Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Van Alexander papers
- Dates:
- 1937-2009
- Creators:
- Alexander, Van
- Extent:
- .8 linear foot of papers.
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Van Alexander papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Background
- Scope and content:
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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).
- Biographical / historical:
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Van Alexander is an American music arranger and band leader most active in film during the 1950s and 1960s.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Van Alexander, 2012
- Arrangement:
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Arranged in the following series: 1. Subject files; 2. Oversize.
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- composers
- Names:
- Alexander, Van , 1915---Archives.
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- © 2015
- Date Encoded:
- Machine-readable finding aid derived from Inmagic and Rosebud. Date of source: June 02, 2015; updated December 21, 2022
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Available by appointment only.
- Terms of access:
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Property rights to the physical object belong to the Margaret Herrick Library. Researchers are responsible for obtaining all necessary rights, licenses, or permissions from the appropriate companies or individuals before quoting from or publishing materials obtained from the library.
- Preferred citation:
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Van Alexander papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- Location of this collection:
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333 S. La Cienega BlvdBeverly Hills, CA 90211, US
- Contact:
- (310) 247-3036 extension 2226