Screen Composers Association records
Special Collections
Margaret Herrick Library
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Title: Screen Composers Association records
Date (inclusive): 1942-1974
Date (bulk): 1940s-1950s
Collection number: 52
Creator:
Screen Composers Association
Extent:
3 linear feet of papers.
Repository:
Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Languages:
English
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Screen Composers Association records, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
Sciences.
Gift of Herschel Burke Gilbert, 1990
The Screen Composers Association (SCA) was a Hollywood film composers organization that first met in
1945, though its roots extend back to 1942. The group sought to form a guild as well as increase royalty
payments from performing rights societies. The association's strongest years were from 1945 to 1959
before membership began to wane. There was some resurgence of activity in the early seventies but the
organization never recaptured its earlier energy.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
The Screen Composers Association records span the years 1942-1974 (bulk 1940s-1950s) and encompass 3
linear feet. The collection contains oganization records, including bulletins, minutes of meetings,
membership records, financial reports and records, press releases and publicity, and correspondence.
Arrangement
Arranged in the following series: 1. Subject files.
Screen Composers Association
organization records