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David Spitzer papers, 1987-1989

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Spritzer, David D.
Title
David Spitzer papers
Dates
1987-1989 (inclusive)
Quantity
.25 cubic feet
Collection Number
IJC MG 8001
Summary
Photos, advertisements, newspaper clippings, and a bibliography related to David D. Spitzer's photography and photographic essay capturing jazz musicians from 1972-1989.
Repository
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

Collection is open for research

Languages
English
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Historical Note

David D. Spitzer was a humanities professor at Miami-Dade Community College North who had a love for jazz. Between 1972 and 1989 Spitzer captured many fast-flash photos of famous jazz musicians during events. He had his photos featured in the Encyclopedia of Jazz, various journals, and major album covers during the 70s and 80s. Beginning in the mid-1980s he had his photos in several exhibitions. He has photographed some of the most celebrated jazz musicians of the day, included but not limited to: Oscar Peterson, Woody Herman, Miles Davis, and Dizzy Gillespie.

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Content Description

Various items pertaining to David D. Spitzer's photography capturing jazz musicians. Some items reference or depict Spitzer's relation to the Vizcaya Garden and museum in Miami, Florida.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

FOR PHOTOS: Photographer, "Title," date. Collection name, object ID. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.

FOR DOCUMENTS: Author, Description or "Title" of item, date. Collection name, collection number, box, folder. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged by subject and item type.

Processing Note

The original collection appeared to potentially have some organization but changed were made to have more clear organization. The new organization has written information first and then following that are the photos and postcards. Out of these two categories there are subcategories of item types

Acquisition Information

Materials received from John Fairweather in 2005.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Series I: Images

    • Description: Photos
      11 items : Jazz musicians; Bob Scobey; two identical; Vizcaya garden statue; poster of scheduled events and Jazzshots; postcard invites
      Dates: 1987-1989
      Container: Folder 1
    • Description: Papers
      11 items : WRLN; art exhibit; intro to Spitzer; bibliography of work; letter to Fairweather; pamphlet; flyers
      Dates: 1986-1986
      Container: Folder 1

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Subject Terms

  • Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
  • Jazz
  • Music
  • Photographers
  • Universities and colleges
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