Stothart, Herbert, 1885-1949
Person
Biographical History
Herbert P. Stothart (1885-1949) was an American songwriter, arranger, conductor, and composer.
Stothart was nominated for twelve Academy Awards, winning Best Original Score for The Wizard of Oz. Stothart was widely acknowledged as one of the best composers during the 1930s and 1940s.
Citation:
Herbert Stothart, Wikipedia. Accessed 22 Nov 2016. [b. September 11, 1885, d. February 1, 1949; American songwriter, arranger, conductor, and composer; nominated for twelve Academy Awards, won Best Original Score for The Wizard of Oz; considered one of best Hollywood composers during the 1930s and 1940s.]Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Herbert Stothart digital audio tape recording
Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232579075]
Identifier: MSS 8938
Scope and Contents
40 tracks of various Herbert Stothart compositions, including the following titles: Picture of Dorian Gray, We're Expendable, Adventure, The Green Years, Undercurrent, The Yearling, High Barbaree, and Unfinished Dance. Also includes tracks entitled Hollywood Bowl - China, and Stothart Reminisces. Dated approximately 1930-1949.
Dates:
Approximately 1930-1949
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections