Created by

Associated Musicians of Greater New York

Owned by

Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (Closed): 14 5/8 × 11 1/4 in. (37.1 × 28.6 cm)

H x W (Open): 14 1/2 × 22 1/2 in. (36.8 × 57.2 cm)

Type

magazines (periodicals)

Place depicted

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

July-August 1983

Description

An issue of Vol. LXXXIII of Allegro, a magazine, for the Associated Musicians of Greater New York Union. The issues is on beige paper with black type. The magazine contains articles and photographs.

Topic

African American

Labor

Music

Musicians

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.46.29.141

Restrictions & Rights

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Collection title

Maxine Sullivan Collection

Classification

Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Unidentified

Printed by

Eastman Kodak Company, founded 1889

Subject of

Unidentified Child or Children

Owned by

Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper, ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 3 7/8 × 2 3/4 in. (9.8 × 7 cm)

H x W (Sheet): 5 7/16 × 3 3/8 in. (13.8 × 8.6 cm)

Type

portraits

photographic postcards

Date

1904-1918

Description

A photographic print of an unidentified child. The child is featured in an oval shaped image on the front of the postcard. The child is posed standing on top of a chair wearing a light colored gown and dark stockings and shoes. The child is facing the camera, looking off to the right of the image. The back of the photographic postcard is unused and has [POST CARD] printed in black at the top and blank spaces for [CORRESPONDENCE HERE] and [NAME AND ADDRESS HERE]. In the upper right corner there is a [AZO] stamp.

Topic

African American

Children

Photography

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.46.29.118

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Collection title

Maxine Sullivan Collection

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987

Subject of

The House That Jazz Built, American, founded 1975

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)

Type

newsletters

Place depicted

Stebbins Avenue, Bronx, New York City, Bronx County, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

February 1983

Description

A special edition newsletter for The House That Jazz Built. The newsletter is on white paper with black type. The header reads: [Special Edition - Feb. 1983]. The newsletter contains information about a January 21, 1983 party and an advertisement for a Benefit Jazz Party. The back of the newsletter has a large [Thank You] in script type pasted on the top left corner, a drawing of an umbrella that has a pole made of musical notes that ends in a scale on the left side, and an address on the bottom.

Topic

African American

Communities

Jazz (Music)

Musicians

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.46.29.139

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Collection title

Maxine Sullivan Collection

Classification

Documents and Published Materials

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Friends of Music Junior High School Pupils in New York City, Inc.

Written by

Levenson, Sam, American, 1911 - 1980

Owned by

Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (Closed): 7 11/16 × 6 3/8 in. (19.5 × 16.2 cm)

H x W (Open): 7 11/16 × 12 11/16 in. (19.5 × 32.2 cm)

Type

fliers (printed matter)

Place depicted

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

late 20th century

Description

A flier soliciting support for the Friends of Music for Junior High School Pupils in New York City, Inc., a non-profit organization that fundraised for music scholarship. The flier consists of information on the organization and a tear away section for financial donation.

Topic

African American

Children

Education

Music

Musicians

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.46.29.142

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Collection title

Maxine Sullivan Collection

Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Unidentified

Photograph by

Kriegsmann, James J., 1909 - 1994

Unidentified

Subject of

Sudhalter, Richard M., American, 1938 - 2008

Hazell, Eddie, American, 1934 - 2010

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper on paper with ink

Dimensions

H x W: 40 × 30 in. (101.6 × 76.2 cm)

Type

posters

Date

1970-1987

Description

A handmade, two-sided poster advertising jazz concerts. Side one, features three identical photographs of trumpeter Richard Sudhalter. The photographs are surrounded by brightly colored text throughout the rest of the poster. The text reads: [SUDHALTER / AND NEW CALIFORNIA RAMBLERS / AL GALLODORO / MARTY GROSZ / SAM PERKINS / JAZZ FROM THE 20'S AND 30'S! / TWILIGHT (sic) JAZZ / RICHARD SUDHALTER / FRIDAY JUNE 18 530 - 730]. Side two, features another handmade poster advertising another Twilight Concert. Side two features a photograph of singer and guitarist Eddie Hazell surrounded by brightly colored text. The photograph, found in the bottom right, is a head shot of Hazell holding a guitar. The bottom right corner of the photograph has a photographers mark [James J. Kriegsmann] and text in the bottom center reads: [Eddie Hazell]. The post text reads: [JOYOUS JAZZ / OPC TWILIGHT CONCERT / EDDIE HAZELL TRIO / WITH / BERNIE TAYLOR / LOU SLINGERLAND / APRIL 21 5:30 . 7:30].

Topic

African American

Instrumentalists (Musicians)

Jazz (Music)

Photography

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.46.29.2

Restrictions & Rights

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Maxine Sullivan Collection

Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Written by

Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987

Subject of

The House That Jazz Built, American, founded 1975

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)

Type

memorandums

Place depicted

1312 Stebbins Avenue, Bronx, New York City, Bronx County, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

1975-1987

Description

2013.46.29.143.1-.4: Four copies of a memo written by Maxine Sullivan for the House That Jazz Built. The memo is on white paper with black ink type. The letter announces a benefit concert in memory of Cliff Jackson. The memo gives background information about the House That Jazz Built and the Arvell Shaw Trio, the group preforming at the benefit. The back of the memo is blank.

Topic

African American

Communities

Jazz (Music)

Musicians

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.46.29.143.1-.4

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Collection title

Maxine Sullivan Collection

Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

F. E. Olds, American

Owned by

Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987

Medium

2013.46.29.1.1a: brass (alloy) with felt

2013.46.29.1.1b: metal

Dimensions

H x W x D (Trumpet): 7 × 5 1/4 × 15 in. (17.8 × 13.3 × 38.1 cm)

H x W x D (Mouthpiece): 1 1/16 × 1 1/16 × 2 3/4 in. (2.7 × 2.7 × 7 cm)

Type

musical instruments

cornets (aerophones)

Date

1977

Description

A brass cornet made by Olds Ambassador and owned by Maxine Sullivan. The body of the cornet (2013.46.29.1.1a) is brass with a straight bell and three (3) valves with green felt pads. The ambassador model is manufactured by F. E. Olds. The cornet has [OLDS / AMBASSADOR / FULLERTON / CALIF] inscribed at the base of the bell. The number [997566] is inscribed on the second valve. The finger ring for the pinky of the right hand is silver. The mouthpiece of the cornet (2013.46.29.1.1b) as a conical backbore and appears to be silver plated. [Olds 7C] is inscribed on the cup, below the rim.

Topic

African American

Jazz (Music)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.46.29.1.1ab

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Collection title

Maxine Sullivan Collection

Classification

Musical Instruments

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

F. E. Olds, American

Owned by

Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987

Medium

metal , leather , plastic and plush

Dimensions

H x W x D: 11 × 17 3/4 × 5 3/4 in. (27.9 × 45.1 × 14.6 cm)

Type

cases (containers)

Date

ca. 1977

Description

A hard-sided Olds Ambassador cornet case. The exterior is covered with brown leather with a metal plaque attached on the front. The plaque has a large [O] at the top, above the word [OLDS]. The case's edges are rounded and covered with dark brown leather bumper strips. It has a brown plastic handle and two lockable metal latches. The interior is lined with red plush and is molded to hold a trumpet and mouthpiece with a cavity underneath for additional material. A piece of yellow paper is taped above the handle. [A07468-3 / trumpet] is written on it in pencil.

Topic

African American

Jazz (Music)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.46.29.1.2

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Musical Instruments

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Unidentified

Subject of

Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 9 3/8 × 6 1/2 in. (23.8 × 16.5 cm)

H x W (Sheet): 10 × 8 1/8 in. (25.4 × 20.6 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

portraits

Place depicted

Bronx, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

ca. 1980

Description

A set of five black and white photographs of Maxine Sullivan (1.-.5). The headshot features Sullivan facing the camera and wearing a turtle neck and jacket with a music note pin on the collar. The lower left boarder has Sullivan's name and address. The back of the photograph is blank.

Topic

African American

Instrumentalists (Musicians)

Jazz (Music)

Photography

Singers (Musicians)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.46.29.101.1-.5

Restrictions & Rights

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Collection title

Maxine Sullivan Collection

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Issued by

Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Received by

Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W ((2013.46.29.103a) Closed): 17 13/16 × 9 3/16 in. (45.2 × 23.3 cm)

H x W ((2013.46.29.103a) Open): 14 1/16 × 18 3/8 in. (35.8 × 46.7 cm)

H x W (2013.46.29.103b): 14 × 8 1/2 in. (35.6 × 21.6 cm)

Type

legal notices

Place depicted

Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

Bronx, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

March 8, 1984

Description

A citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Citation naming Maxine Sullivan Day on May 15, 1984. The citation is held in a folder (2013.46.29.103a) that has a yellow tassel attached to it. The folder has a blue cover with the seal of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The back of the folder has an image of the state capitol on it. The interior contains the citation (2013.46.29.103b), held in place by yellow ribbons. The citation has the seal in the lower left corner.

Topic

African American

Instrumentalists (Musicians)

Jazz (Music)

Photography

Singers (Musicians)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.46.29.103ab

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Collection title

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Unidentified

Printed by

Unidentified

Subject of

Unidentified Man or Men

Owned by

Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on paper, ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 3 9/16 × 5 1/2 in. (9 × 14 cm)

Type

portraits

photographic postcards

Place depicted

France, Europe

Date

ca. 1917

Description

A photographic postcard of a military marching band. The band is marching in an open field. Another group of men is marching behind them. A building is visible in the background. The back of the postcard is unused, but has a handwritten inscription and pre-printed type that reads: [Carte Postale / Correspondance / Adresse].

Topic

African American

Band (Music)

Military

Photography

World War I

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.46.29.115

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Collection title

Maxine Sullivan Collection

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Unidentified

Subject of

Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987

Morris, Paula Williams, American, born 1945

Williams, Orville L.

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 3 × 3 1/16 in. (7.6 × 7.8 cm)

H x W (Sheet): 3 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. (8.9 × 8.9 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

portraits

Date

ca. 1955

Description

A black and white photograph of Maxine Sullivan and her children, Paula and Orville Williams. The three are standing outside a building in a yard. A wooden pole structure is behind them. The back of the photograph is blank.

Topic

African American

Children

Families

Jazz (Music)

Motherhood

Photography

Singers (Musicians)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.46.29.131

Restrictions & Rights

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Collection title

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Unidentified

Subject of

Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987

Hyman, Earle, American, born 1926

Hyman, Dick, American, born 1927

Shakespeare, William, British, 1564 - 1616

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper on mat board on paper with colored ink

Dimensions

H x W: 40 × 30 in. (101.6 × 76.2 cm)

Type

posters

Date

1970-1987

Description

A handmade poster advertising a performance by Maxine Sullivan, Earle Hyman, and Dick Hyman. The poster features two black and white photographs. At center, there is a black and white photograph of Dick Hyman. To the right of the Hyman photograph, is a black and white photograph of Maine Sullivan standing with a microphone in her hand. The photographs are surrounded by brightly colored text that reads: [SULLIVAN / SHAKESPEARE / HYMAN / FEATURING / EARLE HYMAN distinguished Actor of Stage, Screen, TV / celebrating April is JAZZ Month and birthday Month of William Shakespeare / DICK HYMAN Pianist, Composer, Arranger / MAXINE SULLIVAN VOCALIST / twilight JAZZ / WED APRIL 14 5:30-7]. The back of the photograph has two inscriptions. The first at top reads: Overseas Jazz Club Posters, etc. / Posters, etc.]. The second inscription found in the bottom right reads: [A07468-3].

Topic

African American

Entertainers

Instrumentalists (Musicians)

Jazz (Music)

Photography

Singers (Musicians)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.46.29.3

Restrictions & Rights

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Printed by

Unidentified

Subject of

Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 8 1/2 × 5 1/2 in. (21.6 × 14 cm)

Type

fliers (printed matter)

Place depicted

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

1985

Description

A black and white flier advertising the show "My Old Friends" performed at the American Jewish Theater in New York City. The flier features three photographs (from left to right) of Imogene Coca, Peter Walker, and Maxine Sullivan. Under the photographs black ink lists information about the show including the title, original creators, director, additional cast members, and a quote from the New York Times. The back is blank.

Topic

African American

Actors

Comedy (Theatre)

Instrumentalists (Musicians)

Musical Theatre

Singers (Musicians)

Theatre

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.46.29.6

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Collection title

Maxine Sullivan Collection

Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Fry, S. L.

Subject of

Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 5 1/2 × 3 13/16 in. (14 × 9.7 cm)

H x W (Sheet): 5 3/4 × 4 in. (14.6 × 10.2 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

portraits

Place depicted

15 South Eastern Road, Strood, Kent, England, Europe

Date

1948-1954

Description

A black and white photograph of Maxine Sullivan standing at a microphone. She is wearing a long dress with spaghetti straps, earrings, a necklace, and a bangle. The back of the photograph has a photographer's stamp and numbers.

Topic

African American

Jazz (Music)

Photography

Singers (Musicians)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.46.29.69

Restrictions & Rights

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Unidentified

Printed by

Eastman Kodak Company, founded 1889

Subject of

506th Engineer Service Battalion, American, 1917 - 1919

United States Army, American, founded 1775

Fort Lee, American, founded 1917

Owned by

Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on paper, ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 3 7/16 × 5 3/8 in. (8.7 × 13.7 cm)

Type

stereoscopes

portraits

Place depicted

Camp Lee, Prince George County, Virginia, United States, North and Central America

Date

1917-1918

Description

A photographic postcard of Company P 506th Engineers Service Battalion at Camp Lee. The photograph features two rows of men in work pants and a jacket or overalls and long sleeve shirts wearing a variety of hats. All of the men stand in a grassy field facing the camera. The back of the photographic postcard is unused and has [POST CARD] printed in black at the top and blank spaces for [CORRESPONDENCE HERE] and [NAME AND ADDRESS HERE]. In the upper right corner there is a [AZO] stamp.

Topic

African American

Men

Military

Photography

World War I

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.46.29.83

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Maxine Sullivan Collection

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Unidentified

Subject of

Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 6 3/16 × 4 1/2 in. (15.7 × 11.4 cm)

H x W (Sheet): 6 15/16 × 5 1/8 in. (17.6 × 13 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

portraits

Date

ca. 1945

Description

A black and white photograph of Maxine Sullivan. Sullivan is featured from the shoulders up against a plain, light-colored background. She wears a light-colored blouse with ruffled collar. Her head is tilted towards her proper left, with her chin down and eyes looking up and to her proper right. The back of the photograph is blank.

Topic

African American

Jazz (Music)

Photography

Singers (Musicians)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.46.29.93

Restrictions & Rights

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Maxine Sullivan Collection

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Fry, S. L.

Subject of

Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W: 5 7/16 × 3 13/16 in. (13.8 × 9.7 cm)

H x W: 5 11/16 × 3 15/16 in. (14.4 × 10 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

portraits

Place depicted

Strood, Kent, England, Europe

Date

1948-1954

Description

A black and white photograph of Maxine Sullivan standing at a microphone in front of a stage curtain. She is wearing a light colored evening gown with spaghetti straps and a full skirt, earrings, a necklace, and a bangle bracelet. The back of the photograph has a photographer's stamp in red ink reading [S.L. FRY, A.R.P.S. / 15 SOUTH EASTERN ROAD / STROOD, KENT].

Topic

African American

Jazz (Music)

Photography

Singers (Musicians)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.46.29.94

Restrictions & Rights

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Unidentified

Subject of

Hyman, Earle, American, born 1926

Owned by

Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W: 9 3/8 × 7 7/16 in. (23.8 × 18.9 cm)

H x W: 10 × 8 1/16 in. (25.4 × 20.5 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

portraits

Date

ca. 1965

Description

A black and white photograph of Earle Hyman. Hyman is featured from the shoulders up and is in front of a stone wall. He is wearing a turtle neck and is looking directly at the camera. The back of the photograph has a sticker with a identification of the subject.

Topic

African American

Actors

Photography

Television

Theatre

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.46.29.97

Restrictions & Rights

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Maxine Sullivan Collection

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Written by

Lewis, John L.

Received by

Unidentified

Subject of

Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987

Ted Easton's Jazz Band

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (letter): 9 1/16 × 6 in. (23 × 15.2 cm)

H x W (envelope): 4 1/8 × 9 1/2 in. (10.5 × 24.1 cm)

Type

letters (correspondence)

Place made

Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, United States, North and Central America

Date

May 19, 1983

Description

A letter from John L. Lewis to an unidentified "Sir" on lined sheets. The two-page letter (2013.46.29.98a) was written in regard to the album titled "Maxine Sullivan with Ted Easton's Jazz Band." In the letter Lewis praises both Sullivan and Easton's band. The envelope (2013.46.29.98b) has a return address that looks like letterhead [JAZZology Records/3008 WADSWORTH MILLS PLACE/DECATUR, GEORGIA 30032/U.S.A]. At the center is the recipient written in ink [Mrs. Maxine Sullivan/818 Ritter Place/Bronx, N.Y. 10459]. In the upper right corner is a cancelled twenty (20) cent stamp. The cancellation stamp is from Atlanta, Georgia [ATLANTA, GA 303/PM/24 MAY/1983].

Topic

African American

Business

Jazz (Music)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.46.29.98ab

Restrictions & Rights

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Collection title

Maxine Sullivan Collection

Classification

Documents and Published Materials

Exhibition

Musical Crossroads

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture