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The Genesis Of King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band, Gene H. Anderson

Music Faculty Publications

Although far from overlooked by jazz writers, the origins of Oliver's Creole Band remain confused and obscure. This article attempts to clarify the Creole Band's lineage by collating and interpreting relevant material from oral histories, newspapers, census records, photographs, and other primary sources. To the extent that there may exist undiscovered and unexamined documents, these findings must remain incomplete and should be considered a report in progress.

Rappin', Writin', & Breakin', Juan Flores

Trotter Review

The following article is reprinted with permission from the spring 1988 issue of CENTRO, the bulletin of the Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños, Hunter College, New York. It was previously published in the fall 1987 issue of Dissent.

Word has it that Machito, the father of Latin jazz who died in early 1984 at seventy-five, was learning how to breakdance. The great Cuban bandleader, who since the 1940s had performed with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker and stood at the juncture of Caribbean and Afro-American musical traditions, must surely have recognized an exciting new stage in …

Down On Hastings Street: A Study Of Social And Cultural Changes In A Detroit Community 1941-1955, John Fredrick Cohassey

Wayne State University Theses

The study of the Hastings Street jazz and blues scene affords a look into Detroit's African-American community when it faced the burden of segregation, and also shared in the city's economic prosperity. The study of the street contributes to the understanding of racial relations in Detroit, concentrating primarily on the years 1941 to 1955. The delineation of the distinct features separating the migrant Southern folk blues culture and the older established jazz community reveals the diverse social and cultural elements of Detroit's African-American population.

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Image In The Making, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

1989 Talisman yearbook.

• Image in the Making
• Student Life
• Black, Samuel. Do the Party a Favor – Ronald Reagan
• Carmack, Jody. One In a Million – Kentucky Lottery
• Adams, Jeanie. It’s An Uphill Battle – Cary White, Handicapped Persons
• Devaney, Mike & Jody Carmack. Coming to America – Mike Devaney, International Students, Soccer
• Hadley, Kim. Higher Education – Churches, Religion
• Black, Samuel. Better Late Than Never – Greg Frasier, Cycling
• Burton, Marsha. Geared for Speed – Lynn Ellison, Drag Racing
• Hadley, Kim. The Church Service – Concerts
• Black, Sam. Making Moo-La – Spring Female Sale, Cattle, Kentucky Charolais Association
• Image …

George Alan Russell: Jazz's First Theorist, Robert E. Moore

Trotter Review

In 1953 George Alan Russell published The Lydian Chromatic Concept of Tonal Organization. By virtue of this work Russell carved out a unique niche for himself in the history of jazz, his opus representing the first theoretical work to come out of the jazz tradition. The purpose of this paper is to define his place in jazz history and to offer a biographical sketch off jazz’s first and most important theorist. My points of departure will be references made to Russell in two widely read works—Gunther Schuller’s Early Jazz and Wilfrid Meliers’ Music in a New Found Land. …

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - H Topics, Lowell Harrison

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Notecards created by Lowell Harrison while researching his book Western Kentucky University. The cards transcribed are for 108 topics beginning with H ranging from Hail Storm to Hundred Club.

Ua37/30/2 Wku Research Notecards - Q-R Topics, Lowell Harrison

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Notecards created by Lowell Harrison while researching his book Western Kentucky University. The cards transcribed below are for 118 topics beginning with Q & R ranging from Qualifications: Teachers to Russian Taught.

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 53, No. 5, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Administration Documents

Alumni magazine published by WKU. This issue has the following articles:

• Conway, Sheila. Kentucky Building Reopens
• Opinions Vary Across the State
• Highland, Jim. Living the Life We Sing About – Cross Family
• Pickens, Jim. Western Kentucky’s Man with a Mission – Clem Haskins
• Scott, Cheryl. Summer University in the Park – Mammoth Cave
• Flock, Susan. Harry Jackson: A Man of the Arts
• Photographer Mike Lawrence
• About Faculty
• Ransdell, Gary. Alumni Newsgrams
• Chuck DeLacey, Barby Shields Honored as Top Athletes
• NFL Drafts Eddie Preston, Carl Brazelley, Carl Estelle Also Sign
• Joel Murrie Named 1980 NCAA South Region Baseball Coach of the …

Ua12/2/1 February Magazine, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

No abstract provided.

Ua11/2 Wku's Musical Gemini 79 To Tour Pacific, Wku Public Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Press release regarding Gemini 79s Pacific tour. Includes information about past band members.

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 49, No. 6, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Administration Documents

Alumni magazine published by WKU. This issue has the following articles:

• Dero Downing Steps Down
• Douglas, Michele. Top Banana – Gary Riggs
• Egan, Sherry. WKU State Climatic Center
• Gibson, Debbie. I Kind of Believe It’s a Gift – Burt Feintuch, Folk Music
• New on the Gridiron
• Adams, Bob. Digital Voltmeter – Engineering Technology
• Schock, Jack. The Projectile Point – Archaeology
• Armstrong, Bryan. Confessions of a Journalism Intern
• Highland, Jim. Terry Climer
• Beauchamp, Donnie. Commonplace Things – Photography
• Miller, Richard. The Exceptional Student – Psychology, Biology
• Harry Snyder Speaks at Commencement
• Douglas, Michele. Students Take Advantage of Study Trips Abroad
• Western …

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 48, No. 1, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Administration Documents

WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

• Downing, Dero. Western and the Role and Mission Statement
• McConnell, Winnie. Latin American Studies Program
• Conway, Sheila. Who is Sylvia? - Sylvia Kersenbaum
• Harvey, Debbie. Gourmet Cooking
• WKU Hosts Ohio Valley Conference Track and Tennis
• Oakes, John. WKU Fine Arts Festival
• Eblen, Tom. In a Chord - Frank Pittman
• Highland, Jim. Cabin Fever - Al Peterson
• Wolfe, Bill. Presto - New Synthesized Compounds! - Norma Holy
• Wayne Scherr - Photography
• Letter from Black Jack Pershing Comes to WKU
• Work Begun on Agriculture Exposition Center at WKU
• Omicron Delta Kappa Taps Seven for Honor …

Ua3/9/4 Scrapbook Viii, Part 1, Wku President's Office - Downing

WKU Administration Documents

Scrapbook regarding WKU administration, history, faculty, staff and students for period August 1976 through August 1977 compiled by the president's office.

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 46, No. 4, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Administration Documents

WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

• Highland, Jim. Reflections - A Seventy-Six Series
• Dr. Ray Franklin Delivers Four Lectures
• Dickey, Debbie. The Maestro Returns to Carnegie Hall, Bennie Beach
• Conway, Sheila. A Tax Study Best Seller, Stephen Lile
• Harvey, Debbie. ROTC on the Rebound
• Given, Ed. Hilltoppers in Ohio Valley Conference An Established Dynasty
• Just, Paul. Remember 1930-31
• Snodgrass, Jim. Weather Risk Assessment Tornado!
• Ashcraft, Betsy. Wandering Scholar - Reza Ahsan
• Grise, Richard. Guatemala Esta En Pie
• Bruce Edwards, Photographer
• Shelton, Larry. What You Can Do to Keep America Great
• Russell, Marvin. Tribute Paid to Dr. C.P. McNally
• Bowling …

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 45, No. 1, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Administration Documents

WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

• Relevance - Western Environmental Programs
• The Environmental Sciences & Technology Building
• Snodgrass, Jim. Environmental Education
• Hurst, Teri. Carpooling - The Energy Saver
• Henderson, Ray. A Piece of the Rock - Football
• Mud, Rice and Camellias
• Conlin, Bill. Hilltoppers Classy Club - Football
• Feix, Jimmy. Western Pays Its Tribute to This Dear & Gentle Man - Nick Denes
• Bruce, Don. Teacher of the Year - Paula Morgan
• Ward, Robert. Letters from Ireland
• Conway, Sheila. A Dream Come True - Randy Yeager
• Remember When? - Faculty Photograph
• Governor Julian Carroll Honors Dr. L.Y. Lancaster for …

A Selective Study Of Negro Worksongs In The United States, Margaret E. Hilton

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 43, No. 4, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Administration Documents

WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

• Conway, Sheila. Competency Based Teacher Education
• Scarborough, John. Enthusiasm & Planning, Powerful One-Two Punch for Education
• Burkeen, Emmett. Counselor Education, A Study in Development
• Stuart, Robert. The Stage is His Classroom - Bill Leonard
• Just, Paul. Remember When, 1955-56
• Conway, Sheila. Women's Athletics Return
• Armstrong, Don. Biology for Real - Tech Aqua Biological Station
• Goldwater, Barry. On the Energy Crisis
• Porter, William. Third World Realities
• Muskie, Edmund. Restoring Our Confidence
• Dickey, Debbie. The Big Red Western Band
• Given, Ed. Instant Alumni
• Topper Power Carries WKU to National Finals - Football
• Jimmy Feix, Coach …

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 44, No. 3, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Administration Documents

WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

• Dickey, Debbie. Associate Programs Expand
• Harriington, Drew. The Humanities Teaching the Whole Man
• Kentucky's Heritage Homecoming '74
• Conway, Sheila. Alumni Physicians Hold Reunion
• Armstrong, Don. Falter Never - Live Forever, Mary Frances Bradley
• Bowling Green Business University in 1955-56
• Downing, Dero. A Foundation for Excellence
• Martin, Jerry. Tribute to Dr. Lank - L.Y. Lancaster
• Downing, Dero. Strength in Faculty
• Armstrong, Don. Where the Spirit Originates
• Lippo, Carolyn. A Student's Tribute to NGT: Nelle Gooch Travelstead
• The Gallery - Bill Mounce photographs
• McCubbin, Mary. 30 Years on the Team - Herman Walton
• Madison, Stephanie. …

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 42, No. 6, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Administration Documents

Alumni magazine published by WKU. This issue has the following articles:

• Wood, Willson. He Did Not Teach Art - He Taught People - Ivan Wilson
• Dixon, Frances. Russell Miller - Benevolent Despot of Western Theatre
• The Ivan Wilson Center for Fine Arts
• Conway, Sheila. For New Center . . . A Fine Arts Send-Off - Ivan Wilson Hall
• Hackney, Karen & Richard Hackney. Soaring in '77: Satellite Research
• Branham, Judy. Homecoming 1973
• Conway, Sheila. Music, By Gemini! - Gemini 15
• Given, Ed. For More Than A-Mews-ment - Marvin Mews
• Dunn, Thomas. WKU Professors Complete International TV Research
• Remember 1966-67
• Pomp, …

Ua3/9/4 Scrapbook Iii, Wku President's Office - Downing

WKU Administration Documents

Scrapbook regarding WKU administration, history, faculty, staff and students for period August 1971 through August 1972 compiled by the president's office.

Cummings Guest House Register Pages 080 And 081, Usm African American Collection

We Exist Series 4: Cummings Guest House Register Excerpts

This is a detail from the Cummings Guest House Register. You can see a digital version of the full text HERE.

Cummings Guest House Register Pages 077 And 078, Usm African American Collection

We Exist Series 4: Cummings Guest House Register Excerpts

This is a detail from the Cummings Guest House Register. You can see a digital version of the full text HERE.

What A Wonderful World / Words By George Davis Weiss And Bob Thiele, George Davis Weiss, Bob Thiele, Music Of The Times Publishing Co.

Sheet Music, 1930-1967

Cover: photograph of Louis Armstrong; Publisher: Music of the Times Publishing Co.

Photo Album, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Photo album showing events sponsored by the Student Government Association over the 1967-1968 school year. Includes concerts, dances, lectures and the Miss Western pageant.

On A Clear Day You Can See Forever: A New Musical / Book And Lyrics By Alan Jay Lerner, Music By Burton Lane, Alan Jay Lerner, Burton Lane, Chappell & Co., Inc. (New York), Lerlane Corporation

Sheet Music, 1930-1967

Cover: title pierces through open window, flower pot with yellow bloom on the window sill; Publisher: Chappell & Co. Inc. with Lerlane Corporation (New York)

Bye Bye Birdie / Music By Charles Strouse; Words By Lee Adams, Charles Strouse, Lee Adams, Edwin H. Morris And Co., Inc. (New York)

Sheet Music, 1930-1967

Cover: shows a listing of all performers in Edward Padulas production Bye Bye Birdie; Publisher: Edwin H. Morris and Co., Inc. (New York)

Alabamy Bound / Music By Ray Henderson; Words By B.G. De Sylva And Bud Green, Ray Henderson, B. G. Desylva, Bud Green, Shapiro Bernstein And Co. (New York)

Sheet Music, 1930-1967

Cover: pink and purple; no graphic; Publisher: Shapiro Bernstein and Co. (New York)

Shake Rattle And Roll / Words By Charles Calhoun, Charles Calhoun, Progressive Music Co. (New York)

Sheet Music, 1930-1967

Cover: photo of Joe Turner; Publisher: Progressive Music Co. (New York)

Wanted / Words By Jack Fulton And Lois Steele, Jack Fulton, Lois Steele, M. Witmark And Sons (New York)

Sheet Music, 1930-1967

Cover: a man's and a woman's silhouette; a photo inset of Perry Como; Publisher: M. Witmark and Sons (New York)

The Blacksmith Blues / Music By Jack Holmes; Words By Jack Holmes, Jack Holmes, Hill And Range Songs Inc. (Beverly Hills)

Sheet Music, 1930-1967

Cover: photo of singer Ella Mae Morse; Publisher: Hill and Range Songs Inc. (Beverly Hills)