16mm motion picture films, produced in the 1930s and 1940s by various film production companies, documenting performances by jazz and popular music performers, including Cab Calloway, Fats Waller, Lena Horne, the Mills Brothers, and Rosemary Clooney, and others listed below.
Scope and Contents:
Five (5) reels of 16mm motion picture film created in the 1940s by various commercial film production companies, featuring performances by jazz and popular music performers. Individual titles have been assembled into compilation reels by the donor.
Arrangement:
1 series.
Related Materials:
Materials in the Archives Center
Ernie Smith Jazz Film Collection (NMAH.AC.0491)
Smithsonian Jazz Oral History Program Collection (NMAH.AC.0808)
Provenance:
The Ben and Ruth Liman Jazz Film Collection was donated to the Archives Center in 2001.
Restrictions:
No reference copies exist. If their condition allow the films may be viewed.
Rights:
Copyright and related intellectual property rights issues may restrict reproduction.
1 Reel (16mm black and white composite optical track print, 1665 ft.)
Container:
Reel OF 775.2
Type:
Archival materials
Moving Images
Reels
Date:
1940s
Scope and Contents:
Compilation reel created by donor consisting of:
1."Lazy Bones"
Corporate Creator: Soundies Distributing Corp. of America (Official Films)
Copyright: 1941
Performers: Hoagy Carmichael, Dorothy Dandridge, Peter Ray
2. "Virginia, Georgia, and Carolina"
Corporate Creator: Soundies Distributing Corp. of America
Copyright: 1942
Performers: Cab Calloway and His Orchestra
3."The Band Parade"
Corporate Creator: Castle Films
Copyright: 1949
Performers: Tony Pastor and His Band
4. "Musical Film Revue"
Corporate Creator: Official Films
Performers:
5. "The Band Parade"
Corporate Creator: Castle Films
Copyright: 1949
Performers: Tommy Tucker and his band.
6. "Lazy Rhythms"
Corporate Creator: Official Films
Copyright:
Performers: Mills Brothers
7. "Boogie Woogie Dream"
Corporate Creator: Soundies Distributing Corp. of America (Official Films)
Copyright: 1944
Performer: Lena Horne
Collection Restrictions:
No reference copies exist. If their condition allow the films may be viewed.
Collection Rights:
Copyright and related intellectual property rights issues may restrict reproduction.
Collection Citation:
Ben and Ruth Liman Jazz Film Collection, 1930s-1940s, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
1 Reel (16mm black and white composite optical track print, 1100 ft.)
Container:
Reel OF 775.3
Type:
Archival materials
Moving Images
Reels
Date:
1940s
Scope and Contents:
Compilation reel created by donor consisting of:
1.[No Title]
Corporate Creator: Techniprocess Production
Copyright:
Performers:
2. "Say Si Si'
Corporate Creator: Soundies Distributing Corp. of America
Copyright: 1941
Performers:
3. "Siboney"
Corporate Creator: Soundies Distributing Corp. of America
Copyright: 1943
Performers: Gerald Marks and his orchestra
4. "Sweet Hawaiian Dreams"
Corporate Creator: Movie Newsreels
Copyright:
Performers:
5. "Que Buena es la Conga"
Corporate Creator: Soundies Distributing Corp. of America
Copyright: 1943
Performers: Herbert Curbelo and his orchestra
6. "Jazz and Jitters" [Jiveroo]
Corporate Creator: Soundies Distributing Corp. of America (Castle Films)
Copyright: 1943
Performers: Harry Day, June Taylor dancers, Billy Burt
7. " Breakfast in Rhythm"
Corporate Creator: Soundies Distributing Corp. of America (Castle Films)
Copyright: 1943
Performers: The Three Chefs
8. "Let's Sing a Western Song"
Corporate Creator: Castle Films
Copyright: 1934
Performers:
Song Titles:
"Home On the Range"
"Wagon Wheel"
"Red River Valley"
"Deep In the Heart of Texas"
Collection Restrictions:
No reference copies exist. If their condition allow the films may be viewed.
Collection Rights:
Copyright and related intellectual property rights issues may restrict reproduction.
Collection Citation:
Ben and Ruth Liman Jazz Film Collection, 1930s-1940s, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
4. "Ain't Misbehavin'"
Corporate Creator: Soundies Distributing Corp. of America
Copyright: 1941
Performer: Fats Waller
5. "Blues In the Night"
Corporate Creator: Soundies Distributing Corp. of America
Copyright: 1942
Performers: Cab Calloway and his orchestra
6. "The Band Parade"
Corporate Creator: Castle Films
Copyright:
Performers: Ted Lewis and his band
Song Titles:
"Sunny Side of the Street"
"Me and My Shadow"
"Three Blind Mice"
"Isn't She Pretty?"
"I'm the Leader of the Band"
7. "The Music Album"
Corporate Creator: Castle Films
Copyright:
Performers: Desi Arnez and his orchestra, Ethel Smith
Song Titles: (selections from the film CUBAN PETE, 1946)
"Tropical Swing"
"The Breeze and I"
Collection Restrictions:
No reference copies exist. If their condition allow the films may be viewed.
Collection Rights:
Copyright and related intellectual property rights issues may restrict reproduction.
Collection Citation:
Ben and Ruth Liman Jazz Film Collection, 1930s-1940s, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Goodman, Benny (Benjamin David), 1909-1986 Search this
Container:
Box 2, Folder 3
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research use. Some materials restricted; but most are available for unrestricted research access on site by appointment.
Several items of personal correspondence contained private medical information about living individuals. The originals were removed and will remain sealed until 2030. Copies with the sensitive information redacted are available for research use in the collection.
Access to audio recordings for which no reference copy exists requires special arrangements with Archives Center staff. Please ask the reference archivist for additional information.
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:
Milt Gabler Papers, 1927-2001, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Goodman, Benny (Benjamin David), 1909-1986 Search this
Container:
Box 70, Folder 1
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research use. Some materials restricted; but most are available for unrestricted research access on site by appointment.
Several items of personal correspondence contained private medical information about living individuals. The originals were removed and will remain sealed until 2030. Copies with the sensitive information redacted are available for research use in the collection.
Access to audio recordings for which no reference copy exists requires special arrangements with Archives Center staff. Please ask the reference archivist for additional information.
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:
Milt Gabler Papers, 1927-2001, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Goodman, Benny (Benjamin David), 1909-1986 Search this
Container:
Box 70, Folder 1
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research use. Some materials restricted; but most are available for unrestricted research access on site by appointment.
Several items of personal correspondence contained private medical information about living individuals. The originals were removed and will remain sealed until 2030. Copies with the sensitive information redacted are available for research use in the collection.
Access to audio recordings for which no reference copy exists requires special arrangements with Archives Center staff. Please ask the reference archivist for additional information.
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:
Milt Gabler Papers, 1927-2001, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Goodman, Benny (Benjamin David), 1909-1986 Search this
Container:
Box 70, Folder 1
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research use. Some materials restricted; but most are available for unrestricted research access on site by appointment.
Several items of personal correspondence contained private medical information about living individuals. The originals were removed and will remain sealed until 2030. Copies with the sensitive information redacted are available for research use in the collection.
Access to audio recordings for which no reference copy exists requires special arrangements with Archives Center staff. Please ask the reference archivist for additional information.
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:
Milt Gabler Papers, 1927-2001, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Goodman, Benny (Benjamin David), 1909-1986 Search this
Container:
Box 70, Folder 1
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research use. Some materials restricted; but most are available for unrestricted research access on site by appointment.
Several items of personal correspondence contained private medical information about living individuals. The originals were removed and will remain sealed until 2030. Copies with the sensitive information redacted are available for research use in the collection.
Access to audio recordings for which no reference copy exists requires special arrangements with Archives Center staff. Please ask the reference archivist for additional information.
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:
Milt Gabler Papers, 1927-2001, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Goodman, Benny (Benjamin David), 1909-1986 Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1961-1969
Scope and Contents:
Materials consist of production notes, liner notes, and song lists. Folders are arranged alphabetically by title of project.
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research use. Some materials restricted; but most are available for unrestricted research access on site by appointment.
Several items of personal correspondence contained private medical information about living individuals. The originals were removed and will remain sealed until 2030. Copies with the sensitive information redacted are available for research use in the collection.
Access to audio recordings for which no reference copy exists requires special arrangements with Archives Center staff. Please ask the reference archivist for additional information.
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:
Milt Gabler Papers, 1927-2001, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Goodman, Benny (Benjamin David), 1909-1986 Search this
Container:
Box 70, Folder 2
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research use. Some materials restricted; but most are available for unrestricted research access on site by appointment.
Several items of personal correspondence contained private medical information about living individuals. The originals were removed and will remain sealed until 2030. Copies with the sensitive information redacted are available for research use in the collection.
Access to audio recordings for which no reference copy exists requires special arrangements with Archives Center staff. Please ask the reference archivist for additional information.
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:
Milt Gabler Papers, 1927-2001, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Goodman, Benny (Benjamin David), 1909-1986 Search this
Container:
Box 70, Folder 2
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research use. Some materials restricted; but most are available for unrestricted research access on site by appointment.
Several items of personal correspondence contained private medical information about living individuals. The originals were removed and will remain sealed until 2030. Copies with the sensitive information redacted are available for research use in the collection.
Access to audio recordings for which no reference copy exists requires special arrangements with Archives Center staff. Please ask the reference archivist for additional information.
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:
Milt Gabler Papers, 1927-2001, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Goodman, Benny (Benjamin David), 1909-1986 Search this
Container:
Box 70, Folder 2
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research use. Some materials restricted; but most are available for unrestricted research access on site by appointment.
Several items of personal correspondence contained private medical information about living individuals. The originals were removed and will remain sealed until 2030. Copies with the sensitive information redacted are available for research use in the collection.
Access to audio recordings for which no reference copy exists requires special arrangements with Archives Center staff. Please ask the reference archivist for additional information.
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:
Milt Gabler Papers, 1927-2001, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.