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.

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Muggsy Spanier

Muggsy Spanier playing cornet on stage in front of a column. Spanier is looking to the side and holding the cornet up, wearing a dark tuxedo and black bowtie.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1923.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0021

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Soldiers listening to records

As everyone knows, jungle warfare is tough, grinding, and wearing on the soldier. But the U.S. Army man can never be kept permanently depressed, as in this photo of his lighter moments show. It's jive! A group of U.S. soldiers take time out for a session around their phonograph on Arawe, New Britain. they are left to right: Corp. Eugene J. Renzi, Philadelphia; Pvt. James H. Wyatt, Dallas; Sgt. George J. McCurley, Lewisville, Tex; Pfc. Charles C. Brabham, Dallas; and Pvt. John H. Gafford, Dallas (photo caption).

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1924.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0021

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Phil Spitalny

Publicity photo of Phil Spitalny sitting and looking to the side while holding a conducting baton in one hand. Spitalny is wearing a black tuxedo and white bowtie.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1925.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0021

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Scene from the 20th Century-Fox Production "Pin-Up Girl"

Charlie Spivak Band (all white men) performing in a scene from the film "Pin-Up Girl." Spivak is standing on a platform in front playing trumpet while all other members are sitting on three tiered platforms.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1926.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0021

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Jo Stafford

Publicity photo of Jo Stafford looking up and to the side while resting her head on one hand. Stafford is sitting on the side of a sofa and wearing a black dress with embroidered collar.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1927.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0021

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Jo Stafford

Headshot of Jo Stafford looking forward and smiling. Stafford is wearing her hair up in the back with curls on top.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1928.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0021

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Jo Stafford

Jo Stafford holding a record sleeve of her album and standing next to a phonograph. Stafford is wearing a white blouse and black skirt.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1929.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0021

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Jo Stafford

Jo Stafford holding a record sleeve of her album and sitting next to a phonograph. Stafford is wearing a white blouse and black skirt.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1930.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0021

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Jo Stafford

Jo Stafford exiting an airplane in Washington, D.C. Stafford is wearing a dark fur coat and holding a purse while smiling.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1931.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0021

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Jo Stafford

Jo Stafford photographed from above, looking up and smiling while holding music next to a Capitol Records microphone. Stafford is wearing a white blouse and black skirt.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1932.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0021

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Jo Stafford

Jo Stafford sitting at a table and looking down while reading "Hollywood Note" magazine. Stafford is wearing a striped t-shirt. Betty Hutton is featured on the cover and an ad featuring Jo Stafford and her latest album from Capitol Records is on the back cover.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1933.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0021

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Jo Stafford

Jo Stafford singing into a Capitol Records microphone while looking at music she is holding in her hands. Stafford is wearing a white blouse and black skirt and standing in front of a studio wall.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1934.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0021

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Jo Stafford

Jo Stafford holding an NBC microphone and looking forward while smiling. Stafford is wearing a light colored dress.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1935.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0021

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Jo Stafford

Jo Stafford holding music next to a Capitol Records microphone and looking forward while smiling. Stafford is wearing a striped blouse.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1936.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0021

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Jo Stafford

Jo Stafford sitting behind a globe. Stafford is looking up and smiling while holding a pencil on the globe.

Type: Image

File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-1937.png

Collection Identifier: MS-0021