Written by
Unidentified
Published by
Goldberg, Fen
Potolsky, Seymour
Subject of
Basie, Count, American, 1904 - 1984
Robbins, Fred, American, 1919 - 1992
Anderson, Ernest
Moten, Bennie, American, 1894 - 1935
Carnegie Hall, American, founded 1891
RCA Records, founded 1901
Date
1947-1948
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 12 1/16 × 9 1/16 in. (30.7 × 23 cm)
Description
A single page program for Fred Robbins' One-Nite Stand, starring Count Basie. Black text under a horizontal line with scalloped edge on the top third of the front reads, [Ernest Anderson presents / FRED ROBBINS' / ONE-NITE STAND / A Midnight Variety Concert / starring]. Underneath the text is a black and white headshot of Count Basie wearing a white dress shirt, tie, and a tweed jacket. The back features information about the show, the season, and the venue written black text on the white paper. It also lists the schedule of performance, Basie's Kansas City Orchestra members, and production information. The program has a glossy finish.
Place used
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Advertisements
Type
souvenir programs
Topic
Jazz (Music)
Musicians
Nightlife
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.46.25.19
Restrictions & Rights
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GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e02f2866-6f70-46e3-ba65-05f3e291a4d5

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