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Inventory of the Frank DeVol Papers,1911-1982

University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

Email: ahcref@uwyo.edu
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University of Wyoming



Collection Summary

Title Frank DeVol papers
Dates (Inclusive) 1911-1982
Creator DeVol,Frank
Abstract Music scores of motion picture and television composer Frank DeVol.
Collection Number 04154
Size 162.14 cubic ft. (203 boxes + 1 other)
Repository University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
Language(s) English

Biography of Frank DeVol

Frank DeVol (b.1911) was a composer, conducter, and arranger for radio, motion pictures and television. He received Academy Award nominations for "Pillow Talk", "Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte", and "Cat Ballou". His music was heard on radio during the "Rudy Vallee Show", "Ginny Sims", "Jack Carson", and "Jack Smith-Dinah Shore" programs. On television he continued to write and arrange for Dinah Shore and others, including the series "Family Affair", "Brady Bunch", "Love Boat", and "McCloud". In films, his music was performed in "Hustle", "The Longest Yard", and "Dirty Dozen".


Scope and Content

The Frank DeVol papers include manuscript scores with parts for Dinah Shore, Jack Smith, and Marion Hutton; handwritten music arrangements for "Family Affair", "My Three Sons", "To Rome with Love", "McClintock", and other series; folders of music for "Dirty Dozen"; arrangements for individual songs; music scores for the "Herbie" movie series; and scores for recording. Published sheet music (1930-1960) and music books, folios, and song collections (1911-1972) are also part of the collection.


Restrictions

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.


Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.


Processing Information

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Acquisition Information

This material was received from Frank DeVol, 1972-1991.


Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by at the date of processing.


Access Terms

Arrangers (Musicians) -- United States -- 20th century

Composers -- United States -- 20th century

Composition (Music)

Film composers

Motion picture music

Musical sketches

Radio music

Television music


Container List

Description Container

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