Library of Congress acquires only known lyrics sketch of 'Over the Rainbow'
Summary
The Library of Congress has acquired rare items from the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, including the only known draft of the song "Over the Rainbow" lyrics. These items were donated by Harold Arlen's sister-in-law and are part of a larger collection that includes 35 musical manuscripts and Arlen's Academy Award for Best Original Song. Some of these items will be on display at the Library of Congress later this year.Key Facts
- The Library of Congress has obtained unique items related to The Wizard of Oz film from 1939.
- The collection includes the only known lyric draft for "Over the Rainbow" written by E.Y. "Yip" Harburg.
- The lyrics sketch is written on a piece of yellow legal paper.
- Other items include 35 musical manuscripts and a Best Original Song Academy Award.
- The artifacts were donated by Rita Arlen, the sister-in-law of composer Harold Arlen.
- "Over the Rainbow" is a famous song, celebrated as the "greatest movie song of all time" by the American Film Institute.
- The Wizard of Oz was added to the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress in 1989.
- Some of these items, including the Academy Award and lyric sketch, will be displayed from October 23 to January 7.
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