Title Page | Collection Summary | Biographical/Organizational Note | Scope and Content | Arrangement
Collection Summary
| Title | Morris Perelmuter King collection, 1944-1949 |
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| Inclusive Dates | 1944-1989 |
| Bulk Dates | 1944-1945 |
| Creator | King, Morris Perelmuter |
| Extent | 36 items |
| Extent | 4 containers |
| Extent (textual materials) | 0.1 linear feet |
| Extent (visual materials) | 18 photographic prints |
| Extent (sound recordings) | 3 sound discs |
| Language | Collection material in English |
| Location | Recorded Sound Research Center, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Location: RPA 04088 (box 1); IDC 70950, ICD 99586-99587 (sound discs) |
| Finding Aid Permalink | Cite or bookmark this finding aid as: https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mbrsrs/eadmbrs.rs023001 |
| LCCN Permalink | LC Catalog record: https://lccn.loc.gov/2023616201 |
| Summary | Morris Perelmuter King served in the Marines during World War II, and was a member of The Halls of Montezuma Orchestra, a group led by bandleader Bob Crosby, made up of professional singers and musicians serving in the Marines. Other member of the group included noted band vocalist Frank Tennille (also the father of Toni Tennille, of the Captain and Tennille), and musician and actor Hugh Roberts "Lumpy" Brannum, who later played Mr. Green Jeans on Captain Kangaroo. |