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Benny Meroff papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Meroff

Scope and Contents

A USO scrapbook, with narrative and photographs, by entertainer and orchestra leader Benny Meroff, detailing his travels with the USO to Italy, Morocco, India, and elsewhere. Also includes some loose snapshots and photographs, copyright and royalty information about Meroff's songs, and a promotional flyer for an act performed by Meroff and his wife Kathleen (Kitty) McLaughlin.

Dates

  • Creation: 1927-2002

Creator

Language

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This material is unprocessed but open for research. No appointment is necessary.

Extent

1.7 Linear Feet (1 oversize box)

Abstract

A USO scrapbook, with narrative and photographs, by entertainer and orchestra leader Benny Meroff, detailing his travels with the USO to Italy, Morocco, India, and elsewhere. Also includes some loose snapshots and photographs, copyright and royalty information about Meroff's songs, and a promotional flyer for an act performed by Meroff and his wife Kathleen (Kitty) McLaughlin.

Stack Location

1 30 7

Source

Title
Benny Meroff papers, 1927-2002
Status
Unprocessed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository

Contact:
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Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
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