Reference Number
ARC-0503
Level of description
collection
Title
Tony Smith Photographs
Date
1951-1954, undated
Size
0.14 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The Tony Smith Photographs consist of 39 black-and-white photos of various musicians and performers from the 1950s. Two of the photographs contain handwritten dates, one from 1951 (taken at Bop City in San Francisco) and one from a club in Lake Tahoe in 1954. Many of the photographs are inscribed to Johnny Kirkwood, who played drums for Louis Jordan. There are three photographs of Jordan, and one of Duke Ellington; researchers may be able to help identify other musicians. The photographs are arranged in the order they were received.
Biography / Administrative History
Tony Smith is the grandson of Thurber "Sonny" Jay, who played bass for Louis Jordan in the 1950s.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Tony Smith Photographs were received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., as a gift from Smith on June 6, 2014.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Tony Smith Photographs, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Processing Information: Processed by Anastasia Karel, Archivist. Completed June 18, 2014. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Access
Collection is open for research. Patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities 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.
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