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Title: Van Alexander papers
Date (inclusive): 1937-2009
Collection number: 1665
Creator:
Alexander, Van
Extent:
.8 linear foot of papers.
Repository:
Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Languages:
English
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Van Alexander papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Gift of Van Alexander, 2012
Van Alexander is an American music arranger and band leader most active in film during the 1950s and
1960s.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
The Van Alexander papers span the years 1937-2009 and encompass less than one linear foot. The
collection consists of bound conductor scores for four films, a method book by Alexander on arranging,
some correspondence, and photographs. Three of the scores are for William Castle productions, I SAW WHAT
YOU DID (1965), STRAIT-JACKET (1964), and 13 FRIGHTENED GIRLS (1963).
Arrangement
Arranged in the following series: 1. Subject files; 2. Oversize.
Alexander, Van , 1915---Archives.
composers