Jazz and Blues Playbill Collection (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Collection)
Date
1923-1952
Size
1.92 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The Jazz and Blues Playbill Collection spans the years 1923 to 1952 and consists of playbills from early jazz and blues concerts. Artists featured in this collection include: Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Cab Calloway, "Big Sid" Catlett, Charles Mingus Quintet, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Fletcher Henderson, Billie Holiday, Duke Jordan, Lead Belly, Loumell Morgan Trio, Brownie McGhee, Thelonius Monk, Charlie Parker, Tommy Potter, Ma Rainey, Buddy Rich, Max Roach, Curly Russell, Bessie Smith, Mamie Smith, Art Tatum, Sonny Terry, Fats Waller, Dinah Washington, and Chick Webb. There is also a playbill featuring Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. The collection provides rich insight to the early jazz and blues scenes that helped shape rock and roll music. Playbills are arranged alphabetically by the headliner on the bill, and then chronologically.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Jazz and Blues Playbill Collection was purchased by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum, Inc., from Neat Stuff Collectibles in April 2010.
Language Note: English
Citation: [Identification of Item], Jazz and Blues Playbill Collection, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Processing Information: Processed by Rachel Somerville, Project Archivist. Completed August 24, 2011. Revised by Jennie Thomas, Head Archivist. Completed March 13, 2012. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this finding aid: DACS and local processing manual.
Access
Collection is open for research. Patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights statement on the Researcher Registration form before using this collection. Consult the Library and Archives in advance of your visit to ensure access to these materials is available.
Use
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. For more information, please consult the staff of the Library and Archives.
