Big band music
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Conrad O. Johnson Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0039
Content Description
The Conrad O. Johnson Collection contains papers that highlight his career accomplishments. This collection evidences the life and legacy of the African American band and music director during the 1960s and the long-term impact of mentorship on youth. Includes funeral programs, newspaper clippings, event programs, promotion DVDs related to Kashmere Reunion Stage Band and Thunder Soul and posters.
Dates:
1991-2011; Majority of material found in 2008
Found in:
Gregory School
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Conrad O. Johnson Collection
Eloy Perez Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0191
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of postcards, photographs, programs, and newspaper clippings of Eloy Perez and his band playing at various events. These materials were originally housed within a photo album but removed for preservation. Additionally, there are Xerox copies of school records belonging to Sofia and Maggie Salcido, respectively, from the Perez school dating from 1929 to 1933. An interesting find in this collection is a copy of an official Army memorandum granting PFC Felipe Perez...
Dates:
1921 - 1981
