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 Series

Count Basie Orchestra administrative papers, 1964-2007

Dates

  • 1964-2007

Scope and Contents

Series 2 contains professional and personal papers. The dated items range from 1913-2009. In this series are an array of scores, invoices, clippings, publicity materials, headshots, fliers, technical notes, band library lists, manuscript paper, and travel documents, as well as three unmatched drumsticks. Materials include correspondence and scores connected to Bill Pape, Greg Scott, Rita Graham, and Dennis Wilson. Other mentions in the papers refer to family members David, Steven, and Dolores Hughes.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for use.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Arrangement

Series 2 is arranged topically, preserving original order as possible. Discernible groupings of materials are maintained through folders.

Creator

Part of the Institute of Jazz Studies Repository

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