Oral history interview documenting the career of Jeanne Cummins, who worked as the vocalist for the Bernie Cummins Orchestra in the 1940s. Her husband, Walter, was the bandleader's brother as well as the band's guitarist.
1 DVD of an interview with Bernie Cummins, bandleader of the Bernie Cummins Orchestra. His brother, Walter, was a guitarist in the band. Walter's wife Jeanne was also a vocalist with the band.
Graduate student paper titled "Jelly Roll Morton, the Melrose Brothers' Music Company, Gennett Records, Sheet Music, and 1920s Chicago Jazz", written by Lisa Ungemach.
Collection consists of original arrangements and compositions, recordings of Mason’s work on reels and records, as well as some published material. Additionally, it contains some biographical documents, including adoption and marriage records, and Mason’s resumé.
Collection consists of sheet music, arrangements, and newspaper clippings and programs related to Margaret Whiting. Includes some published copies of Richard Whiting’s compositions. Includes Richard Whiting’s Steinway piano.
Collection consists of sheet music and handwritten music collected by Patricia Wilson. It also includes some recordings on CD of Wilson’s performances.
The collections consists of seven 8x10 photos, two letters, and one page of telegrams and check copies. The photos include Liberace, Cole Porter, and Steve Allen, with unidentified individuals.
The collection consists of unauthenticated autographs of Alec Wilder, Leroy Anderson, Manning Sherwin, Paul Whiteman, Ferde Grofe, and John Philip Sousa.
The collection contains copies of materials used for a special production of the Blueprint Specials. The originals are held at the University of Michigan.