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ARC-1315

collection

Shailesh Saigal Collection of Bill Doggett Music Manuscripts

undated

0.42 (Linear feet)

William Doggett (February 16, 1916–November 13, 1996) was an American pianist and organist. He began his career playing swing music before transitioning into rhythm and blues. Doggett is best known for his instrumental compositions "Honky Tonk" and "Hippy Dippy". He worked with the Ink Spots, Johnny Otis, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Jordan.

The Shailesh Saigal Collection of Bill Doggett Music Manuscripts are undated. The collection contains 62 handwritten music score manuscripts performed by Bill Doggett and his band. The scores are arranged alphabetically by title.

: The Shailesh Saigal Collection of Bill Doggett Music Manuscripts was received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a gift from Saigal on July 17, 2024.

: [Identification of Item], Shailesh Saigal Collection of Bill Doggett Music Manuscripts, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

: Materials are in English.

: Processed by Crystal Matjasic, Technical Services Archivist. Completed March 11, 2025. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.

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