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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LaBudde Special Collections
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Record lathe in use

An unidentified man looking into a viewing scope of a record lathe, creating a microgroove vinyl record.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2013.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Capitol Records microphone

Close-up photograph of a Capitol Records microphone showing the label name. An unidentified white male violinist is standing behind the microphone, partially out of view.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2014.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Capitol Records microphone

A close-up, side view photograph of a microphone against a blank wall. The cable coming out of the receiver and running down the stand is visible.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2015.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Capitol Records album "New American Jazz"

The cover of a 78-rpm record album set released by Capitol Records called "New American Jazz." The cover features a silhouette of five musicians and names of contributing performers.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2016.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Record rack holding six Capitol 78-rpm records

Record rack holding six Capitol 78-rpm records. The front record is the "Eager Beaver" album from Stan Kenton and his orchestra.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2017.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Four unidentified saxophonists

Four unidentified saxophonists wearing light colored suits and performing onstage. In front of each saxophonist is a clarinet on a stand.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2018.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Bob Hope onstage

Bob Hope onstage, possibly during a rehearsal for a radio broadcast. Hope is raising both arms in the air to indicate distance. Hope is wearing a dark suit and striped tie.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2019.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Temptations

Publicity photo of the Temptations in a group looking forward and smiling. All five are wearing white suits with patterned stripes on the sides and shoulders. Two members are leaning forward, one is sitting, and two are standing. All are looking forward and smiling.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2020.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Pha Terrell

Headshot of Pha Terrell looking up and singing. Terrell is wearing a black tuxedo and bowtie.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2021.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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George Thow

George Thow sitting on stage in front of a curtain and playing trumpet next to an unidentified white male trumpet player. Thow is wearing a patterned suit jacket and checkered pants.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2022.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Martha Tilton

Publicity photo of Martha Tilton leaning on the back of a chair looking up and to the side while smiling. Tilton is resting both hands on the back of a chair and is wearing a black, short sleeve blouse.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2023.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Martha Tilton

Martha Tilton standing against a wall and looking forward while smiling and holding both hands behind her back. Tilton is wearing a black dress and white belt.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2024.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Martha Tilton

Publicity photo of Martha Tilton leaning on the side of stool and looking back while laughing. Tilton is resting both arms on the stool and is wearing a black, short sleeve blouse.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2025.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Jerry Colonna and Martha Tilton

Jerry Colonna and Martha Tilton standing behind an ABC microphone and in front of a stage curtain. Colonna is looking at Tilton while smiling and raising his eyebrows. Tilton is looking back with an uncertain expression.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2026.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021
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Juan Tizol

Publicity photo of Juan Tizol sitting at a desk and looking forward while smiling. Tizol is writing music on papers in front of him and wearing a patterned suit jacket and tie.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_dexter_photo-2027.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0021