Bettye Miller - Milt Abel Collection

Description
This collection focuses on the time that Bettye Miller and Milt Abel spent together as musicians, and as husband and wife. The couple was nationally known in the jazz community and performed together in cities all over the country.
Member of
LaBudde Special Collections
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Promotional photo of Richard J. Smith

Promotional photograph of Richard J. Smith, composer, music teacher and executive assistant to the president of the American Federation of Musicians Local No. 34-627.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0067
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Promotional photo of Billy Daniels

Promotional photograph of Billy Daniels. He's holding a cigar in one hand. Facing the camera and smiling.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0067
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Promotional photo of the Aristons

Promotional photograph of The Aristons. The woman is standing between the two men who are seated casually on pillars.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0067
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Promotional photo of Donald W. Stauffer

Promotional photograph of Donald W. Stauffer, U.S. Navy Band Leader. He's wearing a dress uniform and seated with a score and conductors baton.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0067
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Promotional photo of "The 3 Pros"

Promotional photograph of "The 3 Pros," Sonny, Bob, Rashi. They're posing with instruments and all are wearing suits.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0067
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Promotional photo of Ketty Lester

Promotional photograph of Ketty Lester holding a fur stole and looking over to the left of the photo. Text on photo border reads "Ketty Lester".
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0067
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Promotional photo of Ketty Lester

Promotional photograph of Ketty Lester wearing a floor length gown and looking toward the camera. Text on photo border reads "Ketty Lester".
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0067
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Promotional photo of Ken and Bev Husted

Promotional photo of Ken and Bev Husted. Both facing the camera and Bev has her harms around Ken's neck.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0067
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Promotional photo of Frank Smith

Promotional photograph of Frank Smith in a suit and tie facing the right of the photo and smiling.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0067
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Promotional photo for unidentified group

Promotional photograph of an unidentified group of six women and one man. The women are in a line of three on either side of the man and wearing identical dresses.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0067
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Promotional photo for unidentified group

Promotional photograph of an unidentified group of six women in identical costumes and in groups of three around a seated woman in a dark gown between them.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0067
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Promotional photo of Al Bartee

Promotional photo of drummer Al Bartee holding his drum sticks and looking over to the left of the photo. He's wearing a cap.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0067
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Promotional photo of Lonnie Johnson

Promotional photograph of Lonnie Johnson in a hat and striped suit. Looking forward to the camera.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0067
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Bettye Miller and Milt Abel performing together

Bettye Miller and Milt Able performing together in what looks like a private home as living room curtains can be seen behind Abel.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0067
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Bettye Miller and Milt Abel performing together

Bettye Miller and Milt Able performing together in what looks like a private home as living room curtains can be seen behind Abel. Photo taken from near keyboard level.
Type: Image
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Collection Identifier: MS-0067