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Small Collections on Jazz, circa 1950-2005
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives; Childs, , Robert M. (donor); Fairweather, John (donor); Lingle, Beverly (donor); Vansant, Russell H. (donor); Wicks, Virginia (donor); Fittipaldi (donor), Mimi
- Title
- Small Collections on Jazz
- Dates
- circa 1950-2005 (inclusive)19502005
- Quantity
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3 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- IJC MG 013
- Summary
- Memorabilia and other materials.
- 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
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection was assembled by Special Collections and Archives of the University of Idaho Library with gifts to the International Jazz Collections from a variety of sources.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Consult Head of Special Collections and Archives on permissions for use.
Preferred Citation
Author, Description or "Title" of item, date. Collection name, collection number, box, folder. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
Photographer, "Title," date. Collection name, object ID. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Container list.
Location of Collection
Special Collections and Archives of the University of Idaho Library and at the Student Union Building. Forty-eight hours advance notice is required to access artifacts housed offsite.Acquisition Information
Gift, Virginia Wicks, 2004.
Gift, Russell H. Vansant, 2005.
Gift, John Fairweather, 2005.
Gift, Beverly Lingle, 2010.
Gift, Robert M. Childs, 2014.
Gift, Mimi Fittipaldi, 2023.
Processing Note
Processed in 2014. Updated in 2023.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I: MaterialsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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| Box | ||
| 1 | Copy of a photograph of the original Benny Goodman Quartet: Benny Goodman, Teddy Wilson, Gene Krupa, and Lionel Hampton Donor: Russell H. Vansant, 2005
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| 1 | Color photograph showing Benny Goodman standing next to a large sailfish. Photo verso: Grenada, W.I. Donor: Russell H. Vansant, 2005
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December 1969 |
| 1 | Benny Goodman's fishing license issued by the State of Alaska Donor: Russell H. Vansant, 2005
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June 1975 |
| 1 | Chan Parker open reel tape. Rockland Palace: Charlie Parker with strings. Unissued "Rocker." The following recordings appear that were first released in 1996: East of the Sun; Stardust; Easy to Love; Dancing in the Dark; Just Friends; What Is This Thing Called Love. Classics include Ornithology; Don't Blame Me; Everything Happens to Me Donor: Russell H. Vansant, 2005
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September 26, 1952 |
| 1 | Chan Parker open reel tape: Cool Blues; 52nd Street Theme; This Time the Dream's On Me; Little Willie Leaps; Round Midnight; Move; The Street Beat; Out of Nowhere; Embraceble You; Cool Blues, Wahoo; Dizzy Atmosphere |
May 17, 1950 |
| 1 | Audiocassette and compact disc. Rehearsal of the record "New Faces" with Dizzy Gillespie (trumpet), Branford Marsalis (reeds), Kenny Kirkland (piano), Lonnie Plaxico (bass), and Robert Ameen (drums) Donor: Russell H. Vansant, 2005
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| 1 | Carmen McRae. Decca Records contract |
1954 |
| 1 | Carmen McRae scores. Day by Day, arranged by Oliver Nelson (manuscript) and parts -- All the Things You Are, arranged by Bill Holman (manuscript) and parts Donor: Unknown, 2001
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| 1 | Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola. Playbill and calendar Donor: Russell H. Vansant, 2005
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2005 |
| 1 | Lionel Hampton with President Ronald Reagan, CD, Nov. 1987 -- Lionel Hampton's 94th birthday celebration, photographs Donor: Beverly Lingle, 2010
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April 2002 |
| 1 | Invitation to and photograph of the Dedication Ball at the Student Union Ballroom of the University of Idaho, featuring Louis Armstrong and his six-piece instrumental group. Donor: Christian Center at the University of Idaho, 2002 Digital Links:
1. Invitation
2. Dedication Ball
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February 15, 1963 |
| 1 | Photographs of Shelly Manne (31 items) Donor: John Fairweather, 2005
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| 2 | Jazz Club Lionel Hampton framed image. The first panel of a wine list folio from the Jazz Club in Paris with an image of Hampton in color. Inscribed: to my great, great pal Oscar Cohen. Lionel Hampton Donor: Russell H. Vansant, 2005
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| 2 | 11 1/2 inch by 10 1/2 inch frame holding a letter from Ronald Reagan to Lionel Hampton in response to his Easter greeting; Signed "Ron" Donor: Robert M. Childs, 2014
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May 24, 1982 |
| 3 (offsite) | Benny Goodman's custom-made evening suit with dress shirt. Label inside reads: H. Huntsman & Sons (London), Benny Goodman Donor: Russell H. Vansant, 2005
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| 4 (offsite) | Gerry Mulligan's houndstooth jacket Donor: Russell H. Vansant, 2005
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| 5 (offsite) | Benny Carter's African marimba/xylophone Donor: Virginia Wicks, 2004
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| 6-7 (offsite) | Conga Drum This set of conga drums was used by Dizzy Gillespie at the Montreux-Detroit Jazz Festival and then gifted to J.C. Heard on May 4, 1987. ("Guernsey's Jazz Auction Catalog Addendum." Feb. 16, 2005, page 12. Jazz At Lincoln Center, New York).
Purchased at the Guernsey auction by Russell H. Vansant and donated to the IJC, in 2005.
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| Unboxed (offsite) | A four foot long rhythm stick inscribed with the name on the haft: Dizzy Gillespie. This 'stick cymbal' was used by Dizzy Gillespie and then gifted to J.C. Heard after a concert in Detroit, Michigan, in 1968. ("Guernsey's Jazz Auction Catalog Addendum." Feb. 16, 2005, page 12. Jazz At Lincoln Center, New York).
Purchased at the Guernsey auction by Russell H. Vansant and donated to the IJC, in 2005.
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| Box | ||
| 8 | Lionel Hampton performing at Kennesaw State University (17 photographs) Donor: Mimi Fittipaldi, 2023
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undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Jazz singers
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Childs, , Robert M. (donor) (fmo)
- Fairweather, John (donor) (fmo)
- Fittipaldi (donor), Mimi (fmo)
- Lingle, Beverly (donor) (fmo)
- Vansant, Russell H. (donor) (fmo)
- Wicks, Virginia (donor) (fmo)
Finding aid prepared by Laura Guedes; updated Sara Szobody in 2023.
2013
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