Jay McShann Collection

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: Close up of Jay McShann's hands playing piano; Close-up of Jay McShann's hands playing piano along with a set list at the edge of the keyboard; at the 2004 Western Maryland Blues Festival., Likely March 2004, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photos 676-700 comprise photo album 5 (see oversize box 15 for empty photo album, which includes inscription: "To Jay, With Love and Appreciation, Todd").

: Close up of Jay McShann's hands playing piano; Close-up of Jay McShann's hands while playing an electronic piano at the 2004 Western Maryland Blues Festival., Likely March 2004, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photos 676-700 comprise photo album 5 (see oversize box 15 for empty photo album, which includes inscription: "To Jay, With Love and Appreciation, Todd").

: Close up photo of Jay McShann; Head shot of Jay McShann smiling; wearing a white shirt and his gold tooth crown is seen., 1985, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photographers label on verso: © 1985 10-14 W. Patrick Hinley; Work/Play, P.O. box 1328, Lexington, Va. 24450 U.S.A., 703 463 5812; Photo credit should read: W. Patrick Hinely Work/Play; 1985 10-14.

: Close up photo of Jay McShann; Up close photo of Jay McShann's face as he looks to the right of the camera; paper cup and carafe seen below with a blurred background; wearing a polka-dot tie., No date; likely 1960s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Close up photo of Jay McShann with a cigarette; Head shot of Jay McShann smiling while smoking a cigarette; wearing a white shirt and his gold tooth crown is seen; looking to the left of the photo., 1985, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., 2 copies.

: Colorful drawing of the words Bang Bang; Photo of a colorful drawing of the words "Bang Band" on a table propped up against a green brick wall; unknown location., No date; likely 1990s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Stamp on verso: Bert Dahlander, 1035 Cemetery LN., Aspen, CO, 81611.

: Colorful drawing repeating the words Bang Bang; Photo of a colorful drawing of the words "Bang Band" repeated along with two duck-like figures and keyboard on which is Jay McShann's name; on a table propped up against a green brick wall; unknown location., No date; likely 1990s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Stamp on verso: Bert Dahlander, 1035 Cemetery LN., Aspen, CO, 81611.

: Count Basie, Jo Jones and Walter Page performing; Count Basie seated playing piano with Jo Jones playing drums and Walter Page playing bass; all are looking over the left side of the photo; sheets of music are scattered along the top of Basie's piano., No date; likely 1940s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: D.J. Harris and Marianne McShann; DJ Harris, business manager of KCUR, posing for a photo arm in arm with Marianne McShann (Thelma Adams) during an unidentified social event; both facing the camera., Likely April 1986, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Dining table set with shrimp cocktails; Table set with shrimp cocktails, wine bottles and glasses; unknown location or occasion., December 1997, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Dining table set with shrimp cocktails; Table set with shrimp cocktails, wine bottles and glasses; unknown location or occasion., December 1997, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Donnie and Judy Clark; Donnie and Judy Clark posing for a photo together in front of a fireplace in a living room; arms around one another and facing the camera, smiling., April 4, 1998, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Duke Ellington at an honor event; Duke Ellington (left) with unidentified white men and women (one African American man); members of the press around seen around them with cameras, and microphones; they are standing by a large stone hearth with modern painting above it., No date; likely 1960s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Eddie Cleanhead Vinson and unidentified bassist on stage; Saxophonist Eddie Cleanhead Vinson on stage with his saxophone resting beside him with a partially seen, unidentified white male bassist behind him along with a drum set and piano; Vinson has his legs crossed and is reaching down for something; unidentified bar., No date; likely 1970s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photos 603-625 comprise photo album 1 (see oversize box 15 for empty photo album, which includes notes and inscription: "Stay together Jay / Love George")

: Eddie Cleanhead Vinson and unidentified bassist on stage; Eddie Cleanhead Vinson seated and singing into a microphone with his saxophone in his lap; an unidentified white male bassist is behind him; also seen is a drum set and piano; unidentified bar., No date; likely 1970s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photos 603-625 comprise photo album 1 (see oversize box 15 for empty photo album, which includes notes and inscription: "Stay together Jay / Love George")

: Eddie Cleanhead Vinson and unidentified bassist on stage; Saxophonist Eddie Cleanhead Vinson and unidentified white male bassist performing on stage at an unidentified bar; a drum set and piano can be seen behind them., No date; likely 1970s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photos 603-625 comprise photo album 1 (see oversize box 15 for empty photo album, which includes notes and inscription: "Stay together Jay / Love George")

: Elbert "Coots" Dye and unidentified woman; Elbert "Coots" Dye with an unidentified African American woman sitting on his lap, at an unidentified house party; another unidentified African American man is standing near them; unknown location., No date; likely 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Genevieve admiring roses Jay McShann sent her; Genevieve seated at her piano, admiring roses from Jay McShann on her birthday; a chair, sofa, and coffee table can be seen behind her., January 15, 1970, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: 15 Jan. '70 Admiring my beautiful roses from my daddy Jay (Taken by Jack).

: Genevieve and Jack celebrating; Genevieve and Jack (surnames not known) dancing in a living room; Genevieve has a purple dress on and wearing pink beads; Jack is wearing a suit jacket., January 1969, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: Jan. '69 Celebrating the arrival of Stevie from Vietnam, Genevieve & Jack.

: Genevieve and Jack seated at the piano; Genevieve and Jack (last name/s unknown) seated together at her piano looking at a letter from Jay McShann; roses McShann sent are on top of the piano., January 15, 1970, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: I'd just opened the mailbox - a letter from you (taken by Jerry).

: Genevieve making black-eyed peas for New Year's; Genevieve at a kitchen table with a pan, a bottle of whiskey, and a bag of black-eyed peas in her hand; looking up at the camera., December 31, 1969, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: Doing the "New Years black eyed peas".

: Genevieve playing piano; Genevieve playing piano while showing a bit of leg; wearing a black hat; roses sent to her from Jay McShann are on top of the piano., January 15, 1970, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: You promised Sugar, that you would not show this! Pls don't it's rather-- well-- some of Jerry's doing. He placed his "Russian hat" on my head.

: Genevieve sitting in her living room with a magazine; Genevieve seated in a chair in her living room reading a magazine; a table with a lamp and another chair are beside her and a large window is on the wall beside her., Spring 1970, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: Jay:- Living room #1003-- Spring '70.

: George Findlay seated at a bar; George Findlay, friend of Jay McShann, seated at a bar looking directly into the camera; wearing a t-shirt with the logo "Roomful of blues"; other people seen behind him; unidentified location., No date; likely 1970s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photos 603-625 comprise photo album 1 (see oversize box 15 for empty photo album, which includes notes and inscription: "Stay together Jay / Love George")

: Ginny Coleman, D.J. Harris and unidentified woman; Ginny Coleman (left), unidentified African American woman (center), and D.J. Harris, posing together for a photo wearing pastel colored evening dresses; the woman in the center is holding a drink in one hand; unidentified event and location; all facing the camera smiling., No date; likely 1970s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Gloria McShann Blue posing for a photo with her husband Lester Blue; Gloria McShann blue behind her husband Lester Blue with her arms around his shoulders; seated on the floor of the living room in an unidentified residence; an unidentified African American man in shorts is partially seen behind them., No date; likely 1990s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Gloria McShann and Harley Robinson; Gloria McShann standing next to Harley Robinson; both looking at the camera and smiling; other people can be seen in the background; unidentified event or location., No date; likely 1990s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten note on verso: Gloria Bradshaw McShann, Harley Robinson.

: Gloria McShann and Lester Blue; Gloria McShann and Lester Blue; both looking to the left of the photo and smiling., December 1997, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

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