Title Page | Collection Summary | Biographical/Organizational Note | Scope and Content | Arrangement
Collection Summary
| Title | Jerry Valburn collection on Duke Ellington, 1924-1989 |
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| Inclusive Dates | 1924-1989 |
| Bulk Dates | 1935-1971 |
| Call No. | ML31.E45 |
| Collector | Valburn, Jerry |
| Creator | Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974 |
| Extent | approximately 1,100 items |
| Extent | 17 containers |
| Extent | 11 linear feet |
| Language | Collection material in English, with French, German, and Japanese |
| 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.mu021008 |
| LCCN Permalink | LC Catalog record: https://lccn.loc.gov/2013572123 |
| Summary | Jerry Valburn was an avid collector of sound recordings and other materials related to Duke Ellington. The Jerry Valburn Collection on Duke Ellington consists of printed music, photographs, programs, promotional material, articles, clippings, and other items. These materials trace Duke Ellington's professional career as a bandleader and his rise as a prominent figure in the development of jazz and its history. |