Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Martin, Dean
- Abstract:
- This collection consists of orchestrated scores of 52 song arrangements by Ernie Freeman, Van Alexander, and others
- Extent:
- 13 boxes (6.5 linear ft.)
- Language:
- English.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection consists of orchestrated scores of 52 song arrangements by Ernie Freeman, Van Alexander, and others for Dean Martin.
- Biographical / historical:
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Born Dino Paul Crocetti in Steubenville, Ohio, June 17, 1917; worked various odd jobs including amateur boxer; started his career singing at Steubenville night spots; first used the name Dean Martin while singing with the Sammy Watkins Band in Cleveland (ca. 1941); partnered with Jerry Lewis (1946-56) as the straight half of one of America's most successful comedy teams of the 1940s and 50s; he remained a popular solo entertainer with song recordings, TV specials, his own long-running TV variety program (1965-74), and several motion picture roles; was a member of Frank Sinatra's "Rat Pack" (early 1960s); died Dec. 25, 1995, in Beverly Hills, CA.
- Physical location:
- Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Performing Arts Special Collections for paging information.
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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A1713 Charles E. Young Research LibraryBox 951575Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
- Contact:
- (310) 825-4988