Ilse Bronnley

Photograph of trumpeter Ilse Bronnley, depicted sitting on a stool, holding a trumpet.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Postcard to Roy Eldridge from Marcia

Postcard to Roy Eldridge from Marcia (or Maria), featuring the Wendelsbergs Folkhögskola in Mölnlycke, Sweden.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Ted Sturgis, Jabbo Smith, Roy Eldridge, Joe Muranyi

Photograph of Ted Sturgis, Jabbo Smith, Roy Eldridge, and Joe Muranyi. They are identified on the back of the photo, which also reads, "To Roy from Joe Muranyi, Spring 1983."
Date: 1983
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Advertisement for Roy Eldridge at Jimmy Ryan's Dixieland, New York (open access)

Advertisement for Roy Eldridge at Jimmy Ryan's Dixieland, New York

Advertisement for Jimmy Ryan's Dixieland (Oldest Jazz Club in New York) with information about the location and biographical text abuot the musicians in the band.
Date: unknown
Creator: Jimmy Ryan's Dixieland
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

Irene Daye

Autographed photo of Irene Daye.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Unidentified woman

Autographed photo of an unidentified woman in black hat and dress. The signature has not yet been deciphered.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Henry Levine with unidentified woman

Autographed photo of Henry Levine with an unidentified woman.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Helen Humes in performance

Photograph of vocalist Helen Humes, singing at a microphone. Trombonist Trummy Young and a bassist are standing behind her. The number 923 is printed on the back of this photo and others from the same event.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Postcard: Flowers of Paraguay

Postcard featuring flowers of Paraguay, given to Eldridge by a fan named Fernando (last name illegible).
Date: June 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Datebook for Roy Eldridge: 1962 - January 1963] (open access)

[Datebook for Roy Eldridge: 1962 - January 1963]

Appointment book kept by Roy Eldridge during 1962 through January 1963, with business cards. Water damage is evident throughout, but the ink is still legible.
Date: 1962
Creator: Eldridge, Roy, 1911-1989
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Roy Eldridge with Eddie Locke, Jean Bach, and unidentified woman

Photograph of Roy Eldridge, at right, with drummer Eddie Locke (left), an unidentified woman, and Jean Bach. Bach is wearing a shirt that says "Jazz has ruined my life," and a tag that says "Little," positioned to make the shirt read "Little Jazz [Eldridge's nickname] has ruined my life." This photo was taken at Jean Bach's house in New York City.
Date: February 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Roy Eldridge on bandstand

Photograph of Roy Eldridge in performance, slightly turned toward the band. A trombonist and a saxophonist are visible behind him.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Roy Eldridge

Photograph of Roy Eldridge playing the trumpet, with a microphone on his right, and guitar and bass barely visible behind him. The words "My heart" are written on the top border of the photo.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Two saxophonists

Photograph of two saxophonists. One is seated on the left, while the one on the right is standing for a solo. The two are behind big band music stand fronts.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Roy Eldridge and unidentified man

Photograph of Roy Eldridge, at right, shaking hands (or giving five) with a man on the left.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Roy Eldridge and unidentified trumpet player

Photograph of Roy Eldridge, at right, playing the trumpet with another, unidentified trumpet player.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Roy Eldridge with alto saxophonist and guitarist

Photograph of Roy Eldridge playing the trumpet, with an alto saxophonist on his right and a guitarist on his left. A sign in the background reads "Roy Eldridge: formerly with Artie Shaw and Gene Krupa."
Date: 194X
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Unidentified man conversing with Charlie Shavers

Photograph of an unidentified man and trumpeter Charlie Shavers standing and chatting in front of an arched structure. Both are wearing coats and hats.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Carole Eldridge, graduation photo

Photograph of Carole Eldridge in graduation cap and gown. The photo is inscribed "To my Grandfather from Carole with love."
Date: 1962
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Roy Eldridge and drummer

Photograph of Roy Eldridge and a drummer, possibly Ed Thigpen. The photo is inserted in a holder indicating it is a souvenir photo from the Blue Dahlia Lounge in Detroit. It may have been from a 1962 appearance with Illinois Jacquet.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

"Roy and I"

Photograph of Roy Eldridge and a woman, seated at a table outdoors.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Photo of woman on plane

Photograph of an unidentified woman on an airplane, possibly a flight attendant.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Portrait of a young girl

Photograph of a young girl, possibly a school photo.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Roy Eldridge in group photo

Photograph of Roy Eldridge, seated at right in a group photo. The photo is in a souvenir holder from the Birdland jazz club.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History