Blake, Eubie, 1887-1983. (Title of work: Shuffle along.)

The Eubie Blake Manuscript and Ephemera Collection contains correspondence, manuscript materials, ephemera, awards, certificates, and other materials from the estate of Baltimore born composer and pianist James Hubert “Eubie” Blake (1887-1983). The materials span from circa 1905 to his death in 1983.

This collection contains over 3,300 photographs and other materials from the estate of Baltimore born composer and pianist James Hubert “Eubie” Blake, circa 1908-1983.

This collection consists of a scrapbook created by James Hubert “Eubie” Blake (1887-1983) and was most likely assembled following the death of his first wife, Avis Lee Blake (1881-1939). Items include newspaper clippings; familial, business, and boxing ephemera; photographs of family and friends; and telegrams regarding personal and business matters.