Dinah Washington Collection

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Reference code

US US.INSON Mss 067

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Dinah Washington Collection

Date(s)

  • 1950 - 1965 (Creation)

Extent

3 linear feet (2 archival document boxes, 1 flat archival box)

Name of creator

(1924-08-29)

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Scope and content

43 arrangements for voice and various instruments, written for and used by Dinah Washington

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Alphabetical by title

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Excellent

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Custodial history

Acknowledgment sent 9/2/2014. Deed of Gift returned 9/23/2014.
According to donor, the arrangements were owned by Aretha Franklin, who received them from her booking agent Ruth Bowen, who had also been agent for Dinah Washington. The arrangements were originally written for Dinah Washington.

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