues" -"Warmer than a whisper"
box 49, folder 5

That Christmas feeling [1968]

General Physical Description note: 1 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 in.

Scope and Contents note

Capitol, ST 2978, performed by Glen Campbell. Includes the Song titles "Christmas is for children" and "It must be getting close to Christmas" by Van Heusen.

General note

LP sealed in original shrink wrap.
box 49, folder 6

Moonlight Sinatra [1966]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Reprise records 1018, performed by Frank Sinatra. Includes "Oh! You crazy moon" and "Moonlight becomes you" by Van Heusen.
box 49, folder 7

Let's make love [1960]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Columbia records CL1527, containing the Van Heusen song titles: -"Let's make love" -"Incurably romantic" -"Specialization" -"Hey you with the crazy eyes"
box 49, folder 8

Johnny Smith plays the songbook of Jimmy Van Heusen n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Roost records LP2250, performed by Johnny Smith. Includes the Van Heusen song titles: -"But beautiful" -"Swinging on a star" -"I could have told you" -"It could happen to you" -"Oh you crazy moon" -"I thought about you" -"Deep in a dream" -"So help me" -"Nancy" -"Polka dots and moon beams" -"Darn that dream" -"Imagination"
box 49, folder 9

Robin and the seven hoods [1964]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Reprise records FS-2021, containing the Van Heusen song titles: -"Robin and the seven hoods" -"My kind of town" -"All for one and one for all" -"Don't be a do-badder" -"Any man who loves his mother" -"Style" -"Mister booze" -"I like to lead when I dance" -"Bong! Bong!" -"Charlotte couldn't charleston" -"Give praise! Give praise! Give praise!"

General note

LP sealed in original shrink wrap
box 49, folder 10

The academy award songs 1966

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

RCA Victor, LSP6013, performed by Henry Mancini. Includes the Van Heusen song titles: -"Swingin' on a star" -"All the way" -"High hopes" -"Call me irresponsible" Dedicated and signed by Jimmy Van Heusen to Artie Soral.
box 49, folder 11

The Hollywood musicals 1986

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".; 2 copies

Scope and Contents note

Columbia records FC40372, performed by Johnny Mathis and Henry Mancini. Includes the song titles "Moonlight becomes you", "It could happen to you", and "But beautiful" by Van Heusen.
box 49, folder 12

Rosemary Clooney sings the music of Jimmy Van Heusen 1986

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Concord records CJ-308, performed by Rosemary Clooney. Includes the Van Heusen song titles: -"Love won't let you get away" -"I thought about you" -"My heart is a hobo" -"The second time around" -"It could happen to you" -"Imagination" -"Like someone in love" -"Call me irresponsible" -"Walking happy" -"The last dance"
box 49, folder 13

Coltrane time [1959]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

United Artists records UAJ 14001, performed by John Coltrane. Includes song title "Like someone in love" by Van Heusen.
box 49, folder 14

Star! 1968

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

20th Century Fox,DTCS 5102. Includes song title "Star!" by Van Heusen.

General note

LP sealed in original shrink-wrap
box 49, folder 15

What kind of fool am I? 1963

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Epic records 24044, performed by Adam Wade. Includes song title "Second time around" by Van Heusen.
box 49, folder 16

Anything goes [1956]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Decca records DL 8318, includes the Van Heusen song titles: -"Ya gotta give the people hoke" -"A second hand turban and a crystal ball" -"You can bounce right back"
box 49, folder 17

Swingin' on the moon [1960]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Verve records MG V-2144, performed by Mel Torme. Includes song title "Oh! You crazy moon" by Van Heusen.
box 49, folder 18

An evening with Johnny Mercer 1977

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Laureate records LL-601, performed by Johnny Mercer. Includes song title "I thought about you" by Van Heusen.
box 49, folder 19

American Popular Song: Smithsonian Collection of Recordings 1984

General Physical Description note: Six 33 1/3 RPM discs; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Smithsonian Institution Press. Includes song title "Here's that rainy day" by Van Heusen.
box 49, folder 20

Dedicated to you [1960]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

ABC-Paramount,ABCS-355, performed by Ray Charles. Includes song title "Nancy" by Van Heusen.
box 49, folder 21

More (mondo cane) n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

20th century-Fox, SXG 5012, performed by Ricky Alan and his orchestra. Includes song title "Polka dots and moonbeams" by Van Heusen.
box 49, folder 22

Don Shirley with 2 basses n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Cadence records CLP 3008, performed by Don Shirley. Includes song title "Polka dots and moonbeams" by Van Heusen.
box 50

Assorted commercial recordings of jazz, soundtracks, and other popular recordings n.d.

General Physical Description note: Sixty-four 33 1/3 RPM disc recordings; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Non-Van Heusen related commercial recordings from his collection. Individual and box set releases; a few remain unopened in original shrink wrap. No discernible order or arrangement of titles.
box 51

Assorted commercial recordings of jazz, soundtracks, and other popular recordings n.d.

General Physical Description note: Seventy-two 33 1/3 RPM disc recordings; size: 12 ". One cassette collection.

Scope and Contents note

Non-Van Heusen related commercial recordings from his collection. Individual and box set releases; many remain unopened in original shrink wrap. No discernible order or arrangement of titles, although many are soundtrack recordings from the 1980s. A few album jackets bear handwritten dedications: The Arthur Schwartz LP is signed by Schwartz with a dedication to Jimmy Van Heusen; the Harold Arlen LP is signed by Arlen with a dedication to Jimmy Van Heusen (water damaged); and the Jonathan Schwartz LP is signed by Schwartz with a dedication to Jimmy Van Heusen.
box 52

Assorted commercial recordings of classical music, jazz, soundtracks, and other popular recordings ca. 1940s and 1950s

General Physical Description note: Fifty 33 1/3 RPM discs; size: 10 " and fifty 78 RPM discs; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

Non-Van Heusen related commercial recordings from his collection. No discernible order or arrangement of titles. A few album jackets bear handwritten dedications: The Dorothy Carless LP is signed by Harold Arlen with a dedication to Jimmy Van Heusen; a second copy of the Dorothy Carless LP is signed by Arlen with a dedication to William Perlberg; the Tony Martin LP is signed by Arlen with a dedication to William and Bobbe Perlberg; and the "St. Louis Woman" LP (jacket only) is signed by Arlen with a dedication (and musical sketches) to William Perlberg. Three jackets do not contain discs.
box 53

Commercial recordings of classical music n.d.

General Physical Description note: Seventy-four 33 1/3 RPM disc recordings; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Recordings from Van Heusen's collection arranged alphabetically by composer (A-Z), followed by titles featuring multiple works or particular performers. Several recordings remain unopened in their original shrink wrap.
box 54

Assorted commercial recordings of classical music n.d.

General Physical Description note: Thirty-six 33 1/3 RPM disc recordings; size 12 "; one 78 RPM disc recording, size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Recordings from Van Heusen's collection. Individual and box set releases; many remain unopened in original shrink wrap. No discernible order or arrangement of titles.
box 55

Assorted commercial recordings of classical music n.d.

General Physical Description note: Eighty-eight 33 1/3 RPM disc recordings; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Recordings from Van Heusen's collection. Individual and box set releases; many remain unopened in original shrink wrap. No discernible order or arrangement of titles.
box 56

Assorted commercial recordings of classical music n.d.

General Physical Description note: Eighty-five 33 1/3 RPM disc recordings; size: 12 "

Scope and Contents note

Recordings from Van Heusen's collection. Individual and box set releases; many remain unopened in original shrink wrap. No discernible order or arrangement of titles.
box 57

Assorted commercial recordings of classical music n.d.

General Physical Description note: Seventy-four 33 1/3 RPM disc recordings; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Recordings from Van Heusen's collection. Individual and box set releases; many remain unopened in original shrink wrap. No discernible order or arrangement of titles.
box 58

Assorted commercial recordings of classical music n.d.

General Physical Description note: Twenty 33 1/3 RPM disc recordings; size: 12 "

Scope and Contents note

Recordings from Van Heusen's collection. Mostly box set releases; several remain unopened in original shrink wrap. No discernible order or arrangement of titles.
box 59

Assorted commercial recordings of classical music n.d.

General Physical Description note: Twenty-three 33 1/3 RPM disc recordings; size: 12 "

Scope and Contents note

Recordings from Van Heusen's collection. Box set releases; several remain unopened in original shrink wrap. No discernible order or arrangement of titles.
box 60

Assorted commercial recordings of foreign language instruction, spoken word, interviews, plays, ethnic music, and sound effects n.d.

General Physical Description note: Thirty-two 33 1/3 RPM disc recordings; size: most 12", one set 10"; one 78 RPM disc recording; size: 7".

Scope and Contents note

Individual and box set releases. No discernible order or arrangement of titles.
box 154, folder 5

Famous barber shop ballads, vol. 2 [1949]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 10 "

Scope and Contents note

Decca, DL 5051, performed by The Mills Brothers. Does not include Van Heusen material.
box 155, folder 1

Our town [1955]

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 "

Scope and Contents note

Capitol records EAP 1-673, performed by Frank Sinatra. Includes the Van Heusen song titles: -"Our town" -"The impatient years" -"Love and Marriage". 2 copies
box 155, folder 3

Walking happy n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Capitol, 5758, performed by Peggy Lee.
box 155, folder 4

Teamwork n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Reprise records, R-20-100, performed by the High Hopes children's chorus.
box 155, folder 5

The second time around n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 45 RPM disc; size: 7 in.

Scope and Contents note

RCA Victor, 47-7791, performed by Henry Mancini.
box 155, folder 6

I wouldn't trade Christmas ca. 1969

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Reprise records, L6757, performed by the Sinatra family.
box 155, folder 7

Imagination 1953

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 in.; 2 album set

Scope and Contents note

Decca records, ED512, performed by Victor Young. Includes the Van Heusen song titles: -"Imagination" -"Moonlight becomes you" -"But beautiful" -"Like someone in love". 2 Disc set.
box 155, folder 9

Tornado swing (The girl with the bells) n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Decca, D45-4129, performed by Klaus Ogermann.
box 155, folder 10

"Tina" and "The second time around" n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Reprise, R-20001, performed by Frank Sinatra.
box 155, folder 11

Come blow your horn 1963

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Reprise records, R-20184, performed by Frank Sinatra.
box 155, folder 12

"But beautiful" and "Like someone in love" n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

"But beautiful" performed by Doris Day and "Like someone in love" performed by Steve Lawrence. Columbia/Coral.
box 155, folder 13

All the way ca. 1957

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Capitol, F3793, performed by Frank Sinatra.
box 155, folder 14

"I like to lead when I dance" and "My kind of town" ca. 1964

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Reprise records, 8279, performed by Frank Sinatra.
box 155, folder 16

Road to Hong Kong n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Mohawk records, no. 130, performed by Marlene Verplanck.
box 155, folder 17

"Sunday, Monday or always" and "Sleighride in July" ca. 1960

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

"Sunday, Monday or always" performed by Roger Williams and "Sleighride in July" performed by Julie London. Kapp/Liberty.
box 155, folder 19

"The secret of Christmas" and "Just what I wanted for Christmas" n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Columbia records, 4-41496, performed by Bing Crosby.
box 155, folder 20

The boy's night out [The boys' night out] ca. 1962

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Mercury records, 72013, performed by Patti Page.
box 155, folder 21

Warmer than a whisper n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Liberty records, LB-1451, performed by Gene McDaniels.
box 155, folder 22

Cathy ca. 1962

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Capitol records, 45-37713, performed by Vic Damone. 2 copies.
box 155, folder 23

"Straight down the middle" and "Tomorrow's my lucky day" n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Columbia records, 4-41104, performed by Bing Crosby. 2 copies.
box 155, folder 24

"I thought about you" and "Like someone in love" ca. 1956

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

From Verve LP, promotional copy, BVH-6, performed by Ella Fitzgerald.
box 155, folder 26

"Name it and it's yours" and "Pocketful of miracles" ca. 1961

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Reprise records, R20040, performed by Frank Sinatra.
box 155, folder 27

My six loves ca. 1963

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Dot records, 45-16465, performed by Debbie Reynolds.
box 155, folder 29

Some came running ca. 1958

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Capitol records, F4103, performed by Frank Sinatra.
box 155, folder 30

"You never had it so good" and "Early American" ca. 1964

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Reprise records, PRO-164, performed by Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, and Fred Waring.
box 155, folder 31

It's nice to go trav'ling ca. 1958

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Capitol records, 45-C1, performed by Frank Sinatra.
box 155, folder 32

The look of love ca. 1963

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Reprise records, R-20,107, performed by Frank Sinatra.
box 155, folder 33

Warmer than a whisper n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Capitol records, 4773, performed by Gordon MacRae.
box 155, folder 34

Indiscreet n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Columbia records, 4-41181, performed by Percy Faith.
box 155, folder 35

One man's love song is another man's blues n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Columbia records, 4-41327, performed by Johnnie Ray.
box 155, folder 36

"How are ya' fixed for love?" and "Nothing in common" ca. 1958

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Capitol records, F3952, performed by Frank Sinatra and Keely Smith.
box 155, folder 37

What makes it happen n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Columbia records, 4-43954, performed by Tony Bennett.
box 155, folder 38

Come blow your horn ca. 1963

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Reprise records, R-20169, performed by Nelson Riddle.
box 155, folder 39

More than one way n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Lyric records, R-1331, performed by Jack La Forge.
box 155, folder 41

Far away n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Kapp records, K-589, performed by Jack Jones.
box 155, folder 42

Far away n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Kapp records K-964, performed by Jack Jones.

General note

Folded copy of sheet music of same removed.
box 155, folder 43

Empty tables 1976

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Reprise records, RPS 1343, performed by Frank Sinatra.
box 156

Assorted commercial recordings of jazz, soundtracks, and other popular recordings n.d.

General Physical Description note: Twenty-nine 45 RPM discs; size: 7 "; one 16 2/3 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Non-Van Heusen related commercial recordings from his collection. Many of these discs appear to have once belonged to William Perlberg and feature music from films he produced. No discernible order or arrangement of titles.
box 157, folder 1

Skin and bones [1956]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Mercury, MG 20365, performed by Carl Stevens. Includes "Imagination" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 2

Chet Baker in New York 1958

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Riverside, RLP 12-281, performed by Chet Baker. Includes "Polka dots and moonbeams" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 3

Chet Baker: Quartet-Sextet-Ensemble 1955

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Pacific Jazz, PJ-1206, performed by Chet Baker. Includes "Imagination" and "Moonlight becomes you" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 4

Songs for rainy day lovers [1967]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Columbia, CS 9491, performed by Clare Fischer. Includes "Here's that rainy day" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 5

The high and the mighty n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Verve, MGV-8228, performed by the Lionel Hampton Quintet. Includes "But Beautiful" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 6

Pacific standard (swingin'!) time n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Decca, DL 4031, performed by the Buddy Defranco Tommy Gumina Quartet. Includes "Darn that dream" and "Polka dots and moonbeams" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 7

Lonely guitar n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Imperial, LP 9089, performed by Jimmie Dodd. Includes "I thought about you" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 8

Piano witchcraft of Cy Coleman [1963]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Capitol, T 1952, performed by Cy Coleman. Includes "I thought about you" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 9

Max Bennett plays [1956]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Bethlehem Records, BCP-50, performed by Max Bennett. Includes "Do you know why" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 10

Jay Jay Johnson, volume 2 ca. 1955

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Blue Note, 1506, performed by Jay Jay Johnson. Includes "It could happen to you" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 11

The clarinet artistry of John La Porta n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Fantasy, 3248, performed by John La Porta. Includes "Darn that dream" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 12

The kingdom of swing 1960

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

RCA Victor, LPM-2247, performed by Benny Goodman. Includes "It's the dreamer in me" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 13

House of horn [1957]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Dot, DLP 3091, performed by Paul Horn. Includes "Sunday, Monday, or always" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 14

Love is a game of poker [1962]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Capitol, T 1817, performed by Nelson Riddle. Includes "Indiscreet" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 15

Last chorus 1950s

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Riverside, RLP 12-266, performed by Ernie Henry. Includes "Like someone in love" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 16

Too much piano [1954]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Brunswick, BL 54006, performed by Dick Marx and John Frigo. Includes "Polka Dots and Moonbeams" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 17

Only the lonely 1958

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Capitol, ST 1053, performed by Frank Sinatra. Includes "Only for the lonely" by Van Heusen. 2 copies, both in original shrink-wrap.
box 157, folder 18

Trombone and voices 1960

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Columbia, CS 8347, performed by J. J. Johnson. Includes "Only the lonely" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 19

Count Basie at Newport [1957]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Verve, MGV-8243, performed by Count Basie. Includes "Polka Dots and Moonbeams" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 20

Terry Gibbs 1955

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

EmArcy, MG 36047, performed by Terry Gibbs. Includes "Imagination" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 21

Dream dancing medley [1961]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Capitol, ST 1608, performed by Ray Anthony. Includes "Heaven can wait" and "Oh! You crazy moon" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 22

The Briarcliff Orchestra plays hits made famous by Frank Sinatra [1967]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Columbia,HS 11213, performed by the Briarcliff Orchestra. Includes "All the Way", "Nancy", "Come fly with me", "Love and marriage", and "(Love is) the tender trap" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 23

Flirtation walk [1954]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

London, LL 1053, performed by Robert Farnon. Includes "It's always you" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 24

I love a piano [1958]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Roulette Birdland, SR 52043, performed by Phineas Newborn. Includes "Love and marriage" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 25

A certain smile, a certain sadness [1966]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Verve, V-8673, performed by Astrud Gilberto and Walter Wanderley. Includes "Here's that rainy day" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 26

Look to your heart 1968

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

RCA Victor, LSP-4052, performed by Perry Como. Includes "Look to your heart" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 27

Another time, another space 1988

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Muse, MR 5339, performed by Morgana King. Includes "Like someone in love" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 28

A night in mambo-jazzland [1956]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Tico, 1023, performed by Pete Terrace. Includes "Imagination" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 29

The many sides of Toshiko [1957]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Verve, MGV 8273, performed by Toshiko Akiyoshi. Includes "Imagination" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 30

On the rocks n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Decca, DL 8468, performed by Joe Mooney. Includes "Nancy" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 31

Easy jazz 1955

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

London, LL 1488, performed by Ralph Sharon. Includes "Darn that dream" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 32

Let's face the music [1961]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Roulette Birdland, SR 52055, performed by Maynard Ferguson. Includes "It could happen to you" by Van Heusen. 2 copies, one stereo, one mono.
box 157, folder 33

Joe Newman with woodwinds [1958]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Roulette Birdland, SR-52014, performed by Joe Newman. Includes "Nancy" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 34

More Joe Harnell, more bossa nova pops 1963

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Kapp, KL-1325, performed by Joe Harnell. Includes "Darn that dream" by Van Heusen.
box 157, folder 35

Like someone in love [1966]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Decca, DL 74707, performed by Peter Duchin. Includes "I'll only miss her when I think of her", "like someone in love" and "Here's that rainy day" by Van Heusen.

General note

LP unopened in original shrink-wrap.
box 157, folder 36

Charlie Mariano [1955]

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Bethlehem, BCP 25, performed by Charlie Mariano. Includes "Darn that dream" by Van Heusen.
 

Non-commercial Sound Recordings Subseries 2. 1934-1983

Physical Description: 11 boxes

Arrangement note

Arranged by recording format (type, size, speed); physical order of container may reflect original order in some cases; original numbering system maintained for magnetic tape recordings and arranged in order

Scope and Contents note

Reel-to-reel tapes of alternative takes or demos, private recordings, radio broadcasts, and compilations of commercially-recorded Jimmy Van Heusen songs by various performers. Sound discs include test pressings, radio recordings, and private pressings of live performances or events. Recordings in Boxes 154 and 156 appear to have belonged to William Perlberg, movie producer and former husband of Bobbe Van Heusen.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

CONTAINS AUDIO AND AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS: This collection contains both processed and unprocessed audio and audiovisual materials. Audio and audiovisual materials are not currently available for access, unless otherwise noted in a Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements note at the series and file levels. All requests to access processed audio and audiovisual materials must be made in advance using the request button located on this page.
box 48, folder 16

Cue Magazine's Salute to ASCAP 5/1/1966

General Physical Description note: Six 33 1/3 RPM discs in boxed set; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Published privately. Includes live performances by Jimmy Van Heusen (with Sammy Cahn), Hoagy Carmichael, Dinah Shore, Tony Bennett, Jule Styne, Harold Arlen, and others at Philharmonic Hall, New York.
box 48, folder 17

The Music Makers: Jimmy Van Heusen, part 2 10/31/1983

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Narwood Productions, recording of radio program. Interview with Van Heusen by host Skitch Henderson. For broadcast the week of Oct.31, 1983.

General note

Removed from original packing sleeve
box 48, folder 29

Boomtown party-1959-Share, Inc. 1959

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Privately published and sold to benefit Share, Inc., an organization for children with mental disabilities. Recording of live performance, featuring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Jack Benny, Milton Berle, Tony Curtis, and others. Some music by Jimmy Van Heusen.
box 61

7" reel-to-reel magnetic tape recordings n.d.

General Physical Description note: Twenty 7" reels

Scope and Contents note

Reels missing original boxes. Information derived from information on reel itself: 1. "Van. H. Songs, Pop"; 2. "The week that was."; 3. "Star" [Star!]; 4. "CK [or CR] Music"; 5. "Sinatra Family Christmas Album"; 6. "Mom...Eleanor...Linda...Patty"; 7. "Oz" [Journey Back to Oz]; 8. "Oz # 2" [Journey Back to Oz]; 9. "Oz pt. 2" [Journey Back to Oz]; 10. "Part one"; 11. "Ella Fitzgerald Sings George and Ira Gershwin Song Book" [commercial release, Verve]; 12. "Bruch, Vieuxtemps" [commercial release, RCA Victor]; 13. [no label]; 14. [no label]; 15. [no label]; 16. [no label]; 17. [no label, 2 reels]; 18. "Blank"; 19. "Blank"; 20. "Blank".
box 62

7" and 10" reel-to-reel magnetic tape recordings ca. 1959

General Physical Description note: Fourteen 7" tapes and five 10" tapes

Scope and Contents note

Appear to be compilations of commercially-recorded Jimmy Van Heusen songs by various performers. Performers include Steve Allen, Chet Baker, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Perry Como, Bing Crosby, Miles Davis, Sammy Davis, Jr., Judy Garland, Stan Getz, Jackie Gleason, Lionel Hampton, Jack Lemmon, Johnny Mercer, Dean Martin, Artie Shaw, Frank Sinatra, Annette Warren, Teddy Wilson and others. Reel 45 may contain unreleased material. Songs and performers listed on the back of the reel boxes in most cases. Content description based on spine using original numbering system: 7" tapes: 1. Van H. songs(pop) 2. Van H. songs (pop & jazz) 3. Van H. songs(pop) Feb. '59 4. Van H. songs (pop) 5. Van H. songs (pop) Feb. '59 6. Van H. songs (pop) Feb. '59 8.Van H. songs(pop & jazz) 9. Van H. songs 1959 11. Van H. songs- "This earth is mine", "Say one for me", Mar. '59 12. Van H. songs 1959 42. Van H. songs- pop records 43. Van H. songs-Martin + Lewis, Steve Allen, Kay Brown, Peggy King 44. Van H. songs(old records) 45. soundtracks-JVH songs 10" tapes: 49. Van H. Records-All by Sinatra 50. Van H. songs-Victor Young 51. Van H. songs(pop & jazz) 60. Van H. songs 61. Van H. songs
box 63

7" reel-to-reel magnetic tape recordings ca. 1959

General Physical Description note: Thirty-seven 7" tapes

Scope and Contents note

Appear to be compilations of commercially-recorded Jimmy Van Heusen songs by various performers. Performers include Chet Baker, Mildred Bailey, Count Basie, Tony Bennett, Dave Brubeck, Sammy Cahn, Ray Charles, Rosemary Clooney, Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby, Sammy Davis, Jr., Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Getz, Jackie Gleason, Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Billie Holiday, Bob Hope, Jerry Lewis, Liberace, Dean Martin, Johnny Mathis, Glenn Miller, Thelonious Monk, Sonny Rollins, Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé, Jimmy Van Heusen, Sarah Vaughn, Dinah Washington, and others. Demos, alternative takes, rehearsals, or jam sessions appear on Tapes 16, 18, 28, 32, 33, 64, and 67. Songs and performers listed on the back of the reel boxes in most cases. Content description based on spine using original numbering system: 7. Van H. songs (pop) 10. Van H. songs (pop) 13. Van H. songs 1959 14. Van H. songs (pop) 1959 15. Van H. songs (pop) 1959 16. Van H songs 1959 17. Van H. songs (pop and jazz) 18. Van H. songs (pop) 19. sound tracks 20. Van H. songs (pop) 21. Van H. songs (Haynes) 22. Van H. songs (jazz) 23. Van H. songs (jazz) 24.Van H. songs (jazz) 25. Van H. songs 26. Van H. songs (pop) 27. Van H. songs(pop and jazz) 28. Van H. songs(pop) 29. Van H. songs(pop) 30. Van H. songs(pop) 31. Van H. Records 32. Van H. songs (pop) 33. Sammy Cahn 34. Van H. songs (jazz) 35. soundtrack "All the way" Van H. songs (pop) 36. Van H. songs(pop and jazz) 37. Van H. songs(jazz) 38. Van H. songs 40. Van H. Records 41. Van H. songs 46. Van H. songs (old records) 63. Van H. songs(old records) 64. jazz records (Van H. songs) 65. Van H. records (jazz) 66.Van H. songs(pop and jazz) 67. Van H. songs(pop and jazz) 68. Johnny Smith plays Van H.
box 64

5" and 10" reel-to-reel magnetic tape recordings, 1 piano roll ca. 1950s

General Physical Description note: Five 5" tapes, Four 10" tapes, one reel box cover, and one piano roll

Scope and Contents note

Various commercial compilations with possible outtakes, radio recordings, language instruction tapes, and unlabeled reels. Songs and performers listed on the back of the reel boxes in some cases. Content description based on spine or reverse of reel box, or the reel itself: 10" tapes: 1. Contains "Dedicated to you" by Ray Charles, "Genius of Ray Charles" by Ray Charles, "Sweet songs for sweet singers" by Ella Fitzgerald, Al Hirt, and "Love is the thing" by Nat Cole, 1953; 2. Dinah Shore Program: Dinah Shore and Jack Smith, Nat Cole "For a moment of your love", 1951 to 1953; 3. Kenny Higgins (not in original box); 4. Empty Reel, metal; 5" Tapes: 5. 5" reel box, bottom only, with label: "Instrumental 'Desert inn', 2 versions-demo"; 6. Ampex Series 2000 Demonstration Tape; 7. Dormiphone Cartridge, "verbs"; 8. Orrtronic Tapette Cartridge, "Spanish"; 9. No Label; 10. No Label; 11. Piano roll: "If you're ever in my arms again", played by Rudy Martin.
box 65

3", 4", 5", 7" and 10" reel-to-reel magnetic tape recordings ca. 1959 to 1965

General Physical Description note: Thirty-four 7" tapes; thirteen 5" tapes; one 4" tape; three 3" tapes

Scope and Contents note

Various recordings from radio shows, private events, performances, demos, and compilations of commercial recordings. Songs and performers listed on the back of the reel boxes in most cases. Content description based on spine using original numbering system: 7" TAPES: 84. piano and Nat Cole demonstration; 89. Lucy Ann Polk-Van Heusen album; 91. My fairfax lady; 92. Interview with Dennis Crosby, Feb. 1959; 93. Bill Weaver Show; 94. Mrs. Dean Martin birthday party; 95. Van H. interviews(radio) 1959; 96. Frank Sinatra birthday party Dec. 1958; 97. Flop parade songs-Bing Crosby Show (radio); 98. Railroad hour (Gordon MacRae); 99. Van H. as disc jockey, Feb. 1959 Pt.1 (KDAY); 100. Van H. as dj, Feb, 1959 Pt. 2 (KDAY); 101. Van H. as dj, Feb. 1959 Pt. 3 (KDAY); 105. Van H. songs (Sammy Cahn, Sarah Vaughan, and others); 106. Bing Crosby and Al Jolson; 107. David Rose orch.; 108. Van H. songs 1959 (by various); 109. Roger Williams "Faraway"; 111. Van H. songs (pop) 1960 (by Rosemary Clooney, Nat King Cole, others); 112. Van H. songs (pop) 1960 (various); 113. Van H. songs (pop) 1959 (Dean Martin and others); 114. Carl McIntyre show 3/16/60 (Interview with JVH); 115. Roger Williams "Faraway" 1959; 116. Troubleshooters music 7/30/59; 146. Van H. songs (pop) April 1961 (John Coltrane and other jazz musicians); 147. Van H. songs 1961 (Frank Sinatra and others); 148. Van H. songs (Peggy Lee, Perry Como, Miles Davis, Sarah Vaughan, and others); 190. 50th birthday program Pt. 1; 191. score to "Johnny Cool", Reel 1; 192. score to "Johnny Cool", Reel 2; 206. Have the time of your life 7/12/1965; 216. Les Poupees de Paris Pt. 1, 4/15/1964; 217. Les Poupees de Paris Pt. 2; 221. AAAA luncheon 10/24/63. 5" TAPES: 102. Van H. songs (Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Frank Sinatra, and others); 103. Sinatra-"Some came running" (Demo); 149. main title "Boys night out" (Patti Page); 150. Sands Hotel Commercial (Sammy Cahn); 182. Let's go see the Jets- Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen; 183. Williams, "The tender trap"; Jones, "The last dance"; 208. "Love is a bore" Barbra Streisand; 209. "I only miss her" and "Second time around"-Joe Bushkin; 210. Jack Jones "Faraway"; 211. Hollywood Bowl Army Present to Van Heusen; 212. The army aviation song; 213. Sammy Cahn-Sylvia (demo); 215."Voice and piano tracks", performed by Van Heusen, Rise Stevens, Liza Minelli, and Jack Leonard, containing non-Van Heusen songs: "You have only you", "That feeling for home", and "The sign song". 4" TAPE: 126. Paris holiday show (Sammy Cahn, Jimmy Van Heusen, and Joe Lilley). 3" TAPE: 162. Half past April and a quarter to May; 163. How the west was won; 225. Have the time of your life.
box 66

7" reel-to-reel magnetic tape recordings 1959 to 1961

General Physical Description note: Forty-four 7" tapes

Scope and Contents note

Most tapes appear to be compilations of commercially-recorded Jimmy Van Heusen songs by various performers. Some—particularly 88, 134, 136—include alternative takes or demos. Other tapes may include private recordings—tapes 76 to 80, and 134—while others are of radio or television broadcasts, particularly Frank Sinatra's show. Performers include Mildred Bailey, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, Perry Como, Bing Crosby, Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Eroll Garner, Benny Goodman, Bob Hope, Lena Horne, Dorothy Lamour, Peggy Lee, Henry Mancini, Dean Martin, Glenn Miller, Eleanor Roosevelt, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Van Heusen, Sarah Vaughn, Fats Waller, and others. Songs and performers listed on the back of the reel boxes in most cases. Content description based on spine using original numbering system: 69. Van H. songs (old records) 70. Van H. songs (old records) 71. Van H. songs (old records) 72. Van H. songs (old records) 73. Van H. songs (old records) 74. Van H. songs (old records) 75. Van H. songs (old records) 76. Errol Garner and Sinatra (Sinatra party) 78. Sinatra Birthday, Hole in the Head 79. Errol Garner and Sinatra (Sinatra Party) 80. Errol Garner and Sinatra (Sinatra Party) 81. Speak-o-phone Records 82. Speak-o-phone Records 83. Speak-o-phone Records 85. Van H. songs (old records) 86. Van H. songs pop & jazz (demo record) 87. Van H. songs (old records) 88. Demonstrations 117. Frank Sinatra Album #1221 118. Frank Sinatra "No on cares" album #1221, side one 119. Frank Sinatra "No on cares" album #1221, side two 120. Frank Sinatra show 10/19/59 Reel #1 121. Frank Sinatra show 10/19/59 Reel #2 122. Frank Sinatra show 12/13/59 Reel #1 123. Frank Sinatra show 12/13/59 Reel #2 124. Frank Sinatra show 2/10/60 Reel #1 125. Frank Sinatra show 2/10/60 Reel #2 127. Van H. songs (pop) 128. Bill Stewart show Feb. 1961 reel #1 129. Bill Stewart show Feb. 1961 reel #2 130. Van H. songs pop 131. Van H. songs pop 132. Billy Barnes Revue, "In and Out" 133. Let's make love album 134. From N.Y. apartment 135. Van H. songs (pop) 136. Van H. songs (pop) 137. Van H. songs (pop) 140. Van H. songs 141. Van H. songs 1961 142. Van H. songs- Steve Laureance & Edie Gorme 143. Van H. songs Apr. 1961 144. Van H. songs (pop) Apr. 1961 145. Van H. songs (pop)
box 67

10" reel-to-reel magnetic tape recordings n.d.

General Physical Description note: Sixteen 10" tapes

Scope and Contents note

Most tapes appear to be compilations of commercially-recorded Jimmy Van Heusen songs by various performers, although a few are recordings of radio shows. Some—particularly 52, 53, 57, 255, and 256—include alternative takes or demos. Performers include Steve Allen, Chet Baker, Pearl Bailey, Count Basie, Tony Bennett, Dave Brubeck, Sammy Cahn, Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, Perry Como, Sam Cooke, Bing Crosby, Sammy Davis, Jr., Doris Day, Jackie Gleason, Lionel Hampton, Billie Holiday, Etta James, Liberace, Henry Mancini, Glenn Miller, Mitch Miller, Pattie Page, Artie Shaw, Dinah Shore, Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughn, Teddy Wilson and others. Songs and performers listed on the back of the reel boxes in most cases. Content description based on spine using original numbering system with the exception of tapes 256-258, to which numbered labels were added: 47. Van H. songs (pop); 48. Van H. songs (jazz); 52. Van H. songs- demos & songs; 53. Van H. songs (pop); 54. Van H. songs (pop); 55. Van H. songs; 56. Van H. songs (jazz); 57. Dave Pell octet plays Burke and Van Heusen; 58. Van H. songs (pop & jazz), Feb. 1958; 59. Van H. songs (pop & jazz); 253. Van H. songs 1964; 254. Van H. songs pop; 255. Mitch Miller show, 9/22/58; 256. Radio programs (Hobby Lobby) (Tommy Dorsey) etc; 257. 78 rpm Old Records; 258. Kraft Music Hall Mitch Miller program.
box 67, case 1

10" reel-to-reel magnetic tape recordings pasc_m127_067_01 1963

Physical Description: 1 Sound Recordings(1 1/4 inch audiotape; Duration: 1:02:36)10 inches

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

CONTAINS AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS: Audiovisual materials are available for access. All requests to access digital materials must be made in advance using the request button located on this page.

Scope and Contents

Transcribed from insert: "Julie Wilson, Second Time Around... George Young, All the Way... Tommy Edwards, Deep in a Dream... Glenn Miller Moonlight Becomes You and Humpty Dumpty Heart... Vincent Edwards, Polkadots and Moonbeams... Shirley Bassey, Second Time Around and Imagination... Buddy Greco, Nancy... Joe Henderson, Nancy... Ahmad Jamal, Second Time Around and Like Someone in Love... George Young, Moonlight Becomes You... Annette Warren, Suddenly Its Spring... Sam Cook, All the Way"
box 154, folder 1

"Happening" ["Happenings (just don't happen)"] and "Whippoorwill" ["Whippoorwill half note"] n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM test pressing; size: 10 "

Scope and Contents note

O-D-O Recording Co., Inc.
box 154, folder 2

"What a little moonlight can do" and "Down by the riverside" n.d.

General Physical Description note: One test pressing; size: 10 "

Scope and Contents note

Performed by Gary Crosby. Instantaneous recording by the NBC Radio-Recording Division. Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 3

"You've got what it takes" and "radio commercial" ca. 1954

General Physical Description note: One test pressing; size: 10 "

Scope and Contents note

Performed by Bing Crosby from the production "The Country Girl". Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 4

"I wish I was back in the army" and "Love you didn't do right by me" ca. 1954

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM test pressing; size: 10 "

Scope and Contents note

Performed by Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, and Danny Kaye from the production "White Christmas".
box 154, folder 6

A propos de rien ca. 1953

General Physical Description note: One test pressing; size: 10 "

Scope and Contents note

From the production "Little boy lost". Also includes "Darktown strutters' ball" (by Shelton Brooks). Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 7

"Why should I believe in love" and "Chores, chores, chores" ca. 1952

General Physical Description note: One test pressing; size: 10 "

Scope and Contents note

Performed by Dinah Shore from the production "Higher Accompaniment" ["Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick"]. Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 8

"Why should I believe in love" (Packing version) ca. 1952

General Physical Description note: One test pressing; size: 10 "

Scope and Contents note

Performed by "Dinah [Shore] and Minerva [Urecal]" a production ["Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick"]. Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 9

There's a marshmellow moon [Marshmallow moon] ca. 1952

General Physical Description note: One test pressing; size: 10 "

Scope and Contents note

Performer not indicated [Dinah Shore]; from a Paramount production ["Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick"]. Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 10

My beloved ca. 1952

General Physical Description note: One test pressing; size: 10 "

Scope and Contents note

Performed by Robert Merrill (one side) and Dinah Shore (other side); from a production ["Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick"]. Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 11

"Rat race theme", "New York theme", and "Love theme" ca. 1960

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM test pressing; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

From the production "The rat race".
box 154, folder 12

"Toddling the todalo" and "Somebody loves me" ca. 1952

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

Unknown performer [Betty Hutton from the recording "Somebody loves me"]. Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 13

"Love him" and "Jealous" ca. 1952

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

Unknown performer [Betty Hutton from the recording "Somebody loves me"]. Playback speed not indicated. Handwritten on sleeve: "W. Perlberg".
box 154, folder 14

White Christmas (Finale) ca. 1954

General Physical Description note: One 78 RPM test pressing; size: 10 ".
box 154, folder 15

Life is a beautiful thing

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

Performed by Evelyn Knight. Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 16

Veo [V.E.O] n.d.

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

"VEO" handwritten on label. Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 17

"Jimmy Valentine" and "Wrap your troubles in dreams" n.d.

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

Performed by Bing Crosby. Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 18

Buddy De Sylva [DeSylva] memorial ca. 1950

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM test pressing; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

From the NBC variety radio show "Fitch Bandwagon".
box 154, folder 19

"Marshmellow moon" ["Marshmallow moon"] and "Saturday night" ["Saturday night in Punkin Crick"] ca. 1952

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

Performer not indicated [Dinah Shore]; from a production ["Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick"]. Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 20

Production #40, M2 - Take 1 "Forgive Me" 11/21/1955

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

Label brand is "Radio Recorders". Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 21

"The nearness of you" and "Out of nowhere" ca. 1960

General Physical Description note: One 78 RPM test pressing; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

From the production "The rat race".
box 154, folder 22

Jealous ca. 1952

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

Unknown performer [Betty Hutton from the recording "Somebody loves me"]. Playback speed not indicated. Handwritten on sleeve: "W. Perlberg".
box 154, folder 23

"30 Intercut without counts" Ukano group and Gig Young's bongo routine ca. 1958

General Physical Description note: One 78 RPM test pressing; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

From the production "Teacher's pet".
box 154, folder 24

Unlabeled n.d.

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

Blank Presto label; grooved on both sides. Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 25

"White Christmas" and "The best things happen while dancing" ca. 1954

General Physical Description note: One 78 RPM test pressing; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

Performed by Bing Crosby from the production "White Christmas".
box 154, folder 26

Teacher's pet mambo ca. 1958

General Physical Description note: One 78 RPM test pressing; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

Performed by Joel Lubin from the production "Teacher's pet".
box 154, folder 27

Pakistan n.d.

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

Written as "Arthur Williams". Playback speed not indicated. 2 copies.
box 154, folder 28

Lullaby in blue ca. 1961

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM test pressing; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

From the production "The pleasure of his company". Handwritten on sleeve: "Mr. Perlberg".
box 154, folder 29

The pleasure of his company ca. 1961

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM test pressing; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

From the film "The pleasure of his company".
box 154, folder 30

Love and learn ca. 1954

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

[Dissertation on the state of bliss (Love and learn blues)]. Performed by Bing Crosby and Jacqueline Fontaine from the production "The country girl".
box 154, folder 31

"Abraham" and "Santa Claus" ca. 1954

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

Performed by Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye from the production "White Christmas". Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 32

"Jule Styne - James Van Heusen; Dinner" and "Steve Lawrence - James Van Heusen; Dinner" 4/28/1968

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

Private recording
box 154, folder 33

The rainbow rider ca. 1969

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

From the production "The great bank robbery". Title handwritten on disc. Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 34

Sweet Rosie O'Grady ca. 1943

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

Performed by Robert Young from the production "Sweet Rosie O'Grady". Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 35

"Karen Wyman" n.d.

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 8 ".

Scope and Contents note

Decca label. Only performer's name listed. Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 36

It could happen to you ca. 1960

General Physical Description note: One 78 RPM test pressing; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

From the production "The rat race". Also includes "Stella by starlight".
box 154, folder 37

Personality ca. 1960

General Physical Description note: One 78 RPM test pressing; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

From the production "The rat race". Also includes "The rat race"; handwritten: "Easy living...Ralph Ranger - Leo Robin".
box 154, folder 38

Hot lips n.d.

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

Playback speed not indicated, although sleeve suggests that it is 33 1/3.
box 154, folder 39

Teacher's pet ca. 1958

General Physical Description note: One 78 RPM test pressing; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

Performed by Doris Day from the production "Teacher's Pet".
box 154, folder 40

"Sorry" and "You've" n.d.

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

Shorthand, handwritten titles for unknown song titles. Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 41

"Teacher's pet" and "Teacher's pet mambo" ca. 1958

General Physical Description note: One 78 RPM test pressing; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

Performed by Doris Day for the production "Teacher's pet".
box 154, folder 42

"Down by the river" and "Soon" ca. 1954

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

From the production "The bridges at Toko-Ri". Handwritten on sleeve: "Bill Perlberg".
box 154, folder 43

"Wang wang blues" and "Somebody loves me (Betty's flower version)" n.d.

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 44

Love him (Betty's cafe version) ca. 1952

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

Unknown performer [Betty Hutton from the recording "Somebody loves me"]. Label has fallen off, now attached to sleeve. Label has also fallen off of reverse side, which now reads "SLM" ["Somebody loves me"]. Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 45

June n.d.

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 46

Marek Windheim on A. C. Spark Plug program 6/13/1934

General Physical Description note: One 78 RPM test pressing; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

WJZ radio program [sponsored by] AC Spark Plug featuring Marek Windheim.
box 154, folder 47

Unlabeled n.d.

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

Unlabeled Presto label with grooves on both sides. Loose label found next to disc in box included in folder: "The girl who invented Rock & Roll" (Daywin Music Co.) from the production "Teacher's pet". Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 48

Bing Crosby and Gary Crosby 4/6/1954

General Physical Description note: One 78 RPM test pressing; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Includes song titles "Somebody bad stole 'Bell", "Let's harmonize" (twice), "You tell me your dream", "That's where my money goes", "Tell me why", and "Mary Jane". Instantaneous recording by the NBC Radio-Recording Division.
box 154, folder 49

If it's all the same to you 12/10/1952

General Physical Description note: One 78 RPM test pressing; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Information from sleeve.

General note

See also Box 154, Folder 175 (ss 2.2)
box 154, folder 50

Born in a trunk (Parts 2 through 7) ca. 1954

General Physical Description note: One 78 RPM test pressing; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Performed by Judy Garland from the production "A star is born". Label has fallen off one side (loose in folder).
box 154, folder 51

Night of a hundred stars ca. 1950s

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Performed by Noel Coward at the London Palladium. Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 52

"Gershwin Album; Ella Fitzgerald" ca. 1959

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Most likely pressing of "Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Song Books" on Verve Records. Playback speed not indicated. Some handwritten notes on label and sleeve.
box 154, folder 53

"The spider and the fly" and "Still water" ca. 1952

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Performed by Dinah Shore and Robert Merrill from a production ["Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick"]. Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 54

Saturday night in Punkin Creek ca. 1952

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

From a production ["Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick"]. Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 55

Bing Crosby Show #9 12/4/1952

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Sides 3 and 4. Instantaneous recording by the NBC Radio-Recording Division. Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 56

The magic window n.d.

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Performed by Bing Crosby. Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 57

The magic window ca. 1953

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Performed by Bing Crosby from the production "Little boy lost". Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 58

Walking Happy ca. 1966

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM test pressing; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Music from the musical. Includes the songs "Walking happy", "I'll make a man of the man", How d'ya talk to a girl", "If I be your best chance", "Love will find a way-they say", "(He is) Very close to wonderful", "Circle this day on the calendar", "I don't think I'm in love" (twice), and "Use your noggin'" (twice).
box 154, folder 59

Skyscraper 6/22/1965

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM test pressing; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Music from the musical. Includes the songs "Theme from Skyscraper" (in Pop and Concerto versions), "Occasional flight", Everybody has the right to be wrong", "Run for your life", "I'll only miss her when I think of her", "Opposites", "It - that", and "I'll only miss him".
box 154, folder 60

The land around us ca. 1954

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Performed by Bing Crosby from the production "The country girl". Playback speed not indicated. Handwritten on sleeve: "Mr. Perlberg".
box 154, folder 61

"...Somebody" n.d.

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Title from partially legible handwriting on label. Both sides grooved. Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 62

The pitchman ca. 1954

General Physical Description note: One 78 RPM test pressing; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

From the production "The country girl".
box 154, folder 63

"Harmony House" radio program 4/10/1951

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM test pressing; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Featuring Pat Morgan.
box 154, folder 64

"Debbie" n.d.

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Debbie Reynolds recording on Dot Records. Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 65

"That's what I want for Christmas" and "I'd like to hitch a ride with Santa Claus" 2/22/1954

General Physical Description note: One 78 RPM test pressing; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Performed by Bing Crosby and Lindsay Crosby. Instantaneous recording by the NBC Radio-Recording Division.
box 154, folder 66

Unlabeled n.d.

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Some information handwritten on disc; grooved on one side. Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 67

Cooking up a show [ca. 1945]

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

"Prod. Rout." Parts 1 and 2. Possibly recording of Musical carrying this title.
box 154, folder 68

Unlabeled n.d.

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Grooved on one side. Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 69

Bing Crosby, Gary Crosby, and Lindsay Crosby radio show 4/11/1954

General Physical Description note: One 78 RPM test pressing; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Side 3. Includes the songs "They say", "Let's harmonize", and closing dialogue. Instantaneous recording by the NBC Radio-Recording Division.
box 154, folder 70

A propos de rien (humming - underground version) 11/24/1952

General Physical Description note: One 78 RPM test pressing; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

From "Little boy lost". Information from sleeve; handwritten: "William Perlberg".
box 154, folder 71

Bing Crosby, Gary Crosby, and Lindsay Crosby radio program 4/16/1954

General Physical Description note: One 78 RPM test pressing; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Side one includes dialogue and the song "Dime and a dollar"; side two includes "Let's harmonize", "Doodle doo", and "Down in jungle town". Broadcast date 4/11/1954. Instantaneous recording by the NBC Radio-Recording Division.
box 154, folder 72

Unlabeled n.d.

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

No label or markings. Grooved on both sides. Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 73

Unlabeled n.d.

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

No label; narrow grooved area on one side. Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 74

Unlabeled n.d.

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

No label; some handwritten non-title coding. Grooved on one side. Playback speed not indicated.
box 154, folder 75

If it's all the same to you 12/10/1952

General Physical Description note: One 78 RPM test pressing; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Performed by Bing Crosby. Information derived from sleeve and disc markings.
box 155, folder 2

"Wake me when it's over" n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM test pressing; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Cadence Records, KB-183, performed by Andy Williams. Disc jockey pressing of Van Heusen song.
box 155, folder 8

It's 1200 miles from Texas to Palm Springs 1958

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

White label pressing of "Palm Springs salutes Texas Desert Circus Week, April 16-20, 1958", HB-2160, performed by Dean Martin.
box 155, folder 15

High hopes n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Performance featuring James Van Heusen, Sammy Cahn, Bing Crosby, Suzanne Agnew Elliott, Rhea Eckel, and the Cazenovia college choir. 3 copies.
box 155, folder 18

All the way n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM test pressing; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

White label pressing on Fine Recording, Inc., performed by Jane Morgan.
box 155, folder 25

The laughing eyes of San Marino (march and bossa nova) 1/16/1969

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Performance recorded by Van Heusen Music corp., VHM-102, for the San Marino Charities Foundation. 2 copies.
box 155, folder 28

The army aviation song 1963

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Performed by Mitch Miller with the Sing Along Gang. Lyrics printed on sleeve. Recording to benefit the Army Aviation Association of America Scholarship Foundation.
box 155, folder 40

The second time around ca. 1961

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM test pressing; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Test pressing of forthcoming Kapp release, performed by Jane Morgan.
box 162, folder 1

God bless America n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Title typed on white label (Associated Recording Studios). Grooved on one side.

General note

Moved from discs in Box 156.
box 162, folder 2

"Meet Danny Wilson" Invitation n.d.

General Physical Description note: One 78 RPM disc; size: 7 ".

Scope and Contents note

Title typed on white label (now detached, loose in folder); grooved on one side. Disc color is red.

General note

Moved from discs in Box 156.
box 162, folder 3

SHARE benefit recording 5/25/1965

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 8 "

Scope and Contents note

Featuring "Too marvelous [for words]" performed by Jimmy Van Heusen. Grooved on one side; playback speed not indicated. Includes personally-designed sleeve: "SHARE Thanks Chester Babcock, 1965".
box 162, folder 4

I knew it then, I know it now 1963

General Physical Description note: One 45 RPM disc; size: 8 ".

Scope and Contents note

White label demo from MGM. Theme from "Twilight of honor"; music by John Green; performed by Bob Grabeau and Girls Duo. Grooved on one side only.
box 162, folder 5

To love and be loved 10/16/1958

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 8 ".

Scope and Contents note

Capitol Records test pressing with handwritten label, performed by Frank Sinatra. Short version and long version. Playback speed not indicated.
box 162, folder 6

It could happen to you 4/5/1956

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 8 ".

Scope and Contents note

Capitol Records test pressing with handwritten label, performed by Frank Sinatra. Reverse is "The end of a love affair" (composed by Edward Redding), also performed by Sinatra. Playback speed not indicated.
box 162, folder 7

There's a flaw in my flue 4/5/1956

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 8 ".

Scope and Contents note

Capitol Records test pressing with handwritten label, performed by Frank Sinatra. Reverse is "(I think of you) with every breath" (composed by Rainger-Robin), also performed by Sinatra. Playback speed not indicated.
box 162, folder 8

It's 1200 miles from Texas to Palm Springs 3/21/1958

General Physical Description note: One test pressing disc; size: 8 ".

Scope and Contents note

Capitol Records test pressing with handwritten label, performed by Dean Martin. Label reads "Palm Springs to Texas". Reverse is blank. Playback speed not indicated.
box 162, folder 9

Sky Harbor: John and Dorothy Haskell 16th wedding anniversary 1960s

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 10 ".

Scope and Contents note

Live recording of event (private pressing); Yucca Valley, CA. Sung and played by Jimmy Van Heusen. Words and music by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen. Grooved on one side only. 6 copies.
box 162, folder 10

David Tebet presents Muriel's surprise birthday bash! 10/24/1968

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Live recording of Muriel Slatkin event; Beverly Hills, CA. Special lyrics by Sammy Cahn; Peter Daniels, piano. Track listing: 1.1 Thoroughly modern Millie, Lady is a tramp (Cahn); 1.2 It's magic (Joni James Aquaviva); 1.3 Cheek to cheek (Cahn); 1.4 Love and marriage (Cahn); 1.5 Pretty baby (Joey Bishop); 1.6 Tit-willow (Cahn); 2.1 The girl that I marry (Burton Slatkin); 2.2 It's been a long long time (Cahn); 2.3 California here I come, April showers, I'm just wild about Harry (Charles Richard Kahn); 2.4 Gift presentation a la Mother Fletcher (Crane and Rackin); 2.5 Saturday night is the loveliest night of the year, Call me irresponsible, Happy birthday to you (Cahn).
box 162, folder 11

Lizette and David Sarnoff fiftieth wedding anniversary 7/4/1967

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Live recording of event, The St. Regis Roof, New York City. Performers and specific content unknown. Pressed for private release by RCA Victor.

General note

Was unopened in original shrink-wrap (opened during processing)
box 162, folder 12

Sammy Cahn testimonial dinner 4/28/1968

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

Live recording of event (private pressing); New York City. Thirtieth anniversary, Henry Oldtimers Alumni of the Henry Street Settlement. Performers include Jimmy Van Heusen, Jack Benny, Paul Anka, Senator Jacob Javits, Steve Lawrence, Robert Sarnoff, Warren Beatty, Jule Styne, Johnny Carson, Red Buttons, Sammy Cahn, and others.
box 162, folder 13

Mata Hari 1/1968

General Physical Description note: One 33 1/3 RPM disc; size: 12 ".

Scope and Contents note

White label private pressing of Broadway production by Martin Charnin and Edward Thomas. Grooved on one side only. Published by Edwin H. Morris & Co. Some notes on original sleeve.
box 162, folder 14

The bartered bride (Radio broadcast recording) 3/10/1935

General Physical Description note: Six 78 RPM discs; size: 12 "

Scope and Contents note

In 12 parts; each disc grooved on both sides. Opera by Bedrich Smetana; Marck Windheim. Station: WEAF; Broadcast Producers of N.Y., Inc.
box 162, folder 15

La rondine (Radio broadcast recording) 3/21/1936

General Physical Description note: Six 78 RPM discs; size: 12 "

Scope and Contents note

In 12 parts; each disc grooved on both sides. Opera by Giacomo Puccini. Station: WEAF; Broadcast Producers of N.Y., Inc. Client listed on sleeve: Paul Louis.
 

Films Subseries 3. 1932-1968

Physical Description: 1 boxes

Arrangement note

Arranged alphabetically by title (for titles in UCLA-FTA) and by order of tracks on DVD access copy (for 8mm home movies)

Scope and Contents note

16mm television films and kinescopes, 16mm motion picture prints, and 8mm regular and super 8mm home movies. Includes television programs featuring Van Heusen or from his personal collection, film prints, and home movies depicting his travels and life in the southern California desert. Most materials are housed in the UCLA Film &amp; Television Archive (links to catalog included below).

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

CONTAINS AUDIO AND AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS: This collection contains both processed and unprocessed audio and audiovisual materials. Audio and audiovisual materials are not currently available for access, unless otherwise noted in a Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements note at the series and file levels. All requests to access processed audio and audiovisual materials must be made in advance using the request button located on this page.
box UCLA-FTA

Academy Awards, 30th (Television program) 3/26/1958

General Physical Description note: Film reel, 16 mm, B & W, safety kinescope

Scope and Contents note

Excerpt. Includes Dean Martin singing "All the way", Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen receiving the Oscar for "All the way", and Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas do a skit that includes the song "It's great not to be nominated" written by Cahn and Van Heusen.
box UCLA-FTA

Academy Awards, 31st (Television program) [4/6/1959]

General Physical Description note: Film reel, 16 mm, B & W, safety kinescope

Scope and Contents note

Excerpts. Doris Day announces and presents the Oscar for Best Song, "High hopes", written by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen.

General note

Date and title based on UCLA-FTA catalog record; however, this content more likely comes from the 32nd annual Academy Awards show in 1960.
box UCLA-FTA

Academy Awards, 36th (Television program) 4/8/1963

General Physical Description note: Film reel, 16 mm, B & W, safety kinescope

Scope and Contents note

Excerpt. Shirley Jones announces and presents the Academy Award for Best Song. The winners are Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen for "Call me irresponsible". Accepting the Oscar are Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn's daughter.
box UCLA-FTA

Coke time with Eddie Fisher 1/14/1955

General Physical Description note: Film reel, 16 mm, B & W, safety kinescope

Scope and Contents note

Recording of musical variety TV program from Jimmy Van Heusen's film collection
box UCLA-FTA

Darn that dream (Soundie) 1940

General Physical Description note: Film reel, 16 mm, B & W, safety print.

Scope and Contents note

Musical film short featuring Jimmy Van Heusen song performed by the Lorraine Page Orchestra, Martha Mears, and Bill Roberts.
box UCLA-FTA

Headin' for the Rio Grande (Feature film) 1936

General Physical Description note: 2 Film reels, 16 mm, B & W, safety print

Scope and Contents note

Copy of film from Jimmy Van Heusen's collection
box UCLA-FTA

Hound for hire (Television cartoon) [1961]

General Physical Description note: Film reel, 16 mm, color, safety print.

Scope and Contents note

3 episodes. Recording of television show from Jimmy Van Heusen's film collection.
box UCLA-FTA

Jack and the beanstalk (Television special) 2/26/1967

General Physical Description note: Film reel, 16 mm, color, safety kinescope

Scope and Contents note

Animation and live action special featuring music by Jimmy Van Heusen.
box UCLA-FTA

Jimmy Van Heusen reception at Cazenovia College, New York State (Television special) [1970s]

General Physical Description note: Film reel, 16 mm, color, safety print.

Scope and Contents note

Footage of the reception filmed by WYSR-TV, Syracuse, commemorating the donation of memorabilia to Cazenovia College by Jimmy Van Heusen, a Cazenovia College graduate. Van Heusen speaks, sings, and plays piano.
box UCLA-FTA

Jimmy Van Heusen: Home movies (Alaska trip) n.d.

General Physical Description note: 16mm film print

Scope and Contents note

UCLA-FTA catalog number M202327
box UCLA-FTA

Jimmy Van Heusen: Miscellaneous short subjects n.d.

General Physical Description note: 16mm film print

Scope and Contents note

UCLA-FTA catalog number M202326
box UCLA-FTA

Jimmy Van Heusen: Miscellaneous home movies n.d.

General Physical Description note: 16mm film print

Scope and Contents note

UCLA-FTA catalog number M202329
box UCLA-FTA

Jimmy Van Heusen: Miscellaneous home movies n.d.

General Physical Description note: 16mm film print

Scope and Contents note

UCLA-FTA catalog number M202328
box UCLA-FTA

Jimmy Van Heusen: Miscellaneous outs and clips n.d.

General Physical Description note: 16mm film print

Scope and Contents note

UCLA-FTA catalog number M202330
box UCLA-FTA

Language and linguistics: Part 6 (Television program) 1958

General Physical Description note: Film reel, 16 mm, B & W, safety kinescope

Scope and Contents note

Recording of television show from Jimmy Van Heusen's film collection
box UCLA-FTA

Law of the west (Feature film) 1932

General Physical Description note: 2 Film reels, 16 mm, B & W, safety print

Scope and Contents note

Copy of film from Jimmy Van Heusen's collection
box UCLA-FTA

Meet the masters: Andres Segovia, Jan Peerce, Nadine Conner (Television program, NBC) 1952

General Physical Description note: Film reel, 16 mm, B & W, safety print

Scope and Contents note

Recording of Classical music television program from Jimmy Van Heusen's film collection
box UCLA-FTA

Meet the masters: Artur Rubinstein (Television program, NBC) 1952

General Physical Description note: Film reel, 16 mm, B & W, safety print

Scope and Contents note

Recording of Classical music television program from Jimmy Van Heusen's film collection
box UCLA-FTA

Meet the masters: Jascha Heifetz (Television program, NBC) 1952

General Physical Description note: Film reel, 16 mm, B & W, safety print

Scope and Contents note

Recording of Classical music television program from Jimmy Van Heusen's film collection
box UCLA-FTA

Meet the masters: Trio (Television program, NBC) 1952

General Physical Description note: Film reel, 16 mm, B & W, safety print

Scope and Contents note

Recording of Classical music television program from Jimmy Van Heusen's film collection
box UCLA-FTA

Playboy's penthouse (Television program) 4/1960

General Physical Description note: Film reel, 16 mm, B & W, safety kinescope

Scope and Contents note

Variety show; excerpt with Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen.
box UCLA-FTA

Producers' showcase: Our town (Television musical) 1955

General Physical Description note: Film reel, 16 mm, B & W, safety kinescope

Scope and Contents note

From Jimmy Van Heusen's film collection. Music by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen.

General note

Videocassette copy available for on-site viewing only
box UCLA-FTA

Tex rides with the Boy Scouts (Feature film) 1937

General Physical Description note: 2 Film reels, 16 mm, B & W, safety print

Scope and Contents note

Copy of film from Jimmy Van Heusen's collection
box UCLA-FTA

The Christophers program, What one person can do: Johnny Burke and James Van Heusen (Television program) 1950s

General Physical Description note: Film reel, 16 mm, B & W, safety print

Scope and Contents note

Recording from Jimmy Van Heusen's film collection. Television program featuring host Father James Keller.
box UCLA-FTA

The Dean Martin show (Christmas show, television) 12/21/1967

General Physical Description note: Film reel, 16 mm, color, safety print.

Scope and Contents note

Recording of television show from Jimmy Van Heusen's film collection. Cast includes Dean Martin, Jeanne Martin, Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra, Tina Sinatra, Frank Sinatra, Jr., Gail Martin, Dean Martin Jr., Claudia Martin, Ricci Martin, Gina Martin, Deana Martin, and Craig Martin.
box UCLA-FTA

The desert music maker (Television program) [1961]

General Physical Description note: Film reel, 16 mm, B & W, safety kinescope

Scope and Contents note

A visit with songwriter Jimmy Van Heusen at his Palm Springs home.
box UCLA-FTA

The Frank Sinatra Timex show (Television program) 2/5/1960

General Physical Description note: Film reel, 16 mm, B & W, safety kinescope

Scope and Contents note

Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn, executive producers. Cast includes Frank Sinatra, Eleanor Roosevelt, Lena Horne, Mary Costa, Barbara Heller, and Juliet Prowse. Sinatra's performance includes Van Heusen composition "Come dance with me" and discussion of "High hopes".
box UCLA-FTA

The Frank Sinatra Timex show (Television program) 12/13/1959

General Physical Description note: Film reel, 16 mm, B & W, safety kinescope

Scope and Contents note

Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn, executive producers. Cast includes Frank Sinatra, Peter Lawford, Hermione Gingold, Ella Fitzgerald, the Hi-Lo's, Red Norvo's jazz combo, and Juliet Prowse. Includes Van Heusen song "Here's that rainy day".
box UCLA-FTA

The Frank Sinatra Timex show (Television program) 5/12/1960

General Physical Description note: Film reel, 16 mm, B & W, safety kinescope

Scope and Contents note

Cast includes Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop, Peter Lawford, and Nancy Sinatra.
box UCLA-FTA

The Perry Como show (Television program) 9/13/1958

General Physical Description note: Film reel, 16 mm, B & W, safety kinescope

Scope and Contents note

Recording of television show from Jimmy Van Heusen's film collection. With guests Maureen O'Hara and Robert Preston.
box UCLA-FTA

Today (Television program, NBC) 1/26/1959

General Physical Description note: Film reel, 16 mm, B & W, safety kinescope

Scope and Contents note

Excerpt featuring Sammy Cahn (interview). Recording of television show from Jimmy Van Heusen's film collection.
box UCLA-FTA

Today: "Today salutes Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen" (Television program, NBC) 3/20/1964

General Physical Description note: 2 Film reels, 16 mm, B & W, safety kinescope

Scope and Contents note

Guests include Sammy Cahn, Jimmy Van Heusen, Marilyn Lovell, Jack Haskell, and the Stan Freeman Quartet.
box UCLA-FTA

Tombstone Canyon (Feature film) 1932

General Physical Description note: 2 Film reels, 16 mm, B & W, safety print

Scope and Contents note

Copy of film from Jimmy Van Heusen's collection
box UCLA-FTA

Where are you from? (Television game show, NBC) 10/1/1953

General Physical Description note: Film reel, 16 mm, B & W, safety kinescope

Scope and Contents note

Recording of television game show from Jimmy Van Heusen's film collection
box UCLA-FTA

You can change the world (Television special) [1951]

General Physical Description note: Film reel, 16 mm, B & W, safety film

Scope and Contents note

Recording from Jimmy Van Heusen's film collection. Features Jack Benny, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Ann Blyth, Bing Crosby, Paul Douglas, Irene Dunne, William Holden, Bob Hope, Loretta Young, and Father James Keller.

General note

Videocassette copy available for on-site viewing only
box UCLA-FTA

Your hit parade (Television program, NBC) 1957

General Physical Description note: Film reel, 16 mm, B & W, safety kinescope

Scope and Contents note

Excerpt. Alan Copeland sings Jimmy Van Heusen song "All the way".
box 83, folder 1

DVD access copy of fourteen 8mm home movies ca. mid to late 1960s

General Physical Description note: One DVD-R disc; size: 4.74 ".

Scope and Contents note

Digital transfers of regular and super 8mm home movies shot by Jimmy Van Heusen, his friends, or associates during the mid to late 1960s. The visual quality varies and the transfer sound is poor in most cases. The contents of the DVD (by track number) are as follows: 1) Horses on ranch/Millionairess Josephine 12 hours old--(06:09); 2) Clog dance from "Walking Happy"/Other scenes from "Walking happy"--(06:43); 3) Horses--(00:18); 4) Horses on ranch--(06:07); 5) Two women by pool, horses--(05:34); 6) Two men and a woman in discussion--(05:22); 7) People interacting with horses, ponies--(05:22); 8) Millionairess Josephine (foal)--(12:28); 9) Jimmy's parents, others, in discussion and at Thanksgiving dinner--(25:46); 10) People on ranch, helicopter/Horses on ranch/Helicopters, in flight and aerial shots--(20:31); 11) Bobbe and Jimmy Van Heusen with others in Brazil--(32:15).

General note

Access copy DVD-R created 5/2009. Content divided between UCLA Film and Television Archive call numbers M141566 and M141567.
box 83, folder 1a

Home movies: "Horses on ranch" and "Millionairess Josephine 12 hours old" ca. 1966

General Physical Description note: Transfer of Regular 8mm film, Color, No Sound; duration 6:09

Scope and Contents note

Track 1 on access DVD. Two films depicting Bobbe Perlberg feeding horses on their Yucca Vally ranch home and Millionairess Josephine, the foal of Jimmy Van Heusen's mare.

General note

UCLA Film and Television Archive call number M141567
box 83, folder 1b

Home movies: "Clog dance" and "Other scenes" from "Walking Happy" ca. 1967

General Physical Description note: Transfer of Regular 8mm film, B & W, No Sound; duration 6:43

Scope and Contents note

Track 2 on access DVD. Two films depicting men's ensemble dances and some dialogue from "Walking happy" on stage and in full costume.

General note

UCLA Film and Television Archive call number M141567
box 83, folder 1c

Home movie: "Horses" ca. 1966

General Physical Description note: Transfer of Regular 8mm film, Color, No Sound; duration 0:18

Scope and Contents note

Track 3 on access DVD. Brief film of horses on Van Heusen's ranch, Yucca Valley.

General note

Original 8mm not fully transferred; needs repair. UCLA Film and Television Archive call number M141567
box 83, folder 1

Home movie: "Horses on ranch" ca. 1966

General Physical Description note: Transfer of Regular 8mm film, Color, Sound; duration 6:07

Scope and Contents note

Track 4 on access DVD. Film of horses, including foal, on Van Heusen's ranch, Yucca Valley. Also includes landscape shots and Bobbe Perlberg and unidentified woman speaking Spanish.

General note

No sound until end, then poor quality. UCLA Film and Television Archive call number M141567
box 83, folder 1e

Home movie: "Two women by pool, horses" ca. 1966

General Physical Description note: Transfer of Regular 8mm film, Color, Sound; duration 5:34

Scope and Contents note

Track 5 on access DVD. Film of two women conversing by pool on Van Heusen's ranch, Yucca Valley. Also includes shots of landscape and horses.

General note

Sound is poor and cuts in and out. UCLA Film and Television Archive call number M141567
box 83, folder 1

Home movie: "Two men and a woman in discussion" ca. 1966

General Physical Description note: Transfer of Regular 8mm film, Color, Sound; duration 5:22

Scope and Contents note

Track 6 on access DVD. Film of two men and a woman conversing on Van Heusen's ranch, Yucca Valley. Information from reel flange: "Peggy, Slim Dave".

General note

Sound is poor and cuts in and out, color-faded. UCLA Film and Television Archive call number M141567
box 83, folder 1g

Home movie: "People interacting with horses, ponies" ca. 1966

General Physical Description note: Transfer of Regular 8mm film, Color, Sound; duration 5:22

Scope and Contents note

Track 7 on access DVD. Film of men and women feeding and discussing horses and ponies on Van Heusen's ranch, Yucca Valley.

General note

Color-faded. UCLA Film and Television Archive call number M141567
box 83, folder 1h

Home movie: "Millionairess Josephine (foal)" ca. 1966

General Physical Description note: Transfer of Regular 8mm film, Color, Sound; duration 12:28

Scope and Contents note

Track 8 on access DVD. Film of foal Millionairess Josephine ("Josie") on Van Heusen's ranch, Yucca Valley. Includes shots of Bobbe Perlberg and Jimmy Van Heusen.

General note

Color-faded. UCLA Film and Television Archive call number M141567
box 83, folder 1i

Home movie: "Jimmy's parents, others, in discussion and at Thanksgiving dinner" ca. 1966

General Physical Description note: Transfer of Regular 8mm film, Color, Sound; duration 25:46

Scope and Contents note

Track 9 on access DVD. Film of Jimmy Van Heusen's mother and father and an unidentified woman on Van Heusen's ranch, Yucca Valley. Van Heusen interviews these people from behind the camera. Also shots of the same group at Thanksgiving dinner and playing with a dog.

General note

Sound is poor and cuts out in places, color-faded. UCLA Film and Television Archive call number M141566
box 83, folder 1j

Home movies: "People on ranch, helicopter", "Horses on ranch", and "Helicopters, in flight and aerial shots" ca. 1966

General Physical Description note: Transfer of Regular 8mm film, B & W/Color, Sound; duration 20:31

Scope and Contents note

Track 10 on access DVD. Three films of people conversing, a helicopter landing, and a woman playing with a camera (joking with Jimmy Van Heusen off-camera) on Van Heusen's ranch, Yucca Valley. Also shots of horses (Mare and foal) running, and various helicopters in flight, including aerial shots from a helicopter.

General note

Sound is poor, color-faded. UCLA Film and Television Archive call number M141566
box 83, folder 1k

Home movie: "Bobbe and Jimmy Van Heusen with others in Brazil" 1968

General Physical Description note: Transfer of Super 8mm film, Color, No Sound; duration 32:15

Scope and Contents note

Track 11 on access DVD. Film of Bobbe and Jimmy Van Heusen with friends and entourage [including Sammy Cahn] in and around Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Numerous shots on boats, in hotel rooms, and on the streets. Information from reel flange: "Brazil 1968".

General note

UCLA Film and Television Archive call number M141566
 

Written Material Series 3. 1942-1970

Physical Description: 11 boxes

Scope and Contents note

Includes research materials and stage notes for performances, preparatory materials for productions, and scripts (by others).
 

Performance Related Subseries 1. 1963-1969

Physical Description: 4 boxes

Arrangement note

Arrangement follows physical order by container

Scope and Contents note

Research materials and correspondence related to performances, particularly special events at which Van Heusen performed. Also includes stage scripts, notes, song lists, etc. used at such performances.
box 75, folder 1

Performance of number one songs ca. 1964

General Physical Description note: 7 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Script with song introductions (with titles) for a performance in Syracuse featuring Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn. Typed with corrections/updates.

General note

Relates to Box 77, Folder 3 (ss 3.1) and Box 75, Folders 28, 29, and 46 (ss 3.1)
box 75, folder 2

Peace Officer's Meeting 6/28/1968

General Physical Description note: 7 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Typed performance script for performance with song titles and some altered lyrics. Includes handwritten changes.
box 75, folder 3

Mayor Dolores Hope event 1969

General Physical Description note: 3 leaves; size: 5 x 7 in.

Scope and Contents note

Performance notes for Palm Desert party, honoring Mayor Dolores Hope. Typed with handwritten changes.

General note

See also Box 75, Folders 8 and 30
box 75, folder 4

Brant Lake performance n.d.

General Physical Description note: 16 leaves; size: 4 x 6

Scope and Contents note

Performance script with song titles and altered lyrics for solo performance of hit songs, most likely in Brant Lake, N.Y. Some cards missing.

General note

Missing first card may be in Box 75, Folder 39 (ss 3.1)
box 75, folder 5

Yucca Valley speech/performance n.d.

General Physical Description note: 8 leaves; size: 5 x 8

Scope and Contents note

Performance script introducing Keith Lee as the Principal of Yucca Valley High School and Harry Logan as the president of the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce. Includes autobiographical information about Van Heusen and the lyrics to "My Canary Has Circles Under His Eyes". Typed with handwritten changes.

General note

See also Box 75, Folder 45
box 75, folder 6

Cazenovia College performance 10/20/1967

General Physical Description note: 5 leaves; size: 5 x 8

Scope and Contents note

Performance script with autobiographical information and alternate lyrics: "Cazenovia is Thoroughly Modern". Most likely for "An Evening with Jimmy Van Heusen".

General note

See also Box 75, Folders 31, 33, 41, 43, and 44 (ss 3.1)
box 75, folder 7

Yucca Valley performance as mayor 12/2/1967

General Physical Description note: 13 leaves; size: 5 x 8

Scope and Contents note

Performance script for appearance upon become mayor of Yucca Valley. Includes altered lyrics for songs about John Haskell, Dorothy Haskell, and Bobbe Perlberg.
box 75, folder 8

Performance for Palm Desert Mayor Dolores Hope 1969

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: 5 x 8

Scope and Contents note

Performance script and altered lyrics.

General note

See also Box 75, Folders 3 and 30
box 75, folder 9

Cazenovia College performance n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; 5 x 7

Scope and Contents note

Scripted intro for "The Tender Trap" with altered lyrics.
box 75, folder 10

Cazenovia College speech n.d.

General Physical Description note: 4 leaves; size: 5 x 7

Scope and Contents note

Note cards titled "Casanova Jr. college speech". Script introducing Sammy Cahn. Typed with handwritten corrections.
box 75, folder 11

Swing into Spring ASCAP performance [1968]

General Physical Description note: 10 leaves; size: 5 x 8

Scope and Contents note

Performance script for Muscular Dystrophy Association of America benefit, an ASCAP event. Featured Academy Award winning songs. Typed with handwritten corrections.
box 75, folder 12

Cazenovia College performance ca. 1967

General Physical Description note: 17 leaves; legal or smaller

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten notes for "Father-Daughter Weekend speech" (An Evening with Jimmy Van Heusen). Also 16 photocopies of "Hello Jimmy", an altered lyric introduction for Van Heusen. Notes for speech.
box 75, folder 13

Mayor Bogert event n.d.

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: 5 x 8 "

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten speech
box 75, folder 14

Brant Lake (N.Y.) performance n.d.

General Physical Description note: 7 leaves; size: 5 x 8

Scope and Contents note

Performance script withe song titles and some altered lyrics.
box 75, folder 15

Jack Shannon event, Syracuse, N.Y. n.d.

General Physical Description note: 10 leaves; size: 5 x 8

Scope and Contents note

Speech honoring Shannon; includes autobiographical info on Van Heusen's early radio work. 2 copies.

General note

See also Box 75.24 (ss 3.1)
box 75, folder 16

Speech in Syracuse n.d.

General Physical Description note: 6 leaves; size: 3 x 5

Scope and Contents note

Speech given to Mayor Walsh and others in Syracuse.
box 75, folder 17

Unknown performance n.d.

General Physical Description note: 12 leaves; size: 5 x 8

Scope and Contents note

Performance script with song titles, key signatures, and notes about jokes. Typed with handwritten corrections.
box 75, folder 18

Cazenovia College performance (accepting diploma) n.d.

General Physical Description note: 11 leaves; size: 3 x 5

Scope and Contents note

Performance script, including altered lyrics and song list with key signatures.
box 75, folder 19

Unknown performance n.d.

General Physical Description note: 5 leaves; size: 5 x 8

Scope and Contents note

Stock performance script

General note

See similar items in Box 75, Folders 2 and 4 (ss 3.1)
box 75, folder 20

Unknown performance/stock script n.d.

General Physical Description note: 5 leaves; 9 x 12

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten performance script written on music manuscript paper. Some material is on the reverse, including 2 songs, notated with bawdy lyrics.

General note

Similar speech to that in Box 75, Folder 4 (ss 3.1)
box 75, folder 21

Unknown performance, fragment n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 5 x 8 "

Scope and Contents note

Note card for introduction to song "All the way".
box 75, folder 22

Performance in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil [1967]

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: 5 x 7 "

Scope and Contents note

Performance script with altered lyrics and handwritten additions. Most likely for the 2nd Annual International Popular Song Festival.
box 75, folder 23

Cazenovia College performance 10/21/1967

General Physical Description note: 19 leaves; size: 5 x 8

Scope and Contents note

Father-Daughter Weekend performance. Includes performance script and altered lyrics ("My Kind of Town" and "Walking Happy").
box 75, folder 24

"Notes for talk at dinner for Msgr. Shannon" n.d.

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Typed performance script.

General note

See also Box 75, Folder 15 (ss 3.1)
box 75, folder 25

Brant Lake performance n.d.

General Physical Description note: 5 leaves; size: legal

Scope and Contents note

Performance script with some altered lyrics of award-winning songs ("The Tender Trap" and "High Hopes")
box 75, folder 26

"James Van Heusen Ground-Breaking Ceremony--Yucca Valley" 7/21/1963

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Performance script, including altered lyrics to "All the Way"
box 75, folder 27

"Suggested Dinner Speech" for Cazenovia College performance 1967

General Physical Description note: 3 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Suggested remarks in speech form for "Father-Daughter Weekend" performance
box 75, folder 28

Syracuse, N.Y. performance ca. 1964

General Physical Description note: 4 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Performance script with dialogue, also includes altered lyrics ("Call Me Irresponsible"). Starts with page 3 (the second act). Mostly written in first person for Sammy Cahn.

General note

See also Box 75, Folders 1, 29, and 46 (ss 3.1)
box 75, folder 29

Syracuse performance, fragment ca. 1964

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: legal

Scope and Contents note

Dialogue with handwritten additions

General note

See also Box 75, Folders 1, 28, and 46 (ss 3.1)
box 75, folder 30

Speech in honor of Palm Desert Mayor Dolores Hope 1969

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: legal

Scope and Contents note

Typed with corrections and handwritten additions

General note

See also Box 75, Folders 3 and 8
box 75, folder 31

Cazenovia College performance 1967

General Physical Description note: 4 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Typed performance script with handwritten changes labeled "Friday Nite"; suggested remarks for "An Evening with Jimmy Van Heusen"; and lyrics for "Cazenovia is Thoroughly Modern". Lyrics to "Cazenovia is thoroughly modern".

General note

See also Box 75, Folders 6, 33, 41, 43, and 44 (ss 3.1)
box 75, folder 32

"Syracuse Date" 9/1964

General Physical Description note: 3 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Notes for speech about Syracuse and politics
box 75, folder 33

Cazenovia College performance 1967

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

"An evening with Jimmy Van Heusen" script.

General note

See also Box 75, Folders 6, 31, 41, 43, and 44 (ss 3.1)
box 75, folder 34

Syracuse and Cazenovia College performances

General Physical Description note: 7 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Performance scripts for "Syracuse,1964" and Cazenovia College; includes material found in other speeches (see note)

General note

See also Box 75, Folders 1, 16, and 18
box 75, folder 35

Jimmy Van Heusen's speech as Mayor of Yucca Valley n.d.

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: legal

Scope and Contents note

Speech by ghost writer (Sammy Cahn?)

General note

See also Box 35, Folder 7 (ss 3.1)
box 75, folder 36

Performance by Sammy Cahn for Jimmy Van Heusen's birthday n.d.

General Physical Description note: 6 leaves; size: 4 x 8

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten notes--author undetermined. A biographical sketch of Jimmy Van Heusen's life with cues to Sammy Cahn to perform particular songs.
box 75, folder 37

"Phil Silvers Bit" n.d.

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Dialogue between "Cue" and "Kern" with stage directions
box 75, folder 38

Cazenovia College performance 1967

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Insert to "Suggested Dinner Speech" (by Winnie Coleman) for Jimmy Van Heusen's appearance at Father-Daughter Weekend
box 75, folder 39

Unknown speech, fragment n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: 4 x 6

Scope and Contents note

Note card with words "Good evening..... and fellow music lovers" printed on one side

General note

Probably first card for speech in Box 75, Folder 4 (ss 3.1)
box 75, folder 40

Unknown performance n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: 7.25 x 10.5 "

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten notes for speech or performance.
box 75, folder 41

Cazenovia College performance, dinner speech 1967

General Physical Description note: 3 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

"Father-Daughter Weekend- Dinner Speech". Typed with some corrections/changes.

General note

See also Box 75, Folders 6, 31, 33, 42, 43, and 44 (ss 3.1)
box 75, folder 42

Cazenovia College performance, dinner speech 1967

General Physical Description note: 3 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Photocopy of speech entitled "Suggested dinner speech" for Father- Daughter Weekend; minor handwritten additions.

General note

See also Box 75, Folders 6, 31, 33, 41, 43, and 44 (ss 3.1)
box 75, folder 43

Background info on Cazenovia College Auxiliary Gathering 10/20/1967

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Relates to Jimmy Van Heusen's appearance at Father-Daughter Weekend

General note

See also Box 75, Folders 6, 31, 33, 41, 42, and 44 (ss 3.1)
box 75, folder 44

Cazenovia College performance, dinner speech 1967

General Physical Description note: 4 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

"Father- Daughter Weekend- Dinner Speech" with handwritten changes

General note

See also Box 75, Folders 6, 31, 33, 41, 42, and 43 (ss 3.1)
box 75, folder 45

Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce event ca. 1968

General Physical Description note: 5 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Typed program, speech for Jimmy Van Heusen (with notes by "J.W."), and excerpt of newsletter listing 1967-68 board of directors and articles about Dorothy (Manners) Haskell and John Haskell's 20th wedding anniversary.

General note

See also Box 75, Folder 5
box 75, folder 46

War Memorial Benefit, Syracuse 9/23/1964

General Physical Description note: 24 leaves; size: 4 x 8

Scope and Contents note

Performance script with lyrics and key signatures

General note

See also Box 77, Folder 3 and Box 75, Folders 1, 28, and 29 (ss 3.1)
box 75, folder 47

Song list for Cazenovia College performance ca. 1967

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 3.5 x 8.5 "

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten list/notes regarding song titles

General note

Removed from Cazenovia College brochure found in Box 116, Folder 21 (ss 8.1)
box 77, folder 1

Data on Dolores (Mrs. Bob) Hope ca. 1969

General Physical Description note: 4 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Research material for event honoring Mrs. Hope at which Jimmy Van Heusen performed
box 77, folder 2

Notes on Church for Wed. Night n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: legal

Scope and Contents note

Hand-written notes for event at Community Methodist Church, Chestertown, N.Y.
box 77, folder 3

Performance of number one songs n.d.

General Physical Description note: 6 leaves; size: letter; copies

Scope and Contents note

Script and song introductions (with titles) of a performance featuring Jimmy Van Heusen, Sammy Cahn, and Nat King Cole

General note

Relates to Box 75, Folders 1, 28, 29, and 46 (ss 3.1)
box 77, folder 4

Dorothy Haskell, bio data n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Biographical notes for Dorothy Haskell. Probably used as research material/performance notes for her birthday/anniversary at which Jimmy Van Heusen performed.
box 77, folder 5

Auxiliary Gathering, background information 10/20/1967

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Background information on the Auxiliary of Cazenovia College for Jimmy Van Heusen to use as research material for his appearance at "An Evening with Jimmy Van Heusen" 10/20/1967.
box 77, folder 6

Song List n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 index card; size: 5 x 7 "

Scope and Contents note

Song list to use as cue during concert of number one songs by Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn. Includes key signatures.

General note

See also Box 75, Folder 1 and Box 77, Folder 3 (ss 3.1)
box 77, folder 7

Note on Cazenovia College n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 3 x 5 " note paper

Scope and Contents note

Hand-written note regarding Cazenovia College school colors.
box 84, folder 6

Song list with key signatures n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Non-Van Heusen songs
box 165, folder 5

Song lists for two performances n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 4.25 x 5 "; 1 leaf; size: 7.25 x 10.5 "

Scope and Contents note

Song titles, key signatures, and handwritten notes. One song list for Cue Magazine's Salute to ASCAP (5/1966); the other for Bob and Dolores Hope.

General note

See article regarding ASCAP concert in Cue magazine in Box 165, Folder 10 (ss 8.2) and playbill in Box 80, Folder 8 (ss 6.2)
box 165, folder 12

Research material for "An Evening with Jimmy Van Heusen" at Cazenovia College 1967

General Physical Description note: 21 leaves; size: letter; 2 leaves; size: legal

Scope and Contents note

Includes correspondence from Dean Winnie Coleman with ideas for song parodies (9/10); cover letter and "suggested dinner speech" for Jimmy Van Heusen by Coleman (9/15); two press releases by Cazenovia College, including a biographical sketch of Van Heusen; other correspondence from Coleman's staff (10/01 and 10/11); 3 copies of the schedule of events for "Father-Daughter Weekend (10/20-21); more "suggested remarks" [by Coleman]; more suggestions for parodies; and 2 copies of sheet music for hymn "Be Strong!" by Maltbie D. Babcock, 1901, and Carl F. Price, 1921.

General note

Removed from folder labeled "Personal Appearances, James Van Heusen"
 

Production Related Subseries 2. 1942-1967

Physical Description: 5 boxes

Arrangement note

Arrangement follows physical order by container; entry is production title in most cases

Scope and Contents note

Song lists, notes, and sketches related to film, television, and stage productions, including cue sheets (lists of songs played in a production with timings--often for rights purposes).
box 78, folder 3

"Hobson's Choice" and "Return to the Land of Oz" ca. early 1960s

General Physical Description note: 16 leaves; size letter; one 4 x 6 index card

Scope and Contents note

Lyrics, notes, and partial librettos from "Hobson's Choice": "I'll Make a Man of the Man!", "Far From Through", and "Mr. Moon's"; and from "Return to the Land of Oz": "I Go Off in All Directions" and "Return to the Land of Oz March".
box 78, folder 4

Hobson's Choice: Musical Numbers ca. early 1960s

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

List of musical numbers with hand-written notes.
box 78, folder 5

Hobson's Choice: Outline 1962

General Physical Description note: 5 leaves; size: letter; 1 leaf; size: 8.5 x 5.5

Scope and Contents note

Outline of musical with action and song titles. Includes cover letter by Linsk dated 2/8/1962.
box 78, folder 6

Hobson's Choice: Song breakdown ca. early 1960s

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Song list with some action; some hand-written notes.
box 78, folder 7

Hobson's Choice: Detailed outline 10/26/1962

General Physical Description note: 6 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Includes some hand-written notes.
box 78, folder 8

Hobson's Choice, Notes 10/27/1962

General Physical Description note: 6 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Stage action and some script notes. Hand-written notes on the reverse of some sheets.
box 78, folder 9

Hobson's Choice, Notes 10/28/1962

General Physical Description note: 4 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Act notes with some hand-written changes.
box 78, folder 10

Wildcat n.d.

General Physical Description note: one leaf; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Song list with names of performing characters and other short notes.
box 78, folder 11

Hobson's Choice, Notes ca. early 1960s

General Physical Description note: 7 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Annotative notes with page references to the libretto.
box 78, folder 12

Hobson's Choice, Notes ca. early 1960s

General Physical Description note: 7 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Earlier draft of notes in box-folder 78.11. Includes brief introduction addressed to "Ketti"; also some hand-written changes.
box 78, folder 15

Cue sheets: Multiple 1943 to 1944

General Physical Description note: 9 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

For "Going My Way" (11/?/1944) and "Dixie" (7/23/1943).
box 78, folder 16

Cue sheets: Little Boy Lost 1953

General Physical Description note: 13 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

7/29/1953 and 8/7/1953.
box 78, folder 17

Cue sheets: A Connecticut Yankee 1949

General Physical Description note: 15 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

1/27/1949 and 2/11/1949. Includes description of music used in teaser trailer.
box 78, folder 18

Cue sheets: The Emperor Waltz 1948

General Physical Description note: 15 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

4/9/1948 and 5/26/1948.
box 78, folder 19

Cue sheets: The Road to Rio 11/7/1947

General Physical Description note: 3 leaves; size: letter
box 78, folder 20

Cue sheets: Welcome Stranger 11/29/1946

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: letter
box 78, folder 21

Cue sheets: Dixie 6/28/1943

General Physical Description note: 8 leaves; size: letter
box 78, folder 22

Cue sheets: The Road to Utopia 12/29/1944

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: letter
box 78, folder 23

Cue sheets: Belle of the Yukon 3/21/1947

General Physical Description note: 3 leaves; size: letter
box 78, folder 24

Cue sheets: My Favorite Spy 5/22/1942

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: letter
box 78, folder 25

Cue sheets: London Town 1/23/1947

General Physical Description note: 4 leaves; size: letter
box 78, folder 26

Cue sheets: Top 'O the Morning 1949

General Physical Description note: 14 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

7/28/1949 and 8/5/1949
box 78, folder 27

Cue sheets: The Great John L. 2/21/1947

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: letter
box 81, folder 14

Various song lists 1960s

General Physical Description note: 10 leaves; size: mostly letter

Scope and Contents note

Various song lists with headings, including "Songs Written", "Unpublished Songs not Taken to New York", "Once Around the Park", "Witch of Rhymes", and others.
box 83, folder 46

Suggested ideas for songs for "Robin Hood!" ca. 1967

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Lyric sketches and ideas for songs for "The legend of Robin Hood". Typed with handwritten changes.
box 83, folder 49

Song vitae for Mack David n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

His contact info, list of Academy Award nominations, and other songs
box 84, folder 5

Various projects n.d.

General Physical Description note: 4 leaves; size: various

Scope and Contents note

Includes a Capitol Records reel-to-reel label list with Brazil-themed titles; Suggested titles for "Hole in the Head"; Sinatra Projects; and "Robertson Crusoe, a contemporized musical version".
box 84, folder 10

Jimmy's Tape (song list) n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Typed on the stationary of Jonathan Schwartz; includes Side One (all Sinatra) and Side Two (performers listed).
box 84, folder 11

Various production notes ca. early 1960s

General Physical Description note: 4 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Includes notes for "Franklin D'Amore--a spot for Gary Moore Show"; two pages of notes for "Robin and the 7 Hoods"; and one page from Jimmy Van Heusen's song and publisher list.
box 84, folder 28

Materials related to "My Kind of Town" from "Robin and the 7 Hoods" 1966

General Physical Description note: 6 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Includes Label Copy and Notice of Coupling for Capitol Records recording "A Wonderful Year" by Guy Lombardo; performance outline for "My Kind of Town" for Rosemary Clooney, Jack Carter, and others; and press release for "Robin and the 7 Hoods".
box 110, folder 10

It's "My N.Y." (F.S.) n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

List of New York-related songs in alphabetical order; most likely for Frank Sinatra production.
box 110, folder 91

October Island n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

"Tentative breakdown of music" scene by scene (song list)
 

Scripts by Others Subseries 3. 1962-1970

Physical Description: 2 boxes

Arrangement note

Arrangement follows physical order by container; entry is script title

Scope and Contents note

Full or partial scripts in Van Heusen's possession by various authors. Some were produced, others not.
box 77, folder 8

O'Malley's Nuns n.d.

General Physical Description note: 101 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Bound script of musical comedy. Also includes inserted photocopy of page with noted changes to Acts 1 and 2.
box 77, folder 11

Sweet Lunacy ca. 1969

General Physical Description note: 123 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

A three act farce comedy. Alternative title: "There was a Mad Warden." Includes cover letters by George Maisel and Wendy Walton dated 9/8/1969 and 8/11/1969.

General note

Removed from original binder
box 77, folder 12

Laughing Eyes (of San Marino) n.d.

General Physical Description note: 103 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Written in novel form, based on the song "Laughing Eyes (of San Marino)" by Giovanni G. Parente and Jimmy Van Heusen. Some forward material is hand-written.

General note

Removed from original binding, which included a hand-written dedication: "For Bobbie and Jimmy".
box 78, folder 13

The Laughing Eyes of San Marino n.d.

General Physical Description note: 13 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

"An Original Novel by Dr. John T. Parente". Typed; chapters one and two only.
box 78, folder 14

Return to the Land of Oz: Script and correspondence 1962

General Physical Description note: 38 leaves; size: letter; one leaf; size: 7.25 x 10.5 "; and one leaf; size: 5 x 8 "

Scope and Contents note

Script with one-page of introductory notes by Norman Prescott; also correspondence regarding contract with Jimmy van Heusen and Sammy Cahn from Prescott (1/15/1962 and 1/25/1962), Edward Traubner (3/16/1962), and George Schiffer (3/7/1962).
box 78, folder 37

The Witch of the Rhymes 1970

General Physical Description note: 65 leaves; size: letter; one leaf; size: 7.25 x 10.5 "

Scope and Contents note

Corman is credited with "story and script"; Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen are credited with "songs". Also includes correspondence between Walter Evans Miriam Stern dated 3/24/1970.
 

Photographic Material Series 4. 1932-1984

Physical Description: 20 boxes

Scope and Contents note

Includes black &amp; white (the majority) and color prints, slides, and negatives. Professional publicity photographs (identified as "press") include portraits of Van Heusen and images of his associates, collaborators, and friends. Personal photographs (identified as "personal") include images of Van Heusen, his friends, family, associated collaborators and performers, and southern California residences. Includes images of Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Johnny Burke, Sammy Cahn, Josephine Van Heusen, and others.
 

Prints-Press Subseries 1. 1932-1984

Physical Description: 8 boxes

Arrangement note

Arranged by print size.

Scope and Contents note

Professional press and publicity photographs, including head shots, staged photos, performance photos, and photos from events. Subject is Van Heusen, often with friends, collaborators, and performers.
box 68, folder 1

Jimmy Van Heusen holding music manuscripts n.d.

General Physical Description note: 4 items; black and white; size: 8 x 10;

Scope and Contents note

4 copies
box 68, folder 2

Nikki Hornsby in various poses 1984

General Physical Description note: 5 items; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

One photo signed to Bobbe and Jimmy Van Heusen, 1984.
box 68, folder 3

Jimmy Van Heusen, smiling (head shot) n.d.

General Physical Description note: 3 items; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

3 copies
box 68, folder 4

Jimmy Van Heusen, slight smile (head shot) n.d.

General Physical Description note: 2 items; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

2 copies
box 68, folder 5

Jimmy Van Heusen, as a young man holding cigarette n.d.

General Physical Description note: 2 items; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

2 copies
box 68, folder 6

Jimmy Van Heusen, holding book and eyeglasses n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 68, folder 7

Jimmy Van Heusen composing at the piano n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 68, folder 8

Jimmy Van Heusen, with hat (head shot) n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 68, folder 9

Jimmy Van Heusen, smiling [photo of painting] n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Either a photo of a painted portrait of Van Heusen or a photo print of a painted photograph. Artist's signature is visible, but illegible.
box 68, folder 10

Jimmy Van Heusen, not smiling (head shot) n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 68, folder 11

Johnny Burke and Jimmy Van Heusen n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 68, folder 12

Jimmy Van Heusen as a young man (photo of painting) n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; color; size: 8.5 x 11 "

Scope and Contents note

Mounted on white cardboard
box 68, folder 13

Jimmy Van Heusen, big smile (head shot) n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 68, folder 14

Jimmy Van Heusen, as a young man at piano n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 68, folder 15

Jimmy Van Heusen at electric piano with sheet music of award-winning songs n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size:11 x 14
box 68, folder 16

Jimmy Van Heusen at electric piano with sheet music of award-winning songs (profile) n.d.

General Physical Description note: 3 items; 2 black and white prints; size: 11 x 14; 1 black and white negative; size: 4 x 5 "

Scope and Contents note

2 copies. Includes negative.
box 68, folder 17

Pat Brown's inauguration n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 68, folder 18

Cast of "The Legend of Robin Hood" 1968

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 7 x 9

Scope and Contents note

From L to R: Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Lee Beery and David Watson in costume; production notes taped on the back.
box 68, folder 19

Jimmy Van Heusen with Sidney Poitier and others at the Academy Awards 1963

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Written on back: "L - R: Jimmy Van Heusen, Ketti Fringes, Sidney Poitier, Ed Begley, Oscar night"
box 68, folder 20

Jimmy Van Heusen with Eleanor Roosevelt [2/5/1960]

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Written on back: "Recited the lyrics of 'High hopes' to Mrs. Roosevelt". Most likely during the filming of The Frank Sinatra Timex Show (television program).
box 68, folder 21

Jimmy Van Heusen seated with Oscars and Emmy n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Songs awarded listed on reverse
box 68, folder 24

Jimmy Van Heusen, smile (head shot) n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 68, folder 25

Johnny Burke and Jimmy Van Heusen n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

In profile with framed caricatures on the wall
box 68, folder 26

Jimmy Van Heusen at the piano 1980

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 7 x 9

Scope and Contents note

Written on back: "Jimmy Van Heusen, 1980"
box 68, folder 27

Jimmy Van Heusen and Lena Horne n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Written on back: "Jimmy Van Heusen with Lena Horne - at Timex Special".
box 68, folder 28

Cab Calloway and Jimmy Van Heusen [1932]

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 7 x 9

Scope and Contents note

Written on back: "Cab Calloway and Jimmy Van Heusen, 1932, Loews State Theater when Cab was appearing".
box 68, folder 30

Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke n.d.

General Physical Description note: 2 items; black and white print; size: 8 x 10; and black and white negative; size: 4 x 5 "

Scope and Contents note

Caption taped to reverse side: "Van Heusen and Johnny Burke at Paramount Studios". Includes negative.
box 68, folder 31

A young Jimmy Van Heusen holding cup of tea while composing n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Retouched for publication
box 68, folder 32

Van Heusen and Johnny Burke sitting at the piano 1945 or later

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Caption taped on reverse side: "Van Heusen and Burke at the opening of their publishing offices in New York." Handwritten: "1944".
box 68, folder 33

Jimmy Van Heusen and Eleanor Roosevelt [2/5/1960]

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Written on back: James Van Heusen and Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt at Frank Sinatra Timex Show; Mrs. Roosevelt recited lyrics to 'High hopes'".
box 68, folder 34

Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke, and Mary Martin ca. 1940

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Caption taped to reverse side: "Van Heusen and Burke with Mary Martin during the making of their first movie collaboration 'Love thy Neighbor' (in which she starred)."
box 68, folder 37

Jimmy Van Heusen, Shirley MacLaine, and Steve Allen at the premiere of "Can-Can" 1960

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Caption taped to reverse side: "Van Heusen, Shirley MacLaine, and Steve Allen at the premiere of 'Can-Can' in Hollywood." Written: "Van Heusen escorted MacLaine to premiere".
box 68, folder 38

From L to R: Charles Winneger, Jimmy Van Heusen, Dinah Shore, and Johnny Burke ca. 1944

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Caption taped to reverse side: "On the set of 'Belle of the Yukon'. Charles Winneger, Van Heusen, Dinah Shore, and Johnny Burke".
box 68, folder 39

From L to R: Jimmy Van Heusen, Barney Dean, and Johnny Burke n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Written on back: "L - R: Jimmy Van Heusen, Barney Dean, and Johnny Burke in the new offices".
box 68, folder 40

Jimmy Van Heusen sitting at piano with awards [1984]

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Written on back: "'Tribute to James Van Heusen by Desert Symphony', Palm Springs, CA, 1984, Riviera Hilton Hotel."
box 69, folder 57

Frank Sinatra standing over unidentified man and woman at piano n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

NBC Photo

General note

Removed from frame
box 83, folder 58

"The Legend of Robin Hood": Two promotional cast photographs 2/18/1968

General Physical Description note: 2 color negatives; size: 4 x 5 " and original NBC sleeve

Scope and Contents note

Color negatives of two cast photographs; one depicts Robin Hood, the other depicts Hood with three other characters.

General note

Removed from correspondence in Box 123, Folder 16 (ss 5.1)
box 89, folder 1

Group of musicians and performers n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: 14 x 16.5

Scope and Contents note

Framed and matted; group includes Henry Mancini, Stevie Wonder, and Ray Brown. Written on back: "Salute to Rosie [Rosemary] Clooney".
box 89, folder 2

Cab Calloway and James Van Heusen; and sheet music cover of "Harlem Hospitality" from "Cotton Club parade". n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: 16 x 19 ", including 8 x 10 " B & W print and 9 x 12 " cover

Scope and Contents note

Two items arranged in single mat and frame
box 90, folder 4

Richard Rogers and [Oscar Hammerstein], with the inscription on mat n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: 16 x 19 "

Scope and Contents note

Framed and matted. Inscription reads: "To Jimmy Van Heusen," followed by the first 3 measures of "Carousel Waltz," signed, "Richard Rogers," all written in composers hand.

General note

See also Autograph collection materials (ss 5.2)
box 91, folder 1

Sammy Davis, Jr. and Van Heusen performing before a large group n.d.

General Physical Description note: B & W mounted print; size: 14 x 20 "

Scope and Contents note

Audience includes Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Tony Curtis, Edward G. Robinson, [Bing Crosby], and Thelma Ritter.

General note

Removed from frame
box 106, folder 14

Negative: Portrait of Jimmy Van Heusen smoking cigarette n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white negative; size: 8 x 10

General note

Removed from original envelope from Duplicate Photo Service, Inc. (Hollywood, CA) with handwritten note: "Original being sent under separate care...8/22/54".
box 107, folder 3

Jimmy Van Heusen at piano with orchestra in background ca. 1966

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white, size: 8 x 10

General note

Removed from sleeve of privately published "Salute to ASCAP" LP (sent to Van Heusen by Cue Magazine). See Box 48, Folder 16 (ss 2.2).
box 107, folder 4

Jimmy Van Heusen performing with Sammy Cahn [5/1/1966]

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white, size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Most likely performing for Cue Magazine's "A Salute to ASCAP" in Philharmonic Hall (N.Y.).

General note

Removed from sleeve of privately published "Salute to ASCAP" LP (sent to Van Heusen by Cue Magazine). See Box 48, Folder 16 (ss 2.2).
 

Prints-Personal Subseries 2. ca.1935-1993

Physical Description: 9 boxes

Arrangement note

Arranged by print size or type.

Scope and Contents note

Candid photographs from Van Heusen's personal collection, including prints, negatives, and color polaroids. Subject is Van Heusen, his friends, family, and associates, and his various homes and properties in southern California and upstate New York.
box 68, folder 22

Jimmy Van Heusen with three men in academic regalia 5/11/1975

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 8

Scope and Contents note

On the occasion of receiving doctorate letters from Gonzaga University (Spokane, WA)
box 68, folder 23

Bobbe and Jimmy Van Heusen flanked by two unidentified persons [5/11/1975]

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 8

Scope and Contents note

Written on note on back: "At Gonzaga when getting degree".
box 68, folder 29

Bobbe Van Heusen, Jimmy Van Heusen, and Father Coughlin at Gonzaga University 5/11/1975

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

On the occasion of Van Heusen's honorary degree from Gonzaga University (Spokane, WA)
box 68, folder 35

Bobbe Van Heusen, Jimmy Van Heusen, and Father Coughlin at Gonzaga University 5/11/1975

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

On the occasion of Van Heusen's honorary degree from Gonzaga University (Spokane, WA)
box 68, folder 36

Jimmy Van Heusen and Father Coughlin 5/11/1975

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Written on back: "With Father Coughlin, president of Gonzaga University. Bing's Alma Mater". On the occasion of receiving his honorary degree.
box 69, folder 1

From L to R: Frank Sinatra, unidentified person, and Jimmy Van Heusen by the piano in Van Heusen's home 1977 or before

General Physical Description note: 3 items; 1 color; 8 x 10; 1 black and white; 8 x 10; 1 color; 5 x 5

Scope and Contents note

8 x 10 Color photo is a photo of a color print
box 69, folder 2

Jimmy Van Heusen and unidentified person at piano in Van Heusen's home 1977 or before

General Physical Description note: 2 items; color; size: 8 x 10; color; size: 5 x 5

Scope and Contents note

8 x 10 Photo of a color print. Date of printing on reverse is 3/1977.
box 69, folder 3

Bobbe Van Heusen reclining n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; color; size: 3.5 x 4

Scope and Contents note

Notes on back: " John Frew House San Remo St. Cardillo in Country Club Estates Spanish House".
box 69, folder 4

Unidentified man, Jimmy Van Heusen, and Frank Sinatra n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 69, folder 5

Frank Sinatra, unidentified woman, Sammy Cahn, and Jimmy Van Heusen at rehearsal or recording session n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Performing "Frank and Elvis Duet"
box 69, folder 6

Jimmy Van Heusen posing by small airplane After 1962

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Los Angeles County Sheriff emblem on side of plane
box 69, folder 7

Jimmy Van Heusen seated at piano n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 69, folder 8

Jimmy Van Heusen reclining in a boat on a lake n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; 8 x 10
box 69, folder 9

Jimmy Van Heusen seated in airplane n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 69, folder 10

Jimmy Van Heusen outdoors by water n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 69, folder 11

Jimmy Van Heusen seated in jeep with unidentified man n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 4.5 x 6.5
box 69, folder 12

Jimmy Van Heusen standing by bus n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 69, folder 13

Jimmy Van Heusen standing on street corner n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 69, folder 14

Jimmy Van Heusen sitting street-side n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 69, folder 15

Jimmy Van Heusen seated n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 9.5 x 6 "

Scope and Contents note

Example of his autograph collection on wall behind him
box 69, folder 16

Jimmy Van Heusen with autograph collection n.d.

General Physical Description note: 2 items; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

2 copies
box 69, folder 17

Jimmy Van Heusen on horse n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Typed on reverse: "Jimmy Van Heusen with one horse power at Yucca Valley"
box 69, folder 18

Jimmy Van Heusen holding eyeglasses n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 6.5 x 9 "
box 69, folder 19

Jimmy Van Heusen seated [1955]

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten note on back: "1955; taken by Sammy Davis, Jr.; Las Vegas, playing for Judy Garland".
box 69, folder 20

Blurred head shot of Jimmy Van Heusen n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 69, folder 21

Jimmy Van Heusen in desert n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 69, folder 22

Jimmy Van Heusen and horse n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 69, folder 23

Jimmy Van Heusen in tuxedo and hat n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 5
box 69, folder 24

From L to R: Johnny Burke, unidentified woman, and Jimmy Van Heusen n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 5 x 7
box 69, folder 25

Jimmy Van Heusen performing at the piano n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 69, folder 26

Frank Sinatra and Jimmy Van Heusen standing by helicopter 1961 or later

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 69, folder 27

Jimmy Van Heusen seated, close up n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 69, folder 28

Jimmy Van Heusen playing piano n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 69, folder 29

From L to R: Eva Maria Saint, Paul Newman, and Nelson Riddle at rehearsal for "Our Town" ca. 1955

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 69, folder 30

Eva Maria Saint and Paul Newman dancing at rehearsal for "Our Town" ca. 1955

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 69, folder 31

From L to R: Nelson Riddle (conducting), Eva Maria Saint, and Paul Newman and at rehearsal for "Our Town" ca. 1955

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 69, folder 32

Eva Maria Saint and Paul Newman sitting on stage at "Our Town" rehearsal ca. 1955

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 69, folder 33

From L to R: Nelson Riddle, Eva Maria Saint, and Paul Newman (smoking) at rehearsal for "Our Town" ca. 1955

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 69, folder 34

Jimmy Van Heusen holding up a piece of matzoh n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 69, folder 35

Jimmy Van Heusen street-side, hat off n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 69, folder 36

[Johnny Burke] and unidentified woman n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; color; size: 8 x 8

Scope and Contents note

From folder titled "Photos of people involved in the 'problem'".
box 69, folder 37

Aerial view of desert n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten note on back: "Old airstrip".
box 69, folder 38

Aerial view of desert and small airplane runway n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 69, folder 39

Unidentified young man holding tennis racket n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

From folder titled "Photos of people involved in the 'problem'".
box 69, folder 40

Unidentified man playing piano at event n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 69, folder 41

Unidentified woman n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

From folder titled "Photos of people involved in the 'problem'".
box 69, folder 42

Unidentified woman posing on couch n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

From folder entitled "Photos of people involved in the 'problem'".
box 69, folder 43

Lee Wiley posing by pool n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 7 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Signed: "To Jimmie-- the best-- yes Lord! From your girl Lee Wiley". From folder entitled "Photos of people involved in the 'problem'".
box 69, folder 44

Rhea Eckel holding flowers at Cazenovia College event n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

From folder entitled "Photos of people involved in the 'problem'".
box 69, folder 45

Three unidentified men in jazz trio performing at event n.d.

General Physical Description note: 2 items; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

2 copies
box 69, folder 46

Unidentified man playing piano at event n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 69, folder 47

Unidentified people seated at table at event n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 69, folder 48

Unidentified man singing and playing the piano at event n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 69, folder 49

Panoramic views of desert, possibly Yucca Valley n.d

General Physical Description note: 5 items; black and white; size: 2 1/2 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Panoramic view across 5 prints
box 69, folder 50

Aerial views of houses in desert n.d.

General Physical Description note: 7 items; black and white; size: 4 x 5

Scope and Contents note

7 iterations
box 69, folder 51

Unidentified man [Jimmy Van Heusen] with horse and foal [ca. 1966]

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 69, folder 52

Horse at horse show [1967]

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten note on back: "Millionaire [Woonie]; L.A. County Fair Pamona; Tennessee Walking Horse show; futurity; 9th place"
box 69, folder 53

Horse and unidentified man at horse show 1968

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 69, folder 54

Bobbe Van Heusen with unidentified women and young boy seated on couch [2/1970]

General Physical Description note: 1 item; color; size: 3 1/2 x 5
box 69, folder 55

Jimmy Van Heusen playing piano [2/1970]

General Physical Description note: 1 item; color; size: 3 1/2 x 5
box 69, folder 56

Original folders that housed photographs n.d.

General Physical Description note: Satchel, envelope, and photo sleeves; size: 9.5 x 11.5 " and smaller

Scope and Contents note

Includes satchel labeled "Photos of people involved in the 'problem'"
box 69, folder 58

Unidentified man outdoors 1975

General Physical Description note: 1 item; color; size: 3.5 x 3.5 "

Scope and Contents note

Written on reverse: "Michael; I got a real one from him"

General note

Photo was originally floating in a box of LPs and small books
box 70, folder 1

Jimmy Van Heusen and unidentified guests at his home n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 70, folder 2

Van Heusen Cruise 1961

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Group photo of unidentified people standing around bus: "Second Annual Van Heusen Cruise, Long Beach Hangar, Palm Desert, May 19-20, 1961".
box 70, folder 3

Six unidentified men seated in living room, probably Van Heusen's n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 70, folder 4

Five unidentified men posed in front of fireplace [of Van Heusen's home] n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 70, folder 5

Jimmy Van Heusen and two unidentified men holding drinks n.d.

General Physical Description note: 2 items; black and white; 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

2 copies
box 70, folder 6

Publicity photo of "Leonardo Da Vinci" passenger liner after 1958

General Physical Description note: 2 items; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

2 copies
box 70, folder 7

Three men and three women in front of American airlines plane n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10; slightly creased

Scope and Contents note

Women on far left may be Bobbe Perlberg (Van Heusen)
box 70, folder 8

Man (possibly Jimmy Van Heusen) dressed as Santa Claus in a cart pulled by ponies, Yucca Valley home n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; color; size: 3 1/2 x 4 1/2; mounted on cardboard
box 70, folder 9

Unidentified man and woman standing by private airplane n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; color; size: 3 x 4

General note

Same woman and plane as photo in Box 70, Folder 10 (ss 4.2)
box 70, folder 10

Unidentified woman standing by private airplane n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; color; size: 3 x 4

General note

Same woman and plane as photo in Box 70, Folder 9 (ss 4.2)
box 70, folder 11

Jimmy Van Heusen and unidentified woman outside his home in Yucca Valley n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 70, folder 12

Frank Sinatra and other unidentified guests lounging by indoor pool n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 70, folder 13

Frank Sinatra with unidentified man and woman in back seat of car n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 70, folder 14

Portrait of unidentified young boy n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 5 x 7; matted
box 70, folder 15

Portrait of very young unidentified girl n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 5 x 7; matted
box 70, folder 16

Unidentified property in the desert n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 polaroid; color; size: 3 x 3
box 70, folder 17

Patio area of unidentified house n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 polaroid; color; size: 3 x 3
box 70, folder 18

Unidentified golf course in the desert n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 polaroid; color; size: 3 x 3
box 70, folder 19

Unidentified woman, indoors n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 polaroid; color; size: 3 x 3
box 70, folder 20

Bouquet of pink roses n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 polaroid; color; size: 3 x 3
box 70, folder 21

Outside patio/garden area of unidentified house n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 polaroid; color; size: 3 x 3
box 70, folder 22

Vase and bouquet of roses n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 polaroid; color; size: 3 x 3
box 70, folder 23

Small white poodle in bedroom n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 polaroid; color; size; 3 x 3
box 70, folder 24

Bobbe Van Heusen in kitchen n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 polaroid; color; size: 3 x 3
box 70, folder 25

Donkey being fed by unidentified person n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; color; size: 3 1/2 x 3 1/2
box 70, folder 26

Vase and bouquet of roses n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 polaroid; color; size: 3 x 3
box 70, folder 27

Vase and other items on table n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 polaroid; color; size: 3 x 3
box 70, folder 28

Small boy in living room n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 polaroid; color; size: 3 x 3

Scope and Contents note

"Daniel Morales" written on back.
box 70, folder 29

Portrait of unidentified young girl ca. 1980

General Physical Description note: 1 item; color; size: 3 1/2 x 5

Scope and Contents note

"Merry Christmas with all our love, Lin & Laurie, 1980" written on back.
box 70, folder 30

Bobbe and Jimmy Van Heusen seated n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 polaroid; color; size: 3 x 3
box 70, folder 31

Jimmy Van Heusen seated with black poodle 8/1982

General Physical Description note: 1 item; color; size: 3 1/2 x 4 1/2

Scope and Contents note

Print date: Aug 82
box 70, folder 32

Jimmy Van Heusen with foal (young horse) [ca. 1966]

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 4 x 6
box 70, folder 33

Cabin on lake surrounded by trees n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; color; size: 3 1/2 x 5

Scope and Contents note

Most likely Jimmy Van Heusen's Brant Lake (N.Y.) house
box 70, folder 34

Three unidentified girls on horses at the beach n.d

General Physical Description note: 1 item; color; size: 5 x 7
box 70, folder 35

Jimmy Van Heusen's birthday party: Bobbe Van Heusen and unidentified guests n.d

General Physical Description note: 2 items; color; size: 4 x 6

Scope and Contents note

2 copies
box 70, folder 36

Jimmy Van Heusen's birthday party: Bobbe and Jimmy Van Heusen and two unidentified guests sitting at table n.d.

General Physical Description note: 4 items; color; size: 4 x 6

Scope and Contents note

4 copies
box 70, folder 37

Jimmy Van Heusen's birthday party: Bobbe Van Heusen and unidentified guests n.d.

General Physical Description note: 4 items; color; size: 4 x 6

Scope and Contents note

4 copies
box 70, folder 38

Jimmy Van Heusen's birthday party: Unidentified man and woman n.d.

General Physical Description note: 3 items; color; size: 4 x 6

Scope and Contents note

3 copies
box 70, folder 39

Jimmy Van Heusen's birthday party: Two unidentified women and one man, seated n.d.

General Physical Description note: 3 items; color; size: 4 x 6

Scope and Contents note

3 copies
box 70, folder 40

Jimmy Van Heusen's birthday party: Jimmy Van Heusen seated with three unidentified women n.d.

General Physical Description note: 2 items; color; size: 4 x 6

Scope and Contents note

2 copies
box 70, folder 41

Jimmy Van Heusen's birthday party: 2 unidentified men and 1 woman, seated n.d.

General Physical Description note: 3 items; color; size: 4 x 6

Scope and Contents note

3 copies
box 70, folder 42

Jimmy Van Heusen's birthday party: Jimmy Van Heusen with 4 guests n.d.

General Physical Description note: 3 items; color; size: 4 x 6

Scope and Contents note

3 copies
box 70, folder 43

Jimmy Van Heusen's birthday party: Unidentified man and woman dancing n.d.

General Physical Description note: 3 items; color; size: 4 x 6

Scope and Contents note

3 copies
box 70, folder 44

Jimmy Van Heusen's birthday party: Bobbe and Jimmy Van Heusen with birthday cake n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; color; size: 4 x 6
box 70, folder 45

Jimmy Van Heusen's birthday party: Unidentified man and woman dancing n.d.

General Physical Description note: 4 items; color; size: 4 x 6

Scope and Contents note

4 copies
box 70, folder 46

Jimmy Van Heusen's birthday party: Unidentified man singing n.d.

General Physical Description note: 3 items; color; size: 4 x 6

Scope and Contents note

3 copies
box 70, folder 47

Unidentified man and woman sitting on grass n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; color; size: 3 x 4 1/2
box 70, folder 48

Cabin in woods surrounded by snow n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; color; size: 3 1/2 x 5
box 70, folder 49

Bobbe and Jimmy Van Heusen posing in front of fireplace n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; color; size: 3 1/2 x 4 1/2
box 71, folder 1

Frank Sinatra and Jimmy Van Heusen standing beside helicopter at the Yucca Valley ranch 1961 or later

General Physical Description note: 2 items; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

2 copies
box 71, folder 2

Jimmy Van Heusen with family ca. 1960s

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Written on back: "Babcock family-- cousins and aunts, mother and father; taken at Van Heusen ranch in Yucca Valley, CA, 1942". [date erroneous]
box 71, folder 3

Jimmy Van Heusen speaking at an event n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

"Dorothy Manners- Nobles Column, Mayor Daly of Chicago-- a slot machine in every grocery store" written on back.

General note

See also photographs in Box 71, Folders 13 and 18 (ss 4.2)
box 71, folder 4

Jimmy Van Heusen with horse at his Yucca Valley ranch 1960s

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 71, folder 5

Jimmy Van Heusen with colt at his Yucca Valley ranch [ca. 1966]

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 71, folder 6

Bud Winder (pilot, head of safety, state of California) and Jimmy Van Heusen standing beside airplane n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 71, folder 7

Hurlingham Park plaque n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Plaque lists artists who "assisted to provide funds towards the cost of the construction of this playing field by appearing at a midnight matinee at the London Coliseum on December 10th, 1951".

General note

See related playbill in Box 165, Folder 8 (ss 6.2)
box 71, folder 8

Jimmy Van Heusen with prize horse and airplane [1960s]

General Physical Description note: 2 items; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

2 copies; notes on back
box 71, folder 9

Sammy Davis Jr. and Jimmy Van Heusen performing [ca. 1959]

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Written on back: "Frank Capra birthday party on set of Hole in the Head".
box 71, folder 10

Jimmy Van Heusen at piano with Bing Crosby and [Sammy Cahn] n.d.

General Physical Description note: 2 items; black and white print; size: 8 x 10; and black and white negative; size: 4 x 5 "

Scope and Contents note

Includes negative
box 71, folder 11

Phil Harris and Bing Crosby kissing Jimmy Van Heusen's head n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 71, folder 12

Jimmy Van Heusen in cockpit of a Lockheed P-38 Lightning aircraft ca. early 1940s

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Written on back: "James was a test pilot at Lockheed during the war".
box 71, folder 13

Jimmy Van Heusen speaking at an event [ca. late 1960s]

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Written on back: "Mayor of Yucca Valley, Ca."

General note

See also photographs in Box 71, Folders 3 and 18 (ss 4.2)
box 71, folder 14

Jimmy Van Heusen holding fish n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Written on back: "Fishing trip to Alaska, salmon catch with Moe Dalitz and Bing Crosby-- 1943" [date unreliable].
box 71, folder 15

Jimmy Van Heusen in cap and gown 5/11/1975

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 8

Scope and Contents note

Gonzaga University (Spokane, WA)
box 71, folder 16

Jimmy Van Heusen receiving honorary degree from Gonzaga University (Spokane, WA) 5/11/1975

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 8

Scope and Contents note

Written on back: "Jimmy Van Heusen receiving doctorate letters at Gonzaga University".
box 71, folder 17

Jimmy Van Heusen playing piano [1985]

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Written on back: "Sons of Italy, the Van Heusens are members...".
box 71, folder 18

Jimmy Van Heusen speaking at event [ca. late 1960s]

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Written on back: "Jimmy elected mayor of Yucca Valley; 'We'll put a slot machine in every motel!'"; inaugural speech".

General note

See also photographs in Box 71, Folders 3 and 13
box 71, folder 19

Frank Sinatra and Jimmy Van Heusen seated poolside n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10
box 71, folder 20

Bobbe Van Heusen and unidentified man seated on couch 3/1977

General Physical Description note: 1 item; color; size: 5 x 7

Scope and Contents note

Written on back: "Leo Durocher".
box 71, folder 21

From L t o R: Sammy Cahn, Lionel Newman, Jimmy Van Heusen, and Debbie Reynolds [ca. 1959]

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Written on back: "L t o R: Sammy Cahn, Lionel Newman-music director for 20th Century Fox, Jimmy Van Heusen, and Debbie Reynolds on the set of 'Say One for Me'- 1940". [date erroneous]
box 71, folder 22

Jimmy Van Heusen arriving in Syracuse, NY with his mother, Ida Babcock 10/11/1960

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10

Scope and Contents note

Retouched for publication in newsprint. Newspaper clipping on reverse includes photograph.
box 71, folder 23

Frank Sinatra and Jimmy Van Heusen standing beside helicopter After 1961

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 4 x 5 1/2

Scope and Contents note

Cropped from larger image
box 71, folder 24

Frank Sinatra and Jimmy Van Heusen sitting with croquet mallot and balls n.d.

General Physical Description note: 2 items; black and white print; size: 8 x 10; black and white negative; size: 4 x 5 "

Scope and Contents note

Written on back: "Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Van Heusen, Palm Springs, 1941" [date unreliable]. Includes negative.
box 71, folder 25

Bobbe Van Heusen with four men in tuxedos [1993]

General Physical Description note: 1 item; color; size: 4 x 6

Scope and Contents note

Written on attached note: "Rocco Marcelli-- sent by Frank Sinatra to guard Bobbe while he was in Harlem with Staph infection, from 1993".
box 71, folder 26

Unknown man standing outdoors 1/1970

General Physical Description note: 1 item; color; size: 5 x 7

Scope and Contents note

1/1970 is print-date
box 71, folder 27

Jimmy and Bobbe Van Heusen with guests (including Frank Sinatra) in living room n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 7 3/4 x 19 "
box 71, folder 28

Gathering at the Van Heusens' home n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 7 3/4 x 19 "

Scope and Contents note

Jimmy Van Heusen on right side, behind lamp
box 71, folder 29

Performers traveling on private jet [1963]

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 7 3/4 x 19

Scope and Contents note

From L to R: Unidentified woman, Audrey Meadows, Gene Kelly, Tony Martin, Joey Bishop, Chuck Moses, and Jimmy Van Heusen
box 71, folder 30

Four people sitting around table on private jet [1963]

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 7 3/4 x 19 "

Scope and Contents note

Frank Sinatra on right side of picture
box 71, folder 31

Six people on private jet [1963]

General Physical Description note: 2 items; black and white; size: 7 3/4 x 19 "

Scope and Contents note

[Dean Martin at back, on right side]. 2 copies.
box 87, folder 1

Jimmy Van Heusen with [Irving Berlin] ca. 1960s

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 7 x 9 "

General note

removed from frame
box 88, folder 5

Four men at black tie ASCAP event, including Jimmy Van Heusen on far right [with Johnny Mercer second from right] n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: 17 x 17 "

Scope and Contents note

Framed and matted color photo
box 91, folder 2

Jimmy Van Heusen [with Irving Berlin], framed n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: 16 x 20 "

Scope and Contents note

Artistic enlargement, signed "... Patrick Higgins"
box 106, folder 1

35 mm negatives: Alaska 1958 1958

General Physical Description note: 3 strips of B & W negatives, 35 mm

Scope and Contents note

Includes 11 images of Jimmy Van Heusen and two other men on a large boat

General note

Handwritten on original negative box: "Alaska 1958"
box 106, folder 2

Aerial perspective on desert house with pool n.d.

General Physical Description note: 2 items; black and white; size: 11 x 14 "

Scope and Contents note

2 copies
box 106, folder 3

Aerial perspective of Yucca Valley house n.d.

General Physical Description note: 2 items; black and white; size: 11 x 14 "

Scope and Contents note

2 copies
box 106, folder 4

Aerial perspective of Yucca Valley house (distant) n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 11 x 14 "
box 106, folder 5

Aerial perspective of Yucca Valley house, driveway n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 11 x 14 "
box 106, folder 6

Aerial perspective of Yucca Valley house, close n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 11 x 14 "
box 106, folder 7

Aerial perspective of Yucca Valley house, hillside n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 11 x 14 "
box 106, folder 8

Aerial perspective of Yucca Valley house, under construction n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 11 x 14 "
box 106, folder 9

Aerial perspective of Yucca Valley house, very close n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 11 x 14 "
box 106, folder 10

Seven men at black tie ASCAP event, including Jimmy Van Heusen seated on far right [with Johnny Mercer in center] n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; color; size: 10 x 10 "
box 106, folder 11

Wide shot of ballroom at ASCAP event n.d.

General Physical Description note: 2 items; color; size: 10 x 10 "

Scope and Contents note

2 copies
box 106, folder 12

Four men and one woman at black tie ASCAP event, including Jimmy Van Heusen seated on far right [with Johnny Mercer second from right] n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; color; size: 10 x 10 "
box 106, folder 13

Jimmy Van Heusen standing on small airplane After 1962

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 8 x 10 "
box 106, folder 15

View from Yucca Valley house 2/1966

General Physical Description note: 1 item; color; size: 4 x 4 "
box 106, folder 16

View from Yucca Valley house, driveway 2/1966

General Physical Description note: 1 item; color; size: 4 x 4 "
box 106, folder 17

Horse nursing foal [ca. 1966]

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 4 x 4 "

Scope and Contents note

Written on reverse: "Millionairess Josie"
box 106, folder 18

Horse and foal at stable [ca. 1966]

General Physical Description note: 1 item; black and white; size: 4 x 4 "

Scope and Contents note

Written on reverse: "Millionairess Josie"
box 106, folder 19

Aerial perspectives on Yucca Valley house n.d.

General Physical Description note: 4 items; black and white; size: 4 x 4 "

Scope and Contents note

4 slightly different perspectives on Jimmy Van Heusen's residence in Yucca Valley
box 106, folder 20

Aerial views of Yucca Valley house n.d.

General Physical Description note: 3 items; black and white; size: 4 x 5 "

Scope and Contents note

3 slightly different perspectives on Jimmy Van Heusen's Yucca Valley house
box 106, folder 21

Kodak color negatives box lid ca. 1966

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: 6 x 7 "

Scope and Contents note

Lid of box originally containing negatives in box/folders 106.22 to 106.25. Handwritten notes on lid used for identification.
box 106, folder 22

Color negatives: Aerial views of Yucca Valley house [ca. 1966]

General Physical Description note: 10 items; color negatives; size: 4 x 5 "

General note

Removed from box (see Box 106, Folder 21 in ss 4.2)
box 106, folder 23

Black and white negatives: Aerial views of Yucca Valley house n.d.

General Physical Description note: 4 items; black and white negatives; 3 size: 4 x 5 " and 1 size: 2.5 x 2.5 "

General note

Removed from box (see Box 106, Folder 21 in ss 4.2)
box 106, folder 24

Color negatives: Man with horse and foal [ca. 1966]

General Physical Description note: 3 items; color negatives; size: 4 x 5 "

Scope and Contents note

At Jimmy Van Heusen's Yucca Valley house

General note

Removed from box (see Box 106, Folder 21 in ss 4.2)
box 106, folder 25

Color negatives: Yucca Valley house, interior shots [ca. 1966]

General Physical Description note: 6 items; color negatives; size: 4 x 5"

Scope and Contents note

Interior views of Jimmy Van Heusen's Yucca Valley house, including one image containing Van Heusen with guest; also includes two shots of the deck.

General note

Removed from box (see Box 106, Folder 21 in ss 4.2)
box 106, folder 26

Jimmy Van Heusen [with family] in photographs on page from old album ca. 1930s

General Physical Description note: 1 page; size: letter; 13 black and white prints; size: 2.5 x 3.5 "

Scope and Contents note

13 photographs adhered to one page of an old photo album depicting Jimmy Van Heusen with [members of his family] in various outdoor activities, including croquette, gardening, swimming, boating, and driving.
box 107, folder 13

Bing Crosby and Johnny Burke examining score, seated n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; color; size: 11 x 14 "

General note

Removed from frame
 

Slides Subseries 3. 1958-1969

Physical Description: 3 boxes

Arrangement note

Arranged in original order by container. Many slides remain in original micro-fit slide containers and a custom briefcase.

Scope and Contents note

Candid color slides from Van Heusen's personal collection. Subjects include Van Heusen, his friends, family, and associates, his travels, and his various homes and properties in southern California. Also includes commercially produced travel slides.
box 72, folder 1

People dressed in Mexican costumes [1969]

General Physical Description note: 4 color slides; size: 2 x 2 "; and processing envelope

Scope and Contents note

Date on the processing envelope is 2/20/1969; includes the names Jimmy Van Heusen and Danny Schwartz.
box 72, folder 2

Yucca Valley house, horses, Bobbe Van Heusen on horse ca. 1967

General Physical Description note: 19 stereo-view color slides

Scope and Contents note

Note on original box (removed): "extra stereo Yucca".
box 72, folder 3

Desert house, including various unidentified people around the house and the pool; also a few other locations n.d.

General Physical Description note: 21 color slides in micro-fit slide tray; size (slides): 2 x 2 "

Scope and Contents note

Jimmy Van Heusen appears in at least one slide
box 72, folder 4

Boats, Catalina Island, Palm Springs n.d.

General Physical Description note: 30 slides in micro-fit slide tray; size (slides): 2 x 2 "
box 72, folder 5

House in [Palm Springs], surrounding environment, unidentified woman by pool n.d.

General Physical Description note: 22 slides in micro-fit slide tray; size (slides): 2 x 2 "
box 72, folder 6

House in [Palm Springs], surroundings, Jimmy Van Heusen, dog, and various unidentified people, including woman by pool n.d.

General Physical Description note: 17 slides in micro-fit tray; size (slides): 2 x 2 "
box 72, folder 7

Bobbe Van Heusen, unidentified people at Palm Springs house and party, dog sitting on table n.d.

General Physical Description note: 14 slides in micro-fit slide tray; size (slides): 2 x 2 "
box 72, folder 8

People around house in [Palm Springs] and on boat n.d.

General Physical Description note: 30 slides in micro-fit slide tray; size (slides): 2 x 2 "

Scope and Contents note

Includes Frank Sinatra, Shirley MacLaine, [Lauren Bacall], [Ida Babcock], and other unidentified people.
box 72, folder 9

Various people by pool and other desert locations, [Bobbe and Jimmy Van Heusen's] Wedding pictures, including Frank Sinatra n.d.

General Physical Description note: 28 color slies in micro-fit slide tray; size (slides): 2 x 2 "
box 72, folder 10

Travel photos of France with unidentified men, building of pool house in desert n.d.

General Physical Description note: 30 color slides in micro-fit slide tray; size (slides): 2 x 2 "
box 73, folder 1

Bobbe Van Heusen toasting marshmallows on camping trip [4/1968]

General Physical Description note: 1 color slide, size: 2 x 2 ", Kodak envelope

Scope and Contents note

Notes on envelope
box 73, folder 2

Unidentified man and woman [at airport] 5/22/1960

General Physical Description note: 2 color slides (size: 2 x 2 ") in micro-fit slide tray

Scope and Contents note

Jimmy Van Heusen in background
box 73, folder 3

Unidentified people, houses, views, etc. n.d.

General Physical Description note: 28 color slides (size: 2 x 2 ") in micro-fit tray

Scope and Contents note

Unidentified people by pool, at the beach, and in the desert; sunset and city lights; interiors and exteriors of large house; and an airplane named "Shaky Jake".
box 73, folder 4

Joe Bushkin, Jimmy Van Heusen, [Bobbe Van Heusen], Frank Sinatra, and other unidentified people at house and pool in Palm Springs n.d.

General Physical Description note: 31 color slides (size: 2 x 2 ") in micro-fit slide tray
box 73, folder 5

Jimmy Van Heusen and other unidentified people at his house in Palm Springs; also interior and exterior shots 2/1958

General Physical Description note: 27 color slides in micro-fit slide tray

Scope and Contents note

Date appears on a few of the slides.
box 73, folder 6

Cruise ship, building of pool house, unidentified people by pool, unidentified places in Europe ca. 1958

General Physical Description note: 29 color slides (size: 2 x 2 ") in micro-fit slide tray
box 73, folder 7

Commercial travel slides of Spain and Japan, unidentified people by pool in Palm Springs n.d.

General Physical Description note: 30 color slides (size: 2 x 2 ") in micro-fit slide tray
box 74, folder 1

Suitcase of various slides n.d.

General Physical Description note: 136 color slides in brown suitcase; size (slide): 2.75 x 2.75 "; size (suitcase): 10 x 15 "

Scope and Contents note

Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Jimmy Van Heusen, and other unidentified people, mostly by pool, travel shots of castles. Suitcase built for slide storage with three rows labeled "women", "men", and "family", but not divided as such.
 

Correspondence Series 5. 1924-1983

Physical Description: 17 boxes

Scope and Contents note

Includes business and personal correspondence with associated materials (in some cases). Additional business and personal correspondence may be found in Series 7 (Personal Papers) and Series 9 (Legal and Financial Documents) respectively. Also includes files dedicated to Jimmy Van Heusen's autograph collection.
 

General Subseries 1. 1924-1983

Physical Description: 9 boxes

Arrangement note

Arrangement follows physical order by container.

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence is identified as "business" (regarding Jimmy Van Heusen's musical career and publishing businesses) and "personal" (regarding personal life). The two categories may overlap.
box 77, folder 13

Business: Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn to Joe Barbera 7/9/1968

General Physical Description note: 3 leaves; size: various

Scope and Contents note

2 copies and 1 re-typed version of telegram regarding ideas for "Jack and the Beanstalk"
box 77, folder 15

Personal: Mercedes and Troy Bowden to Jimmy and Bobbe Van Heusen; and reply 1965, 1968, 1969

General Physical Description note: 9 leaves; size: letter; 1 small note

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten letters from Mercedes (in English, 11/1969) and Troy (in Spanish), typed reply from Jimmy Van Heusen (3/11/1969); and 4 copies of LA Times article on Mexico (4/11/1965). Topic of correspondence is visiting Mexico and recent news.
box 83, folder 50

Business: Barbara Belle to William Perlberg 1/12/1959

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: letter, and 7 " record sleeve

Scope and Contents note

Regarding delivery of promotional recordings of Sam Butera and the Witnesses on Capitol Records.

General note

Removed from Box 156
box 83, folder 51

Business: Correspondence and records regarding songs co-published with Sergeant Music Co. 1967 to 1970

General Physical Description note: 50 leaves; size: mostly letter

Scope and Contents note

Concerning the album "The Sinatra family wish you a merry Christmas" and particular song titles
box 83, folder 52

Personal: Christmas cards ca. 1975

General Physical Description note: 5 greeting cards; size: 5.5 x 7.5 " and smaller

Scope and Contents note

From the Crosby's, the Perlberg's, 'Mother, Dad, and Wilbur' (Jimmy Van Heusen's parents and brother), and Spiro and Judy Agnew.
box 83, folder 55

Business: Lou [Udell] to Jimmy Van Heusen 10/30/1969

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 5 x 8 "

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten; regarding line-item expenditure of ASCAP check for Van Heusen Music Corp. and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. Other questions follow on reverse.
box 83, folder 56

Personal: Carol Connors to Jimmy Van Heusen 1/17/1978

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 6.5 x 8.5 " and envelope

Scope and Contents note

Note of thanks and appreciation regarding support of song "Someone's waiting for you".
box 83, folder 57

Personal: Invitation to the 1973 Presidential Inaugural Ball 1973

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: 5 x 8 " and envelope

Scope and Contents note

Invitation and response card
box 84, folder 7

Business: Sammy Cahn to Jimmy Van Heusen 12/19/[1963]

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 7.25 x 10.5 "

Scope and Contents note

Regards "Les Poupées de Paris" (The Dolls of Paris) among other matters.
box 84, folder 8

Business: Chuck to Jimmy Van Heusen n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Full name of sender not identified. Provides advice for composing "Black Roses".
box 84, folder 12

Personal: Multiple correspondence between Jimmy Van Heusen and John T. Parente 1968 and 1969

General Physical Description note: 15 leaves; size: various

Scope and Contents note

Papers regarding John T. Parente's legal problems during 1968. Includes correspondence between Parente and Van Heusen; Heusen's letters of support; telegram from Susan Parente; newspaper article clipping regarding Parente; Parente's note cards (blank); and invitations to official events related to the Republic of San Marino.
box 84, folder 13

Personal: Ted Grouya to Jimmy Van Heusen 5/1/1979

General Physical Description note: 10 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Regarding request for help with radio interview program. Also includes photocopies of Grouya's press material, including photos and articles.
box 84, folder 15

Business: D.O.K to Jimmy Van Heusen n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Regarding enclosed lyrics

General note

Lyrics for "Because It's You" and "You Fracture Me" removed
box 84, folder 16

Business: Multiple correspondence between Mort Goode and James Van Heusen ca. 1961

General Physical Description note: 4 leaves; size: mostly letter

Scope and Contents note

Regarding lyrics by Goode sent to Van Heusen

General note

Lyrics for "You Just Haven't Lived" removed
box 84, folder 17

Business: Bob Hope to Sammy Cahn [ca. 1958 or later]

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 8.25 x 10.5 "

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten cover letter regarding song lyrics. Written on "Paris Holiday" letterhead.
box 84, folder 18

Business: Harold Mott to Jimmy Van Heusen 10/17/1959

General Physical Description note: 3 leaves; size: letter; also envelope

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten; regarding lyrics by Mott sent to Van Heusen

General note

Lyrics removed: Lonesome October, I Forgot you for a While Last Night, Dancing on a Shoestring, I Wake Up at Midnight, and Go to the Window, Woman.
box 84, folder 19

Business: Unknown to Jimmy Van Heusen 10/28/1971

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Regarding order of sheet music sent to bindery. Author not identified.
box 84, folder 20

Business: Dolores Fuller to Jimmy Van Heusen n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 7.25 x 10.5 "

Scope and Contents note

Regarding "Someone to Tell It To" and other lyrics by Fuller sent to Van Heusen.
box 84, folder 21

Business: [Wilbur Babcock] to Jimmy Van Heusen 11/9/1971

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 6 x 9 "

Scope and Contents note

Regarding delivery of materials to David Tebet and clothes for Domingo.
box 84, folder 22

Business: Miriam Stern to Jimmy Van Heusen 10/24/1975

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Typed letter on Van Heusen Music Corp. stationary regarding Sammy Cahn, Lou Levy, and Norman Prescott; also mentions possible memoir and "Return to the Land of Oz" ("Journey Back to Oz"). Some handwritten notes on reverse.
box 84, folder 23

Personal: Jimmie Mattern to Jimmy Van Heusen 7/18/1958

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Regarding Bob Crawford's song lyrics for the OX5 (aviation) club of California. Typed on OX5 Club stationary with advertisement for their 1958 national convention on reverse.

General note

See attached lyrics in Box 30, Folder 6 (ss 1.3)
box 84, folder 25

Multiple correspondence regarding benefit concert for the MDAA 1968

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Includes thank you letters from Richard Walsh to Sammy Cahn (5/10) and from David Akin to Jimmy Van Heusen (5/23). The benefit concert for the Muscular Dystrophy Association of America, Inc., was billed as the "Swing into Spring ASCAP" event and took place on 5/16/1968.
box 87, folder 3

Personal: Spiro T. Agnew to Jimmy Van Heusen 3/11/1971

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

From the Office of the Vice President congratulating Jimmy Van Heusen on being elected to the Songwriters' Hall of Fame

General note

removed from frame
box 119, folder 1

Personal: Patricia and Slim Moorten to Bobbe and Jimmy Van Heusen n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 greeting card with envelope

Scope and Contents note

Christmas card
box 119, folder 3

Business: Roger H. Davis (William Morris Agency) to James Van Heusen 12/22/1978

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Letter requesting signature for agency papers.
box 119, folder 4

Business: Paul Weirick (T.B. Harms Co.) to James Van Heusen 8/23/1971

General Physical Description note: 24 leaves; size: letter. Envelope.

Scope and Contents note

Letter concerning renewal copyrights with Paramount Pictures. Also includes photocopies of tax returns for Van Heusen Music Corp. and Burke and Van Heusen Inc., 1970-71.
box 119, folder 5

Business: Paul Wierick (T.B. Harms Co.) to Jimmy Van Heusen 8/31/1971

General Physical Description note: 5 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Concerning purchase of the Burke and Van Heusen catalog. Photocopy of letter from Jimmy Van Heusen to Paul Wierick concerning purchase of Burke and Van Heusen catalog, September 1, 1971. Three copies.
box 119, folder 6

Personal: Various correspondence related to the Simmons Lawsuit 1970

General Physical Description note: 26 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Centers on the John Winder helicopter accident. Also includes original and photocopied documents related to the lawsuit.

General note

See also Box 152, Folders 2, 3, and 4 (ss 7.1)
box 119, folder 7

Business: Paul Francis Webster to Burke & Van Heusen Inc. 3/14/1961

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Concerning Webster's royalty payments
box 119, folder 8

Personal: Get well cards to Jimmy Van Heusen 1981

General Physical Description note: 7 leaves; 4 envelopes; size: various

Scope and Contents note

Get well card from Kay and Dolph Opergsel to Jimmy Van Heusen. Get well card from David Sussman and Remenick-Ardus Co. Get well card from Stu and Pat Burton. Get well card from Hal David. Get well card from Edith and Heury. Letter from Arthur Hamilton to Jimmy Van Heusen, concerning Van Heusen's health, Jume 2, 1981.
box 119, folder 9

Personal: John E. Ryan to Jimmy Van Heusen 1966

General Physical Description note: 11 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Concerning membership in the Helicopter Associtation of America, July 8, 1966. Also includes H.A.A. pamphlet, including membership application, Journal "our Rotor news", published by H.A.A., July 1966, and Journal "our Rotor news", publishes by H.A.A., March 1966.
box 119, folder 10

Personal: Various correspondence and materials related to Jimmy Van Heusen's participation in the inauguration of Governor Ed Brown 1962 to 1964

General Physical Description note: 29 leaves; size: letter; 1 envelope

Scope and Contents note

Christmas card from Governor and Mrs. Edmund G. Brown and family to Jimmy Van Heusen, 1963. Letters from Governor Edmund Brown to Jimmy Van Heusen, concerning Proposition 14, December 7, 1964, July 28, 1964. Postcard from Tahiti to Jimmy Van Heusen, sender's name illegible. Letter from Walter O'Malley to Jimmy Van Heusen, concerning the Mr. and Mrs. American Citizen Testimonial Dinner, honoring Eugene and Rosalind Wyman, March 17, 1964. Letter, from Charles A. Moses to Sammy Cahn, concerning engravement on gold record for "California", April 2, 1963. Letters from California First committee members to Jimmy Van Heusen, concerning California First program, April 4, 1963. Letter, from Lewis M. Holland to Jimmy Van Heusen, concering Russell Zeller's address to the Advertising Club of Los Angeles, May 15, 1963. Correspondence between Jesse M. Unruh, Speaker of the Assembly, and Jimmy Van Heusen, concerning photographs of the Governor's Inaugural festivities, February, 20, 28, 1963. Speech cards introducing song title "California". Programs for the Governor's Inaugural Celebration, Jan. 7, 1963. Letter from Rosalind Wyman to Jimmy Van Heusen, concerning handling of musicians for the GALA music event, Dec. 18, 1962.
box 119, folder 11

Personal: Frank Sinatra to Jimmy Van Heusen 12/28/1968

General Physical Description note: 1 note card; size: 4 x 6 "

Scope and Contents note

Concerning gift received
box 119, folder 12

Personal: Erwin Sprengel to Jimmy Van Heusen 8/15/1969

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Cover letter for wills and codicils (not attached). Also blank letterhead for Mrs. James Van Heusen with notes on the back.
box 119, folder 13

Business: Correspondence between Van Heusen Music Corp. and Edwin H. Morris & Company Inc. 1965

General Physical Description note: 3 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Regarding the rights to use Van Heusen and Cahn songs in a musical revue, Sept. 1,9,14, 1965.
box 119, folder 14

Business: Correspondence between Jimmy Van Heusen and Ben Burton 1957 to 1959

General Physical Description note: 27 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Concerning the publishing of various song titles and what was sent between parties concerned.
box 119, folder 15

Business: Bill Nichols to Jimmy Van Heusen and Ketty Frings 1956 to 1957

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

To Van Heusen, concerning project "October Island" for Columbia Pictures Corp., Feb. 1, 1957. To Ketty Frings, concerning discussion of project, January 3, 1956.
box 119, folder 16

Business: Various correspondence concerning Burke and Van Heusen, Inc. 1954 to 1968

General Physical Description note: 25 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Miscellaneous correspondence, concerning Burke and Van Heusen, Inc., Nov. 3, 1965. Memos to Jimmy, concerning Burke and Van Heusen finances, 1967-68. Correspondence between JVH secretary Peggy Price and BVH secretary Miriam Emmon, concerning sheet music contracts, 1967-68. Burke and Van Heusen, Inc. balance sheet, 1966. Letter from National Broadcasting Company to Peggy Price, concerning use of song titles "Swinging on a star" and "Harmony", 1966-67. Correspondecne from Jimmy Van Heusen to Goodman-Pollack Agency, Inc., concerning the AGAC group life insurance plan, Nov. 13, 1961. Correspondence between Jimmy Van Heusen and Martin Machat, concerning Burke & Van Heusen earnings, February, 1968. Letter from Peggy Price to Rudolf Nissim, concerning copy of Assignment of Canadian Performing Rights, February 12, 1968. General correspondence concerning permission to use Burke and Van Heusen, Inc. song titles, 1954, 1965.
box 119, folder 17

Personal: Correspondence between Jimmy Van Heusen and various people he met while traveling with Frank Sinatra 1960 to 1963

General Physical Description note: 36 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Mostly to/from Hong Kong, Beirut, and Germany, giving thanks for hospitality. Also includes business cards from Hong Kong and authenticity papers for James Van Heusen and Frank Sinatra concerning articles to be declared for for U.S. customs.
box 119, folder 18

Personal: Correspondence between Jimmy Van Heusen and Wingy Manone 1956 to 1958

General Physical Description note: 7 leaves; size: letter or smaller

Scope and Contents note

Postcard from Wingy Manone to Jimmy Van Heusen, Apr. 18,1956. Correspondence between Wingy Manone and Jimmy Van Heusen, concerning Manone's working in Miami, 1958. Letter from Lena, Lennie, and Ralph to Jimmy Van Heusen, containing French directions for a martini extra dry.
box 119, folder 19

Personal: Correspondence between Phil Silvers and Jimmy Van Heusen 1951

General Physical Description note: 5 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Concerning personal matters.
box 120, folder 1

Business: Correspondence and materials related to lawsuit against music publishers ca. 1968

General Physical Description note: 21 leaves; size: legal or smaller

Scope and Contents note

Electronic alarm system sticker. Letter from Miriam Stern to Jimmy Van Heusen, concerning copy of Bella Linden letter, July 12, 1968. Photocopy of letter from Bella Linden to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding renewal term lawsuit, July 9, 1968. List of members of songwriters' protective association as of November 2, 1939. List of music publishers who had executed the SPA basic agreement as of Oct. 15, 1946. Letter from Jerrold Kiser to Jimmy Van Heusen with Christmas songs "Here comes Santa Claus" and "Home for the holidays" attached, concerning West Coast Publications, December 12, 1969. Receipt of a notice of use for several song titles. Letter from Miriam Stern to Jimmy Van Heusen, concerning 1939 Basic Agreement with Irving Berlin Inc., November 1, 1965. List of Irving Berlin Inc. songs, acquired 1937-1939. Schedule "A" list of song titles, unrelated to items in folder.
box 120, folder 2

Personal: Correspondence mostly about travel to Brazil 1952 to 1968

General Physical Description note: 33 leaves; size: letter or smaller

Scope and Contents note

Miscellaneous correspondence between Nicolau Scarpa Jr., Luis Tapias, Mr. and Mrs. Olavo Fontoura, Frank Wheaton, Jr., and Jimmy Van Heusen, concerning trip to Brazil and Olavo Fontoura. California bank deposit slips. Postcards from Brazil.
box 120, folder 4

Business: Benjamin Starr to Rudolf Nissim, and Natalie Kissel to Benjamin Starr 1968 and 1969

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Concerning form of assignment to CAPAC of song title "Swinging on a star", April 28, 1969. Regarding "He cha cha-d in" by Al Frisch & Johnny Burke, May 21, 1968.
box 120, folder 6

Business: National Music Publishers' Association to members 2/28/1969

General Physical Description note: 34 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Regarding weighted voting.
box 120, folder 7

Business: Correspondence between Burke and Van Heusen, Inc. and Paramount Pictures and ASCAP 1953

General Physical Description note: 6 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Concerning return of song title "My English into French dictionary", Sept. 14, 1953. Letters from ASCAP to Burke and Van Heusen, Inc., concerning royalties for various song titles, July 14, 1953.
box 120, folder 8

Business: Benjamin Starr to Jimmy Van Heusen, and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. to Larry Shayne Music 1968

General Physical Description note: 7 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Five letters from Benjamin Starr to Jimmy Van Heusen, concerning Herb Reis selling arrangements, July-August 1968. Letter from Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. to Larry Shayne Music, Inc., concerning sales rights for Burke & Van Heusen Inc. and Van Heusen Music Corp., July 25, 1968.
box 120, folder 9

Business: Joseph Taubman to Jack Gale 10/5/1965

General Physical Description note: 6 leaves; size: legal

Scope and Contents note

Regarding licensing of three musical compositions for a review in London. 2 photocopies of letter.
box 120, folder 10

Business: Between Lou Udell and Burke & Van Heusen Inc. 1965 and 1968

General Physical Description note: 3 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Concerning management of various Burke & Van Heusen Inc. matters
box 120, folder 11

Business: Gordon E. Williams of Dorsey Brothers Music, Inc., to O.H. Cheses, also Benjamin Starr and Lou Udell 1969

General Physical Description note: 4 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Regarding payment for the use of song "Personality"
box 120, folder 12

Business: Between Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborn, Inc. and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. 1967

General Physical Description note: 13 leaves; size: letter or smaller

Scope and Contents note

Miscellaneous correspondence regarding Northwestern Bell's use of the Burke & Van Heusen song "Personality" in its commercials.
box 120, folder 13

Business: Between Jimmy Van Heusen and various music publishers, and other materials 1964 to 1968

General Physical Description note: 130 leaves; legal or smaller

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence concerning copyrights, notices, royalties, unemployment insurance, policy changes, 1964-68. Various forms concerning water cooler installation. Receipt for IBM typewriter, July 7, 1966. Newsletter from California Department of Employment, September 1966. Lists of ASCAP licensed radio and television stations, 1966. Miscellaneous toll receipts. Change-of-address forms, July 27, 1966. Letters from Keynote Music Service to Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., concerning submission of new publications for review, May, 1966.
box 120, folder 14

Business: Between Rubin, Wachtel, Baum, & Levin and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., and supporting materials 1964 to 1968

General Physical Description note: 119 leaves; size: 90% letter, 10% legal

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence between the law offices of Rubin, Wachtel, Baum, & Levin and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., regarding the Johnny Burke estate, payments, and taxes.
box 120, folder 15

Personal: Change-of-address card n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 postcard; size: 3 x 5.5 "

Scope and Contents note

For Jimmy Van Heusen, to be mailed, but no addressee.
box 120, folder 16

Business: Between Jimmy Van Heusen, the Library of Congress, and the American Guild of Authors and Composers 1967 and 1968

General Physical Description note: 8 leaves; size: legal

Scope and Contents note

Regarding copyright renewals for songs from the production "Swingin' the dream".
box 120, folder 17

Business: Correspondence and materials related to copyright renewals 1966

General Physical Description note: 24 leaves; size: letter and legal

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence between ASCAP and Jimmy Van Heusen(Burke & Van Heusen Inc. and Van Heusen Music Corp.), regarding renewal copyrights for "Blue rain", "I thought about you", and "Make with the kisses", 1966. Renewal copyrights for "Make with the kisses", October1966. Standard uniform popular songwriters contract for "Make with the kisses" by Johnny Mercer and Jimmy Van Heusen, Oct.9, 1939. Copyright renewal notices for "Make with the kisses" from the American Guild of Authors and Composers to Jimmy Van Heusen, August 31, 1966.
box 120, folder 18

Business: Between Benjamin Starr and Jimmy Van Heusen 1966 to 1968

General Physical Description note: 13 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Regarding "Sha-sha" renewal, and related materials
box 120, folder 24

Business: Correspondence between Margery Crawford and Margaret O'Brien 1968

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Concerning order for one Keaton music typewriter
box 121, folder 1

Business: Between the Library of Congress, Exclusive Publications, Inc., the American Guild of Authors and Composers, and Jimmy Van Heusen 1964 to 1966

General Physical Description note: 12 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Regarding the copyright renewal for "Say something sentimental", 1966. Also copyright renewal for "Say something sentimental" by Jimmy Van Heusen, June 28,1965.
box 121, folder 2

Business: Between ASCAP, the Library of Congress, the American Guild of Authors and Composers, and Jimmy Van Heusen 1966 to 1968

General Physical Description note: 8 leaves; size: legal

Scope and Contents note

Regarding the copyright renewal for the song "Peace, brother." Copyright renewal for the song "Peace, brother" by Jimmy Van Heusen, Nov. 25, 1966.
box 121, folder 3

Business: Between the American Guild of Authors and Composers and Jimmy Van Heusen 1966

General Physical Description note: 16 leaves; size: legal

Scope and Contents note

Regarding the copyright renewal for the song "Oh! you crazy moon", 1966. Copyright renewal notices for "Oh! you crazy moon" by Jimmy Van Heusen, July 6, 1966. Agreement, concerning the songs "Oh you crazy moon", "Whe I get time", and "Absent-minded moon" by Johnny Burke and Jimmy Van Heusen, June 15, 1964. Standard uniform popular songwriters contract for the song "Oh you crazy moon", by Johnny Burke and Jimmy Van Heusen, June 7, 1939.
box 121, folder 4

Business: Between Library of Congress, Jimmy Van Heusen, ASCAP, and AGAC 1966 to 1968

General Physical Description note: 7 leaves; size: legal

Scope and Contents note

Regarding copyright renewal for "Moonland" by Jimmy Van Heusen and Eddie De Lange, 1966-68. Copyright renewal for "Moonland", Dec. 20,1966. Copyright renewal notice for "Moonland", Oct. 31, 1966. Standard uniform popular songwriters contract for "Moonland", Jan.3, 1940.
box 121, folder 5

Business: Between Van Heusen Music Corp. and various music publishers 1959 to 68

General Physical Description note: 66 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Mostly between Jimmy Van Heusen and "Smitty"
box 121, folder 6

Business: From Herbert Gottlieb (Edward Traubner & Co., Inc.) to Frank Smith (Van Heusen Music Company) 1960, 1963

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Regarding invoices of Christmas songs, April 19, 1960. Statement of royalties from Van Heusen Music Corp. to Herb Reis Music Corp., for a six month period ending Dec.31, 1963.
box 121, folder 7

Personal: Jimmy Van Heusen to Rhea Eckel 3/15/1966

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Discussing birth of horse Millionairess Josephine
box 121, folder 8

Business: Fred and George Maisel to Jimmy Van Heusen 11/24/1969

General Physical Description note: 3 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Concerning a proposal to turn the play "Lunatics and lollipops" into a stage production.
box 121, folder 9

Business: Fred Maisel to Jimmy Van Heusen 11/24/1969

General Physical Description note: 1 3" x 5" memo

Scope and Contents note

Memo concerning work on an unnamed play (probably "Lunatics and Lollipops").
box 121, folder 10

Personal: Between James Van Heusen and various life insurance companies 1960 to 1961

General Physical Description note: 13 leaves; size: legal or smaller

Scope and Contents note

Regarding applications and estimates.
box 121, folder 11

Personal: Bobbe Van Heusen to the Board of Directors of the Yucca Valley Recreational Association 10/28/1969

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: letter; 1 envelope

Scope and Contents note

Two copies of letter regarding proxy vote privileges taken from John Haskell and given to Joan Wilson.
box 121, folder 12

Business: Edward Traubner to Jimmy Van Heusen 8/27/1962

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Regarding rights for stage play "Come on strong."
box 121, folder 13

Business: Between Jimmy Van Heusen and L. J. Silvering (Famous Music Corporation) 1959

General Physical Description note: 4 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Regarding contract with Jay Gee Record Company, March-April, 1959. Contract between Famous Music Corporation and Jay Gee Record Company, concerning the recording and manufacture of Van Heusen compositions, February 5, 1959.
box 121, folder 14

Business: Between Jimmy Van Heusen and various music publishers 1967 to 1968

General Physical Description note: 94 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Regarding music for "The legend of Robin Hood." Lyric sheets for "The legend of Robin Hood." (Photocopies)
box 121, folder 15

Personal: Jimmy Van Heusen to Jilly Rizzo 9/5/1965

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Concerning songs to be be given to Morgana King.
box 121, folder 16

Business: Edward Traubner to E.C. Holmes (Chappel & Co., Inc.) 1965

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Regarding offer to publish "Love is a bore" in England.
box 121, folder 17

Personal: His parents to Jimmy Van Heusen 11/16/1964

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: letter; 1 envelope

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten
box 121, folder 18

Personal: Vernette Landers to Jimmy Van Heusen 1/24/1968

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Regarding an article for "Desert Living" featuring Van Heusen's home.
box 121, folder 19

Business: Jimmy Van Heusen to Sonny Golden (Sinatra Enterprises) 2/19/1969

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Regarding the forwardness of one of Sinatra's secretaries (calling him "Chester").
box 121, folder 21

Personal: Between Jimmy Van Heusen and Cazenovia College 1962 to 1965

General Physical Description note: 79 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Concerning donations and appearances at the college.
box 121, folder 22

Business: Robert Harris to Gregory Clark 4/7/1970

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

On behalf of Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. regarding lease agreement of two SCM Copiers
box 121, folder 24

Personal: Jimmy Van Heusen to US Consul General 7/9/1966

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: legal and smaller

Scope and Contents note

Recommending visa for Domingo Morales (Lerma). Also form list from the Consul included.
box 122, folder 1

Personal: Edward Loeb to Jimmy Van Heusen 6/14/1966

General Physical Description note: 4 leaves; size: letter and smaller

Scope and Contents note

Regarding Van Heusen's appearance at the Salute to ASCAP performance. Also includes a copy of the program and the Cue Magazine article about the event, "The Music Men".

General note

Removed from the privately published LP of the event; see Box 48, Folder 16 (ss 2.2).
box 122, folder 2

Business: Multiple correspondence between Jimmy Van Heusen and various 1970 and 1971

General Physical Description note: 3 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Regarding ASCAP, advances, and tax payments.
box 122, folder 3

Personal: Thomas E. Glass to The Brox Sisters 3/13/1924

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 7 x 10 "; and envelope

Scope and Contents note

Letter to Bobbe Van Heusen's old musical group from sailor stationed in Panama.
box 122, folder 4

Personal: Barbara B. Stone to Bobbe and Jimmy Van Heusen 11/27/[?]

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 7 x 10 "

Scope and Contents note

Regarding recent visit to the Van Heusens' home
box 122, folder 5

Personal: Benny Goodman to Jimmy Van Heusen 1965

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 6 x 8 "; and envelope

Scope and Contents note

Regarding "Skyscraper" opening and manuscript catalog.
box 122, folder 6

Business: Miriam Stern to Home Savings and Loan Association 1/13/1970

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Regarding the status of a loan taken out by Jimmy Van Heusen
box 122, folder 7

Personal: Bob Hope to [Jimmy Van Heusen] [1959]

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 10.5 x 15 ".

Scope and Contents note

Fold-out Christmas card personally illustrated by Ted Sally
box 122, folder 8

Personal: Baumgarten & Sussman to James Van Heusen 10/7/1970

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Regarding tax returns for 1969.
box 122, folder 9

Personal: Rhea Eckel to Jimmy Van Heusen 2/25/1970

General Physical Description note: 6 leaves; size: letter; and envelope

Scope and Contents note

Copy of the President's message to the Cazenovia College Board of Trustees.
box 122, folder 10

Personal: Unidentified [Earl] to Bobbe Perlberg [1959]

General Physical Description note: 1 postcard; size: 3.5 x 5.5 ".

Scope and Contents note

Postcard sent from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with regards.
box 122, folder 11

Business: Linden & Deutsch to Jimmy Van Heusen 7/16/1970

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: letter; and envelope

Scope and Contents note

Regarding fees for anti-trust claim (Van Heusen v. Bourne).
box 122, folder 12

Personal: Ida Babcock to Jimmy Van Heusen 2/19/1970

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 6 x 9 "; and envelope

Scope and Contents note

A letter from Van Heusen's mother regarding her health and mundane matters.
box 122, folder 13

Personal: "Treloar" to Bobbe Perlberg 8/1967

General Physical Description note: 1 greeting card; size: 3.5 x 8.5 "; and envelope

Scope and Contents note

Regarding party attended at Perlberg's.
box 122, folder 14

Personal: Feliza Plowe to Bobbe Perlberg 8/1967

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 6 x 8"; and envelope

Scope and Contents note

Regarding party attended for Dorothy [Haskell].
box 122, folder 15

Business: Miriam Stern to Bobbe Van Heusen 1/26/1970

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: letter; and envelope

Scope and Contents note

Regarding checks for mortgages and loans.
box 122, folder 16

Personal: David A. Werblin to Miriam Stern 12/19/1969

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 7 x 10 "

Scope and Contents note

Personal greeting and congratulations on Stern becoming Jimmy Van Heusen's business manager.
box 122, folder 17

Business: Thomas Sheppard to Robert Harris 7/7/1970

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: letter; and envelope

Scope and Contents note

Regarding bill for Jimmy Van Heusen
box 122, folder 18

Personal: Robert Harris to Bobbe and Jimmy Van Heusen 8/13/1970

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: letter; and envelope

Scope and Contents note

Regarding new mortgage in Palm Springs.
box 122, folder 19

Personal: Unidentified to Bobbe and Jimmy Van Heusen 9/1969

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: legal; and envelope

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten letter congratulating the Van Heusens on their marriage.
box 122, folder 20

Personal: "Sally" to Bobbe Perlberg 8/1967

General Physical Description note: 1 greeting card; size: 34 x 6 "; and envelope

Scope and Contents note

Regarding a party held by Bobbe.
box 122, folder 21

Personal: Melvin H. Hunt to Bobbe Perlberg 1967

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: letter; and 2 envelopes

Scope and Contents note

Regarding the theft of property and insurance adjustments.
box 122, folder 22

Personal: Ida Babcock to Bobbe and Jimmy Van Heusen 8/8/1971

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 8.5 x 8.5 "; and envelope

Scope and Contents note

From Van Heusen's parents regarding mundane matters.
box 122, folder 23

Personal: Bailey K. Howard to John Haskell 5/24/1968

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: letter; and envelope

Scope and Contents note

Regarding Howard's arrangements to attend "Yucca Valley binge" (August 8 - 11, 1968). Photocopy sent directly to Bobbe Perlberg.
box 122, folder 24

Personal: Marjorie E. Edris to Bobbe Perlberg 4/3/1968

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: 6 x 8 " and 2 x 3.5 "; and envelope

Scope and Contents note

Regarding recent gathering hosted by Bobbe. Also includes a note from "Margaret" regarding same.
box 122, folder 25

Personal: James Wiggins to Jimmy Van Heusen 11/23/1970

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: letter; and envelope

Scope and Contents note

Regarding Wiggins' request for autographed photograph of Van Heusen.
box 122, folder 26

Personal: Nancy and Jake Hamon to Bobbe and William Perlberg 8/23/1966

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 6 x 28 ".

Scope and Contents note

Fold-out invitation to the Hamons' costume ball.
box 122, folder 27

Personal: Jimmy Van Heusen's outgoing Christmas card 1966

General Physical Description note: 1 greeting card; size: 4 x 8 "

Scope and Contents note

Includes the note, "450 sent".
box 123, folder 2

Personal: Multiple correspondence and documents related to Cazenovia College meetings and events 1969

General Physical Description note: 16 leaves; size: mostly letter

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence between Jimmy Van Heusen and Rhea Eckel; minutes of the Meeting of the Executive Committee (Cazenovia); an associated article; invitations from Cazenovia and Onondaga Community College; and the schedule for Cazenovia's Father-Daughter Weekend, etc.
box 123, folder 3

Material related to the Board of Trustees, Cazenovia College 1969

General Physical Description note: 34 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Includes cover letters, statistics, and reports to the President.

General note

Removed from black folder in Box 123, Folder 4
box 123, folder 5

Material related to Board of Trustees, Cazenovia College 1969

General Physical Description note: 2 folders; 112 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Both folders contain reports and records related to Cazenovia College and its Board of Trustees; one includes a cover letter from William D. Kiley to Jimmy Van Heusen.
box 123, folder 6

Business: Miriam Stern to Elinore Higgins 12/16/1981

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: letter; 3 large envelopes

Scope and Contents note

Regarding papers sent for Jimmy Van Heusen's files.
box 123, folder 7

Business: Marianne Conlin to Jimmy Van Heusen 9/21/1979

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: letter; 1 large envelope

Scope and Contents note

Regarding "automatic basis" copyright renewal service from the American Guild of Authors and Composers. Envelope may not be related.
box 123, folder 9

Business: Multiple correspondence between Miriam Stern, Jimmy Van Heusen, and various music publishers and law firms 1970 to 1972

General Physical Description note: 85 leaves; size: letter and larger

Scope and Contents note

Regarding Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., Van Heusen Music Corp., and St. James; also affairs with Bourne Co.
box 123, folder 10

Business: Correspondence between Van Heusen Music Corp., AGAC, and ASCAP 1982 and 1983

General Physical Description note: 27 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Regarding copyright issues
box 123, folder 12

Business: Jimmy Van Heusen to 'Smitty' 6/13/1962

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Concerning Van Heusen Music Corp.
box 123, folder 14

Van Heusen Music Corp. to Tedwell Chapman 3/22/1962

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: letter; and original folder

Scope and Contents note

Regarding lyrics for "Lost in a sigh" and "Can't stop dreaming". Lyrics for "Lost in a Dream" (by Chapman) enclosed.
box 123, folder 16

Business: Correspondence between Jimmy Van Heusen, Edward Traubner, F. C. O'Keefe, William Hanna, Sammy Cahn, Bernie Fisher, and others 1966 to 1968

General Physical Description note: 24 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Regarding "Jack and the beanstalk" and "The legend of Robin Hood"

General note

Two color photo negatives removed; now in Box 83, Folder 58 (ss 4.1)
box 123, folder 17

Business: Between Jimmy Van Heusen and the Harry Fox Agency 1969 to 1971

General Physical Description note: 30 leaves; size: legal or smaller

Scope and Contents note

Regarding songs co-published with Sergeant Music, 1971. Royalty statements from Capitol records, 1969.
 

Autograph Collection Subseries 2. 1938-1970

Physical Description: 8 boxes

Arrangement note

Arrangement is alphabetical by composer's last name or follows physical order of container.

Scope and Contents note

Most materials derive from Van Heusen's own files regarding his autograph (music manuscript) collection of composers. Materials include correspondence, auction items, clippings, photographs (to be displayed with the autograph), and inventories of autographs and sketches owned by Van Heusen.
box 77, folder 10

Autographs ca. 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: 10 x 10 "

Scope and Contents note

Portion of liner notes from the recording "Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Song Books" used to display the autographs (signatures) of Bernard Buffet, Ella Fitzgerald, George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, Herman Granz, and Nelson Riddle.
box 84, folder 24

Press release regarding autograph collection 10/2/1967

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Released by Cazenovia College (N.Y.) announcing the display of Jimmy Van Heusen's autograph, manuscript, and award collection at the college.
box 101, folder 1

Albeniz, Isaac n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 2 x 6 "

Scope and Contents note

Clipping from catalog
box 101, folder 2

Antheil, George n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 4 x 6 "

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten note
box 101, folder 3

Arditi, Luigi n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 3 x 5 "

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten note
box 101, folder 4

Arlen, Harold ca. 12/1965

General Physical Description note: 1 note card; size: 5 x 7 "; 2 color photographs; size: 3.5 x 3.5 "; 1 small envelope

Scope and Contents note

Note card signed by Arlen, photo of Jimmy Van Heusen, and photo of Jimmy Van Heusen and Harold Arlen, seated.

General note

Removed from envelop (included)
box 101, folder 5

Auber, Daniel F. E. 10/9/1964

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 7.5 x 7.5 "

Scope and Contents note

Receipt for autograph from Goodspeed's Book Shop
box 101, folder 6

Auctions Early 1960s

General Physical Description note: 4 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Material related to auctions and collection development: list titled "Taking out of collection" and correspondence and purchase list with Otto Haas bookseller
box 101, folder 7

Bartok, Bela 1963

General Physical Description note: 5 leaves; size: letter and smaller

Scope and Contents note

Clippings, correspondence, and receipts
box 101, folder 8

Bergsma, William 1963

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence from Bergsma to Jimmy Van Heusen, and reply. Letter signed by Bergsma.
box 101, folder 9

Berlin, Irving 1965 to 1968

General Physical Description note: 16 leaves; size: mostly letter

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence: James Van Heusen to Harold Arlen (4/25/1965); draft of same letter; Arlen to Irving Berlin (7/28/1965); Arlen to Van Heusen (8/12/1965); Van Heusen to Berlin (8/13/1965); Telegram from Berlin to Van Heusen (9/13/1965); Hilda Schneider to Van Heusen (5/24/1966); Berlin to Van Heusen (6/7/1966); Ellin Berlin to Van Heusen (12/26/1966); Berlin to Van Heusen (1/3/1967); Berlin to Van Heusen, including photocopies of correspondence between Berlin and Karen Okenica of Cazenovia College (2/16/1968); commercial sheet music edition of "White Christmas". Letters are hand-signed by Berlin.
box 101, folder 10

Bizet, Georges n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 1 x 5.5 "

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clipping
box 101, folder 11

Bloch, Ernest 10/12/1965

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 8.5 x 8.5 "

Scope and Contents note

Receipt from Walter R Benjamin Autographs
box 101, folder 12

Brahms, Johannes 1963,

General Physical Description note: 3 leaves; size: various

Scope and Contents note

Receipt, reproduction of item from catalog, and typed transliteration of another letter by Brahms.
box 101, folder 13

Britten, Benjamin 1964

General Physical Description note: 4 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence from Jimmy Van Heusen to Britten; and correspondence between Van Heusen, J. W. Cullum, and Euan LLoyd
box 101, folder 14

Bruch, Max 1964

General Physical Description note: 5 leaves

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence with seller; catalog page; and copies of typed transliteration of letter
box 101, folder 15

Bruckner, Anton 1963

General Physical Description note: 8 leaves

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clippings; handwritten item in German; manuscript sheet music; portrait illustrations; and correspondence with dealer
box 101, folder 16

Busoni, Ferruccio B. 1965

General Physical Description note: 4 leaves; size: mostly letter

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence with dealer; catalog clippings; and receipt
box 101, folder 17

Cadman, Charles Wakefield n.d.

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: 3 x 5 " and 4 x 6 "

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten note and typed card
box 101, folder 18

Charminade, C. n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 4 x 6

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten note
box 101, folder 19

Chavez, Carlos n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 4 x 6 "

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten note
box 101, folder 20

Cherubini n.d.

General Physical Description note: 3 leaves; size: various

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clipping, typed card, and small portrait
box 101, folder 21

Chopin, Frederic 1963

General Physical Description note: 6 leaves

Scope and Contents note

Receipts, catalog clippings, translation of letter, and mat with image of Chopin hand cast.
box 101, folder 22

Coleridge, Samuel T. n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten note
box 101, folder 23

Czerny, Carl 1963

General Physical Description note: 5 leaves; size: mostly letter

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence with dealer; catalog pages; and a small portrait.
box 101, folder 24

Debussy, Claude n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 3 x 5 "

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten note
box 101, folder 25

De Falla, Manuel n.d.

General Physical Description note: 4 items; size: various

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten note; typed card; small portrait clipped from source; and small portrait on postcard
box 101, folder 26

Delibes 1963

General Physical Description note: 8 leaves; size: letter and smaller

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clippings; purchase receipts; and correspondence
box 101, folder 27

Delius, Frederic 1963

General Physical Description note: 10 leaves; size: mostly letter

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten notes; catalog clippings; and correspondence with dealer
box 101, folder 28

D'Indy, Vincent n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 3 x 5 "

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten note
box 101, folder 29

Donizetti n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 1 x 6 "

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clipping
box 101, folder 30

Dukas, Paul n.d.

General Physical Description note: 3 leaves; size: various small

Scope and Contents note

2 catalog clippings and a small portrait clipped from its source.
box 101, folder 31

Dvorak, Antonin

General Physical Description note: 6 leaves; size: mostly letter

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clippings and correspondence with dealer
box 101, folder 32

Enesco, George n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 3 x 5 "

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten note
box 101, folder 33

Faure, Gabriel 1963

General Physical Description note: 7 leaves; size: mostly letter

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence with dealer; catalog clipping; small portrait; handwritten note; and receipt
box 101, folder 34

Flotow, Friedrich Freiherr von n.d.

General Physical Description note: 8 leaves; size: various

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clippings, handwritten note, and typed transcribed/translated contents of letter by Flotow
box 101, folder 35

Gade, Niels W. n.d.

General Physical Description note: 3 leaves; size: various

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clipping, handwritten note, and black and white photograph of Gade (postcard)
box 101, folder 36

Glazounow, Alexander 1963

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence with dealer, catalog clipping, and small photograph of Glazaounow (clipping)
box 101, folder 37

Gliere, Reinhold M. n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 4 x 6 "

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clipping
box 101, folder 38

Glinka, Michael n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 3 x 8 "

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clipping
box 101, folder 39

Godard, Benjamin n.d.

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: 1 x 5 "

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clippings
box 101, folder 40

Goldmark, Carl n.d.

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: various

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clipping and photograph of Goldmark (reproduction)
box 101, folder 41

Gounod, Charles n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 6 x 9 "

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clipping
box 101, folder 42

Grieg, Edvard 1962

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: various

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence with dealer and catalog clipping
box 101, folder 43

Hadley, Henry n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 1 x 5 "

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clipping
box 101, folder 44

Hindemith, Paul n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 3 x 5 "

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten note
box 101, folder 45

Honegger, Arthur n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 1 x 7 "

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clipping
box 101, folder 46

Howe, Julia Ward 1963

General Physical Description note: 3 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence with dealer, receipt, and catalog clipping
box 101, folder 47

Humperdinck, Engelbert 1963

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf

Scope and Contents note

Receipt
box 101, folder 48

Jarnefelt, Armos n.d

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 3 x 5 "

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten note
box 101, folder 49

Key, Francis Scott 1965

General Physical Description note: 7 leaves; mostly letter

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence with dealer, receipt, handwritten note, and multiple copies of typed transcription of letter content
box 101, folder 50

Khachaturyan, Aram

General Physical Description note: 3 leaves; mostly letter

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence with dealer and receipt
box 105, folder 1

Kodaly, Zoltan 1967

General Physical Description note: 3 leaves; size: various

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence with dealer, receipt, and catalog clippings
box 105, folder 2

Krenek, Ernest 1938

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: 3 x 4.5 "

Scope and Contents note

Small envelope with canceled stamp; contains Krenek's signature in return address
box 105, folder 3

Liszt, Franz n.d.

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Typed transliteration of letter by Liszt and large photo (clipping)
box 105, folder 4

Mahler, Gustav 1966

General Physical Description note: 6 leaves; size: various

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clippings, sketch of Mahler (clipping), and receipt
box 105, folder 5

Mancinelli, Luigi n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 1 x 5 "

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clipping
box 105, folder 6

Mascagni n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 2 x 5 "

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clipping
box 105, folder 7

Mason, Daniel George n.d.

General Physical Description note: None

Scope and Contents note

No contents; original folder was empty
box 105, folder 8

Menotti, Gian Carlo n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; 4 x 6 "

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten note
box 105, folder 9

Mercadante, Francesco Saverio n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 5 x 7 "

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten note
box 105, folder 10

Messager, Andre n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 1 x 3 "

Scope and Contents note

Typed note
box 105, folder 11

Milhaud, Darius 1963

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: letter and smaller

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence with dealers
box 105, folder 12

Montemezzi, Holo n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 1 x 5 "

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clipping
box 105, folder 13

Moore, Douglas n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 5.5 x 11 "

Scope and Contents note

Newspaper clipping
box 105, folder 14

Moscheles, Ignaz n.d.

General Physical Description note: 3 leaves; size: 6.5 x 9 "

Scope and Contents note

Typed transliteration of letter by Moscheles and two portrait illustrations
box 105, folder 15

Moskowski, M. n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 4 x 6 "

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten note
box 105, folder 16

Nevin, Ethelbert n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 1 x 2 "

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clipping
box 105, folder 17

Orff, Carl n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 3 x 6 "

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clipping
box 105, folder 18

Pizzetti, Idelbrando n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; 4 x 6 "

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten note
box 105, folder 19

Ponchielli, Amilcare n.d.

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: legal and smaller

Scope and Contents note

File folder with label and catalog clipping
box 105, folder 20

Poulenc, Francis n.d.

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: various

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clippings
box 105, folder 21

Puccini, Giacomo n.d.

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: various

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clipping and photo of Puccini (clipping)
box 105, folder 22

Rabaud, Henri B. n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 1 x 4 "

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clipping
box 105, folder 23

Rachmaninoff, Sergei n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 4 x6 "

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten Note
box 105, folder 24

Ravel, Maurice n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 1 x 3 "

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clipping
box 105, folder 25

Reger, Max n.d.

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: various

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clippings
box 105, folder 26

Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolai n.d

General Physical Description note: 3 leaves; size: mostly letter

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clippings and transliteration of letter by Rimsky-Korsakov
box 105, folder 27

Rossini, Gioacchino n.d.

General Physical Description note: 3 items; size: various

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clippings and small photo portrait
box 105, folder 29

Saint-Saens, Camille n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 6 x 9 "

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clipping
box 105, folder 28

Rubenstein, Anton 1963

General Physical Description note: 3 leaves; size: various

Scope and Contents note

2 catalog clippings and correspondence with dealer
box 105, folder 30

Salieri, Antonio n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: legal

Scope and Contents note

Labeled folder
box 105, folder 31

Schoenberg, Arnold n.d.

General Physical Description note: None

Scope and Contents note

No contents; original folder empty
box 105, folder 32

Schumann, Robert and Clara 1962

General Physical Description note: 6 leaves; size: various

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence with dealers, catalog clippings, receipt, and handwritten translation of Schumann letter
box 105, folder 33

Strauss, Richard n.d.

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: 3 x 5 "

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten note and portrait of Strauss (clipping)
 

Biographic Material Series 6. 1853-1991

Physical Description: 24 boxes

Scope and Contents note

Includes materials from his collection that contain or reveal biographical information about Jimmy Van Heusen, including media clippings, playbills of his productions, biographical writings, his awards and certificates, and artwork or collectibles.
 

Clippings Subseries 1. 1941-1981

Physical Description: 6 boxes

Arrangement note

Arrangement follows physical order by container.

Scope and Contents note

Various newspaper and magazine clippings either about Jimmy Van Heusen or retained by him for a certain purpose. Two or three items authored by Van Heusen.
box 79, folder 1

Yucca Valley News, vol. 3, no. 41 10/15/1969

General Physical Description note: 2 items; 16 x 11.5 "

Scope and Contents note

2 copies of entire issue. Contains article: "Van Heusens Like it in Yucca Valley".
box 79, folder 2

Salton Sea called "Cesspool" 5/7/1958

General Physical Description note: 5 leaves; size: 12 x 18 "

Scope and Contents note

Article from the Los Angeles Examiner; original with four copies. No mention of Jimmy Van Heusen.

General note

Items removed from envelop labeled "Salton Sea" (included)
box 79, folder 3

Advertisement for desk clock 2/1981

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 8.25 x 10.75 "

Scope and Contents note

Clipped from Westways magazine
box 79, folder 4

Brief note about Sammy Cahn's dedication to an ailing Jimmy Van Heusen at the SHARE party 5/25/[1979]

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Photocopy of excerpt from James Bacon column in the Los Angeles Herald-Examiner
box 79, folder 5

Song chart clippings collected for Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. 1941 to 1943

General Physical Description note: 48 leaves; size: various small sizes

Scope and Contents note

Newspaper clippings; mostly "Leaders in Sheet Music" and "Hit Parade"

General note

Removed from large Burke & Van Heusen envelop (included)
box 79, folder 6

Biographical sketch of Jimmy Van Heusen 1969

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 2.5 x 9.5 "

Scope and Contents note

Second page only of article about Van Heusen; newspaper source unknown
box 79, folder 7

Saved From Lazy Lyricists With Lunar Leanings 7/21/1969

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: legal

Scope and Contents note

Photocopy of article written by Jimmy Van Heusen about the effect of the moon landing on songwriters who write lyrics about the moon. Appeared in Newsday magazine (Long Island).

General note

See also Box 90, Folder 5 (ss 6.1)
box 79, folder 8

Van Heusen: A Legend in Songs 3/11/1979

General Physical Description note: 4 leaves; size: 11 x 14 "

Scope and Contents note

Biographical article clipped from Calendar section [of LA Times]. 2 originals and 2 copies.
box 81, folder 15

Remembrance of Johnny Burke 1965

General Physical Description note: 4 leaves; size: letter; 1 smaller clipping

Scope and Contents note

Clipping of published version together with longer typed draft; also includes a song list titled "From the Pen of Burke and Van Heusen".
box 90, folder 5

Saved From Lazy Lyricists With Lunar Leanings 7/21/1969

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: 9 x 18 "

Scope and Contents note

Article by Jimmy Van Heusen about the consequences of the moon landing on songwriters who invoke the moon. Publisher's mock-up, including three pages of magazine. Published by Newsday (Long Island). 2 copies.

General note

See also Box 79, Folder 7 (ss 6.1)
box 107, folder 11

Various newspaper clippings and small items 1960s

General Physical Description note: 7 leaves; size: 15 x 22 " and smaller

Scope and Contents note

Includes articles about back pain and travel, notes regarding Mary Seaton and Doug Bradshaw, and a concert advertisement for Nancy Sinatra.
box 153, folder 12

Sinatra Stages Wedding 1971

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 7 x 11 "

Scope and Contents note

Includes mention of Jimmy Van Heusen
 

Personal Papers Series 7.

box 158

Carnival In Flanders -- Sky Scraper -- Walking Happy 1953 - 1966

General Physical Description note: 21" x 24"

Scope and Contents note

Large scrapbook consisting primarily of newspaper clippings, many collected by International Press Clipping Bureau.

General note

Title comes from the cover of the scrapbook.
box 159

Jack and the Beanstalk -- Thoroughly Modern Millie 1955 - 1966

General Physical Description note: 21" x 24"

Scope and Contents note

Large scrapbook consisting primarily of newspaper clippings, many collected by Allen's Clipping Bureau.

General note

Title comes from the cover of the scrapbook.
box 160

2 Italian Stars 1956 - 1958

General Physical Description note: 21" x 24"

Scope and Contents note

Large scrapbook consisting primarily of newspaper clippings, many collected by Allen's Clipping Bureau.

General note

Title comes from the first page of the scrapbook.
box 161

Two new albums 1962 - 1966

General Physical Description note: 21" x 24"

Scope and Contents note

Large scrapbook consisting primarily of newspaper clippings along with some record jackets.

General note

Title comes from inside the cover of the scrapbook.
box 162

Mayor of Yucca Valley 1968

General Physical Description note: 21" x 24"

Scope and Contents note

Large scrapbook consisting primarily of newspaper clippings, many collected by Allen's Clipping Bureau.
box 163

Miscellaneous 1982 - 1984

General Physical Description note: 21" x 24"

Scope and Contents note

Large scrapbook consisting primarily of newspaper clippings along with some photographs.
box 165, folder 1

Magazine/brochure image of ant carrying leaf 1969 or after

General Physical Description note: 1 item; 4 x 5 "

Scope and Contents note

Color image from advertisement for "Life Nature Library: The Insects"
 

Playbills Subseries 2. 1953-1968

Physical Description: 2 boxes

Arrangement note

Arrangement follows physical order by container.

Scope and Contents note

Playbills or program booklets for productions (mostly stage musicals) with Jimmy Van Heusen's music or concerts in which he participates.
box 80, folder 1

Walking Happy 1968

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: 8.5 x 11 "

Scope and Contents note

Starlight Musicals at the Zoo (San Diego)
box 80, folder 2

Walking Happy 1967

General Physical Description note: 2 items; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Curtain Call magazine: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (Los Angeles). 2 copies.
box 80, folder 3

Walking Happy [1967]

General Physical Description note: 2 items; size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

Features Los Angeles cast. 2 copies.
box 80, folder 4

Carnival in Flanders 1953

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: 6 x 9 "

Scope and Contents note

Forrest Theatre (Philadelphia)
box 80, folder 5

Carnival in Flanders 1953

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: 6.5 x 9 "

Scope and Contents note

New Century Theatre (New York)
box 80, folder 6

Skyscraper 1965

General Physical Description note: 2 items; size: 6 x 9 "

Scope and Contents note

Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (New York). 2 copies.
box 80, folder 7

Skyscraper [1965]

General Physical Description note: 2 items; size: 9 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

Features New York cast. 2 copies.
box 80, folder 8

Cue Magazine presents A Salute to ASCAP 5/1/1966

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: 8 x 11 "

Scope and Contents note

Lincoln Center (New York). Jimmy Van Heusen among the honorees.

General note

See also box 165, folder 5 (ss 3.1) and box 165, folder 10 (ss 8.2)
box 80, folder 9

Coco 1970

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: 6.5 x 9 "

Scope and Contents note

Mark Hellinger Theatre (New York). Not a Van Heusen production.
box 165, folder 8

Gala Midnight Matinee 12/10/1951

General Physical Description note: Bound program booklet; size: 8.5 x 11 "

Scope and Contents note

London Coliseum variety concert featuring Jimmy Van Heusen

General note

See related photograph in Box 71, Folder 7 (ss 4.2)
 

Biographies Subseries 3. 1956-1966

Physical Description: 2 boxes

Arrangement note

Arrangement follows physical order by container.

Scope and Contents note

Published, unpublished, and edited proofs of biographical writings on Jimmy Van Heusen from various sources.
box 77, folder 9

The Story Behind Popular Songs ca. 1958

General Physical Description note: 9 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Chapter list and draft copy (with hand-written changes) of "Flying High, Two Ways" by Elizabeth Rider Montgomery from her book "The Story Behind the Music" published 1958.
box 82, folder 1

Jimmy Van Heusen: Call Him Irreplaceable After 1964

General Physical Description note: 2 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Short biography with picture from Standard Piano. 2 Copies.
box 82, folder 2

Biography of James Van Heusen 1956

General Physical Description note: 32 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Author not indicated. General biography related to his music career. Enclosed in folder.
box 82, folder 3

James Van Heusen: Biography ca. 1966

General Physical Description note: 27 pages; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

A variation and extension of the biography in Box 82, Folder 2 (ss 6.3). No author indicated. 4 copies.
 

Awards and Certificates Subseries 4. 1939-1975

Physical Description: 7 boxes

Arrangement note

Arrangement follows physical order by container.

Scope and Contents note

Plaques, certificates, and awards in recognition of society memberships, nominations, achievements, and accolades. Most of these items formerly displayed in Jimmy Van Heusen's residences.
box 87, folder 2

Academy Award nomination for "Star!" 1968

General Physical Description note: 1 item; wooden plaque; 14 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

Certificate of Nomination for Award for oustanding achievement in song for "Star!" to Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn; Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; for year ending December 31, 1968
box 87, folder 4

Songwriters Guild certificate of membership 1939

General Physical Description note: 1 item; certificate with bound mat; 8.5 x 11 "

Scope and Contents note

agac/The Songwriters Guild certificate of membership for James Van Heusen

General note

removed from frame
box 87, folder 5

Alumnus Achievement Award 6/3/1961

General Physical Description note: 1 item; wooden plaque; 11.8 x 9.5 "

Scope and Contents note

Presented by the Board of Trustees and Faculty of Cazenovia College to James Van Heusen
box 88, folder 3

Certificate conferring an honorary Doctor of Letters degree on James Van Heusen from Gonzaga University 5/11/1975

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 8 x 10 "

General note

Removed from frame
box 88, folder 4

Framed plaque: James Van Heusen, Governor - 1960-1961 of "Ye ancient and secret order of Quiet Birdmen." ca. early 1960s

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: 15 x 11.5 "
box 88, folder 6

Proclamation by Mayor Sonny Bono of Palm Springs declaring Jimmy Van Heusen Day (March 4) 1/24/1989

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: 14.5 x 20 "

Scope and Contents note

Framed and matted
box 90, folder 3

State of New York Legislative Resolution, by Senator Lombardi, commending James Van Heusen 1/14/1986

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: 18 x 21.5 "

Scope and Contents note

Adopted in Senate on January 14, 1986.

General note

Matted, removed from frame
box 91, folder 3

Framed certificate from The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, honoring James Van Heusen 1/18/1986

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: 14.5 x 18
box 152, folder 15

Certificate from the Songwriters Guild of America 4/30/1991

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

In appreciation of the Jimmy Van Heusen estate for allowing the use of his songs in their 60th anniversary celebration.
box 153, folder 15

ASCAP membership certificate 10/27/1938

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: 9.5 x 12 "

Scope and Contents note

American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers

General note

Removed from frame
box 153, folder 16

The Manuscript Society membership certificate 6/27/1961

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: 9 x 12 "

General note

Removed from frame
box 153, folder 17

Letter bestowing the Chancellor's Medal for Outstanding Achievement (Syracuse University) 10/30/1982

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: letter

General note

Removed from frame
box 163, folder 1

Honorary award from the American Guild of Authors and Composers (AGAC) n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 object; size: 12 " (height) x 8 " (width) x 16 " (length)

Scope and Contents note

A freestanding plaque honoring Jimmy Van Heusen.
 

Artwork and Collectibles Subseries 5. 1853-1967

Physical Description: 7 boxes

Arrangement note

Arrangement follows physical order by container.

Scope and Contents note

Two-dimensional artwork, blank postcards, and posters, some pertaining to productions or events involving Jimmy Van Heusen. Many of these items decorated his various residences.
box 83, folder 53

Sketches and blank postcards from Chile n.d.

General Physical Description note: 14 items; size: 4.5 x 6 " and smaller

Scope and Contents note

Three sketches: two in pencil, one in pen; artist not identified. 10 blank postcards of Chile and Easter Island in an airmail envelope.

General note

Sketches and postcards may not be related (original association unconfirmed)
box 86, folder 13

Small painting, matted n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: 5 x 7 " (without mat)

Scope and Contents note

Depicts a small town winter scene. Painter's signature not legible.
box 88, folder 1

Original cover art: "Vocal Selections: Jack and the Beanstalk" ca. 1967

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 14 x 17 "
box 88, folder 2

Poster: The Post-Standard 24th Fall Fashion Show n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: 14 x 20 "

Scope and Contents note

Features Marguerite Piazza, Jimmy Van Heusen, and Sammy Cahn
box 90, folder 1

Portrait (drawing) of a man 1885

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size: 13 x 16

Scope and Contents note

Signature reads: Rajon [sp?], London, 1885.

General note

Matted, removed from frame
box 90, folder 2

Sheet music cover of "My Old Kentucky Home, Good Night," by Stephen C. Foster. ca. 1853

General Physical Description note: 1 item; size 16.5 x 19.5 "

Scope and Contents note

"As sung by Christy's Minstrels". Hand-written on item" "1st issue".

General note

Matted, removed from frame
box 107, folder 12

Color drawing of stylized rooster n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 11 x 13.5 "

Scope and Contents note

Possible logo design for shopping bag. Artist not identified.
box 111, folder 2

Cartoon: "Irish Gas Chamber" n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Photocopy
box 112, folder 4

Blank post cards of Brant Lake, NY n.d.

General Physical Description note: 3 cards; size: 3.5 x 5.5 "

Scope and Contents note

Postcard images of Brant Lake, NY, where Jimmy Van Heusen had a residence. Blank on reverse.
box 105, folder 34

Svendsen, Johan n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 4 x 6 "

Scope and Contents note

Typed note
box 105, folder 35

Terminology & Dealers n.d.

General Physical Description note: 3 leaves; size: various

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten note and German language catalog pages with handwritten English terms in translation
box 105, folder 36

Thalberg, Sigismund n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: .5 x 5 "

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clipping
box 105, folder 37

Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich 1963 to 1964

General Physical Description note: 17 leaves; mostly letter

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence with dealer, catalog clippings, receipt, and small photo of Tchaikovsky mounted on paper with handwritten bio blurb; typed translation of his letter on reverse.
box 105, folder 38

Thomas, Ambrose n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; 1 x 3 "

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clipping
box 105, folder 39

Villa-Lobos, Heitor 1943, 1948, 1964

General Physical Description note: 7 items; size: various

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence regarding procurement of items; B & W photo (8 x 10) of Villa-Lobos receiving diploma--signed by Villa-Lobos on reverse; B & W etching (6.5 x 8)of Villa-Lobos--signed by Villa-Lobos; and thermostatic copy of music manuscript ("Serenata") in Villa-Lobos' hand.
box 105, folder 40

von Bulow, Hans n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size; 4 x 6 "

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten note
box 105, folder 41

von Weber, Carl Maria n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 5.5 x 8.5 "

Scope and Contents note

Typed translation of letter by von Weber
box 105, folder 42

Vaughan Willliams, Ralph n.d.

General Physical Description note: 1 leaf; size: 4 x 6 "

Scope and Contents note

Handwritten note
box 105, folder 43

Wolf, Hugo 1964

General Physical Description note: 5 leaves; size: various

Scope and Contents note

Catalog clippings, article clippings, and small portraits (including postcard)
box 105, folder 44

Manuscript Collection ca. 1964

General Physical Description note: 115 leaves; size: mostly letter, some legal, and smaller

Scope and Contents note

File including handwritten notes about autograph collection, lists published by the Manuscript Society, a clipped article, and inventories titled "Remaining in Collection" and "Taken Out of Collection".
box 105, folder 45

Cazenovia College 1963 to 1969

General Physical Description note: 75 leaves; mostly letter; 5 blank postcards; size: 3.5 x 5.5 "

Scope and Contents note

File includes correspondence and other materials related to Jimmy Van Heusen's donation of his autograph collection to Cazenovia College, his special appearances there, and his nomination to Cazenovia College's Board of Trustees.
box 108, folder 1

File card index system for autograph collection n.d.

General Physical Description note: 2 metal boxes; size: 3.5 x 5.25 "; containing file cards; size: 3 x 5 "

Scope and Contents note

Covers I to R and S to Z by composer's last name. Each card includes information on whether letters, pictures, and music have been acquired. Many cards are not filled out.
box 116, folder 15

American Autographs and Historical Manuscripts (catalog no. 2) 1970

General Physical Description note: 1 item; 5.5 x 8.5 "; 12 pp

Scope and Contents note

Published by Jay W. Coolbaugh
box 116, folder 16

Doris Harris Autographs (catalog) ca. 1970

General Physical Description note: 1 item; 5.5 x 8.5 "; 22 pp
box 121, folder 20

Personal: Concerning Cazenovia College Autograph donation and other affairs 1961 to 1962, 1967

General Physical Description note: 133 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, mostly between Rhea Eckel (president of Cazenovia College) and Jimmy Van Heusen, concerning arrangements for donations of original autographed manuscripts to the Cazenovia library, and the Distinguished Alumnus award. Two original folders included.
box 121, folder 23

Personal: Between Jimmy Van Heusen and Cazenovia College 1962, 1969

General Physical Description note: 9 leaves; size: letter

Scope and Contents note

Regarding gifts (including autograph collection) made to the college and election to the Board of Trustees.
box 123, folder 1

Multiple correspondence and records regarding donation of autograph and awards collection to Cazenovia College 1967

General Physical Description note: 22 leaves; size: letter and smaller

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence between Peggy Price, Winifred Coleman, Jimmy Van Heusen, and Rhea Eckel; detailed inventories of the items donated; and shipping records regarding their delivery.
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