Karl Hajos papers, bulk 1930s-1940s

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Summary

Creators:
Hajos, Karl, 1889-1950
Abstract:
This collection consists papers from composer Karl Hajos (1889-1950). Materials include music scores, clippings, and scripts for films for which he composed the music.
Extent:
5.938 Linear Feet 5 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Karl Hajos papers, Collection no. 2237, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists papers from composer Karl Hajos (1889-1950). Materials include music scores, clippings, and scripts for films for which he composed the music. Hajos worked on over 100 films during his career, including "Summer Storm" (1944), "The Man Who Walked Alone" (1945), "Fog Island" (1945), "Buck Rogers" (1939), "Four Frightened People" (1934), and "Fighting Caravans" (1931).

Biographical / historical:

Karl Hajos (1889-1950) was a Hungarian composer who worked to create music for over 100 films during his career. His credits include music for "Summer Storm" (1944), "The Man Who Walked Alone" (1945), "Fog Island" (1945), "Buck Rogers" (1939), "Four Frightened People" (1934), and "Fighting Caravans" (1931).

Acquisition information:
Gift of Lillian Otten, March 23, 1977.
Processing information:

This collection is unprocessed.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

Finding aid description and metadata are licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Cinematic Arts Library at ctlibarc@usc.edu. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Cinematic Arts Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Karl Hajos papers, Collection no. 2237, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Location of this collection:
Cinematic Arts Library
Doheny Memorial Library, Room G4
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0185, US
Contact:
(213) 740-8383
ctlibarc@usc.edu
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