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Kitty Murray

Autographed photo of Kitty Murray dancing. The note wishes Eldridge a merry Christmas and happy new year. Contact with humidity or water has transferred the stamp from the back of another photo.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Viola Eldridge to her father, March 1, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Viola Eldridge to her father, March 1, 1962]

Letter from Viola Eldridge to her father, mentioning that her husband, Roy, is on tour in Europe.
Date: March 1, 1962
Creator: Eldridge, Viola
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
List of performances and recordings for 1973 (open access)

List of performances and recordings for 1973

A handwritten list of Roy Eldridge's performances with Ella Fitzgerald and recordings in 1973, on sheet of yellow, lined paper.
Date: 1973
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

"Little Jim and Little Jazz"

Photograph of Roy Eldridge standing next to a young boy at a drum kit. A man seated and wearing boots is partially visible on the left.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
London House flyer with drawing of Roy Eldridge on back (open access)

London House flyer with drawing of Roy Eldridge on back

Flyer for the London House jazz club in Chicago, with a drawing of Roy Eldridge playing the trumpet on the back.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lou Levy, Ray Brown, Roy Eldridge, Sonny Stitt, and Stan Getz

Photograph of Roy Eldridge and other musicians in Brussels, Belgium to perform with Jazz at the Philharmonic. Faint autographs are visible in pink ink.
Date: 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Man in dressing room

Photograph of a man in a dressing room, possibly striking a match to light a cigarette. A note on the back of the photo reads "Little Jazz - from Rook + Fran, 7/28/56, Appleton, Wisc."
Date: July 28, 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Man in military uniform

Photograph of a man in a U.S. military uniform, standing outdoors. The photo is slightly damaged, obscuring part of his lower lip. Restaurant and hotel signs are partially visible behind him.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Man on airplane

Photograph of an unidentified man, most likely on an airplane.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Man standing by piano

Photograph of a man identified as Jonah Jones standing by a piano as an unidentified woman plays. A trumpet sits on its side on the piano. 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

Man with briefcase

Photograph of an unidentified man with a briefcase. A sign in the distance reads "Home of the Hydra-matic," likely situating the photo in Michigan.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Maps and logistical information for the Primeiro Festival Internacional de Jazz de São Paulo, September 1978 (open access)

Maps and logistical information for the Primeiro Festival Internacional de Jazz de São Paulo, September 1978

Maps and logistical information for the Primeiro Festival Internacional de Jazz de São Paulo in September of 1978.
Date: September 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Nippon Mining Co. building

Photograph of a building with a sign in English and Japanese for Nippon Mining Co., Ltd.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Norman Granz' Jazz at the Philharmonic, second British tour souvenir program (open access)

Norman Granz' Jazz at the Philharmonic, second British tour souvenir program

Souvenir program for the second British tour of Jazz at the Philharmonic. The program includes photos, biographical information, and advertisements for records by the performers.
Date: 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

Orchestra Pierfranco, Firenze

Photograph of seven men in matching suits and bow ties, with a woman behind them in the center. The pack of the photo is stamped "Orchestra Pierfranco - Firenze (Italy) via Portarossa, 4," with handwriting "Radio Roma, Rotondo - Moschini - Boschi."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pamphlet for the 1973 Molde International Jazz Festival (open access)

Pamphlet for the 1973 Molde International Jazz Festival

Pamphlet with information on the 1973 Molde (Norway) International Jazz Festival. The item shows some blue ink transfer from prior contact with water.
Date: 1973
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

People at an outdoor cafe

Photograph of people at an outdoor cafe. A sign for Luna Park is visible in the background, possibly situating the photo at Coney Island. The restaurant may be called Butler's.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

"Pete DeRosa, Jimmy, Roy, Dad"

Photograph of Roy Eldridge, seated at a table with three other men, identified as Pete DeRosa, Jim, and "Dad."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Phil Napoleon and Bobby Hackett

Photograph of bandleader Phil Napoleon, seated, shaking hands with trumpeter Bobby Hackett, who is standing. Both men have autographed the photo. Napoleon is holding a record with the help of another person who is off-camera.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Photo of Henry Levine and unidentified pianist

Autographed photo of Henry Levine. An unidentified pianist has his back to the camera, and a painting of a woman is placed over the piano.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Photo of Jimmy McPartland

Autographed photo of Jimmy McPartland. McPartland is depicted in performance, playing a trumpet.
Date: 194X
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

Photo sheet with portraits of a young girl

Photograph of a photo sheet with three copies in a row of a photo of a young girl, possibly Carole Eldridge. There is blue ink on the photo as if someone were practicing handwriting or shorthand characters.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Pianist in performance

Photograph of a pianist, onstage in performance.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History