Description
This collection consists of music manuscripts and sketches, 48 conductors scores, performing parts, sheet music, published
books, awards and citations, sound recordings, and photographs
Background
Salter was born on Jan. 14, 1896 in Vienna,
Austria; attended the Vienna Academy of Music;
studied with Franz Schreker and Felix Weingartner;
became asst. conductor of the Vienna Volksoper and
The Berlin State Opera; scored films in Berlin,
becoming head of the music department at
Universum-film Aktiengesellschaft (UFA); came to
the US in 1937; wrote music for films, including
It started with Eve, Christmas holiday, and Autumn
leaves; wrote television scores for Wagon train,
The Virginian, Laramie, and The June Allyson show.
Extent
30 boxes (15 linear ft.)
Restrictions
Publication Rights
Copyright has not been assigned to the Performing Arts Special Collections. All requests
for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in
writing to the Librarian for Performing Arts Special Collections. Permission for
publication is given on behalf of the Performing Arts Special Collections as the owner of the
physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the
copyright holder(s), which must also be obtained.
Availability
Restrictions on Access
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Advance notice required for access.