Buddy Tate papers, circa 1955-1985
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Tate, Buddy
- Title
- Buddy Tate papers
- Dates
- circa 1955-1985 (inclusive)19551985
- Quantity
- 6.5 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- IJC MG 006
- Summary
- Buddy Tate was a jazz tenor saxophonist and clarinetist. The collection includes band books, performance suits, photographs, and ephemera.
- Repository
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University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu - Access Restrictions
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The collection is open to the public. Researchers must use the collection in accordance with the policies of the University of Idaho Special Collections and Archives.
- Languages
- This collection is in English.
Biographical Note
George Holmes "Buddy" Tate was a jazz tenor saxophonist and clarinetist. Tate was born in Sherman, Texas in February of 1915. He was associated with Count Basie from 1934 to 1949. From 1953 to the 1974, Tate secured a residency for his own band at the Celebrity Club in Harlem. He played also with several other bands, including Benny Goodman, traveled through the festival circuit in Europe, made numerous recordings, and remained active well into the 1990s. Tate died in Arizona in February 2001.
Content Description
The collection includes band books, performance suits, photographs, and ephemera.
Other Descriptive Information
This manuscript group is part of the International Jazz Collections.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Consult Head of Special Collections and Archives on permissions for use.
Preferred Citation
Buddy Tate Papers, IJC MG 006, Special Collections and Archives, University of Idaho Library, Moscow, Idaho.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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I: Materials
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Description: Band books for trumpetContainer: Box 1
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Description: Band books for pianoContainer: Box 2
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Description: Two boxes marked "Buddy Tate Orchestra"Container: Box 3
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Description: Newsclippings, photographs, ephemera, tenor sax reeds and a reed cutter, Mr. Tate's business and promotional cards, a 26x26 inch acetate scarf secured with a metal ring, and a list of the LPs donated, which were separated from this collection.Container: Box 4
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Description: Performance suits and jacketsContainer: Box 5-8
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Description: Steamer trunkStored by the north wall of the cage.Container: Box Unboxed
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- African American jazz musicians--Archives
- Jazz musicians--United States--Archives
- Jazz--History--20th century--Sources
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Matthew, Mary Georgette Tate (donor)
- Tate, Buddy--Archives
