Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

Description
This collection features numerous publicity and promotional shots issued by Capitol Records, and is especially valuable for the research of the early history of the record industry during the 1930s and 1940s, as well as the development of jazz and popular music.
Member of
LaBudde Special Collections
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Mary Lou Williams

Headshot of Mary Lou Williams leaning forward and resting her head on her folded arms while looking forward. Williams is wearing a dark colored dress and bracelet with a medallion.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2165.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Mary Lou Williams

Publicity photo of Mary Lou Williams sitting at a piano and looking forward while smiling. Williams is wearing a dark colored dress with a large leaf brooch.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2164.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Mary Lou Williams and Andy Kirk

Mary Lou Williams and Andy Kirk looking over an arrangement of "Moten Swing" for Decca Records "Kansas City Jazz" album produced by Dave Dexter. Williams is playing the piano and Kirk is standing next to her, holding music in one hand and a drink in the other hand while looking down.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2166.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Foy Willing

Publicity photo of Foy Willing holding a CBS microphone in one hand while looking forward and smiling. Willing is wearing a cowboy hat and a dark jacket.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2168.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Tex Williams

Publicity photo of Tex Williams looking up and smiling. Williams is wearing a checkered shirt and a scarf tied around his neck.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2167.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Edythe Wright

Publicity photo of Edythe Wright leaning against a wall with her head tilted to the side and smiling. Wright is standing next to a CBS microphone and wearing a white dress with neck straps.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2189.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Dave Dexter, Keenan Wynn, and Phil Harris

Dave Dexter, Keenan Wynn, and Phil Harris joking around. Dexter is sitting behind a table and laughing at Wynn who is on the table, laying on his side, looking up with a goofy grin. Harris is standing next to Wynn and laughing.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2190.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Jimmy Yancey

Jimmy Yancey photographed from the side sitting and playing piano while looking down. Yancey is wearing a light colored shirt and vest.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2193.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Jimmy Yancey

Jimmy Yancey standing against a wooden wall, looking to the side. Yancey is wearing a light colored suit, vest, and newsboy hat.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2194.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Lester Young

An unidentified musician holding an alto saxophone next to Lester Young who is playing a tenor saxophone. Both men are sitting on chairs in front of a piano.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2197.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Trummy Young

Trummy Young standing against a studio wall holding a trombone in both hands. Young is wearing a white tuxedo and black bowtie.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2198.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Lester Young

Low angle photograph of Lester Young playing saxophone. Young is holding the saxophone up and to the side while playing. Young is wearing a pinstripe suit and black tie.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2195.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Lester Young

Lester Young playing saxophone. Young is holding the saxophone up and to the side while playing. Young is wearing a dark colored suit jacket.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2196.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Philippe Wynne

Publicity photo of Philippé Wynne looking forward and smiling while holding a hat in the air. Wynne is wearing a three-piece suit, patterned tie, and a medallion on a gold chain.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2192.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Victor Young

Victor Young standing next to an ABC microphone near a studio wall, holding one arm up and talking. Young is wearing a light colored button shirt and a black sweater vest.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2199.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021