Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Guide to the Ralph Burns Papers

Summary

Collection ID:
NMAH.AC.0736
Creators:
Burns, Ralph, 1922-2001
Dates:
circa 1940-1994
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
1 Cubic foot
4 boxes
Repository:
This collection contains sheet music and presentation scores of songs written and arranged by composer Ralph Burns.

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
This collection documents the career of the composer and arranger Ralph Burns. The papers include six holograph scores, three bound presentation scores, photographs, a calendar and a bound scrapbook created by Burns' mother containing photographs, programs and clippings.

Arrangement

Arrangement
The collection is arranged into two series.
Series 1: Music Manuscripts and Photographs
Series 2: Bound Broadway Presentation Scores

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Ralph Burns (1922-2001) was a jazz composer and arranger. Born in Newtown Massachusetts, Burns moved to New York City in the 1940s and worked with the Woody Herman Band, arranging some of their most famous songs, including "Apple Honey," and "Early Autumn." He later had a successful career arranging film scores.

Administration

Author
Annie Kuebler
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Collection donated by Ralph Burns, 2000.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Annie Kuebler, 2000.

Digital Content


Using the Collection

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
Ralph Burns Collection, circa 1940-1994, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.

Keywords

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Scrapbooks -- 20th century Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Holographs Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Music -- 20th century -- United States Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Scores Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Photographs -- 20th century Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Musicians -- 20th century Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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