Martin (Dean) Collection, 1960s-1970s

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Summary

Title:
Dean Martin Collection,
Dates:
1960s-1970s
Creators:
Martin, Dean
Abstract:
This collection consists of orchestrated scores of 52 song arrangements by Ernie Freeman, Van Alexander, and others
Extent:
13 boxes (6.5 linear ft.)
Language:
English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Dean Martin Collection, 169, Performing Arts Special Collections, University of California, Los Angeles.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of orchestrated scores of 52 song arrangements by Ernie Freeman, Van Alexander, and others for Dean Martin.

Biographical / historical:

Born Dino Paul Crocetti in Steubenville, Ohio, June 17, 1917; worked various odd jobs including amateur boxer; started his career singing at Steubenville night spots; first used the name Dean Martin while singing with the Sammy Watkins Band in Cleveland (ca. 1941); partnered with Jerry Lewis (1946-56) as the straight half of one of America's most successful comedy teams of the 1940s and 50s; he remained a popular solo entertainer with song recordings, TV specials, his own long-running TV variety program (1965-74), and several motion picture roles; was a member of Frank Sinatra's "Rat Pack" (early 1960s); died Dec. 25, 1995, in Beverly Hills, CA.

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.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Collection processed and machine-readable finding aid created by UCLA Performing Arts Special Collections staff.
Date Prepared:
© 2002
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid automatically generated from relational database. Date of source: 10/96

Access and use

Restrictions:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

Copyright has not been assigned to the Performing Arts Special Collections. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to Performing Arts Special Collections Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Performing Arts Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder(s), which must also be obtained.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Dean Martin Collection, 169, Performing Arts Special Collections, University of California, Los Angeles.

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