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2 finding aid(s) found containing the word(s) Lane, Burton, 1912-1997. On a clear day you can see forever.

  1. Burton Lane papers, 1915-2012

    approximately 3,000 items. 29 containers. 2 mapcase folders. 13.5 linear feet. -- Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

    Summary:

    Burton Lane composed popular songs and music for Broadway and film musicals. Among his most notable works are the musicals Finian’s Rainbow (lyrics by E. Y. Harburg) and On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner). The materials in the collection document Lane's professional life with both holograph and printed music, annotated scripts, photographs, programs, posters, correspondence, clippings, and awards.

  2. Alan Jay Lerner papers, 1880-1997

    2500 items. 38 containers. 19.0 linear feet. -- Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

    Summary:

    Alan Jay Lerner was an American lyricist, librettist, playwright and screenwriter. The papers include stage scripts and screenplays in multiple drafts, music, correspondence, photographs, writings, programs, biographical materials, clippings and collected lyrics.

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