Description
This collection consists of orchestrated scores of 52 song arrangements by Ernie Freeman, Van Alexander, and others
Background
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.
Extent
13 boxes (6.5 linear ft.)
Restrictions
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.
Availability
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Advance notice required for access.