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Composer:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Arranger:
Cleave, Van  Search this
Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (part (photocopy), 31 cm.)
Container:
Box 67 (Series 1), Folder 3
Type:
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Music
Photocopies
Short scores
Scope and Contents:
see ASSAULT ON A QUEEN
1 score
Can he swim? is contained in one of seven folders for "Assault on a queen" consisting of 1 one page short score in a minor concert -- in photocopy -- in unidentified hand.
Short score indicates parts for saxes, brass, bass. -- from the Duke Ellington Library.
Biographical / Historical:
Score for the film "Assault on a queen" by Paramount Pictures, scenes 1-F through 2-A.
General:
Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, and Mark Tucker.
Condition: fair. Folder A -- 1p.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but the original and master audiovisual materials are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
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. Copyright restrictions. Consult the Archives Center at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270. Paul Ellington, executor, is represented by: Richard J.J. Scarola, Scarola Ellis LLP, 888 Seventh Avenue, 45th Floor, New York, New York 10106. Telephone (212) 757-0007 x 235; Fax (212) 757-0469; email: rjjs@selaw.com; www.selaw.com; www.ourlawfirm.com.
Topic:
Music -- United States -- 20th century  Search this
Motion picture music  Search this
Genre/Form:
Manuscripts
Music
Photocopies
Short scores
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
See more items in:
Duke Ellington Collection
Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.4: C
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep81c61f0e6-3d9a-486a-9f82-64c715355185
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref38352