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"Ordonians" dance band

Image

"Ordonians" dance band on stage during a performance at an officer's club in India. Musicians shown include Frank Oakley sitting at the piano, Jimmy...

Date Published
January-1946
Member of
Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

"Pee Wee" Hunt

Image

Illustration of "Pee Wee" Hunt featuring his head and upper chest. Hunt is looking forward and smiling, wearing a tuxedo and white bowtie.

Date Published
1937
Member of
Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

Abe Lyman

Image

Headshot of Abe Lyman looking to the side and smiling. Lyman is wearing a white suit jacket and tie.

Date Published
1935
1940
Member of
Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

Al Goodman

Image

Al Goodman facing slightly to the side and smiling while holding his arms out in a conducting pose. Goodman is wearing a white tuxedo and black bowtie...

Date Published
1941
1945
Member of
Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

Al Goodman

Image

Headshot of Al Goodman looking forward with a solemn expression. Goodman is wearing a tuxedo and white tie.

Date Published
1941
1945
Member of
Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

Andy Russell

Image

Publicity photo of Andy Russell standing against a wall looking forward and smiling. Russell is wearing a black suit and patterned tie.

Date Published
1945
1950
Member of
Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

Andy Russell, Evelyn Gibson, and Jack Bailey

Image

Andy Russell presenting a bouquet of flowers to "Queen for a Day" Evelyn Gibson. Jack Bailey, emcee of the program, stands next to Gibson looking at...

Date Published
1945
1950
Member of
Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

Armed Forces Radio Service actresses

Image

Armed Forces Radio Service group photo featuring Jinx Falkenburg, Marilyn Maxwell, an unidentified white man in a service uniform, Lucille Ball...

Date Published
1941
1950
Member of
Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

Arthur Fiedler

Image

Publicity photo of Arthur Fiedler facing forward with his arms crossed. Fiedler is wearing a white jacket and black shirt with an open collar.

Date Published
1971
1975
Member of
Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

Artie Malvin

Image

Angled headshot of Artie Malvin looking to the side and smiling. Malvin is wearing a pinstripe suit and polka dot tie.

Date Published
1941
1945
Member of
Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

Axel Stordahl

Image

Axel Stordahl looking forward and holding his arms up to conduct. Stordahl is wearing a pinstripe suit and patterned tie.

Date Published
1941
1945
Member of
Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

Bam Brown, Zutty Singleton, Dick Powell, and Slim Gaillard

Image

Bam Brown, Zutty Singleton, Dick Powell, and Slim Gaillard laughing and talking in a recording studio. Brown is holding a double bass and shaking...

Date Published
1945
1950
Member of
Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

Beatles at a press conference in Kansas City

Image

A photograph from the side of the Beatles (Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon, Ringo Starr) sitting at a table with microphones, with their...

Date Published
September-17-1964
Member of
Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

Beatles at press conference in Kansas City

Image

The Beatles (Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon, Ringo Starr) sitting at a table with microphones, with their press officer, Derek Taylor...

Date Published
September-17-1964
Member of
Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

Ben Pollack

Image

Headshot of Ben Pollack looking to the side and smiling. Pollack is wearing a black suit jacket and patterned tie.

Date Published
1935
1940
Member of
Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

Benny Carter wearing white suit

Image

Headshot of Benny Carter at an angle looking forward. Carter is wearing a white suit and black tie while holding a saxophone across his chest with one...

Date Published
1948
Member of
Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

Benny Goodman

Image

Headshot of Benny Goodman facing forward and looking to the side. Goodman is wearing glasses and a black tuxedo and bowtie.

Date Published
1941
1945
Member of
Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

Benny Goodman and an unidentified man at the Palladium

Image

Benny Goodman seated at a dining table at the Palladium in Hollywood, California, speaking with an unidentified white man. Goodman is holding a...

Date Published
1945
1950
Member of
Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

Benny Goodman and clarinet

Image

Publicity photo of Benny Goodman seated and holding a clarinet across his chest with both hands. Goodman is wearing a black tuxedo and bowtie without...

Date Published
1941
1945
Member of
Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

Benny Goodman and his orchestra with Helen Ward Featured Vocalist

Image

Publicity photo of Helen Ward and Benny Goodman facing forward and smiling. Ward is wearing a satin dress and leaning against Goodman who is wearing a...

Date Published
1936
Member of
Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

Benny Goodman playing clarinet

Image

Benny Goodman facing slightly to the side against a wall, wearing a tweed jacket, and playing clarinet with the bell up in a publicity photo for...

Date Published
1944
Member of
Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

Benny Goodman posing with his clarinet

Image

Headshot of Benny Goodman seated and looking forward while smiling. Goodman is holding a clarinet up in on arm and is wearing glasses and a black...

Date Published
1941
1945
Member of
Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

Benny Meroff

Image

Headshot of Benny Meroff turning forward and looking to the side while smiling. Meroff is wearing a light colored suit and dark tie.

Date Published
1935
1940
Member of
Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

Benny Meroff caricature

Image

Illustration of Benny Meroff conducting. Meroff is holding a conducting baton in one hand and pointing up with the other. The illustration is an...

Date Published
1935
1940
Member of
Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

Benny Strong

Image

Publicity photo of Benny Strong looking to the side with a neutral expression. Strong is wearing a pinstripe suit and checkered tie.

Date Published
1935
1940
Member of
Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

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  • Buckner, Milt (3)
  • Carpenter, Richard, 1946- (3)
  • Dennis, Matt, 1914-2002 (3)
  • Dexter, Pat (3)
  • Gillette, Leland James (3)
  • Jarvis, Al, 1910-1970 (3)
  • Kaye, Sammy, 1910-1987 (3)
  • Klein, Manny, 1908-1994 (3)
  • Kyser, Kay (3)
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  • Russell, Andy, 1919-1992 (3)
  • Strong, Bob, 1902-1976 (3)
  • Bee, Molly (2)
  • Beiderbecke, Bix, 1903-1931 (2)
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  • Goodman, Al, 1890-1972 (2)
  • Gray, Glen, 1906-1963 (2)
  • Manone, Wingy (2)
  • Masters, Frankie (2)
  • Mercer, Johnny, 1909-1976 (2)
  • Meroff, Benny, 1901-1973 (2)
  • Moran, Jim (2)
  • Mussulli, Boots, 1917-1967 (2)
  • Nemo, Peter (2)
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  • Taylor, Derek, 1932-1997 (2)
  • Tucker, Orrin (2)
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  • Abravanel, Maurice, 1903-1993 (1)
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  • Reinhardt, Django, 1910-1953 (1)
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  • Rubsamen, Walter H. (Walter Howard), 1911-1973 (1)
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  • Skelton, Red, 1913-1997 (1)
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  • Stokowski, Leopold, 1882-1977 (1)
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