Photograph of Count Basie, piano, performing with Samuel "Baby" Lovett, drums; Clairborne "Frog" Graves, saxophone; and Jimmy Hill, guitar. A tipping "kitty" is shown at left center.
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Photograph of men, identified as William H. Spivey (left) and J. Jones (right), posing with the Black Hawk Barbecue delivery scooter.
Jackson County Court documents regarding the Decree of Incorporation of the Negro Musicians Association. Documents include the statement that the purpose is to "unite ...
Photograph of the Kansas City Monarchs playing baseball at Muehlebach Field in Kansas City, MO.
Photograph of Andy Kirk and the Clouds of Joy with Mary Lou Williams at the piano.
Riverside Jockey Club 6th Day official program listing details of the day's eight races, including horse owners, trainers, and jockeys.
Invitation to the Sky-high "12" Club's 3rd Annual Spring Dance at Lincoln Hall.
Ticket for Friday night dancing to the Rythm Musketeers, a "Broadcasting Dance Band." It notes that "Clubs and Lodges [are] given half of Profits."
Photograph of an unidentified band onstage at the College Inn on 12th Street.
Contract for the sale of 1823 Highland Avenue, which was to become the headquarters of Musician's Protective Union No. 627. The property was sold for $4750.
Mid-1920s photograph of the Eblon Theater Orchestra with drummer Samuel "Baby" Lovett (far left) and musical director & ragtime composer James Scott (second from right).
Handbill advertising Lawrence Denton and His Seibrand Bros. Circus Orchestra performing at Shine Hall. Admission is thirty-five cents and attendeees are instructed to "come for fun ... not to fight!"