Harry Tobias Collection, 1925-1994

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Summary

Creators:
Tobias, Harry
Abstract:
This collection consists of manuscripts and published sheet music, lyric sheets, correspondence and other documents, and sound recordings
Extent:
147 boxes (73.5 linear ft.)
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

Music manuscripts and published sheet music, lyric sheets, correspondence and other documents, and sound recordings from the estate of Harry Tobias.

Biographical / historical:

One of the three Tobias brothers, Henry, Charles and Harry, all songwriters; born Sept. 4, 1895; with his brothers wrote lyrics for composers such as Ted Fiorito, Franz Waxman, Percy Wenrich, Albert von Tilzer, Lew Porter, Pinky Tomlin, Charlie Daniels, Jack Stern, Al Sherman, Harry Barris, Will Dillon, Gus Arnheim, and Roy Ingraham; best known songs are It's a lonesome old town, Sweet and lovely, Sail along silv'ry moon, Wait for me Mary, and That girl of mine; died in St. Louis, MO on Dec. 15, 1994.

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Performing Arts Special Collections for paging information.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
AskLSC@library.ucla.edu
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