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Personal Papers Series 7. 1942-1993
Personal Affairs and Finances Subseries 1. 1942-1982
box 77, folder 14
Material related to horse shows 1962, 1967
Includes program booklet for Tennessee Walking Horse show (10/1/1967), which
featured one of Jimmy Van Heusen's horses; bulletin titled "Light Horses" (11/1962),
magazine titled "Carnation-Albers Research News: Horse Nutrition" (1967); horse
show-related paperwork; and architectural plans for a horse stable.
box 77, folder 16
box 83, folder 54
Various notes and documents Late 1970s to early 1980s
Photocopy of dirty joke; notes on Jimmy Van Heusen's stationary regarding Michael
Schultz and others involved with "Salute to Jimmy Van Heusen"; shipping slip
regarding two black poodle puppies; Security agreement, disclosure statement, and
receipt from Colton Piano & Organ, concerning purchase of new Bosendorfer piano;
and mailing from Security Pacific National Bank with notes on envelope.
box 95, folder 1
box 95, folder 2
box 95, folder 3
box 95, folder 5
box 95, folder 6
box 95, folder 7
Notebook: Bookkeeping, other notes ca: 1970s and 1980s
box 95, folder 8
box 96, folder 1
box 96, folder 2
box 96, folder 4
box 96, folder 5
box 96, folder 6
box 97, folder 1
box 97, folder 2
box 97, folder 3
box 97, folder 4
box 107, folder 5
box 107, folder 6
box 107, folder 7
box 107, folder 8
box 107, folder 9
box 108, folder 2
File card index system for Classical sound recordings n.d.
General Physical Description note: 1 metal box; size: 3.5 x 5.25 ";
containing file cards; size: 3 x 5 "
Box labeled "Classical M to Z", but actual card cover O to Z by composer's last
name. Each card lists one composer and their works, sometimes with performer. Each
recording is followed by one of four symbols: M, S, T, or CT.
box 108, folder 3
box 108, folder 4
box 108, folder 5
box 108, folder 6
box 111, folder 3
box 111, folder 4
box 111, folder 5
box 111, folder 7
box 111, folder 8
Correspondence and records related to Yucca Valley properties 1963 to 1967
Originals and copies of documents and correspondence related to the sale of real
estate near Burnt Mountain house, including hand-drawn and printed maps; application
materials for constructing a radio station in Joshua Tree in the name of Edmund B.
Moore; and a few other items.
box 111, folder 10
Various daily notes, reminders, receipts, clippings, etc. 1965 to 1969
box 112, folder 1
box 112, folder 5
box 112, folder 6
box 112, folder 7
box 112, folder 8
box 112, folder 9
box 112, folder 10
box 112, folder 11
box 112, folder 15
box 112, folder 16
Correspondence and documents related the Cashy-Price controversy 1961 to 1969
Folder of materials related to the investigation of Jimmy Van Heusen's personal
business manager (Milton L. Cashy) and secretary (Peggy Price) in which both are
accused of altering Van Heusen's will, naming themselves as executors. Most
documents appear in multiple copies: Notes for Bobbe Babcock (by Van Heusen), which
inventories Heusen's account of the controversy; letter to Erwin Sprengel (from Van
Heusen), which mentions Eva Welch, Arthwell Hayton, Earl Johnson, and Wilber (Van
Heusen's brother); letter to Van Heusen (from Rhea Eckel of Cazenovia College),
which mentions Jim Tatman; two confidential reports from Harvey G. Wolfe of
Counter-Espionage Investigations describing surveillance devices found in Van
Heusen's Yucca Valley and North Hollywood homes; photocopy of a postcard from Jack
Shannon; Nomination of Guardian of Person and Estate (the document under question; a
version of this document with handwritten alterations by Van Heusen; letter to Van
Heusen (from Erwin Sprengel); Last Will and Testament of Edward Chester Babcock (as
revised by Van Heusen); handwritten version of same document; and document revoking
previous nomination for guardian of estate.
box 112, folder 17
box 112, folder 18
box 113, folder 1
box 113, folder 2
box 113, folder 3
box 119, folder 2
box 122, folder 28
box 122, folder 29
box 122, folder 30
box 122, folder 31
box 122, folder 32
box 123, folder 11
Document legalizing the name "Jimmie Van Heusen" 1/8/1942
box 143, folder 10
Various receipts and correspondence 1945 to 1968
Includes Burke & Van Heusen stock certificate, hardware receipts for Sammy
Cahn, airplane and related receipts for Jimmy Van Heusen, and correspondence
regarding Van Heusen's appointment as Honorary Mayor of Yucca Valley.
box 146, folder 3
box 152, folder 1
Black, goatskin wallet ca. 1957
box 152, folder 2
Materials related to Simmons Lawsuit 1967 to 1969
Documents, correspondence regarding lawsuit by Richard Simmons against John Winder
and Jimmy Van Heusen for a helicopter accident that took place at Van Heusen's house
on 10/7/1967.
See also Box 119, Folder 6 (ss 5.1); and Box 152, Folders 3 and 4 (ss 7.1)
box 152, folder 3
Simmons Lawsuit: Deposition interview ca. 1968
"Simmons suit deposition interview 2 and 3" written on cassette case; "Simmons
lawsuit...Dobbins--Van H.--Price" written on cassette label.
See also Box 119, Folder 6 (ss 5.1); and Box 152, Folders 2 and 4 (ss 7.1)
box 152, folder 4
Simmons Lawsuit: Photographs of scene 3/25/1969
box 152, folder 6
Radiotelephone permit, correspondence, and key 6/24/1947
Restricted radiotelephone permit licensed to Edward Chester Babcock, June 24, 1947;
small key; and letter from Jack Burke and others to Jimmy Van Heusen, thanking him
for use of the hall.
3 items in plastic folder
box 152, folder 7
box 152, folder 8
box 152, folder 10
box 152, folder 11
box 152, folder 14
Document legalizing the name "Jimmie Van Heusen" 1/8/1942
box 152, folder 16
box 153, folder 1
box 153, folder 2
box 153, folder 4
box 153, folder 6
Brant Lake house (N.Y.) expenses 1970
box 153, folder 13
box 153, folder 14
box 165, folder 2
box 165, folder 17
box 83, folder 45
box 83, folder 48
box 95, folder 4
box 96, folder 3
box 96, folder 7
box 97, folder 5
box 97, folder 6
box 97, folder 7
box 97, folder 8
box 97, folder 9
box 98, folder 1
box 98, folder 2
box 98, folder 3
box 98, folder 4
box 98, folder 5
box 98, folder 6
box 99, folder 1
box 99, folder 2
box 99, folder 3
box 99, folder 4
box 99, folder 5
box 99, folder 6
box 99, folder 7
box 99, folder 8
box 99, folder 9
box 99, folder 10
box 99, folder 11
box 111, folder 1
Architectural Plans Subseries 3. 1957-1964
box 86, folder 1
box 86, folder 3
box 86, folder 4
box 86, folder 5
box 86, folder 6
box 86, folder 7
box 86, folder 8
box 86, folder 9
box 86, folder 10
box 86, folder 11
box 86, folder 12
Published Material Series 8. 1906-1988
box 111, folder 9
box 115, folder 6
box 115, folder 9
box 115, folder 10
box 115, folder 12
box 115, folder 13
box 115, folder 14
box 115, folder 15
box 115, folder 17
box 115, folder 19
box 115, folder 20
box 115, folder 21
box 115, folder 23
box 115, folder 24
box 115, folder 25
box 115, folder 26
box 116, folder 1
box 116, folder 2
box 116, folder 3
box 116, folder 4
box 116, folder 5
box 116, folder 6
box 116, folder 7
box 116, folder 8
box 116, folder 9
box 116, folder 10
box 116, folder 11
box 116, folder 12
box 116, folder 13
box 116, folder 14
box 116, folder 17
box 116, folder 18
box 116, folder 19
box 116, folder 20
box 116, folder 21
box 116, folder 22
box 116, folder 23
box 123, folder 4
Magazines/Serials Subseries 2. 1963-1988
Physical Description: 3
boxes
Arrangement may reflect original order; follows physical order of container.
Magazines, serial items, and digests regarding music (including biographical
information on Jimmy Van Heusen), gardening, literature, astrology, horses, and
aviation.
box 117, folder 1
box 117, folder 2
box 117, folder 3
box 117, folder 4
box 117, folder 5
box 117, folder 6
box 117, folder 7
box 117, folder 8
box 117, folder 9
box 117, folder 12
box 117, folder 13
box 117, folder 14
box 117, folder 15
box 118, folder 1
box 118, folder 2
box 118, folder 7
box 118, folder 8
box 165, folder 10
box 165, folder 11
box 165, folder 21
Books Subseries 3. 1906-1987
box 93, folder 1
box 93, folder 2
box 93, folder 3
box 93, folder 4
box 93, folder 5
box 93, folder 7
box 93, folder 8
box 93, folder 9
box 94, folder 1
box 94, folder 2
box 94, folder 3
box 94, folder 4
box 94, folder 5
box 94, folder 6
box 94, folder 7
box 94, folder 9
box 118, folder 3
box 118, folder 4
box 118, folder 5
box 118, folder 6
box 81, folder 3
box 85, folder 1
box 85, folder 2
box 85, folder 4
box 85, folder 5
box 85, folder 6
box 100, folder 3
box 100, folder 4
box 100, folder 5
box 100, folder 6
box 100, folder 7
box 100, folder 8
box 100, folder 9
box 100, folder 10
box 100, folder 11
box 100, folder 12
box 100, folder 24
box 115, folder 1
box 115, folder 2
box 115, folder 3
box 115, folder 4
box 115, folder 5
box 152, folder 5
box 153, folder 19
box 165, folder 3
Appliance/Equipment Manuals Subseries 5. 1968-1970
box 100, folder 1
box 100, folder 2
box 100, folder 13
box 100, folder 14
box 100, folder 15
box 100, folder 16
box 100, folder 17
box 100, folder 18
box 100, folder 19
box 100, folder 20
box 100, folder 21
box 100, folder 22
box 100, folder 23
box 107, folder 10
Legal and Financial Documents Series 9. 1933-1994
Physical Description: 55
boxes
Includes original and photocopied documents related to Jimmy Van Heusen's music career
and publishing companies, particularly Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. and Van Heusen
Music Corporation. Documents include songwriters contracts, licensing records and other
agreements, copyright records, publishing records, royalty statements, production
records, correspondence, receipts, inventories, and other materials. Business
correspondence and related records are also located in Series 5 (Correspondence).
Although the subseries divide material by contracts, copyright, production records, and
business affairs, material from each category (especially copyright) is found readily in
any subseries category.
Song Contracts and Agreements Subseries 1. 1934-1994
Physical Description: 18
boxes
Arrangement reflects original filing order in most cases. Song files are alphabetical
by title. Boxes identified by publishing company in origination field derive from that
company and typically follow original file order.
Files include original materials and copies (thermofax, photocopy, and other means)
regarding songwriters contracts, publishing records, copyright records, agreements,
licensing, and royalty statements, often contextualized by correspondence. Some files
include manuscript music and published song sheets.
box 102, folder 1
box 102, folder 2
box 102, folder 3
box 102, folder 4
box 102, folder 5
box 102, folder 6
box 102, folder 8
box 102, folder 9
box 102, folder 10
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box 102, folder 17
box 102, folder 18
box 102, folder 19
box 102, folder 20
box 102, folder 21
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box 102, folder 25
box 102, folder 26
box 102, folder 27
box 102, folder 28
box 103, folder 1
box 103, folder 2
box 103, folder 3
box 103, folder 4
box 103, folder 5
box 103, folder 6
box 103, folder 7
box 103, folder 8
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box 103, folder 11
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box 103, folder 13
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box 103, folder 17
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box 103, folder 23
box 103, folder 24
box 103, folder 25
box 103, folder 26
box 104, folder 1
box 104, folder 2
box 104, folder 3
box 104, folder 4
box 104, folder 5
box 104, folder 6
box 104, folder 7
box 104, folder 8
box 104, folder 9
box 104, folder 10
box 104, folder 11
box 104, folder 12
box 104, folder 13
box 104, folder 14
box 104, folder 15
box 104, folder 16
box 104, folder 17
box 104, folder 18
box 104, folder 19
box 104, folder 20
box 112, folder 2
box 123, folder 15
Correspondence and records regarding various agreements 1959 to 1971
Agreements include Wolper Productions, Inc. (regarding rights to music for program
"The story of a songwriter") February 2, 1963; Letter from Paramount Pictures to
Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding "My Six Loves", May 23, 1963; Correspondence between
L.J. Silverling (Famous Music Corp.) and Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding agreement with
Jay Gee record company, 1959; Correspondence regarding income tax reports and
employer identification number applications; and employer identification number
documents concerning Brock Enterprises, Inc. and Chassah Music Corp., 1971.
box 124, folder 1
Van Heusen Music Corp.: Three contracts 1962, 1964
Songwriters contract (photocopy), between Van Heusen Music Corp. and Jack and Mable
Arant, concerning "I wish I were a gypsy", 6/20/1962. Songwriters contract
(photocopy), between Van Heusen Music Corp. and Sammy Cahn and James Van Heusen,
concerning "Every stand up act is sitting down today-a step that'll stop the show
we're getting too old for this jazz", Jan. 10, 1964. Songwriters contract
(photocopy), between Van Heusen Music Corp. and Sammy Cahn and James Van Heusen,
concerning ten songs from "Les poupees de Paris".
box 124, folder 2
List of filed song contracts, etc. ca. 1960s
Listing of locations of original song contracts (typed sheet and photocopy), filed
under "The circus, the circus", "The dodgers", and "Every stand up act is sitting
down today". Printing invoice for Burke & Van Heusen Music, Inc; 1/1/1968.
Photocopy of three-page song sheet of "The 86th! The 86th!" by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy
Van Heusen; 1955.
box 124, folder 3
Agreements with motion picture studios 1954 to 1964
Film contract letter agreements, between Jimmy Van Heusen and Paramount Pictures,
concerning the films "The joker is wild", "Papa's delicate condition", "Where men
are men", and "Where has love gone"; 1954 to 1957. Film contract composer's
agreement, between Sammy Cahn, Van Heusen and Bing Crosby Productions, concerning
the film "Road to Hong Kong", 11/16/1960. Film contract agreements, between Van
Heusen and Metro-Goldwyn Mayer, concerning the film "His and his", later renamed
"Honeymoon Hotel", June/December, 1963. Film contract agreements, between Van Heusen
and 20th Century-Fox, concerning the films "The pleasure seekers", "Journey to the
center of the earth", and "Holiday for lovers", 1959 and 1964.
box 124, folder 4
Correspondence, motion picture contracts, dramatico-musical contracts, and song assignments 1940 to 1968
Mostly related to Burke & Van Heusen, Inc.; a few relate to collaborations with
Sammy Cahn. Includes originals and photocopies. Correspondence includes George Simon
(Simon House), Edward Traubner, and EMCEE Music Company. Productions include
"Star!", "The adventures of Robin Hood", "The great bank robbery", "Psychological
moment", "Mystery in music", "Best wishes", "Command performance", The Perry Como
show, "Nellie Bly", "Mr. Music", "The 86th! The 86th!", and a jingle for Minute
Maid.
box 124, folder 5
Agent Contracts 1952, 1954
Contracts and correspondence, between Van Heusen and Paul Small Artists Ltd., Inc.,
concerning employment of agent, 11/23/1954. Contracts, between Van Heusen and Louis
Shurr Agency, concerning employment of agent, August, 1952.
box 124, folder 6
Correspondence, publishing agreements, royalty agreement, list of copyrights, and songwriters contracts mostly related to Music Publishers Holding Corp. and Eddie De Lange 1939 to 1968
Originals and photocopies. Correspondence includes Ben Starr, Mike Maitland, Howard
Richmond, and others. Related songs/productions include "It's the dreamer in me",
"All I remember is you", "Swingin' the dream", and other songs related to Edgar
(Eddie) De Lange.
box 124, folder 7
box 124, folder 8
Contracts: "Someone to tell it to" 1959, 1960
Correspondence, between Miriam Stern and Sammy Cahn, concerning two contracts for
"Someone to tell it to", April 7, 1960. Contract, between Dolores Fuller/Sammy
Cahn/Van Heusen and Summit Music Corp, concerning "Someone to tell it to", August
31, 1959.
box 124, folder 9
box 124, folder 10
Reassignment contract: "Come Spring" 1959, 1960
Cover letter (photocopy), between Van Heusen and Jake Spina, concerning
reassignment of rights of "Come Spring" to writer, 4/12/1960. Songwriter contract
(photocopy), between Spoone Music Corp. and Van Heusen/Sammy Cahn, concerning "Come
Spring", 12/8/1959. Reassignment of publishing rights (photocopy), between Spoone
Music Corp. and Van Heusen/Sammy Cahn, concerning "Come Spring". Includes cover
letter (photocopy).
box 124, folder 11
Songs from "Skyscraper" 1965 to 1967
Cover letter (photocopy), betwe Contract (original and photocopy), between Harms,
Inc. and Laursteed Music, Inc./Van Heusen Music Corp., concerning compositions used
in the musical "Skyscraper", August 10, 1965. Various correspondence (originals and
photocopies), between Harms, Inc., Laursteed Music, Inc., and Van Heusen Music
Corp., concerning musical "Skyscraper", 1966-67.
box 125, folder 1
Materials related to Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. contract with George Simon 1944 to 1955
Original file folder with label and notes. Agreement (negative photocopy), between
Lawrence Crosby, Edwin H. Morris, John Burke, Van Heusen, and Henry Spitzer,
concerning formation of Emcee Music Company, February 10, 1944. Assignments, by
Emcee Music Company to Burke & Van Heusen, concerning February 10, 1944
agreement, February 14th, 1944. Certificate for transaction of business under
fictitious name, for Lawrence Crosby, Edwin H. Morris, John Burke, Van Heusen, and
Henry Spitzer, concerning their formation of Emcee Music Company, November, 1944.
Correspondence, between Burke & Van Heusen and Edwin H. Morris & Company,
Inc., concerning aforementioned agreement, August 7, 1948. Correspondence, between
Bing Crosby and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., concerning designation of B & VH
as publisher, August 7, 1948. Itinerary, Emcee Music Company, Jan. 25 - Feb. 3,
19??. Press release, concerning merger of Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. with George
Simon, Inc., January 8, 1952. Contract and correspondence, between Burke & Van
Heusen and George Simon, concerning termination of agreement, December 31, 1952.
Correspondence (typing paper and letterhead), between Burke & Van Heusen and
George Simon, concerning royalty payment for "Wild horses", January 8, 1953.
Agreement, between Burke & Van Heusen and George Simon, concerning purchase of B
& VH stock, January 11, 1952. Balance sheet, of George Simon, Inc., October 31,
1951. Notice, of Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., to George Simon, concerning
termination of agreement, November 28, 1955.
box 125, folder 2
Materials related to Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. dealings with George Simon, etc. 1952 to 1960
Notice, of Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., to George Simon, concerning termination of
agreement, November 28, 1955. Contract and correspondence, between Burke & Van
Heusen and George Simon, concerning termination of agreement, December 31, 1952.
Correspondence, between Burke & Van Heusen and George Simon, concerning royalty
payment for "Wild horses", January 8, 1953. Telegram, from Burke & Van Heusen,
Inc., to George Simon, concerning termination of agreement, November 29, 1955.
Correspondence, from Carol Bridgman to Cahn Music Corporation and Van Heusen Music
Corp., concerning "Too neat to be a beatnik, too round to be a square", January 6,
1960. Correspondence, from Carol Bridgman to Cahn Music Corporation and Van Heusen
Music Corp., concerning "You're starting to get to me", July 19, 1960. Original file
folder.
box 125, folder 3
Materials related to copyright lawsuit over "It's us again". 1961 to 1962
Correspondence (photocopy), between Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. and Joseph
Diamond/Mansdorf, Diamond & Fischman, concerning suit for copyright
infringement, 1961-1962. Newspaper article (photocopy), Billboard Music Week,
concerning cheap price of Silvikrin Shampoo albums, July 28, 1962. Correspondence,
to Van Heusen (writer unknown), concerning copyright lawsuit, November 20, 1961.
Agreement, between Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., and Beekham Products, Inc., Eljay
Corp., and General Harmonics & Video Corp., concerning copyright licence,
November 22, 1961.
box 125, folder 4
Various correspondence, contracts, and agreements related to Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. 1941 to 1966
Agreement (photocopy), between Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. and Simon House, Inc.,
concerning modification of previous agreements, July 27, 1954. List of Burke &
Van Heusen songs (3 photocopies), concerning renewals and royalties. Correspondence
(photocopy), between Benjamin Starr and Van Heusen, concerning deals for the sale of
50% of the Estate's stock, October 24, 1966. List of record releases (photocopy),
concerning "Here's that rainy day". Correspondence (photocopy), between Rubin, Baum
& Levin and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., concerning three requested files,
October 27, 1965. Songwriters contracts (photocopies), between Burke & Van
Heusen, Inc. and Burke & Van Heusen, March, 1944 - May, 1945. (Note: 5
photocopies of July 25, 1944 contract.) Songwriters contract (photocopy), between
Mayfair Music Corp. and Burke & Van Heusen, concerning "Just plain lonesome" and
"I've got the moon in my pocket", February 11, 1942. New York City General Business
Tax Returns (photocopies), 1961-1967. New York State Corporation Franchise Tax
Reports (photocopies), 1966-1967. Agreement, between Eagle Lion Films, Inc., and
Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., concerning photoplay "London Town", February, 1945.
Notice of intent (photocopies), from Southern Music Publishing Company, Inc. to
American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers, concerning the issuing of
performing rights licences to broadcasting stations, October 4, 1941. (Includes
15-page list of stations.) Agreement (photocopy), between RKO Radio Pictures, Inc.
and Burke and Van Heusen, concerning film "Playmates", June 1, 1941. Agreement
(photocopy), between RKO Radio Pictures, Inc. and Southern Music Publishing Company,
Inc., concerning film "Playmates", October 3, 1941. License (photocopy), from
Southern Music Publishing Co. Inc. and Burke and Van Heusen to broadcasting
stations, concerning right to broadcast listed songs, October 5, 1941.
Correspondence (photocopy), between Burke and Van Heusen, Inc. and A.S.C.A.P.,
concerning "Going my way", "Swinging on a star", and "The day after forever", July
18th, 1944. Agreements and correspondence, between Paramount Pictures and Burke and
Van Heusen, concerning films "London town" and "Riding high", 1944/1950. Agreement
(photocopy), between Bing Crosby Enterprises, Inc. and Hope Enterprises, Inc. and
Burke and Van Heusen and Burke and Van Heusen, Inc., concerning songs in film "Road
to Rio", September 8, 1947. 5 Notary Public certificates (photocopies), 1947/1954.
Agreement (photocopy), between Paramount Pictures Corp. and Burke and Van Heusen and
Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., concerning songs from film "Little Boy Lost", August
31, 1953. Song assignment (photocopy), to Moulin Prod., Inc., concerning "Belle of
the Yukon", April 24, 1953. Correspondence (photocopies), between International
Pictures, Inc. and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., concerning dissolvement of
International Pictures, April, 1946. Correspondence and agreements, between
International Pictures Corporation and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., concerning film
"Belle of the Yukon", 1944-1945.
box 125, folder 5
Various copyright and songwriters contracts 1942 to 1963
Songwriters Contract, between Barton Music Corp. and Van Heusen and Phil Silvers,
concerning "Nancy (with the laughing face)", April 4, 1942. Assignment, from Van
Heusen to Nancy Sandra Sinatra, concerning transfer of rights of "Nancy (with the
laughing face)". (Not signed or dated.) Request for fee, from Library of Congress
Copyright Office, concerning register of copyrights, October 29, 1963. Songwriters
contracts between Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., and Van Heusen & Burke, March 9,
1944, July 25, 1944 (5 copies), February 26, 1945 (2 copies), March 15, 1945 (4
copies), and May 29, 1945 (2 copies). 2 Applications and Certificates for
Registration of a Claim to Renewal Copyright, (both certificates blank, only 1
application filled), between Maraville Music Corp. and Sammy Cahn and Van Heusen,
concerning "All the way", (no date). Correspondence, between Barton Music Corp. and
ASCAP, concerning "All the way", (no date). 4 Certificates of Registration of a
Claim to Renewal Copyright (photocopies), for Van Heusen, concerning "Just plain
Lonesome", "It's always you" (2 copies), and "Got the moon in my pocket", (no date).
Songwriters contract, between Mayfair Music Corp. and Burke & Van Heusen,
concerning "Just plain lonesome" and "I've got the moon in my pocket", February 11,
1942.
box 125, folder 6
Various copyright renewals and song contracts 1945 to 1964
4 Songwriters contracts, between Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. and Van Heusen and
Burke, 1 made on February 26, 1945, 3 made on July 25, 1945. Songwriters contract,
between Van Heusen Music Corp. and Van Heusen and Bing Crosby, concerning "Anthem of
the clams", January 10, 1964. (4 copies) 6 Certificates of Registration of a Claim
to Renewal Copyright (photocopies), for Van Heusen, concerning "Ain't got a dime to
my name", "Birds of a feather", "Moonlight becomes you" (2 copies), and "Road to
Morocco" (2 copies). Songwriters contract, between Van Heusen Music Corp. and Sammy
Cahn and Van Heusen, concerning "Ever so lightly", February 16, 1959.
box 125, folder 7
Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. songwriters contracts 1942 to 1945
Songwriters contracts, between Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. and Van Heusen &
Burke, March 9, 1944 - May 29, 1945. Songwriter contract, between Mayfair Music
Corp. and Burke & Van Heusen, concerning "Just plain lonesome" and "I've got the
moon in my pocket", February 11, 1942.
box 125, folder 8
Letter agreements between Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. and Paramount Pictures, Inc. 1947, 1948
Letter, between Paramount Pictures Inc. and Burke & Van Heusen, concerning "Get
yourself a phonograph", September 8, 1947. (2 copies) Agreement, between Burke &
Van Heusen, Inc. and Paramount Pictures Inc., concerning "A Connecticut Yankee",
November 26, 1948. (2 copies)
box 125, folder 9
Various agreements and contracts 1934 to 1965
Correspondence, between Burke & Van Heusen and Lou Udell of Burke & Van
Heusen, Inc., concerning writer's royalties on copies, July 2, 1956. Agreement
(original and mimeographs), between Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. and Simon House,
Inc., concerning modification of previous agreements, July 27, 1954. Songwriters
contract, between Santly Bros., Inc. and Van Heusen and Jerry Arlen, concerning
"There's a house in Harlem (for sale)", May 15, 1934. Confirmation letter (draft and
complete), between Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. and International Pictures, Inc.,
regarding "Sleigh ride in July", "Like someone in love", and "Every girl is
different", March 8, 1945. Indication of receipt of listed documents, from I.H.
Prinzmetal, August 24, 1945. Correspondence, between Burke & Van Heusen and Bing
Crosby Productions, Inc., concerning "He was a perfect gentleman", "A friend of
yours", and "Why do I like you", August 16, 1944. 4 Agreements (2 formal -
mimeographs, 2 in letter form - 1 original, 1 copy), between Jerry Allen and Van
Heusen and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., concerning "Unforgettable", "Harlem
hospitality", and "There's a house in Harlem for sale", January 12, 1965. Agreement,
between Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. and B. G. De Sylva Productions, Inc.,
concerning "Doctor, lawyer, Indian chief" in the film "Stork Club", March 30, 1945.
Agreement, between Eagle Lion Films, Inc. and Burke & Van Heusen, concerning
film "London town", December, 1944. Agreement (2 photocopies), between Burke &
Van Heusen and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., concerning addition of four songs to
June 25, 1959 agreement, October 20, 1960. Agreement, between the Burke family, the
Van Heusen family, and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., concerning renewal rights of
"Oh you crazy moon", "When I get time" and "Absent minded moon", June 15, 1964.
Agreement (mimeograph), between Jerry Arlen and Van Heusen and Burke & Van
Heusen, Inc., concerning "Unforgettable", "Harlem hospitality", and "There's a house
in Harlem for sale", January 12, 1955? Correspondence (copy), to Van Heusen,
concerning Paramount score contracts, September 18, 1959.
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Assorted correspondence, agreements, and song contracts 1934 to 1994
Cover letter and License File Report of Unverified Titles, from Canadian Musical
Reproduction Rights Agency Limited to Van Heusen Music Corp., concerning share he
controls for Canada, 1993-1994. Songwriters contracts and correspondence, concerning
Van Heusen with various artists, 1934-1974. Royalty agreement, between Eddie De
Lange and Van Heusen and Harms (?) Inc., concerning "Deep in a dream", October 3,
1938. Royalty agreement, between Eddie De Lange and Van Heusen and M. Witmark &
Sons, concerning "Good for nothing (but love)", December 14, 1938.
box 126, folder 2
Materials related to "Our town", Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. ownership transfers 1955 to 1966
Songwriters contract (photocopy), between Barton Music Corp. and Sammy Cahn and Van
Heusen, concerning "Our town", August 3, 1955. Songwriters contract, between Burke
& Van Heusen, Inc. and Estate of Johnny Burke and Van Heusen, concerning
selling/transfer of compositions, March 31, 1966. List of songs, concerning contents
of Epic L.P. "Of men and gold", (no date). 3 Unfilled form letters (photocopy),
concerning "Our town", January 30, 1957. Correspondence (photocopy), between
Margaret Thiele and Edward Traubner, concerning "Our town", October, 1955.
Correspondence (photocopy), between Miriam Stern and Edward Traubner, concerning
"Our town", 1955-1957. Correspondence (photocopy), between Miriam Stern and A.
Halsey Cowan, concerning "Our town", June, 1956. Correspondence (photocopy), between
Edward M. Rose and Miriam Stern, concerning "Our town", January 17, 1957.
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Do You Wanna Jump, Children? 1958, 1959
Published score, c.1938. Copyright agreements (originals and copies), October 15,
1958, October 26, 1938, and October 26, 1965. Copyright renewal agreements,
September 26, 1958, with Library of Congress certification, June 22, 1966. Copyright
contract renewal, September 12, 1958 with certification from Library of Congress,
October 22, 1958. Correspondence regarding copyright renewal between Jimmy van
Heusen and Harry Smith, September 30, 1958 and December 29, 1958. Correspondence
between Mike Selsman and Harry Smith, n.d. Correspondence between Harry Smith and
Willie Bryant, also regarding copyright renewal of "It's Over Because We're
Through," February 16, 1959. Hand-written correspondence between Willie Bryant and
Harry Smith, also regarding "It's Over Because We're Through," February 8, 1959.
Correspondence between Al Donohue and Harry Smith, October 13, 1959. Correspondence
between Jimmy van Heusen and Harry Smith, October 8, 1958. Correspondence between
Harry Smith and Willie Bryant, December 1, 1958.
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Early American 1945 to 1968
Originals and photocopies. Royalty agreement, involves The Christophers, August 13,
1951. Songwriters contract, also for "Why Do I Like You," March 15, 1945.
Correspondence regarding royalties between James Keller and Jimmy van Heusen,
February 16, 1965. Royalty agreement, involves Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
Company, December 29, 1964. Correspondence regarding permission between BVH and
James Keller, September 4, 1952. Correspondence regarding licenses between BVH and
Decca Records, April 9, 1945. License agreements, March 20, 1945, May 29, 1951, and
June 12, 1951. Rights release, also for "Why Do I Like You," May 3, 1945. Agreement,
n.d. Copyright certificate, June 30, 1950. Registry of title, May 19, 1950. License
agreement, January 19, 1968. Index card (copy).
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Song Contract Files Bulk 1960 to 1972
Song files by title in original folders. Contents of each folder vary, but most
contain copyright and publication records, song contracts, some correspondence, and
in some cases copies of manuscript music or the published song sheet. Paper sizes
include letter, legal, and larger and most documents are photocopies. Folders
average five to ten leaves. Folders at the rear of the box include photocopies of
songwriters contracts alphabetized by first letter of the title. Contents:Van Heusen
Music Corp.; A cigarette and a silhouette; All I remember is you; A man and his
music; All this and heaven too; Anthem of the clams; An old fashioned Christmas; Any
man who loves his mother; A policeman's whistle; Argentina skies; A step that will
stop the show; Blue rain; Call me irresponsible; Can I help it; Carry me back to
Laramie; Come waltz with me; Darn that dream; Deep in a dream; Don't talk...just
sing; Don't say Paris, say Paree; Ever so lightly; Every stand up act is sitting
down today; For the sake of the children; Four for Texas; Give me a trio every time;
Good for nothing but love; Have the time of your life; Heaven can wait; He is very
close to wonderful; Helpless; Hobson's choice; How are ya fixed for love; How do you
talk to a girl; I am Mrs. Stanhope Van Hepworth and...; I can't wait to take you
home to mother; I don't think I'm in love; If anything happened to you; If I be your
best chance; If I look like I feel; If me no if – but me no but; I'll make a man of
the man; I'll never waltz again without you; Immaturity; In more ways than one; I
saw the light of day last night; I sure hate love; I thought about you; It gets
lonely early; It's a living; It's been nice; I've got charm; Joanne; Joey (Theme for
Joey Bishop Show); Just what I wanted for Christmas; Kate the Great; Legs; Les
poupees de Paris; Let's go see the Jets; Let's be Frank, Mr. Frankenstein; Lizette;
Looking for yesterday; Love in the air; Love is a bore; Love's a riddle; Lovin' is
livin'; Love will find a way, they say; make with the kisses; Marriage on the rocks;
Moonland; My baby loves to swing; My kind of town; Miscellaneous; Oh! You crazy
moon; One starry moment; On the wings of romance; Peace, brother; Playing politics;
Razzle dazzle; Robin and the 7 hoods; Rose loved roses; Sadie Fats; Sands Hotel
song; Say something sentimental; Shadow sweetheart; Shake down the stars;
Skyscraper; So help me if I don't love you; Spring song; Stiffen up that upper lip;
Stuck for an answer; Summertime promises; Speaking of heaven; Sympathy; Television,
USA; That man!; The circus, the circus; The coke! The Cat! The Coook!; The public is
always right; There's gotta be a weddin'; There's love and there's love and there's
love; There's gold in them thar hills; The September of my years; They ought to
write a book about you; This is a song; This is madness to love like this; Tomboy;
Turn it into a musical; Unforgettable; Walking happy (Hobson's choice); We like
working with each other; We're getting too old for this jazz; We're l-losing our
little girl; What makes it happen; When a prince of a fella meets Cinderella; When
no one cares; Where else (But the USA); Where was I?; Multiple titles (photocopies
of songwriters contracts); Song contracts A; Song contracts B; Song contracts C;
Song contracts D; Song contracts E; Song contracts F; Song contracts H; Song
contracts I; Song contracts J; Song contracts K; Song contracts L; Song contracts M;
Song contracts N; Song contracts O; Song contracts R; Song contracts S; Song
contracts T; Song contracts W; Song contracts Y.
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box 129, folder 1
Canadian Licenses 1953 to 1964
Agreement (photocopy), between George Simon, Inc., Burke & Van Heusen, Inc.,
Simon House, Inc., and Edwin H. Morris (Canada) Limited, concerning right to print,
publish, sell and import pianoforte copies of compositions throughout Canada,
February 6, 1953. Correspondence (photocopies), between Jack Gale (of Burke &
Van Heusen, Inc.) and various representatives of Edwin H. Morris & Co. Ltd.,
concerning list of copyrights under the control of Edwin H. Morris & Co., Ltd.,
1964. 86 Copyright License Agreements (photocopies), between Edwin H. Morris
(Canada) Limited / Capitol Records Distributors of Canada, Ltd. (the Canadian
representatives for Burke and Van Heusen, Inc.) and various artists, 1954-1958.
box 129, folder 2
Correspondence and agreement reports n.d.
5 License agreement reports, by Harry Fox. Correspondence, from George Simon, Inc.,
Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., and Simon House, Inc., to Harry Fox, concerning
Canadian licenses, August, 19?? Corrsepondence and publishers listings, by American
Guild of Authors & Composers, concerning payment due, (no date).
box 129, folder 3
Licensing agreements and related materials 1943 to 1968
License agreement with attached list of songs (photocopy), between George Simon,
Inc., Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., Simon House, Inc., and Edwin H. Morris &
Co., Ltd., concerning Britian, South Africa, Australasia, etc., March 17, 1959.
License agreement (photocopy), between Chas. H. Hansen Music Corp. and Burke &
Van Heusen, Inc., concerning "Going my way", "Sunday, Monday or always", "Arn't
[sic] you glad you're you", "Like someone in love", and "Swinging on a star", March
27, 1943. Memo (photocopy), concerning contracts for "Dixie" from 1942-1945.
Assignment (photocopy), from Mayfair Music Corp. to Burke & Van Heusen, Inc.,
approved by Paramount Pictures Inc., concerning December 22, 1942 publishing
agreement for "Dixie", April 3, 1945. Correspondence with related attachments termed
"Schedule A", "Exhibit B", etc. (photocopy), from Benjamin Starr to Alan J. Stein or
Van Heusen, concerning the Dorsey stock shares of Burke & Van Heusen, Inc.,
1968. Outline (photocopy), concerning the Dorsey stock shares of Burke & Van
Heusen, Inc., April 16, 1968. Agreement (photocopy), between Famous Music
Corporation, Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., Dorsey Brothers Music, Inc., and the
Estate of Johnny Burke, concerning the Dorsey stock shares of Burke & Van
Heusen, Inc., November 8, 1967. Agreement with attached Schedule (photocopy),
between Famous Music Corporation, Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., Dorsey Brothers
Music, Inc., and the Estate of Johnny Burke, concerning the Dorsey stock shares of
Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., August 14, 1967. Correspondence and agreements
(photocopies), concerning need for Crosby and Hope Enterprises to okay songs in
order for Dorsey deal to go through, 1967-1968. Correspondence (photocopy), from
Benjamin Starr to Alan J. Stein or Van Heusen, concerning both the Dorsey deal and
ambiguity in files for listed songs (list included), March, 1968. (Top half of)
Agreement (photocopy), between Hillside Music, Inc. and Burke & Van Heusen,
Inc., concerning "What does it take" and "I wish I were somebody else", November 1,
1953. Seal of Office (photocopy), from the Library of Congress Copyright Office to
Van Heusen, (concerning "What does it take" and "I wish I were somebody else"?),
March 26, 1958. (Note: this is copied on same paper as previous item.) Unsigned
agreement (including relevant attachments termed "Exhibit B", "Schedule A", etc.),
and Seal of Office (photocopies), between Dorsey Brothers' Music, Inc. and Burke
& Van Heusen, Inc., concerning the Dorsey stock shares of Burke & Van
Heusen, Inc., June 3, 1968 (informal date). Letter (photocopy), from Rudolf Nissim
of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, and Burke & Van
Heusen, Inc., concerning Chappell GmbH Suisse, June 10, 1966.
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Licensing agreement reports and correspondence 1965, 1966
5 License Agreement Reports (originals), from Harry Fox, concerning Van Heusen
Music Corp., (no dates). Memorandum, from Arthur Boucher to Burke & Van Heusen,
Inc., concerning Playtape, Inc.'s need to reduce statutory rate for "Sunday, Monday
and always", 11/1/1966. Memorandum, from Arthur Boucher to Burke & Van Heusen,
Inc., concerning Prestige Records, Inc.'s need to reduce statutory rate for "Like
someone in love", "But beautiful" (three versions), and "I thought about you",
1116/1965. Letter, from Music Publishers' Protective Association to Famous Music
Corporation, cc to: Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., concerning "The brothers",
10/29/1965. Letter, from Harry Fox to all publishers, concerning machine system for
licensing and royalty control, 4/20/1965.
box 129, folder 6
Requests for licenses 1968, 1969
Memo, from Ben Starr to Van Heusen, concerning inability to license songs for
Hansen Publications, Inc. due to Dorsey Brothers' Music, Inc. agreement, 6/10/1969.
Letter, from Ben Starr to Trans-Radio Productions, concerning inability to license
"Personality" due to Dorsey Brothers' Music, Inc. agreement, 9/3/1968. Letter, from
Ben Starr to Herbert Wise, of Dorsey Brothers' Music, Inc., concerning "Aren't you
glad you're you" and "Swinging on a star", 2/13/1969. Letter, from Ben Starr to
Herbert Wise, of Dorsey Brothers' Music, Inc., concerning "Here's that rainy day",
2/13/1969. Request for license (copy), from Greentree Electronics to Burke & Van
Heusen, Inc., concerning "Welcome to my dream", 6/10/1968. Cover letter, from Peggy
Price to Herbert Shapiro, c/o Harry Fox, concerning request for license form for
"Welcome to my dream", 6/27/1968. Correspondence, between Ben Starr, Burke & Van
Heusen, Inc., and Steven Kanych, concerning use of songs restricted by Dorsey
Brothers' Music, Inc. agreement, 5/1968. Correspondence, between Ben Starr, Alan J.
Stein, Steven Kanych, and Dorsey Brothers' Music, Inc. concerning "Country Style"
(restricted by Dorsey Brothers' Music, Inc. agreement), 5/1968. Agreement, between
Burke & Van Heusen and Dorsey Brothers' Music, Inc., and Shawnee Press, Inc.,
concerning "Country style" and "Swinging on a star", 6/14/1968. Correspondence,
between Ben Starr, Richard L. Stevens, of Campbell, Mithun, Inc., and Van Heusen,
concerning "Sunday, Monday or always", 5/1968. Correspondence, between Ben Starr and
John L. Haag, of West Coast Productions, concerning "Like someone in love" and
"Here's that rainy day", 6/1968.
box 129, folder 7
Requests for licenses 1967, 1968
Correspondence, from WAC Major Dolores H. Hubnik, Al Sirat Music Publsihers,
University of Colorado Bands, and Peripole, Inc., to Van Heusen or representatives
of Van Heusen, concerning requests for use of "Swingin on a star", 1967-1968.
Correspondence, from Malar Productions to Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., concerning
requests for use of "Personality", 12/26/1968. Correspondence, between Ben Starr,
Herb Shapiro, c/o Harry Fox, and Peggy Price, concerning requests for use of "Here's
that rainy day", September-November, 1968. License, between Warner Bros. Records,
Inc. and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., concerning "Welcome to my dream", 2/23/1968.
Correspondence, between United Feature Syndicate and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc.,
concerning "I'll buy that dream", July/August, 1968.
box 129, folder 8
Licensing agreements: "Walking Happy" 1964 to 1969
License agreements, with various companies and various artists, concerning "Walking
Happy", 1966-1969. List of songs, concerning "The legend of Robin Hood". Letter,
from Carol Bridgeman, of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers,
and Laursteep Misc, Inc., and Van Heusen Music Corporation, concerning "Walking
Happy", 2/9/967. Certificate of Registration of a Claim to Copyright (photocopy),
for Van Heusen, concerning "Walking Happy", 11/27/1964. Blue pamphlet, Capitol
Records, concerning description of the stereo tape "Invitation to Broadway"
(includes "Walking Happy"), released 1/2/1968. Yellow pamphlet, Capitol Records,
concerning description of the stereo tape "Invitation to Broadway" (includes
"Walking Happy"), released 10/30/1967. Blue pamphlet, Capitol Records, concerning
description of the stereo tape "Feuer & Martin present Walking Happy", released
1/16/1967. Blue pamphlet, Capitol Records, concerning description of the 8 track
stereo tape "Feuer & Martin present Walking Happy", released 1/23/1967. Yellow
pamphlet, Capitol Records, concerning description of the album "Extra special!"
(includes "Walking Happy"), released 4/3/1967. Certificate of Registration of a
Claim to Copyright (photocopy), for Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn, concerning "Use your
noodle", 11/27/1964.
box 129, folder 9
Foreign Licenses 1968
2 Memos (photocopy), from John Hancocks to Ben Starr, concerning Edwin H. Morris
& Co. Ltd., May/July 1968. 2 Memos (photocopy), from Ben Starr to Alan J. Stein,
concerning previous memo, 1968. (Note: one is copied on same paper as previous
item.) Letter (photocopy), from B. Starr to Van Heusen, concerning letter from Mr.
Low of Canada, 5/10/1968. Letter (photocopy), from T. St. Clair Low to Benjamin
Starr, concerning six compositions mentioned in Starr's May 2nd letter, 5/7/1968. 6
letters (photocopy), from B. Starr to Alan J. Stein and/or Joseph Taubman,
concerning Dorsey Brothers' agreement, May, 1968.
box 129, folder 10
Cancellation of agreement with Roslyn Publications, Inc. 1964, 1969
License agreement (3 photocopies), between Roslyn Publications, Inc. and Burke
& Van Heusen Music, concerning "But beautiful", "Swinging on a star", "Sunday
Monday or always" and "Personality", 10/9/1964. Letter (6 photocopies), from Burke
& Van Heusen, Inc. and Dorsey Borthers Music, Inc. to Roslyn Publications, Inc.,
concerning October 9th license agreement, 8/25/1969. Letter (3 photocopies), from
Edward Harley of Roslyn Publications, Inc. to Mr. Abels of Burke & Van Heusen,
Inc., concerning cancellation of license agreement, 9/6/1969. Letter (4 photocopies)
from Gordon Williams to Dick Abels of Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., concerning
cancellation of license agreement, 8/18/1969.
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Harms, Inc., Laursteed Music, Inc., Van Heusen Music Corp. 1965
Agreement (2 photocopies), between Harms, Inc. and Laursteed Music, Inc. and Van
Heusen Music Corp., concerning publication of "Skyscraper", August 10, 1965. Letter
(photocopy), from Edward Traubner to Van Heusen, concerning contracts between Harms,
Inc., Laursteed Music, Inc. and Van Heusen Music Corp., October 22, 1965. Letter
(photocopy), from Edward Traubner to Victor Blau of Music Publishers Holding
Corporation, concerning contracts between Harms, Inc., Laursteed Music, Inc. and Van
Heusen Music Corp., October 22, 1965. Amendment to Minimum Basic Production Contract
(photocopy), between Feuer & Martin Productions, Inc. and Sammy Cahn and Van
Heusen, concerning April 27, 1965 contract, September, 1965.
box 130, folder 2
Concerning Murry H. Wolfe 1958 to 1968
Letter (2 copies), from Peggy Price to Van Heusen, concerning Murry Wolfe's death,
October 23, 1964. Letter (mimeograph), from Irving L. Leonard to Arlene Kaufman,
concerning Murry Wolfe's death, December 4, 1964. Letter, from Irving L. Leonard to
Mary Wolfe, concerning Murry Wolfe's death, October 29, 1964. Miscellaneous notes,
written presumably by Van Heusen, concerning Murry Wolfe's death, (no date). Letter,
from B. Starr to Van Heusen, concerning 1958/1959 agreements made by Tamarisk Music,
Inc. with Barton Music Corp., November 8, 1968. 2 Agreements, between Tamarisk
Music, Inc. and Barton Music Co. Ltd., concerning "How are you fixed for love" and
"When no one cares", October 9, 1959. Agreement (photocopy), between Tamarisk Music,
Inc. and Barton Music Corp., concerning "How are ya fixed for love", March 6, 1958.
Agreement (photocopy), between Tamarisk Music, Inc. and Barton Music Corp.,
concerning "When no one cares", July 8, 1958.
box 130, folder 3
Concerning Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures 1955
Agreement, between Loew's Incorporated of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Van
Heusen and Sammy Cahn, concerning "The tender trap", July 16, 1955.
Letter/agreement, from Loew's Incorporated of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures to Barton
Music Corp., Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn, confirming aspects of agreement, July 16,
1955.
box 130, folder 4
"I love you in Technicolor" and "Anytime at all" 1961 to 1966
Letter, from B. Starr to Carol Bridgman of ASCAP and Al Berman c/o Harry Fox,
concerning "At any time at all", August 24, 1966. Index card, concerning "Any time
at all". Letter, from Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc., to Ben Starr, concerning
"At any time at all", August 23, 1966. Certificate of Registration of a Claim to
Renewal Copyright (photocopy), for Van Heusen, concerning "Any time at all", June
16, 1965. Assignment (photocopy), from Van Heusen and Julie Dorsey Hilton to St.
James Music Corporation, concerning "Any time at all" and "I love you in
Technicolor", October 26, 1965. Seal of Office (photocopy), by Copyright Office of
the Library of Congress, (concerning "Any time at all" and/or "I love you in
Technicolor"), Oct 29, 1965. (Note: this is copied on same paper as previous item.)
Letter, from B. Starr to Al Berman c/o Harry Fox, concerning "I love you in
Technicolor" and "Anytime at all", June 16, 1966. Letter, from St. James Music Corp.
to Register of Copyrights, concerning assignment on "I love you in Technicolor" and
"Anytime at all", October 27, 1965. (Original assignment included.) Notice, from
Register of Copyrights to St. James Music Corporation, concerning fee and recording
of "enclosed document", December 1, 1965. Agreement (original and mimeograph),
between Van Heusen, the owners of the renewal rights of the late Jimmy Dorsey, and
St. James Music Corp., concerning "I love you in Technicolor" and "Anytime at all",
January 15, 1961. Letter, from Mildred O'Rourke of the Copyright Dept. of American
Guild of Authors and Composers to Van Heusen, concerning "Any time at all", August
17, 1965. Agreement (mimeograph), between Jimmy Dorsey and Van Heusen and Shapiro,
Bernstein & Co. Inc., concerning "Any time at all", May 4, 1938. Copyright
Renewal Notice, from Mildred O'Rourke of the Copyright Dept. of American Guild of
Authors and Composers, concerning "Any time at all", April 30, 1965. Manuscript
(mimeograph), of "Any time at all", 3 pages.
box 130, folder 6
"I love you in Technicolor" and "Anytime at all" 1961, 1965
Agreement (photocopy), between Van Heusen, the owners of the renewal rights of the
late Jimmy Dorsey, and St. James Music Corp., concerning "I love you in Technicolor"
and "Anytime at all", January 15, 1961. Notice, from Register of Copyrights to St.
James Music Corporation, concerning fee and recording of "enclosed document",
December 1, 1965.
box 130, folder 11
Burke-Van Heusen & Associates Music Corp. 1950, 1951
Amendatory agreement, between Famous Music Corp. and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc.,
H. L. (Bing) Crosby, Jr., Laurence Crosby, Van Heusen, and Johnny Burke, amending
January 23, 1950 agreement, concerning the organization and operation of Burke-Van
Heusen & Associates Music Corp., September 20, 1951. 2 Agreements, between
Burke-Van Heusen & Associates Music Corp. and Famous Music Corp., Burke &
Van Heusen, Inc., H. L. (Bing) Crosby, Jr., Laurence Crosby, Van Heusen, and Johnny
Burke, concerning January 23, 1950 agreement, March 2, 1950.
box 131, folder 1
Contracts and agreements between Burke & Van Heusen and various movie studios 1947 to 1950
Songwriters Contract, between Burke and Van Heusen, Inc. and Johnny Burke and Van
Heusen, concerning "The emperor waltz", October 16, 1947. Agreement (with index
card), between Johnny Burke and Van Heusen, Burke and Van Heusen, Inc., and
Paramount Pictures, Inc., concerning "The emperor waltz", September 8, 1947.
Agreement, between Paramount Pictures, Inc., Johnny Burke and Van Heusen, and Burke
and Van Heusen, Inc., concerning "Mr. Music", April 27, 1950. 2 Notary Public
certificates, for Paramount Pictures Corp. and for Burke-Van Heusen Music Corp.,
granted by Marguerite B. Francis on October 6, 1950 and Edgar H. Fay on October 18,
1950, respectively. 2 Notary Public certificates, for Johnny Burke and Van Heusen,
both granted by Eleanor Drozd on October 5, 1950. Agreement, between Paramount
Pictures, Inc., Johnny Burke and Van Heusen, and Burke and Van Heusen, Inc.,
concerning songs from "Welcome Stranger", November 20, 1946. Agreement, between
Johnny Burke and Van Heusen, Burke and Van Heusen, Inc., and Paramount Pictures
Inc., concerning "A Connecticut Yankee", November 26, 1948.
box 131, folder 2
Purchase of 50% of B & VH, Inc. 1966
Agreement (letter size: 6 pages; legal size: 10 pages), between Van Heusen and
Shapiro, Bernstein & Co. Inc., concerning purchase of 50% of Burke & Van
Heusen, Inc. belonging to the late Johnny Burke, undated. Extra cover page to
aforementioned agreement. Memo, from Ben Starr to Van Heusen, requesting replacment
of pages 10 and 11 with new pages 10, 11, and 12 of aforementioned agreement. New
pages 10, 11, and 12 of aforementioned agreement.
box 131, folder 3
Authorization to grant licenses 1970
Authorization to grant licenses (2 letter and 2 legal), given to The Harry Fox
Agency, Inc. by Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. (ASCAP), concerning all compositions of
which B & VH, Inc. is copyright proprietor, May 1, 1970. Authorization to grant
licenses (1 letter and 2 legal), given to The Harry Fox Agency, Inc. by Van Heusen
Music Corp. (ASCAP), concerning all compositions of which VHM Corp. is copyright
proprietor, May 1, 1970. Authorization to grant licenses (2 letter and 1 legal),
given to The Harry Fox Agency, Inc. by St. James Music Corp. (ASCAP), concerning all
compositions of which SJM Corp. is copyright proprietor, May 1, 1970. Authorization
to grant licenses, given to The Harry Fox Agency, Inc. by Burke & Van Heusen,
Inc. (ASCAP), concerning all compositions of which B & VH, Inc. is copyright
proprietor, May 1, 1970.
box 131, folder 4
Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., various correspondence 1953 to 1960
Letter (photocopy), from Paramount Pictures Corp. to Burke and Van Heusen,
concerning return of "My English into French dictionary", September 14, 1953. Memo
(photocopy), from Gertrude Rosenstein to Nelle, concerning "file" (see last item),
January 18, 1960. Letter (photocopy), from Gertrude Rosenstein to Van Heusen,
concerning return of "file" (see below), January 25, 1960. Letter (photocopy), from
ASCAP to Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., concerning letter from Famous Music
Corporation, July 31, 1959.
box 131, folder 5
Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., various contracts and correspondence 1944 to 1969
Letter, from Becker & London Law Offices to Van Heusen, concerning Burke-Van
Heusen, March 20, 1964. Agreement (photocopy), between Emcee Music Company and Burke
& Van Heusen, Inc., concerning assignment of B/VH compositions, February 14,
1944. Agreement (photocopy), between Lawrence Crosby, Edwin H. Morris, John Burke,
Van Heusen, and Henry Spitzer, concerning formation of Emcee Music Company, February
10, 1944. Blank Songwriters Contract. Memos and correspondence (c. 20 letters), from
secretaries Lou Udell, Peggy O'Brien, and Miriam Emmon to Van Heusen and various
corporations, concerning various function of Burke & Van Heusen, Inc.,
1967-1969. Transcription of telegram (photocopy), from Sammy Cahn to Van Heusen,
concerning the firing Peggy O'Brien, July 2, 1969. Correspondence (photocopy) (2
letters), between Kelly Shugart and Van Heusen, concerning Herman Kenin, 1964. 2
Letters, from Benjamin Starr to Van Heusen, concerning agreement with MCA, Inc.,
November 23/25, 1966. Unsigned agreement (brown mimeograph), between Van Heusen and
MCA Inc., concerning shares of Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. stock, April 28, 1966.
(Last page: blank Public Notary certificates.) Agreement (brown mimeograph), between
Van Heusen and Bernard Stebel and Don Hughes, concerning VH's purchase of the late
Burke's shares of Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., April, 1966. (Last page: blank
Notary Public certificates.) Assignment of All Rights (brown mimeograph), by Van
Heusen to Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. of all songs listed in Exhibit D, (undated).
Agreement, between Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. and Jack Gale, concerning Gale's
management of Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., May 20, 1963. Estimated income
statement, Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., January 31, 1967. Cash Disbursement
statements, Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., January & February, 1967, December,
1966, and August & July, 1964 Correspondence (3 letters), between Peggy O'Brien,
Lou Udell, John Hassett Advertising Agency, and Van Heusen, concerning "Sunday,
Monday and always" for Herald-Examiner promotion, March-April, 1967. Letter, from B.
Starr to Joseph Taubman, concerning dividend to the Estate of Burke and to Van
Heusen, March 31, 1967. Table of Gross Earnings, Burke & Van Heusen, Inc.,
1956-1966. Letter, from Benjamin Starr to Van Heusen, concerning "Aren't you glad
you're you", Paramount agreements, etc., December 9, 1966. List of Licenses Signed
1962-1964 (7 pages). Receipt, by Dictaphone Corp. for Burke & Van Heusen, Inc.,
concerning purchase of combination transcribing & dictating machine, protable
dictating machine, and two carrying cases, January 8, 1964. Minutes (2 photocopies -
one w/signatures), of special joint meeting of stockholders and directors of Burke
& Van Heusen, Inc., concerning date of annual meeting, elections, and
resolutions, December 3, 1969. Letter, from Benjamin Starr to Van Heusen, concerning
Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., November
23, 1966. Letter, from ? to Van Heusen, listing balances in Van Heusen Music Corp.
and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., January 19, 1966. List of Gross Earnings, Burke
& Van Heusen, Inc., 1965. Letter, from Rubin, Baum & Levin law offices to
Van Heusen, concerning interest of Schroeder Music Publishing Companies in
purchasing Burke shares of Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. stock, January 24, 1966.
Notice, from Bernard Stebel and Ronald Greenberg to the Directors of Burke & Van
Heusen, Inc., of special meeting of Board of Directors, January 20, 1966. Catalogue
of songs (33 pages), Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., as of January 1, 1966. Letter of
Resignation (photocopy), by Louis Udell, secretary, to Burke & Van Heusen, Inc.,
December 15, 1969.
box 131, folder 6
Various contracts, records, and correspondence 1939 to 1966
Correspondence (7 letters) and Notary of Public certificate (photocopies),
concerning "Speaking of heaven", "Can I help it", "Blue rain", "I thought about
you", and/or "Make with the kisses", September/November, 1966. 2 Copyright Release
forms (photocopies), by Song Writers' Protective Agency to Irving Berlin Inc., one
for "Imagination", one for "Polka dots and moonbeams", Jan. 22, 1940. Songwriters
Contract and Assignment of Canadian Copyright (photocopies), between Irving Berlin
Inc. and Burke & Van Heusen, concerning "You danced with dynamite", September
18, 1940. Cue sheets, specific information on Burke songs (photocopies), 1953-1958.
Letter (photocopy), from Copyright Dept. of Edwin H. Morris & Co., Inc. to Jack
Gale, concerning September 17, 1952 agreement, December 5, 1963. List of Burke &
Van Heusen songs (photocopy), of Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., available for British
Empire & Europe, January 23, 195(?). 2 Agreements (photocopies), between Irving
Berlin, Inc. and Burke & Van Heusen, one concerning "Polka dots and moonbeams",
one concerning "Imagination", December 11, 1939. Notes & index cards
(photocopy), concerning addresses of Ruth Van Alstyne, Al Goering, and Milton
Samuels and information on specific songs, (no date). Letter (photocopy), from A.
Gale to Ted Livingston c/o AGAC, concerning need for duplicate contracts on listed
songs, March 29, 1966. Agreement, between George Simon, Inc., Simon House, Inc., and
Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. and Bedford Music Corp., concerning publishing songs
outside of U.S. or Canada, September 17, 1952. Agreement (photocopy), between Edwin
H. Morris & Co. Ltd. and George Simon, Inc., Simon House Inc., and Burke &
Van Heusen, Inc., concerning publishing songs outside of U.S., December 31, 1956.
Letter (photocopy), from George Simon, Inc., Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., and Simon
House, Inc. to Edwin H. Morris & Co. Ltd., requesting Morris Co. to be licensing
and collection agents for musical compositions listed on Schedule A, March 17,
1959.
box 131, folder 7
Separation agreement 1968
box 131, folder 8
Contracts and agreements between Burke & Van Heusen and various movie studios 1940 to 1959
Letter (photocopy), from Bernard Goodwin to Arnold M. Grant, concerning duplicates
of February 13, 1950 agreement, May 11, 1950. Agreement (photocopy), between
Paramount Pictures Corp., Johnny Burke and Van Heusen, and Burke-Van Heusen &
Associates Music Corp., concerning "Riding high", February 13, 1950. Letter
agreement (photocopy), between Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. and Eagle Lion Films,
Inc., concerning "London town", February, 1945. Letter agreement (photocopy),
between Eagle Lion Films, Inc. and Burke & Van Heusen, concerning "London town",
December, 1944. Letter agreement (photocopy), between Burke & Van Heusen, Inc.
and Bing Crosby Productions, Inc., concerning "He was a perfect gentleman" and "A
friend of yours", written for the film "The great John L.", January 31, 1945. (last
pages missing) Agreement (photocopy), between RKO Radio Pictures, Inc. and Mayfair
Music Corp., concerning "Just plain lonesome" and "Got the moon in my pocket" for
the film "My favorite spy", February 4, 1942. Agreement (photocopy), between
International Pictures, Inc. and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., concerning "Sleigh
ride in July", "Like someone in love", and "Every girl is different", for the film
"Belle of the Yukon", May 15, 1944. Letter agreement (photocopy), between Burke
& Van Heusen, Inc. and International Pictures, Inc., concerning "Sleigh ride in
July", "Like someone in love", and "Every girl is different", for the film "Belle of
the Yukon", February, 1945. Index cards (photocopy), concerning information on the
songs "Belle of the Yukon", "Sleigh ride in July", "Like someone in love", and
"Every girl is different", for the film "Belle of the Yukon". Letter (photocopy),
from International Pictures to Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., concerning dissolution
of Int'l Pictures to William Goetz and Leo Spitz, April 19, 1946. Supplementary
letter agreement (photocopy), from International Pictures to Burke & Van Heusen,
concerning May 15, 1944 agreement, June 21, 1944. Unsigned letter agreement
(photocopy), between RKO Radio Pictures and Burke & Van Heusen, concerning
October 14, 1943 agreement, February, 1945. Agreement (mimeograph), between
Paramount Pictures Corp., Burke & Van Heusen, and Burke-Van Heusen &
Associates Musid Corp., concerning music from "Mr. Music", April 27, 1950. Letter
agreement (photocopy), between Burke & Van Heusen and Paramount Pictures Inc.,
concerning "Mr. Music", April 27, 1949. Agreement (photocopy), between Paramount
Pictures Corp. and Burke & Van Heusen and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc.,
concerning "Little boy lost", August 31, 1953. Agreement (photocopy), between Bing
Crosby Enterprises, Inc. and Hope Enterprises, Inc. and Burke & Van Heusen,
concerning "Road to Rio", September 8, 1947. Note (photocopy), concerning "Songs:
'Going my way', 'The day after forever', and 'Swinging on a star'". Employment
agreement, between Paramount Pictures Inc. and Burke & Van Heusen, concerning
"The padre" (later retitled "Going my way"), June 1, 1943. Agreement (photocopy),
between Paramount Pictures and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., concerning publication
of songs from production "Going my way", March 15, 1944. Note (photocopy),
concerning "Dixie". Employment agreement (photocopy), between Paramount Pictures
Inc. and Burke & Van Heusen, concerning "Dixie", August 31, 1942. Agreement
(photocopy), between Paramount Pictures, Inc. and Mayfair Music Corp., concerning
publication of songs from production "Dixie", December 22, 1942. Letter (photocopy),
from Elinore Dolnick of Paramount Pictures Corporation to Van Heusen, concerning the
signing of papers, June 16, 1959. Agreement (photocopy), between RKO Radio Pictures,
Inc. and Mayfair Music Corp., concerning "Just plain lonesome" and "Got the moon in
my pocket" for the film "My favorite spy", February 4, 1942. Employment agreement,
between Paramount Pictures, Inc. and Van Heusen, concerning "Love thy neighbor",
June 28, 1940. Note (photocopy), concerning "Do you know why", "Dearest, darest I",
and "Isn't that just love" from "Love thy neighbor". Employment agreement, between
Paramount Pictures Inc. and Van Heusen, concerning "Love thy neighbor", June 28,
1940.
box 131, folder 9
Correspondence (Ben Starr) 1968, 1969
Letter (photocopy), from Natalie P. Kissel of American Society of Composers,
Authors and Publishers, concerning "He Cha Cha'd in", May 21, 1968. Letter
(photocopy), from B. Starr to Dr. Rudolf Nissim of ASCAP, concerning assignment to
CAPAC of "Swinging on a star", April 28, 1969.
box 131, folder 10
Correspondence with songwriter's associations 1947 to 1975
Letter (photocopy), from Stanley Adams, President of ASCAP, to "All Members Who
Have Signed Their 1966-1975 Extension Agreements", concerning return of signed
extension agreement, December 20, 1965. Extension agreement (photocopy), between
Comet Music Corp. and ASCAP, concerning licensing rights, August 30, 1965. (Incl.
chart for foriegn agreements.) Letter (photocopy), from Paul Cunningham, President
of ASCAP, to "All Publisher Members", concerning "Television Extension Agreement;
Kinescope Letters", January 9, 1958. Letter extension agreement (photocopy), between
Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. and ASCAP, concerning extension of Television
Performing Rights Agreement, December 31, 1957. Blank Synchronization schedule
(photocopy). Memo (photocopy), from E. H. Fay of Paramount Pictures to L. J.
Silberling, concerning return of Sept. 1, 1948 Basic Agreement between SPA and Burke
& Van Heusen, Inc., June 28, 1950. Basic Agreement (photocopy), between
Songwriters' Protective Association and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., concerning use
of 1947 Revised Uniform Popular Songwriters' Contract, September 1, 1948.
box 131, folder 11
Agreements with Paramount Pictures Inc. 1946 to 1953
Index card, concerning songs from "Welcome Stranger". Certificate of Employment and
Authorship, by Paramount Pictures Inc., for Burke & Van Heusen and Burke &
Van Heusen, Inc., concerning songs from "Welcome Stranger", November 19, 1946.
Letter agreement, between Burke & Van Heusen and Paramount Pictures, Inc.,
concerning "Mr. Music", April 27, 1949. Agreement, between Bing Crosby Enterprises,
Inc. and Hope Enterprises, Inc. and Burke & Van Heusen, concerning "Road to
Rio", September 8, 1947. Agreement, between Paramount Pictures Corp. and Burke &
Van Heusen and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., concerning publication of songs from
"Little boy lost", August 31, 1953. Agreement, between Paramount Pictures Inc. and
Mayfair Music Corp., concerning publication of songs from "Dixie", December 22,
1942. Index card, concerning songs from "Dixie". Employment agreement, between
Paramount Pictures Inc. and Burke & Van Heusen, concerning the motion picture
photoplay, "Dixie", August 31, 1942. Index card, concerning "Road to Utopia".
Agreement, between Paramount Pictures Inc. and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc.,
concerning publication of songs from "Road to Utopia", September 13, 1945.
Agreement, between Paramount Pictures Inc. and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc.,
concerning publication of songs from production "Going my way", March 15, 1944.
box 131, folder 12
Agreement between the Burkes and the Van Heusens 1964
Agreement, between the Burkes, the Van Heusens, and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc.,
concerning "Oh you crazy moon", "When I get time", and "Absent minded moon", June
15, 1964. Agreement, between the Burkes, the Van Heusens, and Burke & Van
Heusen, Inc., concerning "Imagination", "Polka dots and moonbeams", and "They ought
to write a book about you", (not dated).
box 132, folder 1
Agreements with Paramount Pictures Inc. 1942 to 1948
Employment agreement (conformed copy), between Paramount Pictures Inc. and Burke
& Van Heusen, concerning employment for 6 motion picture photoplays within a
5-year term, February 8, 1946. (29 pages of agreement, plus 10 pages of "Schedule
A", plus 2 blank Notary Public certificates.) Agreement (part photocopy, part
mimeograph), between Burke & Van Heusen, Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., and
Paramount Pictures Inc., concerning compositions for "A Connecticut Yankee",
November 26, 1948. (Cover and index card - photocopies; agreement and Notary Public
certificates - mimeographs.) Agreement (photocopy), between Burke & Van Heusen,
Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., and Paramount Pictures Inc., concerning compositions
for "The Emperor Waltz", September 8, 1947. Index card (photocopy), concerning "Road
to Rio". Certificate of Employment and Authorship, by Paramount Pictures Inc., for
Burke & Van Heusen and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., concerning songs from
"Welcome Stranger", November 19, 1946. Agreement (photocopy), between Paramount
Pictures, Inc. and Burke & Van Heusen and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc.,
concerning songs from "Welcome Stranger", November 20, 1946. Agreement (photocopy),
between Paramount Pictures Inc. and Mayfair Music Corp., concerning publication of
songs from "Dixie", December 22, 1942. Index card (photocopy), concerning songs from
"Dixie". Employment agreement (mimeograph), between Paramount Pictures Inc. and
Burke & Van Heusen, concerning "Dixie", August 31, 1942. Index card (photocopy),
concerning "Road to Utopia". Agreement (photocopy), between Paramount Pictures Inc.
and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., concerning publication of songs from "Road to
Utopia", September 13, 1945. Letter (photocopy), from Edgar H. Fay of Paramount
Pictures Inc. to Harry Gerson of Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., concerning "agreement
covering the publication of the songs from 'Road to Utopia'", January 16, 1946.
Letter (photocopy), from Bernard Goodwin of Paramount Pictures Inc. to Burke &
Van Heusen, Inc., concerning payment of royalties on songs from "Road to Utopia",
January 3, 1946. Letter (photocopy), from Harry Gerson to Ed Fay of Paramount
Pictures Inc., concerning four copies of "Road to Utopia" agreement, December 24,
1945. Agreement (photocopy), between Paramount Pictures Inc. and Burke & Van
Heusen, Inc., concerning publication of songs from production "Going my way", March
15, 1944.
box 132, folder 2
Agreements between Burke & Van Heusen and Paramount Pictures 1942 to 1959
Note, concerning "Songs: 'Going my way', 'The day after forever', 'Swinging on a
star'". Employment agreement, between Paramount Pictures Inc. and Burke & Van
Heusen, concerning "The padre" (later retitled "Going my way"), June 1, 1943.
Agreement, between Paramount Pictures Inc. and Burke & Van Heusen, concerning
publication of songs from "Going my way", March 15, 1944. Note, concerning "Dixie".
Agreement, between Paramount Pictures Inc. and Burke & Van Heusen, concerning
"Dixie", August 31, 1942. Agreement, between Paramount Pictures Inc. and Mayfair
Music Corp. concerning publication of songs from "Dixie", December 22, 1942. Letter,
from Elinore Dolnick of Paramount Pictures Corp. to Van Heusen, concerning signing
papers, June 16, 1959.
box 132, folder 3
Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., various agreements 1940 to 1946
2 Index cards, concerning "Belle of the Yukon". Correspondence and agreements (6
items), concerning agreement dated May 15, 1944 between International Pictures and
Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., 1944-1946. Agreement, between RKO Radio Pictures and
Burke & Van Heusen, concerning October 14, 1943 employment agreement, February,
1945. Agreement, between RKO Radio Pictures and Mayfair Music Corp., concerning
"Just plain lonesome" and "Got the moon in my pocket", February 4, 1942. Letter
agreement, between Burke & Van Heusen and Bing Crosby Productions, Inc.,
concerning "He was a perfect gentleman" and "A friend of yours", January 31, 1945.
Employment agreement, between Paramount Pictures, Inc. and Van Heusen, concerning
"Love thy neighbor", June 26, 1940.
box 132, folder 4
Burke & Van Heusen, notice of assignments 1951
3 Notices of Assignment, from Burke & Van Heusen to Burke & Van Heusen,
Inc., concerning assignment of rights to "Early American" to "The Christophers",
August 14, 1951. 3 Assignments, from Burke & Van Heusen to "The Christophers",
concerning "Early American", August 13, 1951.
box 132, folder 5
Burke & Van Heusen, various agreements and correspondence 1964 to 1968
Agreement, between Dorsey Brothers' Music, Inc. and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc.,
concerning Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. stock, June 3, 1968. (Schedule A-H and
Exhibit B, C, D, & F are photocopies.) Letter, from Herbert H. Wise to Van
Heusen, concerning bid on "catalogue", May 28, 1964. Correspondence (3 letters, plus
copies), between Gordon E. Williams, Van Heusen, and Carol Bridgeman of ASCAP,
concerning Burke's renewal interest in said compositions, June/August, 1968.
box 132, folder 6
Burke & Van Heusen, various records, agreements, and correspondence 1967, 1968
Stock Power form (photocopy), from Dorsey Brothers' Music, Inc. to Burke & Van
Heusen, Inc., concerning 50 shares of Class A Capitol Stock of Burke & Van
Heusen, Inc., June 6, 1968. Incomplete Stock Power form (photocopy), from Dorsey
Brothers' Music, Inc. to (-), concerning 50 shares of Class A Capitol Stock of Burke
& Van Heusen, Inc., April 2, 1968. Certificate (photocopy), by Burke & Van
Heusen, Inc. for Dorsey Brothers' Music Inc., concerning 50 shares of Class A stock,
December 31, 1967. Stock Power form (photocopy), from Dorsey Brothers' Music, Inc.
to Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., concerning 50 shares of Class B Capitol Stock of
Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., June 6, 1968. Incomplete Stock Power form (photocopy),
from Dorsey Brothers' Music, Inc. to (-), concerning 50 shares of Class B Capitol
Stock of Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., April 2, 1968. Certificate (photocopy), by
Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. for Dorsey Brothers' Music Inc., concerning 50 shares
of Class A stock, December 31, 1967. Escrow Agreement (mimeograph), between Burke
& Van Heusen, Inc. and Dorsey Brothers' Inc., June 6, 1968. Letter agreement
(photocopy), between Estate of Johnny Burke and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. and
Dorsey Brothers' Music, Inc., concerning B & VH stock, June 5, 1968. Resignation
letter (photocopy), from Paul Gerwirtz and Herbert Wise to Burke & Van Heusen,
Inc., concerning Directors posts, June 6, 1968. Letter (photocopy), from Rubin,
Baum, Wachtel & Levin to Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., concerning legal matters,
June 6, 1968. Letter (photocopy), from Van Heusen, Herb Reis, and Louis Udell to
Dorsey Brothers' Music, Inc., concerning legal matters, June 6, 1968. Minutes
(photocopy), of Meeting of Board of Directors of Dorsey Brothers' Music, Inc., June
5, 1968. Minutes (photocopy), of Meeting of Board of Directors of Burke & Van
Heusen, Inc., June 6, 1968. Letter (photocopy), from Zissu, Marcus & Stein to
Joseph Taubman, concerning redemption agreement, June 6, 1968. Mortgage of
Copyrights and Renewal Copyrights (photocopy), given by Dorsey to Estate of Johnny
Burke, June 6, 1968. Agreement (photocopy), between Dorsey Brothers' Music, Inc. and
Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., concerning Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. stock, June 6,
1968. (40 pages.) 3 Letter Agreements (photocopies), between Dorsey Brothers' Music,
Inc. and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., June 6, 1968. Letter Agreement (photocopy),
between Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. and Harry Fox, concerning Burke & Van
Heusen, Inc., June 6, 1968. Letter Agreement (photocopy), between Burke & Van
Heusen, Inc. and ASCAP, concerning catalog of Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., June 6,
1968. Assignment of copyrights (photocopy), by Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. to
Dorsey Brothers' Music, Inc., concerning June 6, 1868 agreement, June 6, 1968.
Release (photocopy), of Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. by Dorsey Brothers' Music,
Inc., June 6, 1968. Notary Public certificate (photocopy), by Rose Marie Tinschert
for Herbert Wise, June 6, 1968.
box 132, folder 7
Foreign Licenses 1967, 1968
Notice, from Morgan Guaranty Trust Company to Burke & Van Heusen, Inc.,
concerning order of Edwin H. Morris and Co. Ltd., June 13, 1967. Letter, from B.
Starr to Van Heusen, concerning foreign licenses, May 10, 1968. Letter (photocopy),
from T. St. Clair Low to B. Starr, concerning Canadian music sales, May 7, 1968. 6
letters (photocopies), from B. Starr to Alan J. Stein and/or Joseph Taubman, May,
1968. Memos (originals and photocopies) (4 pages), from John Hancocks to Ben Starr
and from B. Starr to Alan J. Stein, concerning foreign licensing, May/July,
1968.
box 132, folder 8
Burke & Van Heusen, various agreements and correspondence 1966 to 1968
Letter, from B. Starr to Alan J. Stein, given to Van Heusen for review, concerning
the "for hire" pictures listed, March 20, 1968. Correspondence (2 letters), between
B. Starr and Van Heusen, concerning "The belle of the Yukon", "The great John L.",
and "London town" (includes "London town" analysis), March, 1968. Letter (1
original, 3 copies), from Herndon Hughes to Bing Crosby and Bob Hope, concerning
Dorsey Brothers Music, Inc. share of Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. stock, November 7,
1967. Letter agreement (2 copies), between Bing Crosby Enterprises, Inc., Burke
& Van Heusen, Inc., and Dorsey Brothers Music, Inc., concerning Burke & Van
Heusen, Inc. stock, 1967. Correspondence and outlines (10 items total - originals
and copies), concerning proposed outline of terms for Burke & Van Heusen, Inc.,
1967. Correspondence and outline (c. 40 items - some original, some photocopy),
primarily between B. Starr, Alan Stein, Joseph Taubman, and Van Heusen, concerning
Dorsey agreement, Paramount agreement, royalties, etc., 1966-1967.
box 132, folder 9
box 133, folder 1
box 133, folder 2
Correspondence and agreements between Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. and Dorsey Brothers Music, Inc. 1968
box 133, folder 3
Notice of assignments 1951
box 133, folder 4
box 133, folder 5
box 133, folder 6
box 133, folder 7
box 133, folder 8
Agreement between Famous Music Corp. and Burke & Van Heusen, others 1/23/1950
box 141, folder 1
box 141, folder 2
box 141, folder 3
box 141, folder 4
box 141, folder 5
box 141, folder 6
box 141, folder 7
box 141, folder 8
box 141, folder 9
box 141, folder 10
box 142, folder 1
box 142, folder 2
box 142, folder 3
box 142, folder 4
box 142, folder 5
box 142, folder 6
box 165, folder 18
Agreements and correspondence related to "Aren't You Glad You're You?" 1945 to 1969
Copyright Records Subseries 2. 1933-1982
Physical Description: 15
boxes
Arrangement reflects original filing order in most cases. Song files are alphabetical
by title. Boxes identified by publishing company in origination field derive from that
company and typically follow original file order.
Files include original materials and copies (thermofax, photocopy, and other means)
primarily regarding copyright records, applications, and renewals, but may also
include song contracts and other associated materials. Documents are in song files or
contextualized by correspondence.
box 81, folder 16
box 84, folder 26
box 84, folder 29
Songs with lyrics by Eddie De Lange 1939, 1966
box 112, folder 3
box 123, folder 8
2 copyright search reports with cover letters 1963 and 1966
Letter from Richard MacCarteney(Copyright office-Library of Congress) to Joseph T.
Hornsby (representing Van Heusen), regarding search report, 1963. Letter from James
Boxley(Copyright office) to Benjamin Starr, regarding search report, 1966. 2 copies
Receipt for payment made by Hornsby.
box 125, folder 10
Assignments of copyrights 1944, 1945
Seal of Office (photocopy), from the Library of Congress Copyright Office, May 19,
1945. Assignment of copyright (photocopy), from Mayfair Music Corp. to Burke &
Van Heusen, Inc., concerning "She's from Missouri", "Miss Jemima walks by", "Sunday,
Monday, or always", and "A horse that knows the way (back home)", April 3, 1945.
Seal of Office (photocopy), from the Library of Congress Copyright Office, July 10,
1944. Assignment of copyright (photocopy), from Paramount Music Corp. to Burke &
Van Heusen, Inc., concerning "Going my way", "Swinging on a star", and "The day
after forever", March 15, 1944.
box 126, folder 3
"All I remember is you" 1966, 1967
Correspondence, between American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers and
Remick Music Corp. and Van Heusen Music Corp., concerning "All I remember is you",
November 14, 1967. Certificate of Registration of a Claim to Renewal Copyright
(photocopy), by Van Heusen, concerning "All I remember is you", May 17, 1966.
Certificate of Registration of a Claim to Renewal Copyright (photocopy), by Van
Heusen, concerning "All I remember is you" (revised edition), June 16, 1966.
Transfer of rights to renewal copyright (original and photocopy), from Van Heusen to
Van Heusen Music Corp., concerning "All I remember is you" (revised edition), August
12, 1966. Seal of Office (photocopy), by the Library of Congress Copyright Office
for Van Heusen, (concerning "All I remember is you" (revised edition)), August 19,
1966. (Note: this is copied on same paper as previous item.) Transfer of rights to
renewal copyright (original and photocopy), from Van Heusen to Van Heusen Music
Corp., concerning "All I remember is you", June 27, 1966. Seal of Office
(photocopy), by the Library of Congress Copyright Office for Van Heusen, (concerning
"All I remember is you"), June 30, 1966. (Note: this is copied on same paper as
previous item.) Index card, concerning copyright renewal of "All I remember is you".
Correspondence, between Register of Copyrights and Benjamin Starr, concerning fee
for copyright renewal of "All I remember is you", 1966. 4 Notices, from Benjamin
Starr to American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers and to Al Berman,
concerning both versions of "All I remember is you", June/August, 1966.
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box 134, folder 1
Various business correspondence 1971
2 Letters, one from Mildred O'Rourke of AGAC to Van Heusen, the other from Lorna G.
Margolis of Copyright Office of The Library of Congress to Mildred O'Rourke,
concerning "Johnny Mercer's music shop", August, 1971. Letter, from Baumgarten &
Sussman to Miriam Stern c/o Van Heusen, concerning returns for Brock Enterprises,
Inc. and Chassah Music Corp., August 19, 1971. Letter (photocopy), from Baumgarten
& Sussman to Franchise Tax Board, protesting additional tax on Burke & Van
Heusen, Inc., August 19, 1971. Correspondence (copies), between Lipkowitz, Plaut,
Salberg & Harris and M. K. Mercereau, Revenue Officer, concerning Van Heusen's
itemized tax account, August, 1971. Letter, from Paul Weirick of T. B. Harms Co.,
concerning catalog of Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., August 4, 1971. Notes for speech
(photocopy) (8 pages), for Van Heusen, concerning performance in Yucca Valley, (no
date).
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box 134, folder 3
"Any man who loves his mother" 1964
Certificate for Registration of a Claim to Copyright (onion skin copy), for
Sergeant Music Co., Glorste, Inc., and Van Heusen Music Corp., concerning "Any man
who loves his mother", March 31, 1964. License (brown onion skin copy), from
Sergeant Music Co., Glorste, Inc., and Van Heusen Music Corp. to ABC Paramount
Records, Inc., concerning "Any man who loves his mother", August 20, 1964. Sheet
music, "Any man who loves his mother". Memo, from Irving Wise of Sinatra Enterprises
to "all concerned", concerning "Any man who loves his mother", May 1, 1964.
box 134, folder 4
"A man and his music" 1965
Index card, concerning copyright of "A man and his music", November 16, 1965.
Letter, from Irving Weiss of Sergeant Music Co. to Carol Bridgeman of ASCAP,
concerning "A man and his music", November 12, 1965. Certificate of Registration of
a Claim to Copyright (onion skin copy), for Sergeant Music Co., Laursteed, Inc., and
Van Heusen Music Corp., concerning "A man and his music", November 19, 1965.
box 134, folder 5
Concerning songs from "Skyscraper" 1979
2 Letters (plus one copy of June letter), from ASCAP to Van Heusen Music Corp,
concerning "Everybody has the right to be wrong" and/or "More than one way",
June/April, 1979. Assignment Notification (in French and English), by Societa'
Italiana degli Autori ed Editori (S.I.A.E.), concerning "Ev'rybody has the right to
be wrong! (at least once)", May 3, 1979. Letter (copy), from ASCAP to Van Heusen
Music Corp., concerning "Fancy meeting you here" and "I'll only miss her when I
think of her", June 27, 1979. Seal of Office (of Copyright Office of Library of
Congress) and Assignment of Copyright, from Van Heusen to Van Heusen Music Corp,
concerning "If that doesn't do it" and "A love song to Ruth", April 3, 1979.
Correspondence, between Miriam Stern and Nancy Rosenthal of ASCAP, concerning "If
that doesn't do it", May, 1979. 2 Certificate of Renewal Registration forms, for Van
Heusen, concerning "If that doesn't do it", (one is an altered version of the
other), January 4, 1979.
box 134, folder 6
Foreign agreements 1947 to 1970
Letter, from Edwin H. Morris & Co., Inc. to Harry Smith of George Simon, Inc.,
concerning November 23, 1954 extension agreement, January 3, 1955. Letter agreement,
between George Simon, Inc., Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., Simon House, Inc., and
Edwin H. Morris (Canada) Ltd., concerning extension of February 6, 1953 and January
15, 1954 agreements, November 23, 1954. Letter agreement, between George Simon,
Inc., Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., Simon House, Inc., and Edwin H. Morris (Canada)
Ltd., concerning extension of February 6, 1953 agreement, January 15, 1954. Letter
agreement (2 photocopies), between George Simon, Inc., Burke & Van Heusen, Inc.,
Simon House, Inc., and Edwin H. Morris (Canada) Ltd., concerning employment of
Morris, Ltd. as licensing and collection agents, March 17, 1959. Agreement (original
and photocopy), between Fancis, Day & Hunter, Ltd. and George Simon, Inc., Burke
& Van Heusen, Inc., Simon House, Inc., concerning amendment to August 1, 1953
agreement, September, 1953. Letter agreement and formal agreement (negative
photocopies - multiple copies of selected pages), between Burke & Van Heusen and
Chappel & Co., Inc., concerning publication rights, January 9, 1947 and March
29, 1947, respectively. Memorandum of Agreement, between Fancis, Day & Hunter,
Ltd. and George Simon, Inc., Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., Simon House, Inc.,
concerning power to license, August 1, 1953. List of additional record releases in
respect of "Here's that rainy day", indicating that Francis, Day & Hunter
relinquished all claims to composition. List of songs, controlled by Burke & Van
Heusen, Inc., each song relating somehow to a member of the Burke family.
Correspondence (3 letters) (photocopies), between Mr. Nissim of ASCAP, SUISA, and
Miriam Stern, concerning Chappell Suisse publishing house, June, 1970.
Correspondence (3 letters) (photocopy), concerning Chappell GmbH Suisse, 1965-1970.
Letter (photocopy), from George Simon to Arnold Grant, acknowledging receipt of
payment of B & VH stock, June 1, 1956. Letter (photocopy). from Louis Udell to
Joseph Taubman, concerning estimate of B & VH cash position as at November 1,
1965, (letter written) October 8, 1965. List of checks issued and income received
(photocopy), for Van Heusen at Bank of America, compiled by Milton L. Cashy. Letter
agreement (original and 2 photocopies), between George Simon, Inc., Simon House,
Inc., and Edwin H. Morris (Canada) Ltd., concerning extension of February 6, 1953
and January 15, 1954 and November 23, 1954 agreements, October 28, 1955. Agreement
(photocopy), between George Simon, Inc., Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., Simon House,
Inc., and Edwin H. Morris & Co. Ltd., concerning foreign publishing, December
31, 1956. Letter (5 photocopies), from Francis, Day & Hunter to Burke & Van
Heusen, Inc., concerning sending duplicate assignments, Junly 28, 1954. Agreement
(photocopy), between George Simon, Inc., Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., and Simon
House, Inc. and Bedford Music Corp., concerning employment of foreign publisher,
September 17, 1952. Agreement (photocopy), between George Simon, Inc., Burke &
Van Heusen, Inc., and Simon House, Inc., and Bedford Music Corp. and Edwin H. Morris
& Co. Ltd., concerning September 17, 1952 agreement, January 22, 1953.
box 134, folder 7
Mexican Copyright Certificate 1967 to 1969
Letter, from Lic. Antonio Prado Nunez to Burke & Vna Heusen, concerning
compositions rescued from the public domain, April 21, 1969. Mexican Copyright
Certificate, by Ernesto Rohas y Benavides, Director General del Derecho de Autor
(direct translation: "Director of the Right of Author"), April 20, 1967.
box 134, folder 8
Correspondence regarding licensing 1965
Letter, from Andrew J. Feinman to Jack Gale, requesting a license for Lloyd Price's
composition, "Fall in line", October 20, 1965. Letter, from Van Heusen to Jack Gale,
requesting permission to print listed songs, August 28, 1965.
box 134, folder 9
Various Van Heusen Music Corp. documents, real estate records, and correspondence regarding licensing 1961 to 1970
Record of Van Heusen Music Co.'s Gross Earnings (photocopy), for 1967 and 1968.
Publisher Performance Records (photocopies), by ASCAP for Van Heusen Music Corp.,
concerning performances from October 1, 1968 to September 30, 1969. Check
(photocopy), from ASCAP to Van Heusen, for $1, 860.01, April 29, 1970. 2 Letters,
from Sky Harbor Ranchos and Estates to Van Heusen, concerning real estate, November
13, 1961. Legal description of 25.511 acre parcel, to be deeded from Sky Harbor
Ranchos and Estates to Van Heusen, September 24, 1963. Letter (photocopy), from
Title Insurance and Trust Company to Van Heusen, concerning accounts held in Trust
RS-31546, December 8, 1969. Letter (photocopy), from Lipkowitz, Plaut, Salberg &
Harris to Mickael W. Ring, concerning Van Heusen's real estate matters, February 24,
1970. Letter (original and 3 photocopies), from Bregman, Vocco and Conn, Inc. to Van
Heusen, authorizing use of artwork and piano parts from "Swingin' the dream",
September 27, 1968. 2 Letters, from Ben Starr to Van Heusen, concerning "Darn that
dream" and "Shake down the stars", July, 1968. Letter (2 copies), from Van Heusen to
Dick Ables, concerning "Looking for yesterday" and "The shrine of Saint Cecilia",
November 12, 1968. Correspondence, between Ben Starr, Ben Kendall of 20th Century
Music Corp., and Van Heusen, concerning "Blue rain", "Darn that dream", "Shake down
the stars", etc., August, 1968. Alphabetical listings of songs (written and
photocopies), from "A Cigarette and a silhouette" to "You're just as pretty in
person". List of songs to be sold by Herb Reis. List of songs delivered to Wise
Bros., Dorsey Bros., June 5, 1968. Sheet music, "Shake down the stars".
box 134, folder 10
Various copyright records 1964 to 1967
Letter, from Patricia Nolan to Register of Copyrights, concerning "Don't talk, just
sing", January 25, 1965. Letter (2 copies), from Patricia Nolan to Herb Shapiro of
Harry Fox, Agent & Trustee, requesting copies of all Glorste, Inc. and Van
Heusen Music Corp. licences sent to VH Music Corp., etc., January 22, 1965. Letter,
from Patricia Nolan to Register of Copyrights, concerning application for
registration, January 26, 1965. Correspondence (origianl and photocopies), between
Edward Traubner & Co. Inc. and Arthur Boucher c/o Harry Fox, concerning Glorste,
Inc. & Van Heusen Music Corp., February 2, 1965. Letter, from Edwin H. Morris
(Canada) Ltd. to Patricia Nolan of Van Heusen Music Corp., concerning Certificates
of Publication, January 28, 1965. Notary Public Certificate (2 mimeographs) and
letter (mimeograph), concerning Billy Rose, 1965-1967. Correspondence (3 letters),
between Pat Nolan and Peggy Price, concerning copies of Burke & Van Heusen
songs, etc., December, 1964/January, 1965. Letter, from Patricia Nolan to C. C.
Devereux of E. H. Morris, Ltd., concerning "Come waltz with me", "I'll never waltz
again, without you", and "Summertime promises", January 18, 1965. Letter, from
Patricia Nolan to Registrar of Copyrights, concerning "Love is a bore", December 24,
1964. Letter, from Patricia Nolan to C. C. Devereux of E. H. Morris, Ltd.,
concerning "Love is a bore", December 14, 1964. Letter, from Patricia Nolan to Peggy
Price, concerning copies of various songs, December 14, 1964. Letter, from Ada Kurtz
to Registrar of Copyrights, concerning applications for Registration, Form E
Unpublished, November 20, 1964. Correspondence (15 letters), concerning clearance,
copyright, royalties, copies, etc., of various songs, 1964-1960. Letter (original
and copy), from Copyright Office to Van Heusen Music Corp., concerning "Summertime
promises", "I'll never waltz again", and "Come waltz with me", March 10, 1965. 3
pamphlets, from Copyright Office, concerning "The Copyright Notice", "New Versions
and Reprints", and "Section 202.2 of the Regulations of the Copyright Office". 2
Letters, from Copyright Office to Van Heusen Music Corp., concerning fees due,
December 1, 1965.
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Song files n.d.
"African etude", 4 leaves. "All my tomorrows", 4 leaves. "All that I am", 3 leaves.
"All the way", 5 leaves. "All this and heaven too", c. 90 leaves. "Another human
being of the opposite sex", 7 leaves. "Argentina skies", c. 80 leaves. "Baby I love
ya up to here", 6 leaves. "Bang! Bang!", 3 leaves. "The bells of Christmas", 3
leaves. "Closer than a kiss", 2 leaves. "Close to me", 1 leaf. "Come dance with me",
2 leaves. "Come fly with me", 15 leaves. "Come on strong", 2 leaves. "Come waltz
with me", 1 leaf. "Even as you and I", 1 leaf. "Everyone wants something", 11
leaves. "Fancy meeting you here", 6 leaves. "Far away", 11 leaves. "The golden
circle", 11 leaves. "The golden sounds of Jimmy Van Heusen", 23 leaves. "The hard
way", 10 leaves. "Harlem hospitality", 1 leaf. "Helpless", 1 leaf. "High hopes", 5
leaves. "Here comes another song about Texas", 2 leaves. "If dreams come true", 15
leaves. "I like to lead when I dance", 7 leaves. "I'll make a man of the man", 11
leaves. "I'll take the blame", 14 leaves. "Indiscreet", 7 leaves. "In more ways than
one", 4 leaves. "In Napoli", 1 leaf. "I sure hate love", 6 leaves. "I thought about
you", c. 120 leaves. "It's a good thing I don't care", 2 leaves. "It's better in the
dark" 2 leaves. "It's nice to go travelling", 2 leaves. "It's the dreamer in me", c.
30 leaves. "I've got to fall in love again", 6 leaves. "I wish I were somebody
else", 4 leaves. "I won't twist", 2 leaves. "I wouldn't trade Christmas", 7 leaves.
"Jack and the beanstalk", c. 50 leaves. "Kinda peculiar brown", 2 leaves. "The last
dance", 2 leaves. "Let's all go to my house", 3 leaves. "Life is for livin'", 2
leaves. "Love and marriage", 8 leaves. "Love is a four letter word", 2 leaves. "Love
won't let you get away", 2 leaves. "Making believe you're here", 2 leaves. "The man
with the golden arm", 2 leaves. "Marriage on the rocks", 14 leaves. "Me and my
shadow", 3 leaves. "Mister booze", 3 leaves. "More music", 7 leaves. "More than I
care to remember", 1 leaf. "More than likely", 2 leaves. "Mr. & Mrs. Nobody", 9
leaves. "My dream sonata", 3 leaves. "My kind of town", c. 70 leaves. "Nancy with
the laughing face", c. 35 leaves. "Not as a stranger", 2 leaves. "Nothing in
common", 3 leaves. "Oh how I love you", 1 leaf. "Oh! you crazy moon", 6 leaves. "Oh!
you crazy moon", c. 50 leaves. "(An) Old fashioned Christmas", 14 leaves. "Only the
lonely", 2 leaves. "(It's) The only way to travel", 8 leaves. "One starry moment", 6
leaves. "Our town", 2 leaves. "Our town", c. 31 leaves. "Paris holiday", 4 leaves.
"Pocketful of miracles", 4 leaves. "Que chica", 5 leaves. "Rainbow rider", 1 leaf.
"The road to Hong Kong", 4 leaves. "Robin and the seven Hoods", 72 leaves. "Romeo
Smith and Juliet Jones", 4 leaves. "Rose loved roses", 6 leaves. "See it my way", 1
leaf. "The September of my years", 43 leaves. "Seven nights a week", 2 leaves. "So
help me if I don't love you", 16 leaves. "Sold to the man with the broken heart", 2
leaves. "Someone to tell it to", 3 leaves. "Somewhere along the way", 5 leaves. "The
songs I love", 3 leaves. "Speaking of heaven", 3 leaves. "Stiffen up that upper
lip", 6 leaves. "Straight down the middle", 4 leaves. "Style", 4 leaves. "Suddenly
it's Spring", 1 leaf. "Surprise package", 20 leaves. "The 2nd best secret agent in
the whole wide world", 15 leaves. "There you are", 3 leaves. "The same old song and
dance", 3 leaves. "The tender trap", 3 leaves. "The test of time", 2 leaves.
"There's a house in Harlem for sale", 1 leaf. "They ought to write a book about
you", 2 leaves. "'They ought to write a book about you' -- Bowne", 2 leaves. "This
Earth is mine", 4 leaves. "This is madness to love like this", 10 leaves. "This time
of year", 3 leaves. "A tiny bit of faith", 6 leaves. "Tell me in the sunlight", 2
leaves. "Unforgettable", c. 35 leaves. "What does it take", 3 leaves. "What makes it
happen", 9 leaves. "When a prince of a fella meets a Cinderella", 12 leaves.
"Walking happy", c. 110 leaves. "Where did everyone go", 2 leaves. "Where love has
gone", 5 leaves. "Where was I?", 4 leaves. "The woggle-bird song", 6 leaves. "You
can always judge a gal", 2 leaves. "You lucky people you", 3 leaves. "You never had
it so good", 47 leaves. "You never looked lovlier", 1 leaf. "You'll get yours", 2
leaves. "You my love", 2 leaves. "You're dangerous", 3 leaves. "You can read me like
a book", c. 45 leaves. "You're right, you're right", 4 leaves.
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"Polka dots and moonbeams", 2 leaves. "(The) possibility's there", 3 leaves.
"Promenade", 6 leaves. "Put it there, pal", 26 leaves. "Quatro filhas", 4 leaves.
"Que chica", 2 leaves. "Rhythmitis", 3 leaves. "Ring the bell", 16 leaves. "Road to
Morocco", 1 leaf. "Rolling in rainbows", 3 leaves. "Sandman's house on Hushaby
Hill", 9 leaves. "Sayonara (G.I.)", 1 leaf. "Seventeen gun salute", 5 leaves.
"Seventh air force", 2 leaves. "She's from Missouri", 16 leaves. "Sky high", 5
leaves. "Sleighride in July", 39 leaves. "Smack in the middle of Maine", 10 leaves.
"Small things", 4 leaves. "Smile right back at the sun", 12 leaves. "Some smart", 5
leaves. "Someone turned the moon upside down", 11 leaves. "Something better than
being in love", 2 leaves. "Someplace on Anywhere Road", 1 leaf. "Something in
common", 5 leaves. "Somewhere in a corner", 12 leaves. "Songs and stories of the
Gold Rush", 26 leaves. "Sounds exciting to me", 4 leaves. "So would I", 29 leaves.
"Start dancin', 9 leaves. "Swinging on a star", 222 leaves. "(The) stronger sex", 6
leaves. "Sudden thrill", 6 leaves. "Summer storm", 6 leaves. "Sunday, Monday or
always", 1 leaf. "Sunday, Monday or always", 64 leaves. "Sunshine cake", 3 leaves.
"Sun's getting ready to shine", 12 leaves. "Take the word of a gentleman", 5 leaves.
"Tears in my ears", 2 leaves. "That man is doing his worst to make good", 3 leaves.
"That's class", 12 leaves. "That's my middle name", 10 leaves. "There's a flaw in my
flue", 2 leaves. "There's a house in Harlem for sale", 11 leaves. "There's nothing
like travel", 10 leaves. "These lush moments", 4 leaves. "Tomorrow's my lucky day",
14 leaves. "Top o' the morning", 14 leaves. "Tortured", 10 leaves. "Twixt myself and
me", 10 leaves. "Unaccustomed as I am (to public dreaming)", 5 leaves. "The very
necessary you", 5 leaves. "(A) very silly story", 7 leaves. "Victor Vitamin Brown",
10 leaves. "Welcome to my dream", 39 leaves. "What does it take", 9 leaves. "We've
got a sure thing", 3 leaves. "When a fellow gets to thinking", 8 leaves. "When is
sometime", 21 leaves. "When you're in love", 2 leaves. "Who's helping who", 15
leaves. "Who's kidding who", 10 leaves. "Why do I like you", 10 leaves. "Will you
wait for me in the valley", 5 leaves. "Would you", 6 leaves. "Yah-ta-ta, yah-ta-ta",
23 leaves. "Yodelay, my darling", 5 leaves. "You can't keep a good dreamer down", 14
leaves. "You don't have to know the language", 26 leaves. "You gotta show me", 12
leaves. "You may not love me", 26 leaves. "You never saw that before", 10 leaves.
"You're dead", 5 leaves. "You're in love with someone", 17 leaves. "Yours and mine",
1 leaf. "You've been looking through my dreams", 3 leaves. "B. Crosby's selection of
sacred songs", 28 leaves. "B. Crosby's favorite hymns", 1 leaf. "Gospel songs for
young people", 13 leaves. "Hollywood hits for guitar", 3 leaves. "King music -
Organ; 'Swinging on a star'", 4 leaves. "Hollywood melodies", 4 leaves.
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"Make with the kisses", 4 leaves. "The man who owns the sunshine", 10 leaves.
"Moonland", 5 leaves. "My baby loves to swing", 16 leaves. "My N. Y.", 33 leaves.
"My fav'rite Christmas card", 5 leaves. "Nellie Bly", 10 leaves. "One man's love
song", 19 leaves. "On the wings of romance", 4 leaves. "Peace, brother", 5 leaves.
"Playing politics", 9 leaves. "(The) pleasure was mine", 20 leaves. "Les poupees de
Paris", 45 leaves. "The public is always right", 9 leaves. "Return to the land of
Oz", 12 leaves. "Sadie Fats", 10 leaves. "Sands Hotel song", 17 leaves. "Say
something sentimental", 11 leaves. "Shadow sweetheart", 23 leaves. "Shake down the
stars", 16 leaves. "Sha sha", 9 leaves. "Something special", 3 leaves. "Speaking of
heaven", 9 leaves. "Spring song", 10 leaves. "A step that'll stop the show", 8
leaves. "Story of cues", 1 leaf. "Stuck for an answer", 1 leaf. "Summertime
promises", 43 leaves. "Swingin' a dream", 3 leaves. "Sylvia", 6 leaves. "Sympathy",
13 leaves. "Television, U.S.A.", 5 leaves. "That man!", 11 leaves. "There's gold in
them thar hills", 24 leaves. "There's gotta be a weddin'", 3 leaves. "There's a new
gang on the way", 1 leaf. "There's nothing left to do", 1 leaf. "The things that
money cannot buy", 44 leaves. "This is a song", 7 leaves. "Tomboy", 26 leaves. "Turn
it into a musical", 10 leaves. "Twang, twang, twang", 1 leaf. "Under the yum yum
tree", 14 leaves. "(He is) very close to wonderful", 31 leaves. "We like working
with each other", 6 leaves. "We're getting too old for this jazz", 8 leaves. "We
wish you a merry Xmas", 20 leaves. "What's happened to me", 2 leaves. "When I get
time", 14 leaves. "When no one cares", 14 leaves. "When the spirit moves me", 1
leaf. "Where else", 7 leaves. "Who'll buy my dream", 8 leaves. "Willingly", 54
leaves. "You can't make it anywhere", 5 leaves. "You danced with dynamite", 35
leaves. "You're just as pretty in person", 19 leaves. "You're starting to get to
me", 18 leaves. "You think of everything", 4 leaves. "Songs with no publishers", 17
leaves, and 15 sub-folders. Sub-folder: "For the sake of the children", 7 leaves.
Sub-folder: "Have girls will travel", 1 leaf. Sub-folder: "I am Mrs. Stanhope Van
Hepworth and...", 7 leaves. Sub-folder: "If me no if--But me no but", 5 leaves.
Sub-folder: "I left the door wide open", 12 leaves. Sub-folder: "My home", 4 leaves.
Sub-folder: "My old love", 6 leaves. Sub-folder: "Plum pudding", 4 leaves.
Sub-folder: "Razzle dazzle", 2 leaves. Sub-folder: "Some smart", 7 leaves.
Sub-folder: "Some sweet day", 3 leaves. Sub-folder: "Songs not used in 'Walking
happy' and returned to writers", 4 leaves. Sub-folder: "Too neat to be a beatnick
(Too round to be a square)", 1 leaf. Sub-folder: "We're L-Losing our little girl", 5
leaves. Sub-folder: "Who, who, who do you think of?", 1 leaf. "Wouldn't it be
nice?", 4 leaves.
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"A man and his music", 9 leaves. "A step that'll stop the show", 7 leaves. "An old
fashioned Christmas", 17 leaves. "Any man who loves his mother", 7 leaves. "Carry me
back to Laramie", 5 leaves. "Come waltz with me", 8 leaves. "Don't say Paris, say
Paree", 3 leaves. "Don't talk...just sing!", 10 leaves. "Ev'ry stand-up act is
sitting down today", 4 leaves. "Ever so lightly", 2 leaves. "For the sake of the
children", 3 leaves. "Four for Texas", 6 leaves. "Give me a trio every time", 2
leaves. "good for nothin' but love", 8 leaves. "Half past April and a quarter to
May", 2 leaves. "Harlem hospitality", 19 leaves. "He", 3 leaves. "Heaven can wait",
17 leaves. "How do you talk to a girl", 3 leaves. "I sure hate love", 2 leaves.
"I'll make a man of the man", 5 leaves. "I don't think I'm in love", 3 leaves. "I
love you in Technicolor", 11 leaves. "If anything happened to you", 15 leaves. "I
thought about you", 29 leaves. "I saw the light of day last night", 15 leaves. "I
live a little while", 8 leaves. "If I be your best chance", 3 leaves. "If you're
ever in my arms again", 10 leaves. "Shadow sweetheart", 25 leaves. "Shake down the
stars", 24 leaves. "So help me", 19 leaves. "Speaking of the moon", 12 leaves.
"Spring song", 8 leaves. "Summertime promises", 22 leaves. "Swinging a dream"
(includes program negatives), 45 leaves. "Sympathy", 25 leaves. "Television,
U.S.A.", 4 leaves. "The circus, the circus", 7 leaves. "The Dodgers", 9 leaves. "The
road to Hong Kong", 32 leaves. "There's a new gang on the way", 8 leaves. "There's
gotta be a wedding", 8 leaves. "Tom boy", 30 leaves. "This is madness", 25 leaves.
"They ought to write a book about you", 9 leaves. "Unforgettable", 18 leaves. "Use
your noodle", 4 leaves. "When a prince of a fella", 16 leaves. "When the spirit
moves me", 5 leaves. "Who'll buy my dream", 11 leaves. "You can read me like a
book", 28 leaves. "You danced with dynamite", 30 leaves. "You think of ev'rything",
8 leaves. "Love will find a way they say", 9 leaves. "When no one cares", 7 leaves.
"Walking happy", 17 leaves. "Where was I?", 12 leaves. "We're l-losing our little
girl", 3 leaves. "We like working with each other", 6 leaves. "We're getting too old
for this jazz", 6 leaves. "You're right, you're right", 3 leaves. "You can't make it
anywhere", 10 leaves. "You're starting to get to me", 36 leaves.
box 139, folder 1
Copyright renewal records 1939
Copyright renewal certificate (photocopy), by Jimmy Van Heusen, for "Imagination" ,
Dec. 16, 1939. Blank notice of use and copyright forms. One blank leaf with Burke
and Van Heusen Incorporated/ Van Heusen Music Corporation/ St. James Inc., From desk
of James Van Heusen letterhead.
box 139, folder 2
Various copyright renewal records 1940 to 1968
Copyright renewal certificate (photocopy) by Jimmy Van Heusen for "Just plain
lonesome", Feb. 26, 1942. Copyright renewal certificate (photocopy) by Jimmy Van
Heusen for "Got the moon in my pocket", Feb. 26, 1942. Letter (photocopy), from
Benjamin Starr to James Van Heusen, regarding copyright renewal rights of "Do you
know why", Nov.9, 1967. Letter (photocopy), from Mildred O'Rourke of the Copyright
Dept. of the American Guild of Authors and Composers to Jimmy Van Heusen, concerning
the application for renewal copyright in the compositions "Dearest, darest I", and
"Isn't that just like love", Nov. 16, 1967. Copyright certification (photocopy) by
Johnny Burke & Jimmy Van Heusen for "Do you know why", Dec. 29, 1958.
Documentation (photocopy) for the State of California, County of Los Angeles that
Evelyn Winters was a witness to a Notary Public in which Johnny Burke and James V.
Monaco personally appeared, Aug. 21, 1940. Copyright contract (photocopy), between
Paramount Pictures Inc., and Johnny Burke and Jimmy Van Heusen for "Do you know
why", Aug. 21, 1940. Letter (photocopy) from Mildred O'Rourke of the Copyright
Department of the American Guild of Authors and Composers to Jimmy Van Heusen,
regarding the application for renewal copyright in the composition "Do you know
why", Nov. 3, 1967. Letter (photocopy), from Benjamin Starr to James Van Heusen,
regarding the cue sheet of "Love thy neighbor" and a paper signed by Van Heusen in
which he admitted that "Do you know why" was written by Johnny Burke and Jimmy Van
Heusen "as employees of Paramount Pictures Inc.", Nov. 10, 1967. Letter (photocopy),
from Mildred O'Rourke of the Copyright Dept. of the American Guild of Authors and
Composers to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding whether or not he claims "Do you know why",
"Isn't that just like love", and "Dearest, darest I" as a work for hire. July 18,
1968. Letter (photocopy), from Jimmy Van Heusen to Mrs. O'Rourke, regarding Van
Heusen's claim of being the author for hire of "Do you know why." Letter
(photocopy), from Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding whether or not he
further desrires Copyright Renewal, Feb. 5, 1968. Letter (photocopy), from Mildred
O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding his application for renewal of compositions
entitled: "Dearest, darest I" and "Isn't that just like love." Copyright renewal
certificate (photo copy) by Jimmy Van Heusen for "Birds of a feather", Feb. 21,
1941. Copyright renewal notice (photocopy) between Jimmy Van Heusen and Mildred
O'Rourke, for "African Etude", Feb. 29, 1968. Copyright renewal notice (photocopy)
between Jimmy Van Heusen and Mildred O'Rourke, for "You're dangerous", Jan. 31,
1968. Copyright renewal notice (photocopy) between Jimmy Van Heusen and Mildred
O'Rourke, for "You lucky people you", Jan. 31, 1968. Copyright renewal notice
(photocopy) between Jimmy Van Heusen and Mildred O'Rourke, for "It's always you",
Jan. 2, 1968. Copyright renewal notice (photocopy) between Jimmy Van Heusen and
Mildred O'Rourke, for "Birds of a feather", Jan. 2, 1968. Letter (photocopy), from
James Van Heusen to Mildred O'Rourke, regarding his application for renewal of
compositions entitled "Isn't that just like love", and "Dearest, darest I." Letter
(photocopy), from Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen concerning the application
for renewal copyright in the compositions "You're dangerous" and "You lucky people
you", Apr. 8, 1968. Copyright renewal notice (photocopy) between Mildred O'Rourke
and Jimmy Van Heusen, for "Dearest, darest I", Aug. 31, 1967. Copyright renewal
notice (photocopy) between Mildred O'Rourke and Jimmy Van Heusen, for "Do you know
why", Aug. 31, 1967. Balance in deposit account before and after fee for renewal of
"It's always you" was deducted, between the American Guild Of Authors and Composers
and Jimmy Van Heusen, March 28, 1968. Copyright renewal certificate (photocopy) by
Jimmy Van Heusen for "It's Always you", Feb. 21, 1941. A list of musical
compositions, by Jimmy Van Heusen and various other songwriters, for the photoplay
entitled "Love thy neighbor", December 12, 1940.
box 139, folder 3
Correspondence regarding copyright 1963
One blank leaf with Burke & Van Heusen Inc. letterhead. Letter from Peggy
Price, Secretary and the Library of Congress regarding forms to be sent, May 1,
1963. Blank songwriters contract with annotations in pen. Blank record contract.
box 139, folder 4
"Looking for yesterday" 1940, 1967, 1968
Copyright certification certificate, Sept. 19, 1967. Letter from Dick to Ben,
regarding the copyright notice for "Looking for yesterday" , Nov. 15, 1968.
Copyright renewal of "Looking for yesterday" , signed by James Van Heusen, Sept. 12,
1967. Letter from Arthur Buocher to B. Starr, concerning the renewal rights of Jimmy
Van Heusen in "Looking for yesterday", Nov. 9, 1967. Copyright renewal certificate
by Jimmy Van Heusen, for "Looking for yesterday", Aug. 14, 1967. Copyright renewal
certificate by Jimmy Van Heusen, for "Looking for yesterday", Oct. 26, 1967.
Annotation in pencil. Letter from Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding
his requested applications for copyright renewal certificates for "You danced with
dynamite" and "Looking for yesterday", Jan. 31, 1968. Registration card by Jimmy Van
Heusen for "Looking for yesterday", Aug. 14, 1967. Letter from B. Starr to the
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, regarding James Van Heusen
having assigned to Van Heusen Music Corp. all of his right, title and interest in
and to "Looking for yesterday", Sept. 12, 1967. Letter from B. Starr to Al Berman,
regarding James Van Heusen having assigned to Van Heusen Music Corporation all of
his right, title and interest in "Looking for yesterday", Sept. 12, 1967. Letter
from B. Starr to the Register of Copyrights Library of Congress, regarding an
enclosed sum to be recorded from James Van Heusen to Van Heusen Music Corp. of the
musical composition "Looking for yesterday", and then returned, Sept. 12, 1967.
Copyright renewal of "Looking for yesterday", signed by James Van Heusen, Sept. 12,
1967. Letter from Benjamin Starr to Peggy Price, regarding renewal rights of
"Looking for yesterday". Annotation in pen by B. Starr, Sept 12, 1967. Letter from
Peggy Price to Ben Starr, regarding an enclosed copy of the renewal copyright on the
published version of "Looking for yesterday", Sept. 6, 1967. Songwriters contract
(photocopy) between Eddie DeLange & Jimmy Van Heusen and IRVING BERLIN INC. for
"Looking for yesterday", May 21, 1940. Letter from B. Starr to Carol Bridgeman,
regarding confirmation that Bourne Co. makes no claim to the James Van Heusen
interest in "Looking for yesterday" for the renewal term of copyright, Nov. 9, 1967.
Letter from Carol Bridgman to Benjamin Starr, regarding the Bourne Co. making no
claim to the James Van Heusen and Eddie De Lange interests in "Looking for
yesterday", Nov. 8, 1967. Copyright certification certificate, Aug 21, 1967,
attached to the copyright renewal of "Looking for yesterday", Aug. 16, 1967, signed
by James Van Heusen. Copyright renewal notice between Mildred O'Rourke and Jimmy Van
Heusen, for "Looking for yesterday", Aug. 31, 1967. Letter from Peggy Price to B.
Starr, regarding renewal rights of "Looking for yesterday", Aug. 16, 1967. Letter
from Peggy Price to Ben Starr, regarding an enclosed copy of the renewal certificate
on "Looking for yesterday" along with a copy of a letter from Adele Sandler and his
letter to Bonnie Bourne, Aug. 11, 1967. Copyright renewal certificate by Jimmy Van
Heusen for "Looking for yesterday", May 23, 1967. Registration card by Jimmy Van
Heusen for "Looking for yesterday", May 23, 1967. Copyright renewal of "Looking for
yesterday", signed by James Van heusen, Aug. 16, 1967. Letter from B. Starr to the
register of Copyrights Library of Congress, regarding an enclosed sum to be recorded
from James Van Heusen to Van Heusen Music Corp. of the musical composition "Looking
for yesterday", and returned, Aug. 16, 1967. Letter from B. Starr to the American
Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, regarding James Van Heusen having
assigned to Van Heusen Music corp. all of his right, title and interest in and to
"Looking for yesterday", Aug. 16, 1967. Letter fron B. Starr to Al Berman, regarding
James Van Heusen having assigned to Van Heusen Music Corporation all of his right,
title and interest in the renewal copyright of "Lookig for yesterday", Aug. 16,
1967. Copyright renewal notice between Mildred O'Rourke and Jimmy Van Heusen, for
"Looking for yesterday", March 31, 1967. Songwriters contract between IRVING BERLIN
INC., and Eddie DeLange & Jimmy Van Heusen, for "Looking for yesterday", May 21,
1940.
box 139, folder 5
"It's the dreamer in me" 1938 to 1966
Memo from the desk of Peggy O'Brien Price, regarding the renewal of "It's the
dreamer in me". Publishers agreement between Jimmy Van Heusen and LEO FEIST, Inc.,
for "It's the dreamer in me", December 6, 1938. Annotation in pencil. Letter (copy)
from Miriam Stern, the Executive Director of the American Guild of Authors and
Composers to Benjamin Starr, regarding problems relative to "It's the dreamer in me"
due to the Basic Agreement of 1939, Dec. 14, 1966. Letter from B. Starr to Julian T.
Abeles, regarding Starr's belief that the agreement between Leo Feist, Inc. and SPA
over "It's the dreamer in me", effectively vests in Jimmy Van Heusen's share of the
renewal rights and copyright, November 23, 1966. Letter from B. Starr to Mariam
Stern, regarding the rights to copyright renewal of "It's the dreamer in me", Nov.
23, 1966. Letter (mimeograph) from Julian Abeles to Benjamin Starr, regarding the
rights to copyright renewal of "It's the dreamer in me", Nov. 14, 1966. Copyright
certification certificate and copyright renewal (mimeograph) of "Love in the air",
"If I look like I feel", "Say something sentimental", "A cigarette and a
silhouette", "If anything happened to you", "This is madness", "I saw the light of
day last night", "Shadow sweetheart", "It's the dreamer in me", "The pleasure was
mine", "You can read me like a book", and "In more ways than one", June 22, 1966.
Registration card (photocopy) by Jimmy Van Heusen, for "It's the dreamer in me",
April 2, 1965. Letter (mimeograph) from B. Starr to the American Society of
Composers, Authors and Publishers, regarding James Van Heusen having assigned to Van
Heusen Music Corp. all of his right, title and interest in and to "Love in the air",
"If I look like I feel", "Say something sentimental", "A cigarette and a
silhouette", "If anything happened to you", "This is madness", "I saw the light of
day last night", "Shadow sweetheart", "It's the dreamer in me", "The pleasure was
mine", "You can read me like a book", "In more ways than one", June 16, 1966. Letter
(mimeograph) from B. Starr to Al Berman, regarding James Van Heusen having assigned
to Van Heusen Music Corp. all of his right, title and interest in and to "Love in
the air", "If I look like I feel", "Say something sentimental", "A cigarette and a
silhouette", "If anything happened to you", "This is madness", "I saw the light of
day last night", "Shadow sweetheart", "It's the dreamer in me", " The pleasure was
mine", "You can read me like a book", and "In more ways than one", June 16, 1966.
Letter (mimeograph) from B. Starr to the Register of Copyrights Library of Congress,
regarding an enclosed sum to be recorded from James Van Heusen to Van Heusen Music
Corp. of twelve music compositions including "It's the dreamer in me", June 16,
1966. Copyright renewal (mimeograph) by James Van Heusen, for twelve music
compositions including "It's the dreamer in me", June 16, 1966. Copyright
certification certificate and copyright renewal (mimeograph) for "You can read me
like a book", "It's the dreamer in me", "When a prince of a fella meets a
Cinderella", and "This is madness". Oct. 25, 1965. Letter (mimeograph) from Mildred
O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding enclosed Certificates of renewal of
copyright for "I saw the light of day last night" and "It's the dreamer in me",
April 19, 1965. Copyright renewal notice between Mildred O'Rourke and Jimmy Van
Heusen, regarding "It's the dreamer in me", Feb. 26, 1965. Letter (mimeograph) from
Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding enclosed Certificates of Renewal of
Copyright for "It's the dreamer in me", "Argentina skies", and "You can read me a
little book", March 5, 1965. Letter from Leon Kellman to Benjamin Starr, regarding
the rights to copyright renewal of "It's the dreamer in me", March 11, 1967. Letter
from B. Starr to Warner Strupp, regarding the rights to copyright renewal of "It's
the dreamer in me", Oct. 4, 1966. Letter from B. Starr to Miriam Stern, regarding
the rights to the copyright renewal of "It's the dreamer in me", Oct, 20, 1966.
box 139, folder 6
box 139, folder 7
"In more ways than one" 1964 to 1966
Registration card (photocopy) by Jimmy Van Heusen, for "In more ways than one",
Sept. 17, 1964. Letter (photocopy) from B. Starr to the American Society of
Composers, Authors and Publishers, regarding James Van Heusen having assigned to Van
Heusen Music Corp. all of his right, title and interest in and to "Love in the air",
"If I look like I feel", "Say something sentimental", "A cigarette and a
silhouette", "If anything happened to you", "This is madness", "I saw the light of
day last night", "Shadow sweetheart", "It's the dreamer in me", " The pleasure was
mine", "You can read me like a book", and "In more ways than one", June 16, 1966.
Copyright certification certificate and copyright renewal (photocopy) of "Love in
the air", "If I look like I feel", "Say something sentimental", "A cigarette and a
silhouette", "If anything happened to you", "This is madness", "I saw the light of
day last night", "Shadow sweetheart", "It's the dreamer in me", "The pleasure was
mine", "You can read me like a book" and "In more ways than one", June 16, 1966.
Letter (mimeograph) from B. Starr to Al Berman, regarding James Van Heusen having
assigned to Van Heusen Music Corp. all of his right, title and interest in and to
twelve songs including "In more ways than one", June 16, 1966. Letter (mimeograph)
from B. Starr to the Register of Copyrights Library of Congress, regarding an
enclosed sum to be recorded from James Van Heusen to Van Heusen Music Corp. of
twelve music compositions including "In more ways than one", June 16, 1966.
Copyright renewal (mimeograph) by James Van Heusen, for twelve music compositions
including "In more ways than one", June 16, 1966. Copyright certification
certificate and copyright renewal (mimeograph) by Jimmy Van Heusen, for "The
pleasure was mine", "In more ways than one" and "I saw the light of day last night",
Oct. 25, 1965. Copyright renewal certificate by Jimmy Van Heusen for "In more ways
than one", Sept. 17, 1964. Letter from Milldred O'Rourke to Peggy Price, regarding
filing an application for Copyright Renewal Certificate for "In more ways than one",
Aug. 17, 1964. Annotation in pen. Letter from Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen,
regarding enclosed Certificates of Renewal of Copyright for "In more ways than one",
Oct. 6, 1964. Annotation in pen. Copyright renewal notice between Mildred O'Rourke
and Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding "In more ways than one", July 31, 1964. Letter from
Peggy Price to Mildred O'Rourke, regarding an enclosed copy of the Copyright Renewal
Notice for "In more ways than one", an enclosed check to cover the renewal cost, and
a copy request, Aug 10, 1964.
box 139, folder 8
"If I look like I feel" 1964 to 1966
Registration card (photocopy) by Jimmy Van Heusen for "If I look like I feel", Feb.
23, 1965. Copyright renewal certificate by Jimmy Van Heusen for "If I look like I
feel", Feb. 23, 1965. Copyright certification certificate and copyright renewal
(mimeograph) by James Van Heusen, for twelve listed music compositions including "If
I look like I feel", June 16, 1966. Letter (mimeogaph) from B. Starr to the Americam
Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, regarding James Van Heusen having
assigned to Van Heusen Music Corp. all of his right, title and interest in and to
twelve listed music compositions including "If I look like I feel", June 16, 1966.
Letter (mimeograph) from B. Starr to Al Berman, regarding James Van Heusen having
assigned to Van Heusen Music Corp. all of his right, title and interest in and to
twelve listed music compositions including "If I look like I feel", June 16, 1966.
Letter (mimeograph) from B. Starr to the Register of Copyrights Library of Congress,
regarding an enclosed sum to be recorded from James Van Heusen to Van Heusen Music
Corp. of twelve listed musical compositions including If I look like I feel", June
16, 1966. Copyright renewal (mimeograph) by James Van Heusen, for twelve listed
musical compositions including "If I look like I feel", June 16, 1966. Copyright
certification certificate and copyright renewal (mimeograph) by Jimmy Van Heusen,
for "Love in the air", "If I look like I feel", "Say something sentmental", "Shadow
sweetheart", "A cigarette and a silhouette" and "If anything happened to you", Oct.
25, 1965. Annotation in pen. Letter (photocopy) from Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van
Heusen, regarding enclosed Certificates of Renewal of Copyright for "If I look like
I feel" and "If you're ever in my arms again", March 31, 1965. Copyright renewal
notice between Mildred O'Rourke and Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding "If I look like I
feel", Oct. 30, 1964. Songwriters contract between Joe Davis, Inc. and Benny Mercoff
- Jimmy Van Heusen for "If I look like I feel", Nov. 11, 1937.
box 139, folder 9
"Love in the air" 1964 to 1966
Songwriters contract between SOUTHERN MUSIC PUBLISHING CO., Inc., and Jimmy Van
Heusen for "Love in the air", Oct. 10, 1936. Copyright certification certificate and
Copyright renewal (mimeograph) by James Van Heusen for twelve listed musical
compositions including "Love in the air", June 16, 1966. Registration card
(photocopy) by Jimmy Van Heusen for "Love in the air", Feb. 23, 1965. Copyright
renewal certificate (mimeograph) by Jimmy Van Heusen for "Love in the air", Feb. 23,
1965. Copyright renewal certificate by Jimmy Van Heusen for "Love in the air", Feb
23, 1965. Letter (mimeograph) from B. Starr to the American Society of Composers,
Authors and Publishers, regarding James Van Heusen having assigned to Van Heusen
Music Corp. all of his right, title and interest in and to twelve listed musical
compositions including "Love in the air", June 16, 1966. Letter (photocopy) from B.
Starr to Al Berman, regarding James Van Heusen having assigned to Van Heusen Music
Corp. all of his right, title and interest in and to twelve listed musical
compositions including "Love in the air", June 16, 1966. Letter (photocopy) from B.
Starr to the Register of Copyrights Library of Congress, regarding an enclosed sum
to be recorded from James Van Heusen to Van Heusen Music Corp. of twelve listed
musical compositions including "Love in the air", June 16, 1966. Copyright renewal
(photocopy) by James Van Heusen for twelve listed musical compositions including
"Love in the air", June 16, 1966. Copyright renewal certificate (mimeograph) by
Jimmy Van Heusen for "Love in the air", Feb. 23, 1965. Copyright certification
certificate and copyright renewal (mimeograph) by James Van Heusen, for "Love in the
air", "If I look like I feel", "Say something sentimental", "Shadow sweetheart", "A
cigarette and a silhouette", and "If anything happened to you", Oct. 25, 1965.
Letter from Peggy Price to Par Nolan, regarding an enclosed renewal certificate on
"Love in the air" and a therofax copy having been made and put in the Van Heusen
Music files, April 5, 1965. Sheet music for "love in the air" is also enclosed.
Copyright renewal notice between Margaret Thiele and Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding
"Love in the air" Jan 31, 1964. Annotation in pencil. Letter from Mildred O'Rourke
to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding enclosed Certificates of Renewal of Copyright for
"Love in the air", March 30, 1965. Sheet music for "Love in the air"
box 139, folder 10
Various copyright records and correspondence 1933 to 1968
Unsigned copyright assignment regarding "Nancy, with the laughing face", along with
an unsigned Notary Public. Royalty agreement between James Van Heusen and Nancy
Sinatra, Aug. 12, 1968. Royalty agreement (photocopy) between James Van Heusen and
Nancy Sinatra, Aug. 12, 1968. Royalty agreement (photocopy) between James Van Heusen
and Nancy Sinatra, Aug. 12, 1968. Letter from Ben Starr to Peggy Price, regarding
enclosed copies of songwriter's contract, the Assignment, and the Agreement signed
by Nancy Sinatra, dated Aug. 12, 1968, on the song "Nancy with the laughing face",
Aug. 13, 1968. Letter from James Van Heusen to Stan Stanley, regarding his request
to print up and send out 1000 Folios of his important songs to recording companies,
agencies, radio and television stations and other important people in the industry.
He also requested permission to print "Teamwork", Aug. 28, 1965. Letter from James
Van Heusen to Ed Slattery, regarding his request to print up and send out 1000
Folios of his important songs to recording companies, agencies, radio and television
stations, and other important people in the industry. He also requested permission
to print "The secret of Christmas", "You can't love 'em all" and "The second time
around", Aug. 28, 1965. Letter from Jimmy Van Heusen to Milton Cashy, regarding an
oversight in preparing the contracts which gave one-half the assets of Burke &
Van Heusen Inc. to Dorsey Bros. Music Corp. in exchange for 50% stock interest in
Burke & Van Heusen Inc., Aug. 15, 1968. Letter (photocopy) from Edward Traubner
to Walt Disney Music Co., Re: Sammy Cahn, regarding a letter sent on July 2 which
was not responded to, Aug. 19, 1965. Letter (photocopy) from Edward Traubner to the
Walt Disney Music Co., Re: Sammy Cahn, regarding 1000 Folios that Sammy Cahn would
like to print up and send to recording companies, agencies, radio and televison
stations, and other important people in the industry. He also requested permission
to print "Go to sleep! Go to sleep!", "You're mother and mine", "Second star to the
right", and "You can fly, you can fly", July 2, 1965. Letter (photocopy) from Edward
Traubner to Lou Levy, regarding a letter sent on July 2, which was not responded to,
Aug. 19, 1965. Letter (photocopy) from Edward Traubner to Lou Levy, regarding Sammy
Cahn wanting to print up and send out 1000 Folios of his important songs to
recording companies, agencies, radio and television stations, and other important
people in the industry. He also requested permission to print "This is no laughing
matter", July 2, 1965. Letter (photocopy) from Edward Traubner to Richard Volter,
regarding Sammy Cahn wanting to print up and send out 1000 Folios of his important
songs to recording companies, agencies, radio and television stations, and other
important people in the industry. He also requested permission to print "I'm glad I
waited for you", July 2, 1965. Letter (photocopy) from Edward Traubner to Howard
Richmond, regarding Sammy Cahn wanting to print up and send out 1000 Folios of his
important songs to recording companies, agencies, radio and television stations, and
other important people in the industry. He also requested permission to print
"Autumn in Rome", July 2, 1965. Letter (photocopy) from Edward Traubner to the
Embassy Music Corporation, regarding Sammy Cahn wanting to print up and send out
1000 Folios of his important songs to recording companies, agencies, radio and
television stations, and other important people in the industry. He also requested
permission to print "I should care", July 2, 1965. Letter (photocopy) from Edward
Traubner to Irving Weiss, regarding Sammy Cahn wanting to print up and send out 1000
Folios of his important songs to recording companies, agencies, radio and television
stations, and other important people in the industry. He also requested permission
to print "My kind of town", July 2, 1965. Letter (photocopy) from Edward Traubner to
Stan Stanley, regarding a letter sent on July 2, which was not responded to, Aug.
19. 1965. Letter (photocopy) from Edward Traubner to Stan Stanley, regarding Sammy
Cahn wanting to print up and send out 1000 Folios of his important songs to
recording companies, agencies, radio and television stations and other important
people in the industry. He also requested permission to print "As long as there's
music", "Come out! Wherever you are", "I guess I'll hang my tears out to dry", "Some
other time" and "Victory polka", July 2, 1965. Letter (photocopy) from Edward
Traubner to Victor Blau, regarding a letter sent July 2, which was not responded to,
Aug. 19, 1965. Letter (photocopy) from Edward Traubner to Victor Blau, regarding
Sammy Cahn wanting to print up and send out 1000 Folios of his important songs to
recording companies, agencies, radio and television stations, and other important
people in the industry. He also requested permission to print "Bel mir bist due
schon!", "Face to face", "It's magic!", "It's you or no one", "Please be kind", "Put
'em in a box! Tie 'em with a ribbon! and throw 'em in the deep blue sea!!!" and
"That makes Paris, Paree!!!", July 2, 1965. Letter from James Van heusen to Jack
Gale, regarding printing up and sending out 1000 Folios of his important songs to
recording companies, agencies, radio and television stations, and other important
people in the industry. He also requested permission to print "I could have told
you", Aug. 28, 1965. Letter from Bertha Schwartz to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding
approval of Jimmy's request for permission to reprint "The secret of Christmas",
"You can't love 'em all" , and "The second time around", Sept. 20, 1965. Letter from
B. Starr to Sol Parker, regarding James Van Heusen assigning his renewal rights to
Van Heusen Music Corp. to the composition "Nancy with the laughing face", Dec. 11,
1968. Letter between B. Starr to Mary Lyle, regarding the recordation of four
musical compositions, Oct. 17, 1967. Annotations in pen. Affidavit relating to "You
think of ev'rything", "Eleanor I adore you", "When the spirit moves me" and "There's
a new gang on the way", signed by Billy Rose, Jan. 5, 1965. Letter from B. Starr to
Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding Billy Rose's and his successor's possible copyright
renewal rights to four songs, Jan 21, 1965. Affidavit (mimeograph) relating to "You
think of ev'rything", "Eleanor I adore you", "When the spirit moves me", and
"There's a new gang on the way", Jan. 5, 1965. Letter from B. Starr to the Register
of Copyrights, regarding the recordation of an enclosed affidavit signed by Billy
Rose, on January 5, 1965 under which he acknowledges that he is not a writer of "You
think of ev'rything", "Eleanor I adore you", "When the spirit moves me", and
"There's a new gang on the way", Jan. 21, 1965. Letter (mimeograph) from Billy Rose
to Benjamin Starr, regarding Billy Rose being willing to sign the necessary papers
to make the renewal copyrights the exclusive property of Jimmy and the Joseph
McCarthy estate, Dec. 14, 1964. Letter from B. Starr to Billy Rose, requesting
cooperation in connection with the renewal copyrights of "You think of ev'rything",
"Eleanor I adore you", "When the spirit moves me" and "There's a new gang on the
way", in which he was not a writer of, Dec. 11, 1964. Annotation in pencil. Letter
from B. Starr to James Van Heusen, regarding Billy Rose having signed before a
notary public, the papers prepared by him, Jan. 7, 1965. Letter from B. Starr to
Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding an attached photostatic copy of a letter from Billy
Rose, and an enclosed copy of the letter and affadavit sent to him, Dec. 16, 1964.
Letter (photostatic copy) from Billy Rose to Benjamin Starr, regarding Billy Rose
being willing to sign the necessary papers which will make the renewal copyrights
the exclusive property of Jimmy and the Joseph McCarthy estate, Dec. 14, 1964.
Stapled to previous entry. Letter from B. Starr to Billy Rose, regarding three
enclosed copies of an affidavit to be signed by Rose in connection with the renewal
rights of the four compositions, Dec. 16, 1964. Blank affidavit addressed to Billy
Rose relating to "You think of ev'rything", "Eleanor I adore you", "When the spirit
moves me" and "There's a new gang on the way". Publisher's agreement between Billy
Rose's Expositions Spectacles, Inc., Jimmy Van Heusen, Joseph McCarthy, Billy Rose,
and Robbins Music Corporation, regarding Billy Rose's Aquacade. Letter from Jimmy
Van Heusen to Joe McCarthy Jr., regarding a request for photostated copies of Joe
McCarthy Jr's father's contracts to "You think of ev'rything", "Eleanor I adore
you", "When the spirit moves me" and "There's a new gang on the way", May 4, 1964.
Letter from Jimmy to Joseph McCarthy, regarding enclosed carbon copies of letters
that Jimmy's attourney had been sending to various people, concerning Billy Rose,
Jan. 29, 1965. Letter (handwritten) from Joe McCarthy Jr. to Jimmy Van Heusen,
regarding the requested original contracts being unfound, June 29, 1964. Newspaper
clippings (photocopy) regarding Cut-In Writers, June 10, 1964. Publisher's agreement
(photocopy) between Billy Rose's Expositions spectacles, Inc., Jimmy Van Heusen,
Joseph McCarthy, Billy Rose, and Robbins Music Corporation, relating to Billy Rose's
Aquacade. Newspaper clippings (photocopy) regarding Cut-In Writers, June 10, 1964.
Letter from Jimmy Van Heusen to Ben Starr, regarding authorization to write to Billy
Rose concerning the removal of his name from the songs written by Jimmy Van Heusen
and Joseph McCarthy for the Aquacade show, Dec. 3, 1964. 2 pages. Newspaper
clippings (photocopy) regarding Cut-In Writers, June 10, 1964. Publisher's agreement
between Billy Rose's Expositions Spectacles, Inc., Jimmy Van Heusen, Joseph
McCarthy, Billy Rose, and Robbins Music Corporations, relating to Billy Rose's
Aquacade. Publisher's agreement (photocopy) between James Van Heusen and Music
Publishers Holding Corporation, Jan. 1939. Blank royalty agreement (photocopy).
Newspaper clipping entitled, "BVC wins key renewal rights case re Donaldson tunes
cleffed 'for hire", Nov. 3, 1965. Letter from B. Starr to Leon Kellman, regarding
Jimmy Van Heusen's SPA membership status at the time of certain agreements, March
14, 1967. List of songs to be renewed - "Looking for yesterday", "Sympathy", "They
ought to write a book about you", "Tom-boy", "You danced with dynamite",
"Imagination", and "Polka dots and moonbeams". Letter from Leon Kellman to Bernard
Fischman, referring to the awaited reply of his June 1st letter, regarding the
relationship of the renewal situation under the 1939 Basic Agreement, Aug. 18, 1967.
Letter from Leon Kellman to Bernard Fischman, referring to the awaited reply to his
Jan 17th letter, concerning certain songs of J.C. Johnson and Jimmy Van Heusen,
March 11, 1967. Address of Julie Dorsey Hilton given to JVH by Sam Weiss, 11-23-64.
Letter from B. Starr to William Krasilovsky, regarding withdrawal of claims to the
Jimmy Van Heusen shares of the renewal copyrights of "All this and heaven too", "So
help me if I don't love you", "This is madness", "When a prince of a fella meets a
cinderella" , "I love you in technicolor", "Deep in a dream", "Good for nothin' "and
"Oh! You crazy moon", Oct. 3, 1966. Letter from B. Starr to Carol Bridgman and
Arthur Boucher, regarding "So help me if I don't love you", and "When a prince of a
fella meets a cinderella", June 27, 1966. Release pursuant to Paragraph Nine of
Agreement between S.P.A. and Publisher (photocopy), by Eddie DeLange-Jimmy Van
Heusen for "So help me if I don't love you", Jan 5, 1940. Letter from the Secretary
of James Van Heusen to Miriam Stern, regarding copies of song contracts of "Blue
rain", "Make with the kisses" and "I thought about you", Sept. 6, 1966. Leaf with
the annotation "antiques". Royalty contract by Jerry Arlen and James Van Heusen, for
"You hi-de-hi-ing me", Oct. 17, 1933. Annotations in pencil. Royalty contract by
Jerry Arlen and James Van Heusen, for "I'm feeling fine", Oct. 17, 1933. Royalty
contract by Jerry Arlen and James Van Heusen, for "It's smart this season (to be in
love)", Oct. 17, 1933. Letter from Exclusive Publications, Inc., to whom it may
concern, regarding "It ain't right (but you can't go wrong)" being released by
Exclusive Publications, Inc., to James Van Heusen and Jerry Arlen, Aug. 2, 1934.
Songwriters contract by Jimmy Van Heusen, for "Lamento Gitano" (Gypsy lament)
English lyrics, Oct. 10, 1936. Agreement by James Van Heusen, Morris Levy, Henry
Glover, Jack Pearl, Arthur E. Babcock, Ida May Babcock and Wilbur A. Babcock, July
23, 1963. Agreement by Ada Kurtz, a/k/a Kurt Adams, regarding James Van Heusen being
the author of "Somewhere along the way", July 23, 1963. Schedule "A" - a list of
musical compositions - "My dream sonata", "Somewhere along the way", "I could have
told you", "Funny thing" and "How can I replace you", July 23, 1963. Letter from
James Van Heusen to the United Music Corporation, regarding payment to Morris Levy,
Henry Glover and Jack Pearl, and their respective heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns, the first $12,500.00 of his mechanical royalties from "My
dream sonata", "I could have told you", "Funny thing", and "How can I replace you".
Agreement by Bank of America, regarding the renewal copyright rights in musical
compositions written by James Van Heusen assigned to Messrs. Levy, Glover and Pearl,
or their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
Agreement by Milton L. Cashy, executor of the estate of James Van Heusen, a/k/a
Edward C. Babcock, regarding the renewal copyright rights in musical compositions
written by James Van Heusen assigned to Messrs: Levy, Glover and Pearl, or their
respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, Aug 20, 1963.
Letter from Smitty of Burke & Van Heusen inc. Music Publishers to Jimmy Van
Heusen, regarding copyright renewal procedure of "Keep it under your hat" and
"Afraid to say hello since you said goodbye", Aug. 27, 1957. Letter from Lawrence J.
Greene to Herb Reis, regarding three enclosed copies of undated contracts signed by
James Van Heusen and Julie Dorsey Hilton dealing with renewal copyrights of the
musical compositions entitled "Any time at all" and "I love you in technicolor",
Oct. 25, 1963. Letter from Jimmy Van Heusen to Harry Smith, regarding copyright
renewals on two songs, "Keep it under your heart" and "Afraid to say hello", Aug.
18, 1957. Letter from Irving Mills to Jerry Arlen & James Van Heusen, regarding
royalty contracts, March 27, 1933. Writen agreement (photocopy) by James Van Heusen
to assign one half interest in the song, "What's happened to me?" to Benjamin A.
Greene, May 8, 1936. List of Jimmy Van Heusen's renewals - "The pleasure was mine",
"Unforgettable", "What's happened to me", "If you're ever in my arms again", "Any
time at all", "Cigarette and a silhouette","Deep in a dream", "Do you wanna jump,
children", "I love you in technicolor", "I saw the light of day last night", "If I
look like I feel", "It's the dreamer in me", "Say something sentimental", "Shadow
sweetheart", "This is madness to love like this", "When a prince of a fella meets a
cinderella","You can read me like a book", "All this and heaven too",and "Help me
(if I don't love you)." Available renewals of songs with SPA contracts - "Swinging
the dream", "There's gotta be a wedding", "Peace, brother", "Swinging a dream",
"Darn that dream", "Moonland", "Love's a riddle", "Spring song", "Can I help it",
"All this and heaven too", "Shake down the stars", "Looking for yesterday",
"Sympathy" and "A cigarette and a silhouette". Mention of songs without SPA
contracts. Letter from Smitty to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding the exact dates of the
first copyright entry of "Love in the air", "If you're ever in my arms again",
"Harlem hospitality", "If I look like I feel", "You can read me like a book",
"Argentina skies", "It's the dreamer in me", "Say something sentimental", "Shadow
sweetheart", "Any time at all", "So help me", "this is madness" and "When a prince
of a fella", Sept. 19, 1956. List of James Van Heusen renewals - "The pleasure was
mine", "Unforgettable", "What's happened to me", "If you're ever in my arms again",
"Any time at all", "Cigarette and a silhouette", "Deep in a dream", "Do you wanna
jump, children", "I love you in technicolor", "I saw the light of day last night",
"If I look like I feel", "It's the dreamer in me", "Say something sentimental",
"Shadow sweetheart", "So help me if I don't love you", "This is madness to love like
this", "When a prince of a fella meets a cinderella", "You can read me a little
book", "All this and heaven too", Annotation in pencil. List of renewal copyright
certificates received - "Any time at all", "If I look like I feel", "If you're ever
in my arms again", "I love you in technicolor", "In more ways than one", "I saw the
light of day last night", "It's the dreamer in me", "Love in the air", "Shadow
sweetheart", "You can read me like a book", "There's a house in Harlem for sale
(Harlem hospitality)", "Argentina Skies", "Unforgettable", "So help me", "Cigarette
and a silhouette", Annotations in pen. Addresses of Curley Mahr and Carl. Written
agreement by James Van Heusen to assign one half interest in the song, "What's
happened to me?" to Benjamin Greene, May 8, 1936. Available renewals with SPA
contracts - "Swinging the dream", "There's gotta be a wedding", "Peace, brother",
"Swinging a dream", "Darn that dream", "Moonland", "Love's a riddle", "Spring song",
"Can I help it", "All this and heaven too", "Shake down the stars", "Looking for
yesterday", "Sympathy", "A cigarette and a silhouette". Mention of songs without SPA
contracts. Available renewals with SPA contracts - "Swinging the dream", "There's
gotta be a wedding", "Peace, brother", "Swinging a dream", "Moonland", "Love's a
riddle", "Spring song", "Can I help it", "All this and heaven too", "Shake down the
stars", "looking for yesterday","Sympathy", "A cigarette and a silhouette". Mention
of songs without SPA contracts. Annotations in pencil. List of Edwin H. Morris &
Company, Inc. Copyrights - "Straight down the middle", "Closer than a kiss", "You
can always judge a gal", "Fancy meeting you here", "Love won't let you get away",
"Here comes another song about Texas", "Love is a four letter word", "Life is for
livin' ", "Indiscreet", "Paris holiday", "Nothing in common", "Another human being
of the opposite sex". Letter (mimeograph) from Smitty to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding
Jimmy's employment - for - hire contract with MPHC, concerning "All I remember is
you", "All this and heaven too", "Can I help it" and "Oh you crazy moon", Dec. 10,
1958. Letter from Smitty to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding Jimmy's employment - for -
hire contract with MPHC, concerning "All I remember is you", "All this and heaven
too", "Can I help it" and "Oh you crazy moon", Dec. 10, 1958. Letter (mimeograph)
from Smitty to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding copyright renewal procedure for "Keep it
under your hat" and "Afraid to say hello since you said goodbye", Aug. 27, 1957.
Letter from Ada to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding the names on the song, "Afraid to say
hello" and the names of the children of the people with names on the song. The
letter also concerns Mitch Miller, Jackie and Frank. This letter is ripped in half
and stapled together, Sept. 9, 1957. List of Delange copyrights - "So help me (if I
don't love you)", "This is madness (to love like this)", "Deep in a dream", "Good
for nothin' (but love)", "Heaven can wait", "All I remember is you", "Can I help
it", "All this and heaven too", "There's gotta be a wedding", "Peace, brother",
"Swingin' a dream", "Darn that dream", "Moonland", "Love's a riddle", "Spring song",
"Shade down the stars", "Looking for yesterday", "Sympathy". Professional copy of
"Keep it under your heart".
box 139, folder 11
Various copyright records and correspondence 1940 to 1968
Letter from Ben Starr to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding an enclosed cue sheet of "Love
thy neighbor" and a paper to be signed by Jimmy, admitting that "Do you know why"
was written by Johnny Burke and Jimmy "as employees of Paramount Pictures Inc.",
Nov. 10, 1967. Letter from Mildred o'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding
contention of renewal of copyright by the Famous Music Corp. for the musical
composition "Do you know why", Nov. 3, 1967. Contract (photocopy) by Johnny Burke
and Jimmy Van Heusen, certifying that Burke and Van Heusen composed "Do you know
why" as employees of Paramount Pictures Inc., Aug. 21, 1940. A Notary Public
(photocopy) signed by Evelyn Winters, a witness to Johnny Burke's and James V.
Monaco's personal appearance, Aug. 21, 1940. Schedule (photocopy) listing "Do you
know why" and naming Johnny Burke & Jimmy Van Heusen as the writers of "Do you
know why". Copyright certification certificate (photocopy) for "Do you know why",
Dec. 29, 1958. Letter from Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding the
application for renewal copyright in the compositions "Dearest, darest I" and "Isn't
that just like love", Nov. 16, 1967. Letter from B. Starr to Jimmy Van Heusen,
regarding Famous Music Corp. having applied for the renewal copyright of "Do you
know why", Nov. 9, 1967. Letter from Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding
Jimmy's request of the Copyright office to obtain Copyright Renewal Certificates on
"Do you know why", "Isn't that just like love" and "Dearest, darest I", July 18,
1968 Letter (photocopy) from Jimmy Van Heusen to Mrs. O'Rourke, concerning Jimmy's
application for renewal of "Do you know why", Feb. 5, 1968. Letter (photocopy) from
Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding authorization for a Copyright
Renewal Certificate, Feb. 5, 1968. Letter (photocopy) from Jimmy Van Heusen to Mrs.
O'Rourke, regarding Jimmy's application for renewal of compositions: "Dearest,
darest I" and "Isn't that just like love". Copyright renewal notice from Mildred
O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding "You lucky people you", Jan. 31, 1968.
Copyright renewal notice from Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding
"You're dangerous", Jan. 31, 1968. Copyright renewal notice from Mildred O'Rourke to
Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding "African Etude", Feb. 29, 1968. Copyright renewal notice
from Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding "Birds of a feather", Jan. 2,
1968. Copyright renewal notice from Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding
"It's Always you", Jan. 2, 1968. Letter from Jimmy Van Heusen to Mildred O'Rourke,
regarding Jimmy's application for renewal of composition: "Do you know why". Letter
from James Van Heusen to Mrs. O'Rourke, concerning Jimmy's application for renewal
of compositions: "Isn't that just like love" and "Dearest, darest I". Letter from
James Van Heusen to Mrs. O'Rourke, concerning Jimmy's application for renewal of
compositions: "Isn't that just like love" and "Dearest, darest I". Copyright renewal
notice from Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding "Do you know why", Aug.
31, 1967. Copyright renewal notice from Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen,
regarding "Dearest, darest I", Aug. 31, 1967. Letter from Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy
Van Heusen, concerning Jimmy's application for renewal copyright in the
compositions: "You're dangerous" and "You lucky people you", Apr. 8, 1968.
Annotations in pen. Jimmy Van Heusen's balance in deposit account of the American
Guild of Authors and Composers, showing the fee for renewal of: "It's always you",
March 28, 1968. List (photocopy) of musical compositions recorded in connection with
photoplay entitled "Love thy neighbor".Burke, Van Heusen compositions including
"Isn't that just like love", "Do you know why", "Dearest, darest I", Dec. 12,
1940.
box 139, folder 12
"Do you wanna jump, children" 1938 to 1966
Registration card (photocopy) by Al Donahue, Jimmy Van Heusen, Willie Bryant and
Victor Selsman for "Do you wanna jump, children", Oct. 26, 1938. Songwriters
contract (photocopy) by Al Donahue, Jimmy Van heusen, Willie Bryant and Victor
Belsman, for "Do you wanna jump, children?" March 9, 1938. Agreement (photocopy)
between Willie Bryant, Fern Patricia Bryant and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc.,
regarding "Do you wanna jump children", Feb. 10, 1959. Letter (photocopy) from
Victor Selsman's decendents to Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., regarding the family's
ownership of the renewal rights to "Do you wanna jump, children", Sept. 12.
Agreement (photocopy) between the Selsman decendents and Burke & Van Heusen,
Inc., regarding "Do you wanna jump, children". Agreement (photocopy) between Al
Donohue, his wife and children and Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., regarding "Do you
wanna jump, children", Oct. 15, 1958. Copyright renewal notice (photocopy) from
Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen for "Do you wanna jump, children", Aug. 31,
1965. Copyright renewal notice (photocopy) from Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen
for "Do you wanna jump, children", Aug. 31, 1965. Copyright renewal certificate
(photocopy) by Jimmy Van Heusen for "Do you wanna jump, children". Letter
(photocopy) from Victor Selsman's decendents to Burke & Van Heusen, Inc.,
regarding the family's ownership of "Do you wanna jump, children", Sept. 12, 1958.
Transfer of copyright (photocopy) unto Burke & Van Heusen Inc., for "Do you
wanna jump, children", June 13, 1966. Copyright certification certificate
(photocopy), June 22, 1966. Information concerning copyright renewal (photocopy),
Oct. 26, 1965. Transfer of copyright (photocopy) unto Burke & Van Heusen, Inc.,
for "Do you wanna jump, children", June 13, 1966. Letter (photocopy) from B. Starr
to Al Berman, regarding transfer of copyright to Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., for
"Do you wanna jump, children", June 13, 1966. Copyright renewal certificate
(photocopy) by Jimmy Van Heusen for "Do you wanna jump, children", Oct. 26, 1965.
Letter (photocopy) from B. Starr to the American Society of Composers, Authors and
Publishers, regarding transfer of copyright to Burke & Van Heusen for "Do you
wanna jump, children", June 13, 1966. Letter (photocopy) from B. Starr to the
Register of Copyrights, regarding recordation of an enclosed assignment from James
Van Heusen to Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., June 13, 1966.
box 139, folder 13
"Eleanor, I adore you" 1967
Copyright renewal notice (photocopy) from Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen, for
"Eleanor, I adore you", Mar. 31, 1967. Copyright renewal notice (photocopy) from
Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen, for "Eleanor, I adore you", Mar. 31, 1967.
Copyright renewal certificate (photocopy) by Jimmy Van Heusen for "Eleanor, I adore
you". Transfer of copyright (photocopy) from James Van Heusen to Van Heusen Music
Corp., for the renewal copyrights of "There's a new gang on the way", "When the
spirit moves me", "Eleanor, I adore you", "You think of everything", "You think of
ev'rything", June 16, 1967. Transfer of copyright (photocopy) from James Van Heusen
to Van Heusen Music Corp. for the renewal copyrights of "There's a new gang on the
way", "When the spirit moves me", "Eleanor, I adore you", "You think of everything"
and "You think of ev'rything", June 16, 1967. Copyright certification certificate
(photocopy).
box 139, folder 14
"Any time at all" 1938 to 1966
Registration card (photocopy) by Jimmy Van Heusen and Jimmy Dorsey for "Any time at
all", June 16, 1965. Publishers agreement between Shapiro, Bernstein & Co.,
Music Publishers and Jimmy Van Heusen and Jimmy Dorsey for "Any time at all", May 4,
1938. Letter (photocopy) from St. James Music Corp. to thr Register of copyrights,
regarding recordation of an enclosed assignment for "Any time at all" and "I love
you in technicolor", Oct. 27, 1965. Transfer copyright (photocopy) from James Van
Heusen and Julie Dorsey Hilton to St. James Music Corporation, for "Any time at all"
and "I love you in technicolor", Oct. 26, 1965. Copyright certification certificate,
Oct. 29, 1965. Blank transfer of copyright from James Van Heusen and Julie Dorsey to
St. James Music Corporation for "Any time at all" and "I love you in technicolor",
Oct. 26, 1965. Letter (photocopy) from Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen,
regarding requested applications for Copyright Renewal Certificates, Aug. 17, 1965.
Letter (photocopy) from B. Starr to Al Berman, regarding the transfer of copyright
from Jimmy Van Heusen and Julie Dorsey Hilton, to St. James Music Corp., for "I love
you in technicolor" and "Anytime at all", June 16, 1966. Invoice (photocopy) by
Jimmy Van Heusen and Jimmy Dorsey for "Any time at all", April 30, 1965. Copyright
renewal notice (photocopy) from Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen for "Any time
at all", April 30, 1965. Copyright renewal notice (photocopy) from Mildred O'Rourke
to Jimmy Van Heusen for "Any time at all", May 28, 1965. Copyright renewal
certificate (photocopy) by Jimmy Van Heusen for"Any time at all". Blank transfer of
copyright (photocopy) from James Van Heusen and Julie Dorsey Hilton to St. James
Music Corporation for "Any time at all" and "I love you in technicolor", Oct. 26,
1965. Letter (photocopy) from St. James Music Corp. to the Register of Copyright,
regarding recordation of an assignment from James Van Heusen and Julie Dorsey Hilton
concerning "Any time at all" and "I love you in technicolor", Oct. 27, 1965. Letter
(photocopy) from B. Starr to Al Berman, regarding transfer of copyright from Jimmy
Van Heusen and Julie Dorsey, to St. James Music Corp. for "I love you in
technicolor" and "Anytime at all", June 16, 1966. Transfer of copyright (photocopy)
from James Van Heusen and Julie Dorsey Hilton to St. James Music Corporation for
"Any time at all" and "I love you in technicolor", Oct. 26, 1965. Copyright
certification certificate, Oct. 29, 1965. Copyright renewal certificate (photocopy)
by Jimmy Van Heusen for "Any time at all", Jun. 16, 1965. Letter (photocopy) from
Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc., regarding an apology for a false claim on "Any
time at all", Aug. 23, 1966. Song information (photocopy) for "Any time at all".
Letter (photocopy) from Ben Starr to Carol Bridgman and Al Berman, regarding the
claim for renewal copyright of "Any time at all" made by Shapiro, Bernstein &
Co., Inc, Aug. 24. Copyright renewal notice (photocopy) from Mildred O'Rourke to
Jimmy Van Heusen, for "Any time at all", April 30, 1965. Publishers agreement
(photocopy) between Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc., Music Publishers and Jimmy
Van Heusen and Jimmy Dorsey for "Any time at all", May 4, 1938. Song information
(photocopy) for "Any time at all". Letter (photocopy) from Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy
Van Heusen, regarding requested applications for Copyright Renewal Certificates,
Aug. 17, 1965.
box 139, folder 15
"I love you in technicolor" 1961 to 1965
Song information index card for "I love you in technicolor". Copyright renewal
certificate (photocopy) by Jimmy Van Heusen for "I love you in technicolor", May 3,
1965. Transfer of copyright (photocopy) from James Van Heusen and Julie Dorsey
Hilton, to St. James Music Corporation for "Any time at all" and "I love you in
technicolor", Oct 26, 1965. Copyright certification certificate (photocopy) Oct. 29,
1965. Transfer of copyright agreement (photocopy) between James Van Heusen, Julie
Dorsey Hilton and St. James Music Corp., Jan. 15, 1961. Royalty agreement
(photocopy) between Mat Burton, Jack Milford, Jimmy Van Heusen, Jimmy Dorsey and
Harms Inc., April 18.
box 139, folder 16
Various copyright records and correspondence 1941 to 1969
Copyright renewal certificate (photocopy) by Jimmy Van Heusen for "You're
dangerous", Mar. 7, 1966. Copyright renewal certificate (photocopy) by Jimmy Van
Heusen for "You lucky people you", Mar. 7. 1966. Copyright renewal certificate
(photocopy) by Jimmy Van Heusen for "African etude", Apr. 26, 1968. Songwriters
contract (photocopy) between Santly -Joy -Select, Inc., and Johnny Burke and Jimmy
van Heusen, for "African etude", Jan. 20, 1941. Copyright renewal certificate
(photocopy) by Jimmy Van Heusen for "You lucky people you", Mar. 7, 1968. Copyright
renewal certificate (photocopy) by Jimmy Van Heusen for "You're Dangerous", Mar. 7,
1968. Information concerning renewal copyright, page 4 of the copyright registration
certificate (photocopy), Apr. 26 1968. Copyright renewal notice (photocopy) from
Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen for "Moonlight becomes you", July 31, 1969.
Copyright renewal certificate (photocopy) by Jimmy Van Heusen for "If anything
happened to you", Jun. 23, 1969. Balance in Jimmy Van Heusen's deposit account
(photocopy) including the fee for renewal of "If anything happened to you", July 18,
1969. Blank registration of copyright certificate (photocopy). Blank application for
copyright registration (photocopy). Letter (photocopy) from Eva Welsh to Dick,
regarding further instruction on what to do with the enclosed documents, Aug. 12,
1969. Letter (photocopy) from the Register of copyrights to Jimmy Van Heusen,
regarding his application, copy and fee for "The laughing eyes of San Marino", June
18, 1969. Letter (photocopy) from the Register of copyrights to Jimmy Van Heusen,
regarding his application, copy and fee for "The laughing eyes of San Marino", June
18, 1969. Copyright renewal notice (photocopy) from Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van
Heusen for "Constantly", July 31, 1969. Assignments and related documents
(photocopy) - information on transfer of copyrights, recording documents, form of
document, recording time limits and identification of copyrighted works. Copyright
renewal notice (photocopy) from Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen for "Moonlight
becomes you", July 31, 1969. Letter (photocopy) from the Register of Copyrights to
St. James Music Corp., regarding no reply to a letter which concerned "The laughing
eyes of San Marino", and a refund of remittance, Aug. 22, 1969. Copyright renewal
certificate (photocopy) by Jimmy Van Heusen for "If anything happened to you", June
23, 1969. Songwriters contract (photocopy) between Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen
and Santly -Joy - Select, Inc., for "African Etude", Jan. 20, 1941. Information
concerning copyright in musical compositions, page 4 of the copyright registration
certificate (photocopy). Blank copyright registration application (photocopy).
box 139, folder 17
Various copyright records and correspondence 1967 to 1971
Balance in Jimmy Van Heusen's deposit account with the AGAC, including the fee for
the renewal of "Nancy, with the laughing face", July 8, 1971. Copyright renewal
certificate by Jimmy Van Heusen for "Nancy, with the laughing face", Jun. 8, 1971.
Letter from Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding the authorship and
copyright renewal of "Springtime blues", June 24, 1971. Copyright renewal notice
from Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding "Springtime Blues", June 21,
1971. Letter from Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding the return of the
corrected copyright renewal certificate for "Miss Jemima walks by", June 16, 1971.
Copyright renewal certificate by Jimmy Van Heusen for "Miss Jemima walks by", Aug.
7, 1970. Copyright renewal notice from Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen,
regarding "Mercer's (Johnny) music shop", May 28, 1971. Letter from Mildred O'Rourke
to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding the authorship and copyright renewal of "Men between
the wings", May 28, 1971. Copyright renewal notice by Jimmy Van Heusen for "Men
between the wings", May 28, 1971. Balance in Jimmy Van Heusen's deposit account with
AGAC including the fee for renewal of "Nancy, with the laughing face", May 12, 1971.
Copyright renewal certificate by Jimmy Van Heusen for "Nancy, with the laughing
face", Apr. 20, 1971. Copyright renewal notice from Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van
Heusen, regarding "Nancy, with the laughing face", April 30, 1971. Letter from
Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding the authorship and copyright renewal
of "Bu - dee - daht", "I'll always be with you", April 30, 1971. Copyright renewal
notice from Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding "Bu - dee - daht", April
30, 1971. Copyright renewal notice from Mildred O'Rourke to Van Heusen, regarding
"I'll always be with you", April 30, 1971. Letter from Mildred O'Rourke to Van
Heusen, regarding authorship and copyright renewal of "There is no love to die",
April 26, 1971. Copyright renewal notice from Mildred O'Rourke to Van Heusen,
regarding "There is no love to die", Apr. 20, 1971. Balance in Van Heusen's deposit
account with AGAC including the fee for renewal of "Knockin' on your own front
door", "When Stanislaus got got married", "For the first hundred years", "My heart's
wrapped up in gingham", "His rocking horse ran away", "Bluebirds in my belfry", "It
could happen to you", Apr. 21, 1971. Copyright renewal certificate by Van Heusen for
"Knockin' on your own front door", Mar. 15, 1971. Copyright renewal certificate by
Van Heusen for "When Stanislaus got married", Mar. 15, 1971. Copyright renewal
certificate by Van Heusen for "For the first hundred years", Mar. 15, 1971.
Copyright renewal certificate by Van Heusen for "My heart's wrapped up in gingham",
Mar. 15, 1971. Copyright renewal certificate by Van Heusen for "His rocking horse
ran away", Mar. 15, 1971. Copyright renewal certificate by Van Heusen for "Bluebirds
in my belfry", Mar. 15, 1971. Copyright renewal certificate by Van Heusen for "It
could happen to you", Mar. 15, 1971. Notice from the Royalty department of the AGAC,
regarding an enclosed statement of earnings showing collections through AGAC. Letter
from Mildred O'Rourke to Van Heusen, regarding authorship and copyright renewal of
"You ig my talk, don't dig my walk", (sic?) March 13, 1970. Copyright renewal notice
from Mildred O'Rourke to Jimmy Van Heusen, regarding "You ig my talk, don't dig my
walk", (sic?) Mar. 13, 1970. Letter from Stanley Adams to all writer members,
regarding the delay in forwarding checks covering the additional sums received from
the Columbia Broadcasting System and the American Broadcasting Company, Mar. 2,
1971. Copyright renewal notice from Mildred O'Rourke to Van Heusen, regarding
"Nancy, with the laughing face", Feb. 26, 1971. Letter from Mildred O'Rourke to Van
Heusen, regarding authorship and copyright renewal of "When you're out with me", "So
little time, so much to say", "Love with you is a game of come and go", "Let's take
advantage of the blackout" and "I hope it's only peek - a - boo", Jan. 4, 1971.
Copyright renewal notice from Mildred O'Rourke to Van Heusen, regarding "When you're
out with me", Dec. 31, 1970. Copyright renewal notice from Mildred O'Rourke to Van
Heusen, regarding "So little time, so much to say", Dec. 31, 1970. Copyright renewal
notice from Mildred O'Rourke to Van Heusen, regarding "Love with you is a game of
come and go", Dec. 31, 1970. Copyright renewal notice from Mildred O'Rourke to Van
Heusen, regarding "Let's take advantage of the blackout", Dec. 31, 1970. Copyright
renewal notice from Mildred O'Rourke to Van Heusen, regarding "I hope it's only peek
- a - boo", Dec. 13, 1970. Letter from Mildred O'Rourke to Van Heusen, regarding
authorship and copyright renewal of "I'm still missing you" and "I'm my baby's
baby", Feb. 3, 1971. Copyright renewal notice from Mildred O'Rourke to Van Heusen,
regarding "I'm still missing you", Jan. 29, 1971. Copyright renewal notice from
Mildred O'Rourke to Van Heusen, regarding "I'm my baby's baby", Jan 29. 1971.
Copyright renewal notice from Mildred O'Rourke to Van Heusen, regarding "Bluebirds
in my belfry", Jan. 29, 1971. Copyright renewal notice from Mildred O'Rourke to Van
Heusen, regarding "Swinging on a star", Jan. 29, 1971. Copyright renewal notice from
Mildred O'Rourke to Van Heusen, regarding "My heart's wrapped up in gingham", Jan.
29, 1971. Copyright renewal notice from Mildred O'Rourke to Van Heusen, regarding
"When Stanislaus got married", Jan. 29, 1971. Copyright renewal notice from Mildred
O'Rourke to Van Heusen, regarding "Day after forever", Jan. 29, 1971. Copyright
renewal notice from Mildred O'Rourke to Van Heusen, regarding "For the first hundred
years", Jan. 29, 1971. Copyright renewal notice from Mildred O'Rourke to Van Heusen,
regarding "Going my way", Jan. 29, 1971. Copyright renewal notice from Mildred
O'Rourke to Van Heusen, regarding "His rocking horse ran away", Jan. 29, 1971.
Copyright renewal notice from Mildred O'Rourke to Van Heusen, regarding "It could
happen to you", Jan. 29, 1971. Copyright renewal notice from Mildred O'Rourke to Van
Heusen, regarding "Knockin' on your own front door", Jan. 29. 1971. Balance in Van
Heusen's deposit account with AGAC, including the renewal fee of "Suddenly it's
spring", Jan. 4, 1971. Copyright renewal certificate by Van Heusen for "Suddenly
it's spring", Dec. 7, 1970. Balance in Van Heusen's deposit account with AGAC,
including renewal fees of "Swinging on a star", "Going my way" and "Day after
forever", Apr. 14, 1971. Copyright renewal certificate by Van Heusen for "Swinging
on a star", Mar. 10, 1971. Copyright renewal certificate by Van Heusen for "Going my
way", Mar. 10, 1971. Copyright renewal certificate by Van Heusen for "Day after
forever", Mar. 10, 1971. Letter from George A. Hoffman to Van Heusen, regarding tax
liability, May. 12, 1971. Notice of levy from a revenue officer to Van Heusen, May
11, 1971. Statement of royalties for "Closer than a kiss", "Life is for living" and
"I couldn't care less", Aug. 13, 1968. Statement of royalties for "Closer than a
kiss" and "I couldn't care less", Aug. 3, 1967.
box 139, folder 18
"A love song to Ruth" 1979 to 1981
Transfer of copyright (photocopy) from Van Heusen to Van Heusen Music Corp. for "If
that doesn't to it", (sic) and "A love song to Ruth", April 3, 1979. Copyright
certification certificate (photocopy), Nov. 23, 1981. Certificate of renewal
registration (photocopy) by Van Heusen for "A love song to Ruth", Jan. 4, 1979.
Annotations in pen.
box 139, folder 19
Various copyright records and correspondence 1979 to 1981
Letter from Miriam Stern to Marianne Conlin, regarding a request to renew the
copyright on "The old love" and "There you are", written by Van Heusen's pseudonym,
Arthur Williams, May 13, 1981. Copyright renewal notice (photocopy) from Marianne
Conlin to Van Heusen, regarding "The old love", "Pakistan", "Something great is
gonna happen" and "There you are", Apr. 21, 1981. Letter to Van Heusen regarding the
copyright renewal notice of April 30, 1979. Copyright renewal notice (photocopy)
from Marianne Conlin to Van Heusen, regarding "Somewhere along the way", "I wish I
were somebody else", "Imagination" and "What does it take?", April 30, 1979. Letter
from Miriam Stern to Bob Alexander, regarding renewal of "What does it take" and "(
I ) wish I were somebody else", May 7, 1979. Letter from Miriam Stern to Marianne
Conlin, regarding renewal of "The moon came up with a great idea", Sept. 21, 1979.
Letter from Miriam Stern to Robert Alexander, concerning "The moon came up with a
great idea" not being renewed next year, Sept. 21, 1979. Copyright renewal notice
from Marianne conlin to Van Heusen, regarding "The moon came up with a great idea",
"Chicago style", "The road to Bali", "Hoot mon", "The merry-go-runaround",
"Moonflowers", "To see you", Sept. 8, 1979.
box 140, folder 1
"Love in the air" 1965
Registration card by Van Heusen for "Love in the air", Feb. 23, 1965. Letter from
B. Starr to Van Heusen, regarding forms to be used in connection with each
composition registered to Van Heusen, Oct. 22, 1965. These forms are labeled A-F and
are given the fictitious title: Music anonymous.
box 140, folder 2
Various copyright records and correspondence 1945 to 1969
Copyright renewal certificate (photocopy) by Van Heusen for "Got the moon in my
pocket", Mar. 26, 1969. Copyright renewal certificate (photocopy) by Van Heusen for
"Just plain lonesome", May 26, 1969. Letter (photocopy) from B. Starr to Van Heusen,
regarding the renewal rights of "Playmates", Nov. 15, 1968. Letter (photocopy) from
Peggy Price to Ben Starr, regarding locating and enclosing the contracts on
"Playmates", Nov. 14, 1968. Letter (photocopy) from B. Starr to Van Heusen,
regarding renewal copyrights on the five songs from "Playmates", Nov. 9, 1968.
Letter (photocopy) from Peggy Price to Ben Starr, regarding enclosed xerox copies of
the renewal certificates on the four songs from "Playmates" - "Thank your lucky
stars and stripes", "Romeo Smith and Juliet Jones", "How long didi I dream" and
"Humpty dumpty heart", Nov. 12, 1968. Letter (photocopy) from B. Starr to Joseph
Taubman, regarding renewal rights to "Playmates", Nov. 4, 1968. Letter (photocopy)
from B. Starr to Miriam Stern, regarding copyright renewal of "Romeo Smith and
Juliet Jones", "Thank your lucky stars and stripes", "How long did I dream" and
"Humpty dumpty heart", Nov. 4, 1968. Phone number of Vernon Harbin (photocopy) in
regards to a copy of "Playmates employment contract". Copyright renewal notice
(photocopy) from Mildred O'Rourke to Van Heusen, regarding "Humpty dumpty heart",
Aug. 30, 1968. Copyright renewal notice (photocopy) from Mildred O'Rourke to Van
Heusen, regarding "How long did I dream", Aug. 30, 1968. Copyright renewal notice
(photocopy) from Mildred O'Rourke to Van Heusen, regarding "Thank your lucky stars
and stripes", Aug. 30, 1968. Copyright renewal notice (photocopy) from Mildred
O'Rourke to Van Heusen, regarding "Romeo Smith and Juliet Jones", Aug. 30, 1968.
Letter (photocopy) from Van Heusen to Vernon Harbin, regarding obtaining a xerox
copy of the employment contract for "Playmates", Nov. 8, 1968. Letter (photocopy)
from Miriam Stern to Ben Starr, regarding having no contracts on "Romeo Smith and
Juliet Jones", "Thank your lucky stars and stripes", "Humpty dumpty heart" and "How
long did I dream", Nov. 7, 1968. Letter (photocopy) from Van Heusen to Ben Starr,
regarding enclosed copies of clippings of the trade press that happened during the
time of "Playmates", Oct. 31, 1968. Copyright renewal certificate (photocopy) by Van
Heusen for "Humpty dumpty heart", Oct. 24, 1968. Copyright renewal certificate
(photocopy) by Van Heusen for "How long did I dream", Oct. 24, 1968. Copyright
renewal certificate (photocopy) by Van Heusen for "Romeo Smith and Juliet Jones",
Oct. 24, 1968. Copyright renewal certificate (photocopy) by Van Heusen for "Thank
your lucky stars and stripes", Oct. 24, 1968. Letter (photocopy) from B. Starr to
Herbert Wise, regarding the "employment agreement" of Van Heusen and Burke for
"Playmates", Oct. 15, 1968. Letter (photocopy) from RKO Radio Pictures, Inc., to
Johnny Burke and Jimmy Van Heusen, confirming the agreement in connection with the
employment agreement of Oct. 14, 1943, Feb. 1945. Copyright renewal notice
(photocopy) from Mildred O'Rourke to Van Heusen, for "Romeo Smith and Juliet Jones",
Aug. 30, 1968. Copyright renewal notice (photocopy) from Mildred O'Rourke to Van
Heusen, for "Thank your lucky stars and stripes", Aug. 30, 1968. Copyright renewal
notice (photocopy) from Mildred O'Rourke to Van Heusen, for "How long did I dream",
Aug. 30, 1968. Copyright renewal notice (photocopy) from Mildred O'Rourke to Van
Heusen, for "Humpty dumpty heart", Aug. 30, 1968.
box 140, folder 3
Various copyright records and correspondence 1940 to 1968
Blank songwriters renewal contract of 1950. Example of a songwriters renewal
contract of 1950. Letter from B. Starr to Jimmy Van Heusen explaining the enclosed
forms to be used with each composition from this time on, Oct. 22, 1965. Forms
labelled A - E which are examples of the forms to be used with each composition from
this time on. Letter from Van Heusen to Ben Starr, regarding enclosed photostats of
letters pertaining to "Sympathy" and "Looking for yesterday", Dec. 12, 1966.
Available renewals - Songs with SPA contracts - "Swinging the dream", "There's gotta
be a wedding", "Peace, brother", "Swinging a dream", "Darn that dream", "Moonland",
"Love's a riddle", "Spring song", "Can I help it", "All this and heaven too", "Shake
down the stars", "Looking for yesterday", "Sympathy", "A cigarette and a
silhouette". Also, those without SPA contracts - "Billy Rose's new aquacade","You
think of everything", "When the spirit moves me", "There's a new gang on the way",
"Eleanor, I love you". List of addresses of radio stations in Louisianna, Alabama,
New York and Philadelphia. Letter from James Van Heusen to Ben Starr, regarding
enclosed photostats of three letters pertaining to "Sympathy" and "Looking for
yesterday", Dec. 12, 1966. Letter from Mrs. S. H. Bourne to Benjamin Starr,
regarding correspondence between Mrs Sandler, Oct. 3, 1966. Letter from Adele Z.
Sandler to Benjamin Starr, regarding enclosed copies of the agreement and the
assignment, Sept. 12, 1966. Letter from B. Starr to Adele Z. Sandler, requesting a
fully signed copy of a renewal agreement and an assignment, Sept. 7, 1966. Transfer
of copyright by Van Heusen to the Bourne Co., for "Sympathy" and "Looking for
yesterday", March 15, 1963. Letter from Van Heusen to Bourne Co., regarding the
transfer of copyright of "Sympathy" and "Looking for yesterday", Mar. 1, 1963.
Letter from B. Starr to Adele Z. Sandler, regarding the agreement with Van Heusen on
his shares of the renewal rights of "Sympathy" and "Looking for yesterday", Sept.
14, 1966. Letter (photocopy) from Adele Z. Sandler to Van Heusen, regarding an
enclosed copyright renewal agreement and assignment for "Sympathy" and "Looking for
yesterday", Mar. 4, 1963. Letters (photocopies) from between Van Heusen and Bourne
Co. regarding "Sympathy" and "Looking for yesterday", 4 pages, Feb. 5, - March 14,
1963. Publishers agreement (photocopy) by Bregman Vocco and Conn Inc. Release
(photocopy) of an agreement between S.P.A. and Bregman, Vocco & Conn Inc., for
"Spring song", Jan. 20, 1940. Release (photocopy) of an agreement between S.P.A. and
Bregman, Vocco & Conn Inc., for "Shake down the stars", Jan. 20, 1940. Letter
from Van Heusen to Herb Reis, regarding renewal agreements of DeLange - Van Heusen
copyrights and two copies of a list of DeLange - Van Heusen songs, July 7, 1961.
Letter from B. Starr to Bonnie Bourne, regarding renewal agreements for "Sympathy"
and "Looking for yesterday", Sept. 29, 1966. Explanation of SPA contracts for
"Swingin' a dream", "I love ya, ya mug", "Can I help it" and "All this and heaven
too". List (photocopy) of songs handled by the Music Publishers Holding Corp. and
their contract dates. Correspondence between Jack Bregman and Van Heusen, regarding
an enclosed copy of the contract for "Shake down the stars" and the renewal rights
for "Swingin' a dream", Feb. 14, 1967, Feb. 27, 1967. List (photocopy) of Delange -
Van Heusen copyrights published by Bergman, Vocco & Conn, Inc., Irving Berlin,
Inc. (Bourne), and The Big Three (Robbins, Feist, Miller) and their contract dates.
Explanation (photocopy) of SPA contracts for "Swingin' a dream", "I love ya, ya
mug", "Can I help it" and "All this and heaven too". List of songs with and without
renewal copyright certificates. Records for Van Heusen songs including: Pub. or
un-pub., Orig. copyright date, Type of cont., Orig. publisher, Renew. cert. rec'd
date, Publ. of renew. or status, Assign. of copyright or status, ASCAP notified, and
notes, 5 pages. Notes for "Harlem hospitality", "Unforgettable", "If you're ever in
my arms again", "Argentina skies", "Say something sentimental", "Any time at all",
"I love you in technicolor", "Do you wanna jump, children", "Oh, you crazy moon",
"There's gotta be a wedding", "Polka dots and moonbeams", "Imagination", "They ought
to write a book about you", "I love ya, ya mug, I love ya", "Absent - minded moon",
"When I get time" and "There's a house in Harlem for sale". Records and notes
(photocopy) for Van Heusen songs with annotations, 14 pages. Letter from Ben to Van
Heusen, regarding "Darn that dream" and other songs from that production not being
credited to Van Heusen Music Corp., May 6, 1968. Letter from B. Starr to Carol
Bridgeman, regarding the recognization and registration of renewal rights of "A
cigarette and a silhouette", "All I remember is you", "All this and heaven too",
"Argentina skies", "Blue rain", "Can I help it", "Deep in a dream", "Eleanor, I love
you", "Good for nothin but love", "Heaven can wait", "I saw the light of day last
night", "I thought about you", "If I look how I feel", "In more ways than one",
"It's the dreamer in me", "Looking for yesterday", "Love in the air", "Make with the
kisses", "Oh you crazy moon", "Say something sentimental", "Sha, sha", "Shadow
sweetheart", "So help me", "Speaking of heaven", "Spring song", "Sympathy", "The
pleasure was mine", "There's a new gang on the way", "This is madness", "Tomboy",
"Unforgettable", "When a prince of a fella", "When the spirit moves me", "Who'll buy
my dream", "You can read me like a book" and "You think of everything", June 19,
1968. Records (handwritten) for Van Heusen songs, 3 pages. List of songs with and
without renewal copyright certificates. List (photocopy) of Burke and Van Heusen
songs, 9 pages. Records of renewal shares claimed by Van Heusen Music Corp., 3
pages. Records for Van Heusen songs, 5 pages. Records and notes (photocopiess) for
Van Heusen songs with annotations, 24 pages. Publishers agreement between Eddie De
Lange and the Music Publishers Holding Corporation, Jan, 1939. Royalty agreement,
Exhibit A, unsigned.
box 140, folder 4
Various copyright records and correspondence 1943 to 1969
Copyright renewal certificates, by Burke and Van Heusen, for songs from "My
favorite spy" and "Playmates", Oct. 24, 1968 - Mar. 26, 1969. Correspondence, to or
from Starr, concerning "Playmates", Oct. 15, 1968 - Nov. 15, 1968. Leaf
(handwritten) containing Vernon Harbin's phone number and RKO address, regarding a
copy of "Playmates" employment contract. Copyright renewal notices from Mildred
O'Rourke to Van Heusen, for songs from "Playmates", Aug. 30, 1968. Confirmation of
an agreement between Burke and Van Heusen and RKO Radio Pictures, Inc., (photocopy)
connected with the employment agreement dated Oct. 14, 1943.
box 140, folder 5
"Blue rain", "Make with the kisses", "I thought about you" 1966
Reply message from Miriam Stern to Van Heusen, regarding enclosed copies of the
contracts on "Blue rain", "Make with the kisses", and "I thought about you", Sept.
8, 1966. Correspondence to or from Starr, regarding "Blue rain", "Make with the
kisses" and "I thought about you", Nov. 21, 1966 - Dec. 8, 1966.
box 140, folder 6
"All I remember is you" 1939 to 1967
Copyright renewal certificates, (photocopies) by Van Heusen, for "All I remember is
you", 6 pages, May 17, 1966. Letter (photocopy) from Natilie P. Kissel to the Remick
Music Corp. and Van Heusen Music Corp., regarding renewal rights of "All I remember
is you", Nov. 14, 1967. Correspondence (photocopies) to or from Starr, regarding
"All I remember is you", 10 pages, June 27, 1966 - Nov. 27, 1967. Transfer of
copyright and Copyright certification certificates (photocopies) for "All I remember
is you", 4 pages, June 27, 1966 - Aug. 12, 1966. Letter (photocopy) from Mildred
O"Rourke to Van Heusen, regarding requested applications for copyright renewal
certificates for the attached musical composition "All I remember is you", July 6,
1966. Copyright renewal notices (photocopies) from Mildred O'Rourke to Van Heusen,
regarding "All I remember is you", 5 pages,Mar. 31, 1966 - Apr. 29, 1966.
Songwriters contracts (photocopies) between De Lange/ Van Heusen and Remick Music
Corporation, for "All I remember is you", 4 pages, May 5, 1939.
box 140, folder 7
Various copyright records and correspondence 1966 to 1982
Letter from Joanne Brown to Ann Brown, regarding being granted statutory for "Make
with the kisses", Nov. 13, 1980. Letter from Marianne Conlin to Van Heusen,
regarding the registration of "The Barnum and Bailey ball", Sept. 23, 1980. Letter
from Arleigh Castle to the Van Heusen Music Corp., regarding a royalty error for
"Empty tables", Sept. 9, 1980. Letter from Mariam Stern to Van Heusen, regarding
enclosed notification from the Harry Fox Office and copyright certificate
(photocopy) for "Empty tables", 5 pages, May 24, 1976 - March 28, 1974.
Correspondence to or from Edward Traubner, regarding "Walking happy", 4 pages, Sept.
25 , 1967 - Sept. 11, 1968. Correspondence (photocopies) between Cy Feuer and David
Smith, regarding the motion picture rights of "Walking happy", 7 pages, Sept. 22,
1967 - Sept. 26, 1967. Participation agreement (photocopy) between Shapiro,
Bernstein & Co. Inc., Laursteed Music Inc. and Van Heusen Music Corp., for
"Walking happy", Aug. 4, 1966. Correspondence (photocopies) from Shapiro, Bernstein
& Co., regarding the publisher's share of performing fees for "Walking happy",
Aug. 16, 1966 - Oct. 3, 1968. Transfer of copyright from Van Heusen Corp. to
Shapiro, Bernstein & Co. Inc., for all musical composition which are or may be
used in "Walking happy", AUg. 4, 1966. Agreement to pay Edward Traubner ten per cent
for "Walking happy", Aug. 4, 1966. Participation agreement between Shapiro,
Bernstein & Co., Laursteed Music Inc. and Van Heusen Music Corp., for "Walking
happy", Aug. 4, 1966. Limited partnership agreement of The Choice Company listing
general partners and limited partners, Aug. 22, 1966. Agreement (photocopy) between
The Choice Company and Capitol Records, Inc., for "Walking happy", Oct. 26, 1966.
Unsigned confirmation of the agreement letter (photocopy) entitled Exhibit "A" and
"B", from Capitol Records, Inc., Apr. 1, 1966. Letter from Arnold A. Gurwitch to Van
Heusen Music Corp., concerning appropriate credits for Van Heusen Music Corp. and
Cahn Music Co., regarding "love is a bore", Mar. 2, 1979. Correspondence between
Miriam Stern and Whitney Trilling, regarding permission for the performance of
"Let's make love", Mar. 21, 1982 - Mar. 31, 1982. Certificate of renewal
registration (photocopy) by Van Heusen, for "Funny thing", 4 pages, Jan. 25, 1982.
Certificate of renewal registration (photocopy) by Van Heusen, for "(Young at heart)
You my love", Feb. 16, 1982.
box 140, folder 8
Various copyright records and correspondence 1958 to 1976
Correspondence to and from Miriam Stern, regarding "Cathy", 9 pages, Mar. 15, 1976
- Mar. 30, 1976. Statements of royalties by the Bourne Co. Music Publishers for Van
Heusen Music Corp., 3 pages, June 30, 1974 - Dec. 31, 1975. Letter (mimeograph and
photocopy) from Rudolph Nissim to the Bourne Co., Glorste, Inc., and Van Heusen
Music Corp., regarding "Cathy", 2 copies, Jul. 9, 1964. Letter from Mariam Stern to
Van Heusen, regarding "Cross my heart", 2 pages, Oct. 13, 1972. Correspondence to
and from Miriam Stern, regarding "Come waltz with me", 4 pages, Oct. 13, 1972.
Correspondence to and from Miriam Stern, regarding foreign royalties distribution, 6
pages, Feb. 6, 1976 - Aug. 11, 1976. Reassignment records (originals and
photocopies) for "Come waltz with me", "Close to Christmas" and "Christmas is for
children", 41 pages, July 7, 1959 - Jun. 9, 1970. "Come waltz with me", sheet music.
Songwriters contract and agreements concerning "Carnival in Flanders", 8 pages, May
12, 1953 - Aug. 11, 1966. Registration cards, Copyright renewal certificates and a
transfer of copyright (photocopies) by Van Heusen, for "Can I help it", 5 pages.
Correspondence, transfer of copyright and a copyright certification (mimeographs)
for "Speaking of heaven", "Can I help it", "Blue rain". "I thought about you", and
"Make with the kisses", Nov. 28, 1966. Copyright renewal certificate by Van Heusen,
for "Can I help it", Oct. 17, 1966. Copyright renewal notices from Mildred O'Rourke
to Van Heusen, for "Can I help it", 4 copies, Aug. 31, 1966. Letter from Mildred
O'Rourke to Van Heusen, regarding requested copyright renewal certificates for
compositions on an attached list, Nov. 18, 1966. Letter from Syd Goldberg to Peggy
Price, regarding obtaining copies for "Can I help it", Jul. 24, 1963. Three index
cards of songs not in "Papa's delicate condition". Letter to Van Heusen, regarding a
list of songs returned by various publishers, Apr. 22, 1971. Letters, songwriters
contracts, copyright renewal certificates and copyright licence contract
(photocopies, mimeographs and originals) by Van Heusen, for "California", 32 pages,
Oct. 7, 1958 - June 9, 1970. Letter to Van Heusen, regarding "Shadow sweetheart" and
"All I remember is you", Jan. 19, 1970. Index card regarding AGAC advising the
copyright office, Apr. 9, 1970. Correspondence, publishers agreement, royalty
agreement, copyright renewal certificates, copyright renewal notices,registration
card and transfer of copyright for "All I remember is you" and "All this and heaven
too", 36 pages, May 17, 1966 - Apr. 9, 1970. Correspondence (mimeograph) from
B.Starr to Carol Bridgman and Arthur Boucher, regarding "So help me if I don't love
you", June 27, 1966. Correspondence from Phyllis Sciacovelli to Miriam Stern,
regarding "51 West", Oct. 5, 1979. Copyright registration certificate (mimeograph)
by Sammy Cahn and Van Heusen, for "Half past April, and a quarter to may", April 1,
1966.
box 140, folder 9
Various copyright records and correspondence 1938 to 1982
Correspondence, copyright renewal certificate, transfer of copyright, copyright
renewal notices, registration card and balance in deposit account (originals,
photocopies and mimeograph) for "All this and heaven too", "Heaven can wait", "Good
for nothin' but love" and "Deep in a dream", 64 pages, Oct. 14, 1938 - Jun. 13,
1966. Letter to Van Heusen, regarding an enclosed copy of a letter from Bobby
Mellin, May 6, 1971. Letter from Robert Mellin Ltd., to S. M. Ali, regarding "Deep
in my heart", Apr. 27, 1971. Letter (photocopy) from Van Heusen to Maraville Music
Corp., regarding "Don't call me I'll call you", Dec. 31, 1971. Letter (photocopy)
from Van Heusen to the Famous Music Corp., regarding "The 86th! The 86th!", Jan. 17,
1972. Correspondence, agreements and contracts (original, mimeograph, and photocopy)
to and from Miriam Stern, regarding "Darn that dream", 67 pages Nov. 25, 1966 - May
2, 1975. Letters from Adele Z. Sandler to Keith Mardak (photocopies) regarding "The
golden sounds of Jimmy Van Heusen", 3 pages, May 23, 1972 - Aug. 3, 1972. Check
(photocopy) from The Harry Fox Agency, Inc., to Van Heusen Music Corp. Acknowledged
receipt of the Affidavit of Judgment by Confession (photocopy) from B. Starr to Abe
Schlager, 6 pages, Sept. 16, 1969. Affidavit of judgment by confession (photocopy)
between Abe Schlager and Van Heusen. Letter (photocopy) from Van Heusen to Abe
Schlager, regarding a loan, Sept. 16, 1969. Agreements (photocopies) by Van Heusen
for "Swingin' that dream", 4 pages. Correspondence, receipts of notice of use,
copyright certificates, registration cards, and songwriters contract regarding "It
gets lonely early", 36 pages, Apr. 9, 1965 - Jul. 29, 1965. Letter from Arleigh
Castle to Peggy, regarding six copies of AGAC writers contract, Apr. 23, 1965.
Certificate of publication (photocopy) by Cahn and Van Heusen for "I'll never waltz
again, without you", Jan. 28, 1965. Copyright registration certificates
(photocopies) by Cahn and Van Heusen, for "If I be your best chance", 4 pages, May
19, 1965. Letter from Hugo and Luigi to Van Heusen, regarding "I could have told
you" and "My dream sonata", Feb. 2, 1972. Correspondence and certificates of renewal
registration (photocopies), for "I could have told you", 4 pages, Dec. 31, 1971 -
Feb. 16, 1982. Correspondence and Copyright registration certificates (photocopies)
for "I don't think I'm in love", 11 pages, Nov. 27, 1964 - Dec. 28, 1966. Copyright
renewal certificate by Burke and Van Heusen, for "How does your garden grow", Aug.
9, 1971. Correspondence and copyright registration certificates (photocopies) for
"How do you talk to a girl", 12 pages, Nov. 27, 1964 - Dec. 28, 1966. Copyright
registration certificate (photocopy) for "Heaven helps him who helps himself", Mar.
12, 1970. Registration cards, copyright renewal certificates, balance in credit
account, transfer of copyright and correspondence ( photocopies and mimeograph) for
"Heaven can wait", 13 pages, Jan. 24, 1966 - June 13, 1966. Correspondence and
copyright renewal certificates (photocopies) for "All this and heaven too", 5 pages,
Jun. 13, 1966.
box 140, folder 10
Various copyright records and correspondence 1958 to 1970
Corresopndence to or from Van Heusen, regarding "To love and be loved", Feb. 12,
1958 - Feb. 22, 1958. Letter (photocopy) from Miriam Stern to the AGAC, regarding
the reassignment of "California", "Christmas is for children", "Close to Christmas",
"Come sing with me", "Come summer", "Come waltz with me", "Plum pudding", "My
fav'rite Christmas card", "An old fashioned Christmas", "Deck the hall", "I'm a
Texas boy", "My home", "My N.Y.". "The twelve days of Christmas" and "We wish you a
Merry Christmas", JUn. 9, 1970. Letters from publisher to writer, assigning all
rights previously acquired under an SPA contract, by Cahn and Van Heusen, for "The
twelve days of Christmas", Nov. 14, 1962. Letter (photocopy) from Lou Wilson of the
UNited Entertainment Corp., to Edward Traubner, regarding the William Morris
office's interest in Cahn and Van Heusen for the musical version of "Bell, book
& candle", Sept. 9, 1966.
box 152, folder 9
Copyright search, Library of Congress 9/3/1970
Copyright search by the Library of Congress Copyright Office for Van Heusen Music
Corp. Search is between 1898 and 1970 for Jimmy Van Heusen (and variants), Ted
Johnson, Arthur Williams, Kurt Adams, and Carmen Vitale. Results listed
alphabetically by song title.
Duplicate copy in Box 165, Folder 19 (ss 9.2)
box 165, folder 19
Copyright search, Library of Congress 9/3/1970
Copyright search by the Library of Congress Copyright Office for Van Heusen Music
Corp. Search is between 1898 and 1970 for Jimmy Van Heusen (and variants), Ted
Johnson, Arthur Williams, Kurt Adams, and Carmen Vitale. Results listed
alphabetically by song title.
Removed from folder titled "Copyright Search". Duplicate copy in Box 152, Folder
9.
Stage/Film Production Records Subseries 3. 1939-1972
Physical Description: 6
boxes
Arrangement reflects original filing order in some cases; follows physical order of
container.
Files organized by film, television, or stage production, including original and
copied materials regarding contracts, agreements, and other legal or financial
matters, often contextualized by correspondence.
box 120, folder 3
The Padre/Going my way, Dixie, and Playmates 1940s
Photocopies of articles concerning Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke publishing
score of "Playmates" by non-ASCAP publishing firm- Peer International, October 1941.
Photocopy of employment agreement for "The Padre", June 1, 1943. Photocopy of
agreement, regarding publication of songs for "Going My Way", March 15, 1944.
Photocopy of agreement for "Dixie". Photocopy of agreement for "Playmates".
box 130, folder 5
Robin and the seven hoods 1963 to 1965
Letter, from Sergeant Music Company to Carol Bridgeman of the Index Department of
ASCAP, concerning the songs from "Robin and the 7 Hoods", April 23, 1964. Letter
(mimeograph), from Sergeant Music Company to Arthur Boucher c/o Harry Fox,
concerning the songs from "Robin and the 7 Hoods" and the ABC Paramount recording of
"Any man who loves his mother", August 11, 1964. Correspondence (mimeograph) (3
letters), between Irving Weiss of Sergeant Music Co., Harry Fox, and Cameo Parkway
Records, Inc., concerning "My kind of town", 1965. Sample licence agreement
(mimeograph), unused. License (photocopy), between Sergeant Music Co. and Warner
Bros. Records, Inc., concerning "Style", "Don't be a do-badder", "Charlotte couldn't
Charleston", "Bang! Bang!", "Baby I love ya up to here", "Mister Booze", "My kind of
town", "All for one and one for all", "Any man who loves his mother", and "I like to
lead when I dance", December 20, 1963. List of master numbers for songs listed above
plus "(Overture) Robin and the 7 Hoods" and "Give praise! Give praise! Give
praise!". Letter, from Van Heusen to Irving Weiss of Sergeant Music Company,
requesting 100 professional copies of "My kind of town", March 11, 1965. License,
from Sergeant Music Co., Laursteed, Inc. & Van Heusen Music Corp. to Stereotape
Records, concerning "I like to lead when I dance", Aug. 11, 1965. Letter, from (?)
to Carol Bridgeman of the Index Dept. of ASCAP, concerning songs from "Robin and the
7 Hoods", August 6, 1964. 2 Acknowledgement of Receipt of a Notice of Use
(mimeographs), for Sergeant Music Co., Glorste, Inc. and Van Heusen Music
Corporation, both concerning songs from "Robin and the 7 Hoods", c. June 12, 1964. 2
Mechanical Copyright Protection claim forms (mimeograph), for Sergeant Music Co.,
Glorste, Inc. and Van Heusen Music Corporation, one concerning "My kind of town",
the other concerning "I like to lead when I dance", June 15, 1964. Mechanical
Reproduction Licence, for Sergeant Music Co., Glorste, Inc. and Van Heusen Music
Corporation, concerning "I like to lead when I dance", April 27, 1964. 10 Index
clearance cards (mimeograph), (5 per page, 2 pages, 1 copy of each page), concerning
songs from "Robin and the 7 Hoods".
box 130, folder 7
Robin and the seven hoods 1963 to 1969
Letter (mimeograph), from Irving Weiss of Sergeant Music Co. to ASCAP, concerning
restriction of songs from Robin and the seven Hoods", March 16, 1964. Agreement (2
photocopies), between P-C Productions and Sammy Cahn, Van Heusen, Glorste, Inc.,
Sergeant Music Co., and Van Heusen Music Co., concerning "Robin and the 7 Hoods",
November 5, 1963. Letter (photocopy), from Milton A. Rudin Law Offices to Peggy
Price, concerning Sergeant Music Co. et al v. Jaik Rosenstein lawsuit, April 10,
1967. Letter (draft) (photocopy), from Sergeant Music Co. to Harry Fox, (concerning
songs from "Robin and the 7 Hoods"), May 8, 1968. Letter (4 photocopies), (from
Sergeant Music Co.) one of each sent to Welbeck Music Ltd., Warner Bros. - Reprise,
Harry Fox, and Mechanical Copyright Protection Society Ltd., May 15, 1968. List of
songs (photocopy), those published by Sergeant Music, Glorste Inc., and Van Heusen
Music circled, 2 pages. Writers Royalty Statement (photocopy), concerning songs
written by Van Heusen and published by Sergeant Music Company, for the period ending
June 30, 1969. Authorization letter (photocopy), from Irving Weiss of Sergeant Music
Co. to Golden West Music Press, concerning printing 1,000 sale copies of songs from
"Robin and the 7 Hoods", May 22, 1964. License (photocopy), between Sergeant Music
Co. and Warner Bros. Records, Inc., concerning "Style", "Don't be a do-badder",
"Charlotte couldn't Charleston", "Bang! Bang!", "Baby I gove ya up to here", "Mister
Booze", "My kind of town", "All for one and one for all", "Any man who loves his
mother", and "I like to lead when I dance", December 20, 1963. 2 Acknowledgement of
Receipt of a Notice of Use (photocopies), for Sergeant Music Co., Glorste, Inc. and
Van Heusen Music Corporation, both concerning songs from "Robin and the 7 Hoods", c.
June 12, 1964. Letter (photocopy), from Sarge c/o Sinatra Enterprises to Ada Kurtz,
concerning "My kind of town", July 2, 1964. Correspondence (2 letters), between
Carol Bridgman of Index Dept. of ASCAP and Arleigh Castle of Sergeant Music Co.,
concerning compositions from "Robin and the 7 Hoods", April/May, 1964. Assignment of
all Rights, by Sammy Cahn and Van Heusen to P-C Productions, concerning "Robin and
the 7 Hoods", (no date). Letter (photocopy), from Sergeant Music Company to Carol
Bridgeman of the Index Department of ASCAP, concerning the songs from "Robin and the
7 Hoods", April 23, 1964. 10 Index clearance cards (photocopies), (5 per page, 2
pages, plus one extra page incorrectly copied), concerning songs from "Robin and the
7 Hoods".
box 130, folder 8
The joker is wild 1952 to 1957
Agreement and addenda (dark photocopy), between George Simon, John Burke, Van
Heusen, George Simon, Inc., and Simon House, Inc., concerning Simon's purchase of
50% of Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. stock, January 11, 1952. Agreement (2
photocopies), between Paramount Pictures Corporation and Van Heusen, concerning "The
joker is wild", September 10, 1956. Corrected agreement (2 photocopies), between
Paramount Pictures Corporation and Van Heusen, concerning "The joker is wild",
September 10, 1956. Amended agreement (photocopy), between Paramount Pictures
Corporation and Van Heusen, concerning "The joker is wild", January 18, 1957. 2
Letters (photocopies), from Gertrude Rosenstein of Paramount Pictures Corp. to
Lillian Small of Paul Small Artists Ltd. Inc., concerning "The joker is wild"
agreements, Jan/Feb, 1957. Letter (photocopy), from Elinore Dolnick of Paramount
Pictures Corp. to Van Heusen, concerning certificate of employment and authorship of
"All the way", December 27, 1956. Letter (photocopy), from Harry W. Popkin to Music
Dept. at Paramount Pictures Corp., concerning six copies of "Joker is wild" contract
& correcting letter, December 27, 1956.
box 130, folder 9
Jack and the beanstalk 1966 to 1968
Agreement (original & 2 photocopies), between Mercury Films, Inc. and Sammy
Cahn and Van Heusen, concerning a one hour TV film special (untitled at the time)
starring Gene Kelly, February 4, 1966. Letter, from Edward Traubner to Bud Getzler
of hanna-Barbera Productions, concerning payment due to Cahn and Van Heusen,
December 6, 1966. Correspondence (original and photocopy) (c. 50 letters total),
concerning "Jack and the Beanstalk" (most congratulations on winning Emmy),
1966-1968. Lyrics (original and photocopy), for songs in "Jack and the Beanstalk",
January-February, 1966.
box 130, folder 10
The Legend of Robin Hood 1967, 1968
Agreement, between George Schlatter-Ed Friendly Productions, Laursteed Music, Inc.,
and Van Heusen, concerning "The Legend of Robin Hood", August 1, 1967. Loan Out
Ratification, by Sammy Cahn, concerning "The Legend of Robin Hood" agreement, August
1, 1967. Chart (photocopy), indicating the manager, agent, and press agent for each
main cast member in "The Legend of Robin Hood". Correspondence (2 letters), between
Robert W. Taylor of the Press Dept. of NBC and Van Heusen, concerning color
transparencies from "The Legend of Robin Hood", April/May, 1968. Correspondence (2
letters), between Bernard Fisher, Sammy Cahn, and Van Heusen, concerning corrections
for proofs for the songs from "The Legend of Robin Hood" and "Jack and the
Beanstalk", January 18, 1968. List of songs from "The Legend of Robin Hood". Letter,
from Peggy Price to Miriam Emmon, concerning "The Legend of Robin Hood" agreement,
April 15, 1968.
box 130, folder 12
box 130, folder 13
The joker is wild 1956, 1957
2 letters, from Gertrude Rosenstein of Paramount Pictures Corporation to Lillian
Small of Paul Small Artists Ltd. Inc., concerning "The joker is wild",
January/February, 1957. Letter, from Harry W. Popkin to Music Dept. at Paramount
Pictures Corporation, concerning "The joker is wild", December 27, 1956. Letter,
from Elinore Dolnick of Paramount Pictures Corporation to Van Heusen, concerning
certificate of employment and authorship for "All the Way" from "The joker is wild",
December 27, 1956. Letter agreement, between Paramount Pictures Corporation and Van
Heusen, correcting Septermber 10, 1956 agreement, January 18, 1957. Letter
agreement, between Paramount Pictures Corporation and Van Heusen, concerning "The
joker is wild", September 10, 1956. 2 Agreements, between Paramount Pictures
Corporation and Van Heusen, concerning "The joker is wild", September 10, 1956.
box 130, folder 14
Mr. Music 1949, 1950
Letter agreement (photocopy), between Burke & Van Heusen, and Paramount
Pictures Inc., concerning "Mr. Music", April 27, 1949. Agreement (mimeograph),
between Paramount Pictures Corp., Johnny Burke, Van Heusen, and Burke-Van Heusen
& Associates Music Corp., concerning "Mr. Music", April, 1950. 2 Notary Public
certificates (mimeograph), for Johnny Burke and for Van Heusen, both granted by
Eleanor Drozd, October 5, 1950. 2 Notary Public certificates (mimeograph), for
Paramount Pictures Corp., and for Burke-Van Heusen & Associates Music Corp.,
granted by Marguerite B. Francis on October 6, 1950 and Edgar H. Fay on October 18,
1950, respectively.
box 130, folder 15
Riding high 1950
Letter (photocopy), from Bernard Goodwin to Arnold M. Grant, concerning "Riding
High" agreement, May 11, 1950. Agreement (mimeograph), between Paramount Pictures
Corp., Johnny Burke and Van Heusen, and Burke-Van Heusen & Associates Music
Corp., concerning "Riding High", February 13, 1950. 2 Notary Public certificates
(mimeograph), for Paramount Pictures Corp., and for Burke-Van Heusen &
Associates Music Corp., both granted by Marguerite B. Francis, April 28, 1950 and
April 26, 1950, repectively. 2 Notary Public Certificates (mimeograph), for Johnny
Burke and for Van Heusen, granted by Gloria Ullman on April 27, 1950, and Marguerite
B. Francis on April 26, 1950, respectively.
box 150, folder 14
box 151, folder 1
box 151, folder 2
box 151, folder 3
box 151, folder 4
box 151, folder 5
box 153, folder 10
box 153, folder 11
box 165, folder 14
box 165, folder 15
box 165, folder 16
Business Affairs and Finances Subseries 4. 1937-c.1985
Physical Description: 16
boxes
Arrangement reflects original filing order in most cases. Boxes identified by
publishing company in origination field derive from that company and typically follow
original file order.
Files include other original and copied business-related materials, including
financial records (accounting, payroll, audits, statements, tax-related, receipts,
etc.), work lists and inventories, records regarding Johnny Burke's estate and
business share, and other records. Most documents contextualized by
correspondence.
box 81, folder 1
Song lists: "Van Heusen Music Corp." and "Songs by James Van Heusen" ca. mid-1960s
box 81, folder 4
box 81, folder 5
box 81, folder 6
box 81, folder 7
box 81, folder 8
box 81, folder 9
box 81, folder 10
box 81, folder 11
box 81, folder 12
box 81, folder 13
box 81, folder 17
box 81, folder 18
box 81, folder 19
box 81, folder 20
box 81, folder 21
Song and publisher list (James Van Heusen) after 1968
List by song with authorship, date, production, and publication information; listed
chronologically (1933 to 1968). Also includes photocopy of note regarding scheduling
of Larry King show.
Copies of item also in Box 84, Folder 1 (ss 9.4)
box 84, folder 1
Song and publisher list (James Van Heusen) after 1968
box 84, folder 2
box 84, folder 3
box 84, folder 4
box 84, folder 9
box 84, folder 14
box 84, folder 27
Published song copy requests 1960 to 1969
box 84, folder 30
box 84, folder 31
box 85, folder 3
box 111, folder 6
box 111, folder 11
Receipts for sheet music reproduction 1968 to 1969
box 112, folder 12
box 112, folder 13
box 112, folder 14
box 112, folder 19
box 112, folder 20
box 112, folder 21
box 143, folder 1
box 143, folder 2
box 143, folder 3
box 143, folder 4
box 143, folder 5
Documents related to Van Heusen v. Bourne Co. (lawsuit) Bulk 1960s
Includes court documents, correspondence, contracts, published song sheets, and
original file folders. Dispute involved "Polka dots and moonbeams", "Imagination",
and "They oughta write a book about you".
box 143, folder 6
box 143, folder 7
box 143, folder 8
box 143, folder 9
Business records, correspondence, and ledger 1955 to 1966
box 143, folder 11
Correspondence with Louis Udell 1964, 1969
Letter [2 photocopies], from Louis Udell to Van Heusen Music Corp., concerning
Udell's resignation as Secretary, Treasurer and Director of Van Heusen Music Corp.,
December 15, 1969. Letter, from Lou Udell to Jimmy Van Heusen, March 27, 1964.
Letter, from Jimmy Van Heusen to Lou Udell, concerning JVH's removal from payroll,
March 30, 1964.
box 144, folder 1
box 144, folder 2
box 144, folder 3
box 145, folder unknown
container
box 146, folder 1
box 146, folder 2
box 146, folder 4
box 146, folder 5
box 146, folder 6
box 147, folder 1
box 147, folder 2
box 147, folder 3
Van Heusen v. Bourne Co. (lawsuit) 1937 to 1972
File with materials related to lawsuit regarding "Polka dots and moonbeams",
"Imagination", and "They oughta write a book about you". Includes song lists,
contracts, agreements, legal documents, and correspondence.
Removed from original folder labeled "Bourne case".
box 148, folder 1
box 148, folder 2
box 148, folder 3
box 148, folder 4
box 148, folder 5
box 148, folder 6
box 148, folder 7
box 148, folder 8
Correspondence and agreement 1952, 1953
box 148, folder 9
box 148, folder 10
box 148, folder 11
box 148, folder 12
box 148, folder 13
box 148, folder 14
box 149, folder 1
Financial statements and reports on examination 1948
box 149, folder 2
box 149, folder 3
box 149, folder 4
box 149, folder 5
Reports on examination 1944, 1945
Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., Report on Examination, March 6, 1944 to February 28,
1945; 15 leaves. Emcee Music Company, Report on Examination, March 6, 1944 to
February 28, 1945; 7 leaves. Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., Report on Examination,
April 30, 1945 (2 originals); 15 leaves. Letter (negative photocopy); 4 leaves.
Letter, from Harry J. Reicher & Company to Mr. Ed Traubner, July 6, 1945; 1
leaf. Burke & Van Heusen, Inc., Report on Examination, July 31, 1945; 10 leaves.
Report, dated April 24, 1945 (negative photocopy); 14 leaves
box 149, folder 6
box 149, folder 7
box 149, folder 8
box 149, folder 9
box 149, folder 10
box 149, folder 11
box 149, folder 12
box 150, folder 1
box 150, folder 2
box 150, folder 3
box 150, folder 4
box 150, folder 5
box 150, folder 6
box 150, folder 7
box 150, folder 8
box 150, folder 9
box 150, folder 10
box 150, folder 11
box 150, folder 12
box 150, folder 13
box 150, folder 15
box 152, folder 12
box 152, folder 13
American Guild of Composers (Bobbe Perlberg's membership) ca. 1968
Includes 4 1947 Revised Uniform popular Songwriters Contracts, signed by Bobbe
Brock (Perlberg) but otherwise blank; and application for membership in the American
Guild of Authors and Composers, signed by Dagmar [Bobbe] Brock Perlberg.
box 153, folder 3
box 153, folder 5
box 153, folder 7
Travel receipts and related inventories ca. 1969
box 153, folder 8
box 153, folder 9
box 165, folder 13
box 165, folder 18
Scrapbooks Series 10. 1953-1966
Physical Description: 4
boxes
Professionally assembled scrapbooks of clippings, album covers, and other materials
related to Jimmy Van Heusen's musical career and associated productions. NOTE: Two
scrapbooks removed from collection due to deterioration: "Mayor of Yucca Valley" (1968)
and "Miscellaneous" (1982 to 1984).
One scrapbook per box, no particular order.
box 158, folder 1
Carnival In Flanders -- Sky Scraper -- Walking Happy 1953 to 1966
box 159, folder 1
box 160, folder 1
box 161, folder 1
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