Jazz and Big Band Reference collection, 1926-ongoing
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Summary
- Creator:
- Duke University. University Archives
- Extent:
- 0.6 Linear Feet
375 Items - Language:
- Material in English
- Collection ID:
- UA.01.11.0064
- University Archives Record Group:
- 01 -- General Information and University History
01 -- General Information and University History > 11 -- Reference Collections
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Jazz and Big Band Reference Collection contains clippings, promotional material, records, correspondence, and other material about the history of jazz at Duke University. Topics include information on Duke's various student jazz ensembles and big bands, visiting musicians who performed at Duke, the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival, the North Carolina International Jazz Festival, and the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.
- Acquisition information:
- The Jazz and Big Band Reference Collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Jeremy Smith, November 2008
Encoded by Jeremy Smith, November 2008
Accessions were merged into one collection, described in this finding aid.
- Physical location:
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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Collection is open for research.
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Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
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[Identification of item], Jazz and Big Band Reference Collection, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.