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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Zutty Singleton

Zutty Singleton looking up and smiling while playing a drum. Singleton is sitting on a chair and holding drumsticks in both hands.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1893.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Zutty Singleton

Zutty Singleton looking up and smiling while playing drums. Singleton is holding a hi-hat with one hand and a drumstick with the other.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1894.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Bam Brown, Zutty Singleton, Dick Powell, and Slim Gaillard

Bam Brown, Zutty Singleton, Dick Powell, and Slim Gaillard laughing and talking in a recording studio. Brown is holding a double bass and shaking hands with Powell. Singleton is looking forward and smiling. Gaillard is holding a paper and looking down with a surprised expression.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1895.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Smalls Paradise

Exterior photograph of Smalls Paradise nightclub located in Harlem, New York. Unidentified people are standing in front of the building.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1896.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Paul Weston, Zutty Singleton, and Dave Barbour

Paul Weston, Zutty Singleton, and Dave Barbour in a recording studio. Weston is standing on the left, looking down at Singleton, and holding his hands in his pockets. Singleton is playing drums while smoking a cigarette and looking to the side. Barbour is playing guitar while smoking a cigarette and looking down.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1897.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Red Skelton

Publicity photograph of Red Skelton behind an NBC microphone, looking forward and smiling. Skelton is wearing a black suit.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1898.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Red Skelton

Red Skelton sitting against a wall, tearing papers with his hands, and looking to the side with an angry expression. Skelton is wearing a light colored suit.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1899.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Red Skelton

An unidentified man leaning on a ledge with Red Skelton. Both men are smiling and looking to the side. Skelton is wearing a black suit and is leaning on sheet music.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1900.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Dave Dexter, Red Skelton, and Al Jarvis

Dave Dexter, Red Skelton, and an unidentified man standing behind an unidentified women and Al Jarvis. Dexter is wearing a light colored suit and looking to the side. Skelton is standing in the middle, wearing a dark coat and looking to the side while smiling. Jarvis is sitting on the right and closing his eyes while smiling.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1901.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Dave Dexter, Red Skelton, and Al Jarvis

Dave Dexter, Red Skelton, and an unidentified man standing behind an unidentified women and Al Jarvis. Dexter is wearing a light colored suit and looking down while smiling. Skelton is standing in the middle, wearing a dark coat and looking down while talking. Jarvis is sitting on the right and looking to the side.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1902.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Freddie Slack

Promotional headshot of Freddie Slack looking forward and smiling. Slack is wearing a striped suit jacket.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1903.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Will Bradley Trio performing

Will Bradley Trio performing on stage. Musicians include Freddie Slack playing piano, "Doc" Goldberg playing double bass, and Ray McKinley playing drums.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1904.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Mary Small

Publicity photo of Mary Small leaning against the back of a chair with one arm holding the side of the chair. Small is looking up and to the side with a slight smile.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1905.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Carrie Smith

Headshot of singer Carrie Smith looking forward and smiling. Smith is wearing a floral print blouse and hoop earrings.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1906.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Ethel Smith

Ethel Smith playing an organ in a recording studio next to a CBS microphone. Smith is holding one hand in the air while looking to the side and smiling.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1907.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021