Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Sukman, Harry
- Extent:
- 16.3 linear feet of papers.
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Harry Sukman papers span the years 1954-1979 and encompass 16.3 linear feet. The bulk of the collection consists of original pencil sketches, conductor scores, and cue sheets; in some cases there are full scores, instrumental breakdown sheets, and orchestra parts. Represented are 25 feature films, six television movies, nine television pilots, 16 television series, and scores for six record albums.
- Biographical / historical:
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Harry Sukman was an American film and television composer most active in Hollywood during the 1950s and 1960s. Sukman shared an Academy Award for scoring of a musical picture for SONG WITHOUT END: THE STORY OF FRANZ LISZT (1960). He also received nominations in the music category for his work on FANNY (1961) and THE SINGING NUN (1966).
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Francesca Sukman and Susan Sukman McCray, 1987
- Arrangement:
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Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files; 2. Television files, series A-D as follows: A. Films; B. Documentaries; C. Pilots; D. Series
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- composers
- Names:
- Sukman, Harry , 1912-1984--Archives.
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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333 S. La Cienega BlvdBeverly Hills, CA 90211, US
- Contact:
- (310) 247-3036 extension 2226