Title Page | Collection Summary | History of the Collection | Biographical/Organizational Note | Scope and Content | Arrangement
Collection Summary
| Title | Chet Baker materials from the papers of Diane Vavra, 1970-1989 |
|---|---|
| Span Dates | 1970-1989 |
| Bulk Dates | (bulk 1987-1988) |
| Call No. | ML31.B25 |
| Creator | Baker, Chet |
| Creator | Vavra, Diane, 1940- |
| Extent | 108 items |
| Extent | 2 boxes |
| Extent | 1.7 linear feet |
| Language | Collection material in English and French |
| Location | Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. |
| Finding Aid Permalink | Cite or bookmark this finding aid as: https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu019010 |
| LCCN Permalink | LC Catalog record: https://lccn.loc.gov/2016570625 |
| Summary | Chet Baker was an American jazz trumpeter whose early success in the 1950s was due not only to his musical talents, but also to his model good looks. He rose to prominence as a member of baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan's quartet and later established himself as acclaimed vocalist during the 1950s. Baker began an on-again, off-again relationship with Diane Vavra in 1970 and was with her during the last years of his life. The collection contains correspondence, photographs, and other items related to his personal life and career. |