XOE_CPNWS0342 Bob Nevins collection on Dance Bands in Whatcom County 1900-2012 Nevins (Bob) collection on Dance Bands in Whatcom County Finding aid prepared by Samantha Wu Rose. Western Washington University, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies © 2018 May
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Bob Nevins collection on Dance Bands in Whatcom County Nevins, Bob XOE_CPNWS0342 English This collection of images collected and donated by Bob Nevins comprises digitized copies of original photographs, advertisements, and art works of local jazz figures and events from the early 1900s to 2000s. Many of the images were used in Milton Krieger’s Book, "The Less Subdued Excitement: A Century of Jazz in Bellingham and Whatcom County Washington," which was published in 2012. 243 images 1900-2012

This collection of images collected and donated by Bob Nevins comprises digitized copies of original photographs, advertisements, and art works of local jazz figures and events from the early 1900s to 2000s. Many of the images were used in Milton Krieger’s Book, "The Less Subdued Excitement: A Century of Jazz in Bellingham and Whatcom County Washington," which was published in 2012.

Donated by Bob Nevins in October 2016.

The collection is open to the public.

Bob Nevins collection on Dance Bands in Whatcom County, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225-9123

Collection processed by Samantha Wu Rose in February 2018.

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 Nevins, Bob--Archives Jazz musicians--Washington (State)--Whatcom County--History--Photographs Jazz musicians--Washington (State)--Bellingham--History--Photographs Jazz--Washington (State)--Whatcom County--History and criticism--Photographs Jazz--Washington (State)--Bellingham--History and criticsm--Photographs Music Bellingham nevins_001.jpg 1st Annual Dixieland Festival flyer Program flyer detailing the 1st Annual Dixieland Festival 1990-09-28 nevins_002.jpg Bathtub Gin Party Band at the Dixieland Festival Photo of Bathtub Gin Party Band playing on stage at the 1st Annual Dixieland Festival 1990-09-28 nevins_003.jpg Musicians marching by the Bellingham Cruise Terminal North Storms leading musicians into Fairhaven Festival, Bellingham Cruise Terminal 1990-09-28 nevins_004.jpg Bathtub Gin Party Band at the Dixieland Festival Photo of Bathtub Gin Party Band playing on stage at the 1st Annual Dixieland Festival (same photo as nevins_002) 1990-09-28 nevins_005.jpg Bathtub Gin Party Band at the Dixieland Festival Photo of Bathtub Gin Party Band playing on stage at the 1st Annual Dixieland Festival 1990-09-28 nevins_006.jpg Bathtub Gin Party Band at the Dixieland Festival Photo of Bathtub Gin Party Band playing on stage at the 1st Annual Dixieland Festival 1990-09-28 nevins_007.jpg Bathtub Gin Party Band at the Dixieland Festival Aerial photo of Bathtub Gin Party Band playing on stage at the 1st Annual Dixieland Festival 1990-09-28 nevins_008.jpg Clearbrook Connection at the Dixieland Festival Photo of Clearbrook Connection, band from Sumas WA/Abbotsford BC, playing on stage at the 1st Dixieland Festival (Clearbrook Connection was led by Dale Steele?) 1990-09-28 nevins_009.jpg The Lemmon Drops Photo of two men performing; playing the accordion and soprano saxophone approximately 1950-1970 neving_010.jpg The Lemmon Drops The Lemmon Drops perfoming at a dance hall; Jack Lemmon was the leader in drums with Mary Ann Leighton on vocals approximately 1950-1970 nevins_011.jpg Airport Dance at Rainbow Beach Ad Ad for the Airport Dance at Rainbow Beach, featuring the Jay Curtis Orchestra approximately 1920-1940 nevins_012.jpg Al Mendenhall Portrait photo of Al Mendenhall standing with his clarinet approximately 1950-1970 nevins_013.jpg Al Mendenhall Band approximately 1930-1940 nevins_014.jpg Al Mendenhall and Dorr family members Al Mendenhall Band playing at the Bellingham Country Club featuring Al on clarinet, Bill Dorr on drums, Herb Taylor on bass and Lee Read on piano approximately 1955 nevins_015.jpg American Legion Band American Legion Band of Blaine, WA approximately 1880-2000 nevins_016.jpg Dale Steele Dale Steele on trumpet, Ray Downey on saxophone, and Lou Lippman on piano, playing at the Lynden Raspberry Festival in July 2010 (photo courtesy Art Harding) 2010-07-16 nevins_017.jpg Art Hoeruegel Band Art Hoeruegel Band playing at the Norway Hall approximately 1880-2000 nevins_018.jpg Art Hoeruegel Band Art Hoeruegel Band playing at the Vets, Ann Nevins on piano 1987 nevins_019.jpg Art Hoeruegel Portrait of Art Hoeruegel with his instruments 1939 nevins_020.jpg Art Hoeruegel Band 2010 nevins_021.jpg Art Hoeruegel Band Ann Nevins on piano approximately 1880-2000 nevins_022.jpg Barbara Torrence Barbara Torrence playing the trumpet approximately 1930-1960 nevins_023.jpg Barbara Torrence Performing Barbara Torrence on trumpet performing on stage approximately 1930-1960 nevins_024.jpg Barbara Torrence 1979-12 nevins_025.jpg Bathtub Gin Party Band Promotional photo approximately 1995 nevins_026.jpg Bathtub Gin Party Band approximately 1990-2000 nevins_027.jpg BD approximately 1940-1970 nevins_028.pdf Beech House Pub Group of 6 men standing outside of The Beech House Pub approximately 1997 nevins_029.pdf Beech House Pub Group performing at The Beech House Pub approximately 1997 nevins_030.jpg Blue Notes Ad Beacon Dance Club featuring The Blue Notes approximately 1963-1968 nevins_031.jpg The Swing Kings The Swing Kings were the first jazz band at BHS 1957 nevins_032.jpg Bellingham Jazz Celebration Group photo of the Bellingham Jazz Celebration 2009-02-21 nevins_033.jpg Senior Center Royalty Ball 1995-03 nevins_034.jpg BHS Marching Band In Seattle 1956 nevins_035.pdf BHS Class of 1937 Note card with list of names from BHS class of 1937: Frank Holbrook, Jim Holland, Walt Germain (correlates to nevins_036) 1992-06-20 nevins_036.jpg BHS Class of 1937 Frank Holbrook, Jim Holland, Walt Germain performing at their 55th class reunion (correlates to nevins_035) 1992-06-20 nevins_037.jpg Bill Vitt Trio Performing at the Leopold Hotel; Mary Ann Leighton on vocals approximately 1975 nevins_038.jpg Bill Vitt Playing the saxophone approximately 1950-1990 nevins_039.jpg Bob Sanders Performing at the Lynden Raspberry Festival 2010 nevins_040.jpg Bobby Brown Strolling Trio Ian Smith on accordion, Bruce Gillette on bass, Bob Brown on trumpet 1948-08 nevins_041.jpg Bobby Brown Strolling Trio Poster for the group; Ian Smith on accordion, Bruce Gillette on bass, Bob Brown on Trumpet approximately 1950 nevins_042.pdf Border Café Ad Border Café ad in Blaine, WA approximately 1900-2000 nevins_043.jpg WWU Brass Ensemble Bruce Gillett (far left) and Bob Brown (far right) 1950 nevins_044.jpg The Rhythm Aces Glasgow, featuring Ian Smith on accordion, Bruce Gillette on bass, and Bob Brown on trumpet 1948-08 nevins_045.jpg Brown Bag performance Group performing outside on a lawn with seated audience 1977-07 nevins_046.jpg Bruce Gillett Band Bruce Gillett on bass approximately 1990-2010 nevins_047.jpg Metamorphosis Bruce Gillett, second from left? approximately 1950-1970 nevins_048.jpg Gillett Trio Bruce Gillett on bass, Bob Niesinger on drums, and Anne Gillett on piano performing at the Royal Inn approximately 1960 nevins_049.pdf Sehome Jazz Choir Sehome Jazz Choir with choral director Dale Mattson on air in Mexico City approximately 1978 nevins_050.jpg Chuck Israels Chuck Israels played the bass and taught at WWU approximately 2000-2010 nevins_051.jpg Einar Moen Jazz Band Photo with Einar Moen on piano 1938 nevins_052.jpg Chuckanut Shell 1940 Clint Nunamaker Band on stage at the Chuckanut Shell 1940 nevins_053.jpg Chuckanut Shell A prominent jazz venue for the Jay Curtis and Clint Nunamaker Bands throught the 1930s and 1940s; destroyed in a fire in 1949 approximately 1945 nevins_054.jpg Chuckanut Shell Photo of the Chuckanut Shell location approximately 1920-1940 nevins_055.jpg Clark's Riverside 1939-02 nevins_056.jpg Clearbrook Connection 1990 1990 nevins_057.jpg Clint Nunamaker Ad Chuckanut shell ad featuring Clint Nunamaker's doctors of rhythm approximately 1930-1950 nevins_058.jpg Birch Bay Ad Ad for dance at Birch Bay featuring Clyde Larson's Band approximately 1910-1940 nevins_059.jpg Concerts in the Park Ad Ad featuring various groups at parks throughout Bellingham 1988 Summer nevins_060.jpg Confetti Dance Ad Dance ad featuring Stanley West on saxophone 1920-05-29 nevins_061.pdf Sehome Jazz Choir Photo of the jazz choir performing in Mexico City 1982-06 nevins_062.pdf Sehome Jazz Choir Performance program from the choir's performance in Mexico City 1982-06 nevins_063.jpg Courtney Fortune Jazz vocalist who graduated from BHS and later USC 2006 nevins_064.jpg Burlington Firemen's Hall Dance Ad Featuring Al Weidkamp and his band approximately 1900-1960 nevins_065.jpg Northwood Grange Ad Featuring Phil Door's Orchestra approximately 1940 nevins_066.pdf Sehome Jazz Choir Sehome Jazz Choir with choral director Dale Mattson on air in Mexico City (same photo as nevins_049) approximately 1978 nevins_067.jpg Birch Bay Dance Ad Featuring Harry's White Jackets approximately 1930-1940 nevins_068.jpg Dance Hall Four performers on stage at a dance; probably Anne Gillett on piano and Bruce Gillett on bass 1961 nevins_069.jpg Rainbow Beach Ad Ad for dance at Rainbow Beach featuring Ken Heun's 8 Melody Men approximately 1920-1950 nevins_070.jpg Rodeo Hall Ad Ad for dance at Rodeo Hall in Sumas featuring Clyde Larson's Eight-Piece Band approximately 1910-1940 nevins_071.jpg Two Dance Ads Spring Sport Dance featuring Johnny Merritt's Orchestra and Old-Fashioned Mixed Dance at the Goshen Grange Hall featuring Breedlove's Orchestra 1942-04-10 nevins_072.jpg Seven Dance Ads Newspaper clipping of dance ads approximately 1940-1950 nevins_073.jpg Dave Price Exceptional saxophonist, graduated from Sehome High School and later Western 1981-03 nevins_074.pdf Dazzy Dazele Ad Dazzy Dazele and his orchestra, featuring Gordon Downs performing at the Eagles approximately 1935-1950 nevins_075.jpg Dazzy Dazele Ad Dazzy Dazele and his orchestra, featuring Gordon Downs performing at the Eagles (same as nevins_074) approximately 1935-1950 nevins_076.jpg Dance at Delta Ad Featuring Ken Husfloen and his band approximately 1940-1980 nevins_077.jpg Border Café Ad Border Café ad in Blaine, WA (same as nevins_042) approximately 1900-2000 nevins_078.jpg Dixie Downbeats Band Bicentennial show at Civic Field; Dixie Downbeats directed by North Storms (center, trombone) with Bob Torrence (left, trumpet) and Bob Storms (rigth, clarinet) 1976-05-16 nevins_079.jpg Leopold Hotel Ad Dance ad featuring Doc Chase and his orchestra approximately 1910-1980 nevins_080.jpg Eagles' Hall Ad Benefit Dance ad featuring Jesse's Happy Time Band, Eddie Martin and His Band, and Clyde Larson's Popular Band approximately 1910-1940 nevins_081.jpg Groshen Dance Ad Featuring Eddie Martin and His Dance Band approximately 1930-1960 nevins_082.jpg Einar Moen Jazz Band Einar Moen on piano (same as nevins_051) approximately 1930 nevins_083.jpg Einar Moen Organ Playing at the Elks Club 1961 nevins_084.jpg Einar Moen Portrait 1920 nevins_085.jpg Einar Moen Herald photo approximately 1970-1990 nevins_086.jpg Einar Moen at The Elks 1905-05-14 nevins_087.jpg Bathtub Gin Party Band Playing at the Ferry Terminal during the Fairhaven Festival (also known as the Dixieland Festival) 1990-09 nevins_088.jpg Bathtub Gin Party Band Bathtub Gin Party Band playing at the Ferry Terminal during the Fairhaven festival (also known as the Dixieland Festival) 1990-09 nevins_089.jpg Clearbrook Connection Clearbrook Connection performing on stage at the Fairhaven Festival (also known as the Dixieland Festival) 1990-09 nevins_090.jpg Frank Bandt's Band 1939 nevins_091.jpg Frank Javorsek's Band With Mary Ann Leighton approximately 1960 nevins_092.jpg Chuckanut Shell Ad Featuring Franny Wilcox and His Band approximately 1947 nevins_093.jpg Gary Erickson Performing at The Beacon Ballroom 1967-04-15 nevins_094.jpg Goshen Dance Ad Featuring Eddie Martin and His Dance Band (same as nevins_081) approximately 1930-1960 nevins_095.jpg Green Gate Tavern Roy Whipple (cornet), Frank Holbrook (guitar), Joe Brown (piano), Bruce Gillett (bass), and Art Thompson (drums) 1948 nevins_096.jpg Green Gate Tavern Roy Whipple (cornet), Frank Holbrook (guitar), Joe Brown (piano), Bruce Gillett (bass), and Art Thompson (drums) 1948 nevins_097.jpg Green Gate Tavern Roy Whipple (cornet), Frank Holbrook (guitar), Joe Brown (piano), Bruce Gillett (bass), and Art Thompson (drums) 1948 nevins_098.pdf Green Gate Tavern Band List Roy Whipple (cornet), Frank Holbrook (guitar), Joe Brown (piano), Bruce Gillett (bass), and Art Thompson (drums) 1948 nevins_099.pdf The Green Owl Ad Popular jazz venue before and during Prohibition approximately 1920-1940 nevins_100.pdf The Green Owl Photo of a woman sitting on the steps of the Green Owl approximately 1920-1940 nevins_101.pdf Echo Dorr's Christmas Card Echo Dorr's Christmas Card approximately 1925 nevins_102.pdf Jack Ross Ad Performing at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas approximately 1950-1960 nevins_103.pdf New Jazz Alliance Board Members PNJA Publication: "Rimshots" - featuring Don Beasly and Violet Malone 2002 Spring nevins_104.pdf New Jazz Alliance Board Members PNJA Publication: "Rimshots" - featuring Don Phillips and Matt Cole (continuation of nevins_103) 2002 Spring nevins_105.pdf KUGS Summer Jazz Schedule Article clipping approximately 1974-2012 nevins_106.pdf Dazzy Dazele Ad Dazzy Dazele and his orchestra, featuring Gordon Downs performing at the Eagles (same as nevins_074) approximately 1935-1950 nevins_107.bmp Blue Notes Ad Beacon Dance Club featuring The Blue Notes (same as nevins_030) approximately 1963-1968 nevins_108.pdf Border Café Ad Border Café ad in Blaine, WA (same as nevins_042) approximately 1900-2000 nevins_109.pdf The Green Owl Photo of a woman sitting on the steps of the Green Owl (same as nevins_100) approximately 1920-1940 nevins_110.jpg Rainbow Beach Ad Featuring Jay Curtis's Ten-Piece Orchestra 1929-07-24 nevins_111.pdf Clint Nunamaker's Band At The Chucknut shell 1940 nevins_112.pdf Clint Nunamaker's Band At Guide Tavern approximately 1940 nevins_113.jpg Clint Nunamaker's Band At Guide Tavern (same as nevins_112) approximately 1940 nevins_114.pdf Clint Nunamaker Clint Nunamaker's Band at Guide Tavern approximately 1940 nevins_115.jpg Red Cross Dance Ad Benefit dance ad featuring "Handsaw Ole" and Orchestra at Ten Mile Grange Hall approximately 1920-1940 nevins_116.pdf Hard Times Dance Featuring The Diplomats 1946 nevins_117.pdf The Harry Lindbeck Band The Harry Lindbeck Band at the Seven Cedars Ballroom 1951 nevins_118.jpg Harry Lindbeck's Band Harry Lindbeck's 7 Cedar Jazz Band at the 7 Cedar Dance Hall 1960-11 nevins_119.pdf Mamie Popple? Portrait of young girl with small trumpet; possibly Mamie Popple who later became Mamie Rowlands and the mother of Barbara Torrence approximately 1900 nevins_120.pdf Echo Dorr's Christmas Card Echo Dorr's Christmas Card (same as nevins_101) approximately 1925 nevins_121.jpg Hot Spot Dance Ad Ad for a dance at the Pioneer Pavilion in Ferndale, featuring Jack Burn and His Collegians approximately 1930-1940 nevins_122.jpg Al Mendenhall Band Al Mendenhall (clarinet), Lee Read (Piano) Herb Taylor (bass), Bill Dorr (drums); at the Bellingham Country Club approximately 1960 nevins_123.jpg Ian Smith Trio Performing at The Reef in Point Roberts approximately 1960 nevins_124.jpg Ian Smith Trio On stage with a female vocalist 1958-10 nevins_125.jpg The Fabulous Ian Smith Trio approximately 1940-1970 nevins_126.jpg Ian Smith Trio approximately 1940-1970 nevins_127.pdf Jack Ross Ad At the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas (same as nevins_102) approximately 1950-1960 nevins_128.jpg Jack Ross Portrait Posing with his trumpt approximately 1950-1960 nevins_129.jpg Jackie Coogan Ad Orchestra leader and movie star performing at Birch Bay Pavilion approximately 1930-1940 nevins_130.pdf Jay Curtis Band Centry Ballroom at Fife approximately 1930-1940 nevins_131.pdf New Jazz Alliance Board Members PNJA publication: "Rimshots" - featuring Don Beasly and Violet Malone (same as nevins_103) spring 2002 nevins_132.pdf New Jazz Alliance Board Members PNJA publication: "Rimshots" - featuring Don Phillips and Matt Cole (ame as nevins_104) spring 2002 nevins_133.jpg Barbara Torrence Barbara playing the trumpet (same as nevins_024) 1979-12 nevins_134.jpg Kami Warner Kami Warner, jazz vocalist from California, who performed around the Pacific Northwest beginning in 1975 approximately 1970-1990 nevins_135.jpg Kami Warner Kami Warner, jazz vocalist from California, who performed around the Pacific Northwest beginning in 1975 approximately 1975 nevins_136.jpg Ken Colvin Dixieland Band Performing at Lighthouse Park 1979 nevins_137.jpg Ken Colvin Ballroom Band Poster approximately 1978 nevins_138.jpg Ken Colvin Band 1978 nevins_139.jpg Ken Colvin Band Performing at an outdoor concert approximately 1970-1980 nevins_140.jpg Ken Colvin Band approximately 1970-1980 nevins_141.jpg Ken Colvin Band 1978 nevins_142.jpg Ken Colvin Dixieland Band Performing at Lighthouse Park (same as nevins_136) 1979 nevins_143.jpg Ken Colvin Dance Ad Big Band Music and Swing at the Dance Barn approximately 1970-1980 nevins_144.jpg Ken Colvin Halloween Band Performing in costume 1981 nevins_145.jpg Ken Colvin and the Suger Blues Ad Poster approximately 1970-1990 nevins_146.jpg Ken Colvin Dixieland Band Performing at Lighthouse Park 1979 nevins_147.jpg Ken Heun Orchestra approximately 1937 nevins_148.pdf Ken Husfloen Band Members Handwritten list of band members approximately 1939-1940 nevins_149.pdf KUGS Summer Jazz Schedule Article clipping (same as nevins_105) approximately 1974-2012 nevins_150.pdf Popple Family Daughters Portrait of Mamie Popple and her sister approximately 1900 nevins_151.jpg The Lemmon Drops Jack Lemmon (drums), Don Sires (saxophone), and Mary Ann Leighton (vocals) approximately 1965 nevins_152.jpg The Lemmon Drops Two photos of the Lemmon Drops performing at a dance hall (same as nevins_009 and nevins_010) approximately 1950-1970 nevins_153.jpg The Lemmon Drops Jack Lemmon (drums), Don Sires (saxophone), and Mary Ann Leighton (vocals) (same as nevins_151) approximately 1965 nevins_154.jpg The Lemmon Drops Two photos of the Lemmon Drops performing at a dance hall (same as nevins_009 and nevins_010) approximately 1950-1970 nevins_155.jpg The Lemmon Drops approximately 1950-1970 nevins_156.jpg Les Hite approximately 1940 nevins_157.jpg Les Hite Ad Les Hite and His Band of 15 Sepia Swing Stars at Pioneer Park in Ferndale approximately 1940 nevins_158.jpg Les Hite Biography Source: Answers.com approximately 1962 nevins_159.jpg Maurice Tweit Orchestra Featuring Gene Sybrant, Bill Bostrom, Paul Hood, Maurice Tweit, and Jack Rouch 1935-1941 nevins_160.pdf Maurice Tweit Orchestra Featuring Gene Sybrant, Bill Bostrom, Paul Hood, Maurice Tweit, and Jack Rouch (same as nevins_159, with dates) 1935-1941 nevins_161.jpg Mel McKee Portrait of Mel McKee approximately 1970 nevins_162.jpg Mel McKee and His Music Photo of Mel and His Orchestra approximately 1937 nevins_163.jpg The Diplomats feat. Mel McKee Photo of Mel's band 1949 nevins_164.jpg Mel McKee Portrait of Mel McKee (same as nevins_161) approximately 1970 nevins_165.jpg Mel McKee Orchestra approximately 1930-1940 nevins_166.jpg Mike Hobi's Dixieland Band Ad Band includes Joe Syzmanski and Ken Husfloen approximately 1950 nevins_167.jpg Milt Kleeb Milt was a saxophone player and composer-arranger in the area since the 1990s; this photo is of him at Pony Boy Studio during a recording session 2011 nevins_168.jpg Milt Kleeb Saxophone Photo of Milt playing his saxophone in a band performance approximately 2000-2012 nevins_169.jpg Mission Beach Ballroom Ad Featuring Frank Brandt and His Orchestra approximately 1930-1950 nevins_170.jpg Music at Boulevard Park Oil painting by Tom Wood 2009 nevins_171.jpg Einar Moen Portrait of Einar Moen approximately 1920-1930 nevins_172.jpg Musicians' Holiday Ball Featuring Bill Vitt, Herb Benthien, and Ken Colvin 1978-12-03 nevins_173.jpg Musicians' Union Concert American Federation of Musicians Local 451 concert at Larrabee State Park approximately 1970 nevins_174.jpg New Birch Bay Dance Hall Ad from newspaper approximately 1900-2000 nevins_175.jpg Night at Goshen Ad Ad from newspaper approximately 1930-1960 nevins_176.pdf Stuart's Coffee House Quintet Julian Macdonough (drums), Bela Piri (bass), Attila Juhasz (keyboard), Dave Knirk (saxophone), Eli Reisman (guitar), Rob Reefschlager (trumpet); performing at Stuart's Coffee House 1996 nevins_177.pdf Pacific Northwest Jazz Alliance Logo Designed by Suzi Davis approximately 1995 nevins_178.pdf The Geobopillogical Survey Team The Geobopillogical Survey Team, a Western jazz sextet at UC Berkley for the Pacific Coast Jazz Festival; Paul Seca, Ray Downey, and Stu Davis all on saxophone, Kevin Mcneel on piano, Rick Jarvela on bass, and Jay Weaver on drums 1980-05 nevins_179.jpg American Theatre Pit Band 1928 nevins_180.jpg Pete Hoeruegel Band 1966 nevins_181.jpg Frank Javorsek's Band With Mary Ann Leighton (same as nevins_091) approximately 1960 nevins_182.jpg The Lemmon Drops Jack Lemmon (drums), Don Sires (saxophone), and Mary Ann Leighton (vocals) (same as nevins_151) approximately 1965 nevins_183.jpg The Lemmon Drops approximately 1950-1970 nevins_184.pdf The Palms at Birch Bay A popular music venue in Birch bay from the 1960s to the 1980s approximately 1960 nevins_185.pdf Prize Dance Ad Featuring Echo's Melody Maids at The Marietta approximately 1915 nevins_186.jpg Rainbow Beach Ad approximately 1920-1930 nevins_187.jpg Ralph Pauley At Bellingham High School approximately 1980 nevins_188.jpg Robert Little and Susan Ediger Blum Playing at Magnolia Street 1905-07-01 nevins_189.jpg The Romaneers Performing at The Rome Grange approximately 1940 nevins_190.jpg Sehome Winter Concert Program 1978-02-28 nevins_191.jpg Combo Band at the Shantytown In North Bellingham 1937 nevins_192.pdf The Moonshiners Mary Ann Leighton with the Moonshiners at Pastime Café in Blaine WA approximately 1955-1960 nevins_193.jpg Shipyard Lunch Break Featuring Art Hoeruegel on saxophone and Gordon Erickson on guitar 1945 nevins_194.pdf Six-Man Dance Band approximately 1920-1980 nevins_195.pdf Sound Station Jazz Festival Group photo 1987-03-13 nevins_196.pdf Squalicum Beach Ad Featuring Barney's Jazz Band 1924-05-29 nevins_197.jpg Squalicum Beach Ad Featuring Barney's Jazz Band (same as nevins_196) 1924-05-29 nevins_198.jpg Stan and Van Duo Poster Ken Vanderhyde on piano-organ and Chuck Standford on drums, performing at the Café International in Blaine approximately 1950-1970 nevins_199.jpg Stan and Van Duo Performing Ken Vanderhyde on piano-organ and Chuck Standford on drums approximately 1950-1970 nevins_200.jpg Stan and Van Duo Photo of the duo with two other men approximately 1980-2010 nevins_201.jpg Sugar Blues and Swing Band Poster Ken Colvin and the Sugar Blues Swing Band: "Sweet & Swinging Dance Music" approximately 1970-1990 nevins_202.jpg Swing Kings 1957 nevins_203.jpg Swing Kings 1960 nevins_204.jpg Wellman's White Jackets Ad for Alderson's Birch Bay Resort, showing two photos the band and the dance hall approximately 1935 nevins_205.jpg Al Mendenhal Portrait of Al Mendenhall with his clarinet (same as nevins_012) approximately 1950-1970 nevins_206.jpg The Al Mendenhall Band (same as nevins_013) approximately 1930-1940 nevins_207.jpg Al Mendenhal and Dorr Family Members Al Mendenhall Band playing at the Bellingham Country Club featuring Al (clarinet), Bill Dorr (drums), Herb Taylor (bass) and Lee Read (piano) (same as nevins_014) approximately 1955 nevins_208.jpg The Cannery Art Hoeruegel's Band; Ann Nevins on piano; performing at The Cannery in Point Roberts approximately 1960 nevins_209.jpg The Blue Notes Photo of the group at the Best Western Lakeway Inn; Alicia Rodside (center), Joe Szymanski (second from right), Pete Kirkman (second from left), also featuring Gordy Ford, and Bruce and Anne Gillett 1989 nevins_210.jpg The Cannery Photo from the stage of The Cannery in Point Roberts approximately 1960-1980 nevins_211.jpg The Cannery Photo of stage set up at The Cannery in Point Roberts approximately 1960-1980 nevins_212.jpg The Chuck Stanford Trio Clipping of a photo of the trio featuring Ian Smith on piano, Erinie Marshall on bass, and Chuck Stanford on drums approximately 1960 nevins_213.jpg The Crystal Club Orchestra Performing at McCaslin's Castle, with Joe Szymanski in the saxophone section (same as nevins_130, slightly better quality) 1935-06 nevins_214.pdf The Diplomats Six performers on stage including Mel McKee on clarinet and Bob Dorr on trombone 1948-1949 nevins_215.jpg Frank Javorsek's Band With Mary Ann Leighton (same as nevins_091) approximately 1960 nevins_216.pdf The Green Owl Ad approximately 1920 nevins_217.jpg The Harmony Boys Featuring Art Hoeruelgel approximately 1950 nevins_218.jpg Harold Knudson and Harriet Hatch Singing at the Holiday Ballroom in Mount Vernon 1955 nevins_219.jpg The Herb Benthien Band Photo of seven men on stage 1978 nevins_220.jpg The Fabulous Ian Smith Trio (same as nevins_125) approximately 1940-1970 nevins_221.jpg The Ken Husfloen Band Performing at the Northwood Grange 1939-1940 nevins_222.pdf Dance at Northwood Ad Featuring Ken Husfloen and His Band approximately 1930-1940 nevins_223.pdf Annual American Legion Dance Ad At Delta Hall on Thanksgiving Eve approximately 1930-1940 nevins_224.pdf The Musicians' Union A Brief History of Local #451, American Federation of Musicians (lower portion) approximately 1974 nevins_225.pdf The Musicians' Union A Brief History of Local #451, American Federation of Musicians (upper portion) approximately 1974 nevins_226.pdf The Musicians' Union A Brief History of Local #451, American Federation of Musicians (whole page) approximately 1974 nevins_227.jpg Loren's Rhythm Righters Ad Ad for a dance at Twin Sisters Grange approximately 1920-1940 nevins_228.pdf Ken Heun Orchestra Photo and caption of Ken Heun and his band, who will accompany a vaudeville show at Mt. Baker Theatre (same as nevins_147) approximately 1937 nevins_229.pdf Music Arts Guide Cover Cover of publication featuring B'Ham Theatre, Video Mania, Motown, Art, Jazz approximately 1950-2010 nevins_230.jpg Wallingcrest Hotel Photo of the hotel, operated by the grandparents of Ecomae Baunach; later became The Green Owl approximately 1915 nevins_231.pdf Walter Armstrong Album Art 1977 nevins_232.pdf Walter Armstrong Alpha and Omega Album art 1973 nevins_233.pdf Walter Armstrong and Steve Lacy Duet Alter Ego album art 1979 nevins_234.jpg Lillian Corning and Eleanor Dodd Lillian Cornin on accordion and Eleanor Dodd on piano, performing in a band at the Welcome Grange 1949 nevins_235.jpg Western Jazz Workshop Jacket cover designed by Meredith Aldrich for a privately produced album featuring all music arranged by students 1977 nevins_236.pdf Western Union Telegram Telegram from Gordon Downs to his mom 1939-03-29 nevins_237.pdf Einar Moen's Vauderville Circuit Contract Official Western Vauderville Managers' Association agreement 1926-12-29 nevins_238.jpg Whatcom State Normal School Drawing of Old Main building when it was established as a State Normal school in 1893 undated nevins_239.jpg WWSC Big Band Jazz Festival Phil Ager with three of his students all playing brass instruments 1969-02 nevins_240.jpg Wynton Marsalis' Band Wynton on brass and Thomas Harris on saxophone, performing at Blue Horse Art Gallery 2011 nevins_241.jpg Wynton Marsalis' Band Wynton Marsalis on brass, Thomas Harris on saxophone, and Lyman Lipke on bass, performing at Blue Horse Art Gallery 2011 nevins_242.jpg Ferndale Junior Band Marching band approximately 1900 nevins_243.bmp York's Band approximately 1900