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flag Library of Congress acquires rare "Wizard of Oz" artifacts, including "Over the Rainbow" lyrics.

flag The Library of Congress has acquired rare artifacts from the 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz," including 35 musical manuscripts by composers Harold Arlen and E.Y. flag "Yip" Harburg, and the only known lyric sketch for "Over the Rainbow." flag The collection, donated by Arlen's sister-in-law, Rita Arlen, also includes draft song lists and director Mervyn LeRoy's correspondence. flag The artifacts, which will be on display from October 23 to January 7, include Arlen's Academy Award for "Over the Rainbow," recognized as one of the greatest songs of all time.

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