Carton 10
Container
Contains 3 Results:
John W. Bubbles photographs, approximately 1924-1985
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8026 Series 1
Scope and Contents
Contains photographs related to the professional and personal life of Bubbles. Includes photographs of Bubbles himself performing and alone with his family, including publicity photographs and headshots. Also contains autographed photographs of many people he worked with, including Fats Waller, Dinah Washington, and Fred Astaire. Also includes photographs of many of Bubbles' friends and family, including his wife Aysha de Festa and others. Materials date from approximately 1924 to 1985.
Dates:
approximately 1924-1985
John W. Bubbles clippings, approximately 1935-1980
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8026 Series 4 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Contains newspaper and magazine clippings related to the life of Bubbles. Includes newspaper clippings with reviews of Porgy and Bess, obituaries of Bubbles and homages to him, and advertisements for his shows. Also includes clippings on other stars, like Louis Armstrong, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Josephine Baker. Some files also pertain to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and civil rights events. Finally, contains some magazines collected by Bubbles, including "Fantastic...
Dates:
approximately 1935-1980
John W. Bubbles sheet music, approximately 1894-1975
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8026 Series 5 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Contains sheet music collected by Bubbles. Includes sheet music for miscellaneous songs, such as "Jitterbug Jamboree," "You Can't Take It With You," and "Inside the Outside Inn." Also contains collections of several copies of sheet music for songs such as "When You're Smiling," "Tip Tap Along," and music for the Buck & Bubbles act. Also contains sheet music for patriotic songs and correspondence regarding the songs. Includes songs such as "V-I-C-T-O-R-Y," "Lincoln and JFK," and...
Dates:
approximately 1894-1975