Inventory of the Basil Adlam papers, 1930-1970

University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

American Heritage Center
Dept. 3924, 1000 E. University Avenue
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 307.766.2574
Fax:307.766.5511
Email: ahcref@uwyo.edu
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Collection Summary

Title Basil Adlam papers,
Dates (Inclusive) 1930-1970
Creator Adlam, Basil.
Abstract
Collection Number 09520
Size 41 cubic feet (41 boxes)
Repository University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
Language(s) English

Biography of Basil Adlam

Basil G. "Buzz" Adlam was saxophonist for the Ozzie Nelson band, and he conducted for ABC radio and television. He was with the Phil Harris band, and he arranged and conducted the Horace Heidt orchestra. His musical collaborators included Cole Porter, Nat Burton, and Billy Rose. His compositions include, "Adventure", "Say It", "Mr President", and "With Thee I Swing".


Scope and Content

The Basil G. "Buzz" Adlam collection contains personally hand-written and annotated scores of his music and many reel to reel tape recordings of his performances.


Restrictions

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.


Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.


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Acquisition Information


Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Basil Adlam at the date of processing.


Access Terms

Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (Television program)

Big bands -- United States.

Swing (Music)

Television music -- United States.

Arrangers (Musicians)

Composers.