Raymond Wilson Peck (July 3, 1874 - March 16, 1950) was a writer, lyricist, and composer. He was the president of
The Lambs
The Lambs, Inc. (also known as The Lambs Club) is a social club in New York City for actors, songwriters, and others involved in the theatre. It is America's oldest theatrical organization. "The Lambs" is a registered trademark of The Lambs, Inc ...
from 1945 to 1947.
Biography
He was born in
Jackson, Mississippi
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on July 3, 1874.
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He joined ]The Lambs
The Lambs, Inc. (also known as The Lambs Club) is a social club in New York City for actors, songwriters, and others involved in the theatre. It is America's oldest theatrical organization. "The Lambs" is a registered trademark of The Lambs, Inc ...
in 1910 and served on the house committee, as the librarian, and as the recording secretary
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. He replaced John L. Golden as president of The Lambs
The Lambs, Inc. (also known as The Lambs Club) is a social club in New York City for actors, songwriters, and others involved in the theatre. It is America's oldest theatrical organization. "The Lambs" is a registered trademark of The Lambs, Inc ...
in 1945.In 1947 he was replaced by Bert Lytell
Bertram Lytell (February 24, 1885 – September 28, 1954) was an American actor in theater and film during the silent film era and early talkies. He starred in romantic, melodrama, and adventure films.
Background
Born in New York City, Lyt ...
. He managed the Percy Williams Home for Retired Actors and Actresses
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in East Islip, New York
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History and overview
Originally referred to as "East of Islip", the name was acqu ...
.[
He died at the Percy Williams Home for Retired Actors and Actresses in ]East Islip, New York
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Originally referred to as "East of Islip", the name was acqu ...
on March 16, 1950.
Broadway productions
* Castles in the Air (1926) book and lyrics
* The Right Girl (1921) book and lyrics
* The Rose Maid (1912) book
* Ziegfeld Follies of 1911 additional music
* A Certain Party (1911) featuring songs with lyrics by Raymond Peck
* The Hoyden (1907) songs with lyrics
* The Vanderbilt Cup (play) (1907) lyrics
References
External links
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The Lambs presidents
1874 births
1950 deaths