John Latouche papers, 1930-1960

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder. Arranged by title. Box 1: Cataloged correspondence, Box 2: Diaries 1951-1956, Works by John Latouche (A-B); Box 3: Works by John Latouche (C-V); Box 4: Misc. photographs; Box 5: Misc. printed materials.

• Series I: Cataloged Correspondence
• Series II: Cataloged Manuscripts and Photographs
• Series III: Miscellaneous Correspondence, Manuscripts, and Documents
• Series IV: Diaries, 1938-1956, undated
• Series V: Works by John Latouche
• Series VI: Photographs
• Series VII: Printed Materials

Description

Summary

Correspondence, manuscripts, diaries, notebooks, copies of scores, drawings, programs, clippings and other printed materials, and photographs. Among the cataloged correspondents are: Leonard Bernstein, Carol Channing, and Douglas Moore.

• Series I: Cataloged Correspondence

• Series II: Cataloged Manuscripts and Photographs

• Series III: Miscellaneous Correspondence, Manuscripts, and Documents

• Series IV: Diaries, 1938-1956, undated

• Series V: Works by John Latouche

• Series VI: Photographs

• Series VII: Printed Materials

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Revision Description

2020-09-29 EAD document created by CCR.

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History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

John Treville Latouche, American lyricist, died when only 38 years old, leaving behind a legacy of beautiful and stirring lyrics. His collaborators included Duke Ellington, Vernon Duke, Earl Robinson, Leonard Bernstein, Jerome Moross, Douglas Moore, and many more musicians of note. He wrote lyrics for many Broadway hits, including "Cabin in the Sky" (1940) and "The Golden Apple" (1954). Latouche wrote the lyrics for the theme from "On the Waterfront". His most famous song is probably "Ballad for Americans", written with Earl Robinson for the WPA production of "Sing for Your Supper" (1937).