Carmichael mss., 1921-1955
Summary Information
Repository
Lilly Library (Indiana University, Bloomington)
Lilly Library
Indiana University
1200 E. Seventh St.
Bloomington, IN 47405-5500
Phone: 812-855-2452
Fax: 812-855-3143
Email: liblilly@indiana.edu
Creator
Carmichael, Hoagy,
1899-1981
TitleCarmichael mss., 1921-1955
Collection No.
LMC 1174
Extent
56 items
Language
Materials are in English.
Abstract
The Carmichael mss., 1921-1955, consist
of the papers of Hoagland Howard (Hoagy) Carmichael, 1899-1981, composer, radio
artist, recording artist, writer and actor for Broadway shows and motion
pictures.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Biographical Note
Hoagy Carmichael was born in Bloomington, Indiana, November 22, 1899, the son of
Howard Clyde and Lida Mary (Robinson) Carmichael. He earned a LLB from Indiana
University in 1926, and married Ruth Mary Meinardi on March 14, 1936. He was the
composer of many hit songs, namely
Stardust (1927), and
became the star of both his own radio program
(Tonight at
Hoagy's)
and his own television show
(Saturday
Night Review).
His acting credits include the films
To Have and to Have Not,
Johnny Angel,
Canyon Passage,
The Best Years of our Lives,
Young Man with a Horn, and
Night
Song.
His memoirs are titled
The Stardust
Road
(New York, Rinehart and Company, Inc., [1946]).
Scope and Content Note
Included in the collection are letters concerning Carmichael's college band
(1921-1923); an original draft of an undated telegram from Carmichael to Howard
Allen on the occasion of a reunion of the class of 1926 of Indiana University; a
1936 telegram from director Howard Hawks offering a part in the movie
To Have and Have Not; correspondence from director
Michael Curtiz on the making of the motion picture
Young Man
with a Horn
(1949); letters of thanks for public appearances; and
invitations to various events and functions.
Other correspondence includes letters from Bix Beiderbecke, Evelyn Gramley, Robert A.
Miller, and Ora Leonard Wildermuth concerning the gift of the Wildermuth collection
of Hoagy Carmichael sheet music to Indiana University (1954). Among the
correspondence is a letter from Carmichael to Mrs. Gramley, February 9, 1954, in
which he assists in the compilation of his songs. From 1974 are letters from Herman
B Wells and David A. Randall regarding the celebration of Carmichael's seventy-fifth
birthday.
Additional correspondents include: Dwight David Eisenhower, Bob Hope, William Ezra
Jenner, Patrick Anthony McCarran, Richard Milhous Nixon, and Don Redman.
There is a folder of printed material consisting of clippings from newspapers and
periodicals relating to Carmichael, programs for performances in which he took part.
Scores of Carmichael's musical compositions include
I Love You
in December,
Isle of Capri,
Ivy,
Memphis in June, and
Music
Master.
Note on Indexing Term - "Music": The major Carmichael archive is held by the Archives of
Traditional Music at Morrison Hall here on the Indiana University-Bloomington campus.
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Indexing Terms
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Names
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Carmichael, Hoagy,
1899-1981 --Correspondence.
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Eisenhower, Dwight D.
(Dwight David), 1890-1969.
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Hope, Bob,
1903-2003
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Jenner, William E.
(William Ezra), 1908-1985
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McCarran, Pat,
1876-1954.
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Miller, Robert A. (Robert
Alexander), 1907-1989
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Nixon, Richard M. (Richard
Milhous), 1913-1994
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Randall, David Anton,
1905-1975.
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Redman, Don.
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Wells, Herman
B.
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Wildermuth, Ora
L.
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Beiderbecke, Bix,
1903-1931.
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Related Material
Wildermuth collection of Hoagy Carmichael sheet music also in the Lilly Library,
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana (Lilly/M1620/.C3)
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Acquired: 1957
Usage RestrictionsPrior arrangements are not necessary before coming to the Library, however,
patrons from out of town are encouraged to communicate with the Library in
advance of their visits to ascertain availability of materials.
Photocopying permitted only with permission of the Curator of Manuscripts, Lilly
Library.
Preferred Citation
[Item], Carmichael mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington,
Indiana.
Processing InformationProcessed by Austin Alexander and Craig Simpson.
Completed in 2013
Box 1
Carmichael mss., 1921-1955
Folder 1
Correspondence, contract and passport, 1921-1935
Carmichael, Hoagy to Carlton, Harry, Aug. 15, 1921
(photographic reproduction of letter)
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Beiderbecke, Bix to Carmichael, Hoagy, Dec. 15, 1925
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"Charlie"(?) to Carmichael,
Hoagy, Dec. 3,
1923
(Charlie Davis Orchestra stationery)
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Contract between Hoagy Carmichael and Starr Piano Company for
rights to "Friday Night,"
"Stardust," and "When Baby Sleeps,"
1927
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Folder 2
Correspondence, marriage certificate, song lists, flyers and
invitations, 1936-1973
Certificate of marriage: Hoagy Carmichael and Ruth Meinardi,
Mar. 14,
1936
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Carmichael, Hoagy to Downing, Arthur, Mar. 1, 1939
(photographic reproduction of letter)
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Kergan, Wesley W. to Carmichael, Hoagy, May 19, 1947
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Telegram from Howard Hawks offering part to Hoagy Carmichael
in
To Have and Have Not,
1936
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Press release (Indiana University) on movie about life of
Hoagy Carmichael, Feb. 4
[1948]
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Rogers, Charles "Buddy" to
Bartley, Ross (IU News Bureau), Feb.
26, 1948
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Newspaper clipping: "Hoagy Too Old
to Play Self in Stardust Road,"
undated
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Telegram from E. Ross Bartley to Charles "Buddy" Rogers, [Feb.
1948]
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Wald, Jerry (Warner Bros Inter-Office Communication) to
Carmichael, Hoagy, about
Young Man with a
Horn,
Jul. 13, 1949
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McFarland, Marsha to Carmichael, Hoagy, Apr. 6, 1948
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Business card: William C. Brummett, House of Representatives,
Indiana
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Curtiz, Michael to Carmichael, Hoagy about
Young Man with a Horn,
Aug. 30, 1949
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O'Donnell Golf Club scorecard, featuring scores for Hoagy
Carmichael and Bob Hope, Apr. 28,
1950
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U.S. Golf Association invitation to Hoagy Carmichael, signed
by Bob Hope to "66,"
May 8, 1950
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Messick, Neil R. to Carmichael, Hoagy, Oct. 11, 1950
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Eisenhower, Dwight to Carmichael, Hoagy, Oct. 21, 1952
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Invitation to Hoagy Carmichael, 1951 Midsummer Encampment at Bohemian
Grove
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Nixon, Richard to Carmichael, Hoagy, Oct. 9, 1952
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Eisenhower, Dwight to Carmichael, Hoagy, Jan. 28, 1953
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House Resolution #9 honoring Hoagy Carmichael, Jan. 16, 1953
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Miller, Robert A. to Wildermuth, Judge Ora L., Jul. 7, 1953
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Wildermuth, Judge Ora L. to Miller, Robert A., Jul. 13, 1953
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Jenner, William E. to Carmichael, Hoagy, Jul. 15, 1953
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McCarran, Pat (United States Senate) to Carmichael, Hoagy,
Oct. 3,
1953
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Wildermuth, Judge Ora L. to Miller, Robert A. and Bain,
Wilfred C., Oct. 23,
1953
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Gramley, Evelyn to Carmichael, Hoagy, Nov. 17, 1953
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Gramley, Evelyn to Wildermuth, Judge Ora L., Nov. 17, 1953
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Wildermuth, Judge Ora L. to Grammley [sic], Evelyn, Nov. 18, 1953
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Gramley, Evelyn to Wildermuth, Judge Ora L., Dec. 2, 1953
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Carmichael, Hoagy to Gramley, Evelyn, Feb. 9, 1954
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Gramley, Evelyn to Wildermuth, Judge Ora L., Mar. 25, 1954
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Wildermuth, Judge Ora L. to Gramley, Evelyn, Apr. 12, 1954
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Miller, Robert A. to Carmichael, Hoagy, Apr. 22, 1954
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Miller, Robert A. to Wells, Herman B, Apr. 22, 1954
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Miller, Robert A. to Wildermuth, Judge Ora L., Apr. 22, 1954
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Wildermuth, Ora L. to Miller, R. A., Apr. 30, 1954
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Title list of Hoagy Carmichael compositions donated to
Indiana University
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Wells, Herman B to Carmichael, Hoagy, Dec. 21, 1954
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Holiday card from HB Wells [1954]
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(contains Hoagy Carmichael's
"Chimes of
Indiana"
composition)
Invitation from Bing Crosby (unsigned) to Hoagy Carmichael,
Amateur Golf Championship [1954]
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Folder 3
Correspondence and invitations to various events, 1974
Wells, Herman B to Carmichael, Hoagy (about HC's 75th b-day),
Oct. 14,
1974
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Wells, Herman B to Maxwell, Mrs. Georgia C. (about HC's 75th
b-day), Oct. 14,
1974
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Randall, David A. to Carmichael, Hoagy, Oct. 16, 1974
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Randall, David A. to Maxwell, Georgia, Oct. 16, 1974
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Hoagy Carmichael's membership card for Theta Nu
Epsilon
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McCorkle (indecipherable first name) to Allen, Howard
[1974]
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Handwritten notes: "Drive,"
"Putt,"
"Explosion Shot"
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Official Citation: Hoagy Carmichael, Pasadena Tournament of
Roses Association [1974]
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Manuscript:
"Purple Dust of
Twilight,"
by Vincent Keane [1974]
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Folder 4
Various printed materials, 1949-1974
Program (mini): Star Dust, Kappa Sigma Formal, 1949
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Advertisement: "Beginning November
15th, Hoagy Carmichael," The Copley Plaza
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Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra program, 1949-1950
season
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Newspaper clipping: "Silver
Linings,"
Jan. 1951
(2 pages)
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Newspaper clipping: "Movie Notables
at Marion Davies' Party,"
Oct. 3, 1952
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Newspaper clipping: "Hoagy Can't Be
Here for Grandmother's Rites,"
undated
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Press release:
Stardust and
Hoagy Carmichael exhibit, Nov. 26,
1974
(2 pages)
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"Springtime in Paris" program
page: Hoagy Carmichael biography [1954-1955]
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"After Hours," excerpt from
Harper's Magazine (pp. 109-112) undated
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Newspaper clipping: photo of The Open Job with Hoagy
Carmichael undated
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"My Christmas Song for You,"
label, American Recording Artists, undated
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A Folio of Hoagy Carmichael Piano
Compositions,
The Lilly Library, Nov. 22, 1974
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Folder 5
Musical scores, ca. 1943-1956
I Love You in December (The Couple in the
Castle),
undated
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Stardust sketch (no score),
signed by Hoagy Carmichael
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