Black and white photoprints and negatives documenting primarily the early years of Maceo Jefferson and many of the various bands and performers he was associated with in the United States and perhaps Europe. Some images are of family life and include outings with family, friends, and band members. Most are candid images with a number of formal portraits particularly of family and other musicians. Of interest are the images of Jefferson's service with the Red Cross in 1940 and the images of the bombed buildings during World War II. Materials are arranged in chronological order.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Maceo Jefferson Papers, 1898-1974, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
