African American musicians
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Eubie and Marion Blake correspondence with Geraldine Vondy
Collection
Identifier: MS 3302
Abstract
The collection includes correspondence from musician Eubie Blake and his wife Marion T. Blake to Geraldine "Gerry" Vondy between 1960 and 1980. Also included is one photograph of Eubie Blake taken by Gerry Vondy. The letters mostly relate to ragtime concerts and the musical "EUBIE!;" the couple's travels both within the United States and abroad; and the Blakes' friendship with Gerry Vondy and her family. Additionally, the letters contain information about Eubie Blake's health in the final...
Dates:
1960-1980
Eubie Blake scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: MS 3318
Abstract
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.
Dates:
circa 1923-1939
Found in:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
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Eubie Blake scrapbook