Eubie and Marion Blake correspondence
Abstract
Collection includes correspondence from Eubie Blake and his wife Marion T. Blake to Gerry Vondy between the decades of 1960 to 1980. Also included is one photograph of Eubie Blake taken by Gerry Vondy. The letters mostly relate to Eubie Blake's ragtime concerts and his musical EUBIE!; their travels both within the United States and abroad; and his friendship with Gerry Vondy and her family. Additionally, the letters contain information about Eubie Blake's health in the final years of his life and references to his parents previously enslaved statuses.
Dates
- 1960-1980
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
0.5 Linear Feet (1 Box)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into 2 series: Series I. Correspondence between Eubie Blake and Gerry Vondy; Series II. Correspondence between Marion T. Blake and Gerry Vondy.
The records of this series are filed chronologically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Barbara Vondy, October 2024
Bibliography
- Title
- Guide to the Eubie and Marion Blake correspondence
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Alexandra Langer
- Date
- 2025-02
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750
specialcollections@mdhistory.org