Archival Manuscript/Mixed Formats (Collection)Jerry Valburn collection on Duke Ellington , 1924-1989
Personal name
Main title
- Jerry Valburn collection on Duke Ellington , 1924-1989 (bulk 1935-1971).
Links
Links
- Finding aid https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu021008
- Finding aid (PDF) https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu021008.3
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Description
- approximately 1,100 items (17 boxes, 11 linear feet)
Rights advisory
- Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply.
Access advisory
- Open to research.
- Not all materials in this collection may be readily accessible; please request accessibility information well in advance of your visit https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/perform.contact
Finding aids
- Finding aid available in the Library of Congress Performing Arts Reading Room and at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu021008
LC classification
- ML31 .E45
Variant title
- Valburn / Ellington collection, 1924-1974 (bulk 1940-1960)
Related names
Biography/History note
- Duke Ellington is considered to be one of America's great jazz composers. He studied piano at an early age and later moved to New York with the Washingtonians. His foreign engagements became increasingly frequent and successful in his later years, and he directed his band until his death in 1974. He received numerous awards and honors including the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1969).
- Jerry Valburn (b. Dec. 19, 1925, Plainview, N.Y. - d. March 26, 2010, Deerfield Beach, Fl.) was a record producer, jazz archivist, and audio engineer. He collected recordings, sheet music, photographs, promotional materials, programs, newspaper clippings, and other materials related to Duke Ellington. Valburn owned, co-owned and/or ran labels and companies like Marlor Productions, Jazz Archives, Aviva Records, Everybodys, Meritt Record Society, Blu-Disc (2), D.E.T.S., Up-To-Date Records and was involved also with Rosetta Records.
Organized/Arranged
- Organized into the following series: I. Printed Music (1924-1975), II. Photographs (1929-1972), III. Programs (1930-1973), IV. Promotional Material (1930s-1970s), V. Articles (1933-1985), VI. Clippings (1930-1989), VII. Miscellaneous (1969-1987).
Summary
- The collection contains printed music, photographs, programs, promotional material, articles, clippings, and other items.
- The Printed Music series consists of printed vocal and instrumental music that Ellington composed, as well as a number of works by other prominent composers such as Billy Strayhorn, Jimmy Johnson, Arthur Johnston, and Jack Mason.
- The Photographs series includes photographs of Ellington posing with prominent jazz musicians, his band during rehearsals and performances, and the sidemen and soloists in the ensemble.
- The Programs series consists of programs for events at which Ellington was honored as well as concerts in both the United States and internationally.
- The Promotional Material series consists primarily of tour booklets.
- The Articles series features journal and magazine articles that cover topics related to Ellington and his band.
- The Clippings series contains newspaper and magazine clippings that cover Ellington's professional activities and events at which he was honored.
- The Miscellaneous series consists of five items dating between 1969 and 1987. Significant items include a silkscreen print of Duke Ellington by John Scollard that dates from 1969, and a color print of Billy Strayhorn that Duke Ellington completed in 1973.
LC Subjects
- Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974.
- Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974--Photographs.
- Ashby, Harold--Photographs.
- Davis, Kay, 1920-2012--Photographs.
- Fitzgerald, Ella--Photographs.
- Kaye, Danny--Photographs.
- Mingus, Charles, 1922-1979--Photographs.
- Nye, Louis--Photographs.
- Roach, Max, 1924-2007--Photographs.
- Shaw, Artie, 1910-2004--Photographs.
- Turney, Norris, 1921-2001--Photographs.
- Webb, Chick--Photographs.
- Webster, Ben, 1909-1973--Photographs.
- Duke Ellington Orchestra--History.
- Jazz musicians--United States--Biography.
- Jazz--History and criticism--Sources.
- Big band music--Scores.
- Popular music--United States.
Form/Genre
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Notes
- Sound recordings; Valburn / Ellington Collection; Also located in the; Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division, Library of Congress (MAVIS collection no. 1675).
- The Library of Congress houses several collections with materials related to Duke Ellington. The Art Pilkington Collection relating to Duke Ellington includes music and other materials that document the tours and performances of Ellington and his orchestra. Other collections related to musicians who performed with Ellington include the Ella Fitzgerald Collection, Charles Mingus Collection , Max Roach Papers, and the Billy Strayhorn Music Manuscripts and Estate Papers.
- Collection material in English, with French, German, and Japanese.
Acquisition source
- Gift; Jerry Valburn; 1991.
- Purchase; Jerry Valburn; 1991.
Cite as
- Jerry Valburn Collection on Duke Ellington, Music Division, Library of Congress.
LCCN
- 2013572123
Language code
- eng fre ger jpn
Geographic area code
- n-us---
Repository
- Library of Congress Music Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA dcu https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/perform.home
Type of material
- Archival Manuscript/Mixed Formats (Collection)
Item Availability
CALL NUMBER
- Jerry Valburn collection on Duke Ellington
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- Performing Arts Reading Room (Madison, LM113)
