Dexter Gordon Collection [collection]:Bibliographic Record Description: Performing Arts Encyclopedia, Library of Congress

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Dexter Gordon Collection [collection]

Title: Dexter Gordon Collection [collection]
Dates Created: Span: 1940-1992; Bulk: 1976-88
Language: English
Form: collection
Physical Description: 12 ft.; 23 boxes
Abstract: Personal papers and musical scores of American jazz tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon (1923-1990), one of the leading figures in the bop movement in jazz.
Contents Note: Correspondence, music manuscripts (full scores and parts), published music, biographical material, awards and honors, programs, newspaper clippings, magazines, business papers, film and playscripts, photographs, artwork.
Note: A few 45rpm records were transferred to the Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division.
Preferred Citation: Dexter Gordon Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress
Access Permissions: Researchers wishing to work with special collections are advised to inquire in advance about availability of material since many special collections are stored off-site.
Copyright: Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply.
Subjects: Jazz Band Music; Saxophone Music; Gordon, Dexter; Gillespie, Dizzy; Mingus, Charles; Parker, Charlie; Passman, Ray; Shaw, Woody; Tavernier, Bertrand
Repository: Music Division, Library of Congress
Finding Aid: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/service/music/eadxmlmusic/eadpdfmusic/mu2005.wp.0011.pdf

Last Updated: 09-07-2012

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