This collection consists of holographs and/or ozalid copies of musical sketches for various TV commercials, radio programs, television shows, television specials, and motion picture scores.

Alexander was a founder of the Screen Composers of America; he wrote music for more than 40 feature films, starting with Shall we dance (1937), and including The mating game, The tender trap, and Jailhouse rock; collaborated on several MGM musicals, including Gigi, Singin' in the rain, and Kismet; arranged music for various radio programs, including The hit parade, The Camel hour, and The Lucky Strike hour; he was music director for Amos 'n' Andy and Hollywood star playhouse; composed music for television shows, including Columbo, Wagon train, and The twilight zone; died at the age of 79 on Whidbey Island, Washington, on Dec. 23, 1989.

31 boxes (15.5 linear ft.)

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