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Library of Congress Acquires Papers of Composer Burt Bacharach
Burt Bacharach's papers have been acquired by the Library of Congress. This is its first collection from a recipient of its Gershwin Prize.
“Burt Bacharach’s timeless songs are legendary and are championed by artists across genres and generations,” Librarian of Congress’ Carla Hayden said in a statement. “Out of all of his awards and accolades, Burt was most proud of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, which was presented to him by President Obama. These collections include the manuscripts and papers of Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, George and Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, Billy Strayhorn, Leonard Bernstein, Henry Mancini, Leslie Bricusse, Harry Chapin and Judy Collins.
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