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BOX 16, 22 Miscellany, 1980-2015
The Miscellany series comprises clippings, papers, a mounted promotional poster, and a pair of maracas.
Arranged alphabetically by format.
BOX-FOLDER 16/4 Clippings, 1980-1984 and undated
Primarily obituaries
Some materials in Spanish
INSTR Conga drum, 1983
Wood with metal straps and screw-tensioned drumhead
Note: Marked, carved, and burned in: Mayito / London / JL 83. Handwritten on the underside of the drum head: Maitio Grillo / 1983 London / cuerto original
INSTR Maracas, undated
One pair with wooden handles and yellow plastic rattles, signed
BOX-FOLDER 16/5 Papers, 1980-2015 and undated
Correspondence, instrumentation information, and flyers
BOX 22 Poster, undated
Promotional poster for performance in Japan; includes picture of Machito performing on conga drum
Mounted on wood frame

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