Maurice Jarre scores, circa 1965-1969

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Jarre, Maurice
Abstract:
This collection contains film scores composed by French composer Maurice Jarre (1924-2009) including "The Collector" (1965), "Dr. Zhivago" (1965), "Is Paris Burning" (1966), "Night of the Generals" (1967), and "The Fixer" (1968). There are also musical scores for songs composed by Jarre.
Extent:
7.354 Linear Feet 6 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Maurice Jarre scores, Collection no. 2249, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains film scores composed by French composer Maurice Jarre (1924-2009) including "The Collector" (1965), "Dr. Zhivago" (1965), "Is Paris Burning" (1966), "Night of the Generals" (1967), and "The Fixer" (1968). There are also musical scores for songs composed by Jarre.

Biographical / historical:

Maurice Jarre (1924-2009) was a French composer and conductor. He wrote music for over 150 films, including "The Collector" (1965), "Dr. Zhivago" (1965), "Is Paris Burning" (1966), "Night of the Generals" (1967), and "The Fixer" (1968). Jarre won three Academy Awards for Best Original Score for "Lawrence of Arabia" (1962), "Doctor Zhivago" (1965), and "A Passage to India" (1984). He also won four Golden Globes, three BAFTA Awards, and a Grammy Award.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Maurice Jarre, December 16, 1967.
Processing information:

This collection is unprocessed.

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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Maurice Jarre scores, Collection no. 2249, 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