Brian Thurn Collection

Description
The Brian Thurn collection is comprised of photographs of objects and memorabilia that reflect aspects of the African-American cultural experience during the 20th century, particularly in and around Kansas City.
Member of
LaBudde Special Collections
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Myra Taylor

Jazz singer Myra Taylor.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_photo-001.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Unidentified musicians performing at the Mutual Musicians Foundation

Unidentified African American and white jazz musicians (trumpeter, drummer and three trombonists) performing at the Mutual Musicians Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_photo-008.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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The Vale-Dairs band performing at the Mutual Musicians Foundation

The Vale-Dairs band with unidentified local musicians performing at the Mutual Musicians Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_photo-009.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Teddy and Lotty of the Vale-Dairs performing at the Mutual Musicians Foundation

Teddy (guitar) and Lotty (bass) of the Vale-Dairs performing at the Mutual Musicians Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_photo-010.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Eddie South

Publicity photo of Eddie South holding violin.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_photo-011.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Samuel "Baby" Lovett and unidentified musicians at the Mutual Musicians Foundation

Samuel "Baby" Lovett (seated, left) and unidentified musicians at the Mutual Musicians Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_photo-006.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Bob Wilson and unidentified musicians

Bob Wilson (second from right) and unidentified musicians.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_photo-007.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Samuel "Baby" Lovett and unidentified musicians at the Mutual Musicians Foundation

Samuel "Baby" Lovett (drums) and unidentified musicians performing at the Mutual Musicians Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_photo-004.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Samuel "Baby" Lovett and unidentified musicians at the Mutual Musicians Foundation

Samuel "Baby" Lovett (far left) and unidentified musicians at the Mutual Musicians Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_photo-005.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Count Basie

Promotional photo of Count Basie seated at the piano.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_photo-016.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Dwight "Gatemouth" Moore performing at the Chaz Paree

Dwight "Gatemouth" Moore performing at the Chaz Paree in Kansas City, Missouri.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_photo-017.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Duke Garrette Featured With Lionel Hampton's Orchestra

Publicity photo of Duke Garrette playing trumpet; caption reads: Duke Garrette Featured With Lionel Hampton's Orchestra.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_photo-012.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Cab Calloway

Close-up headshot of Cab Calloway.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_photo-013.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Myra Taylor dancing

Jazz singer Myra Taylor dancing.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_photo-002.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Myra Taylor at microphone

Jazz singer Myra Taylor at microphone.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_thurn_photo-003.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0050