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Harold Orlob and Joyce Orlob Evans papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8209

Scope and Contents

includes Audio recordings (reel-to-reel, LP, 78), clippings, letters, printed scores, including Harold Orlob's famed "I Wonder Whose Kissing Her Now", scripts/librettos, programs, family biographies, and other materials featuring Harold Orlob as composer and librettist, and Joyce Orlob Evans as script writer.

Dates

  • Creation: 1933-1996

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open to public research.

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Please direct any questions to Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Biographical / Historical

Harold Orlob (1883-1982) was a major composer and lyricist for braodway productions.

Born in Logan, Utah, Orlob's works include "An Aztec Lovestory" and "Ginger." His song "I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now" has been used in many films.

Extent

1 box (0.5 linear ft)

1 media box (0.66 linear ft)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The original order of the collection has been retained.

Custodial History

Donated by Joyce Orlob Evans in 2008.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Joyce Orlob Evans; 2008

Appraisal

Noteworthy LDS composer, (Section IV. LDS Music Archives Collection Development Policy January 2011).

Processing Information

Processed; Melissa James; May 2013.

Title
Register of Harold Orlob and Joyce Orlob Evans papers
Status
Completed
Author
Melissa James
Date
2013 May 28
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States