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 Collection
Identifier: IJS-0272

Kenneth Ashen papers

Creator

Dates

  • 1953 - 1964

Scope and Contents

The collection comprises business papers and correspondence related to Ashen's career at the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). There is correspondence with George Avakian, John Hammond, Carl Van Vechten, and Mary Lou Williams among others. The collection also contains scripts for Jazz Scene and World of Jazz radio broadcasts. There are typescript drafts of articles and a scrapbook of newspaper clippings.

Extent

.5 Cubic Feet

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for use.

Language of Materials

English

Author
Kristiana Weseloh
Date
2019-02-11

Part of the Institute of Jazz Studies Repository

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