Jack Palmer papers, 1925-1975
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Palmer, Jack
- Title
- Jack Palmer papers
- Dates
- 1925-1975 (inclusive)19251975
- Quantity
- 1.0 cubic foot (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 11076
- Summary
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Jack Palmer (1900-1976) was a self-educated pianist and composer who started his career in Greenwich Village in the 1920s. He co-wrote many songs, the best known of which include "Everybody Loves My Baby" (1924) and "I've Found a New Baby" (1926) written with Spencer Williams. Palmer wrote many songs for motion picture sound tracks such as "Jumpin' Jive" (1939) and "Boog It" (1940) both with Cab Calloway. He performed and worked for decades with many of the jazz greats like Lionel Hampton and Duke Ellington. In 1971 Palmer was included in the ASCAP Hall of Fame.
Content Description
The collection contains original sheet music of many of Palmer's songs from the 1920s through the 1940s. Also included are numerous photographs, some signed, of jazz performers and working groups of musicians from the 1920s to the 1950s with whom Palmer was associated.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Big band music -- United States.
- Composers -- United States -- 20th century.
- Film composers -- United States.
- Motion picture music.
Personal Names
- Calloway, Cab, 1907-1994.
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Williams, Spencer, 1889-1965.
