Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

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: Dave Dexter, Benny Goodman, and Helen Forrest at DownBeat awards ceremony; Dave Dexter speaking with Benny Goodman at a dining table in the Waldorf-Astoria during the 1939 DownBeat awards ceremony. Dexter is seated second from left and holding a cigarette. Goodman is seated third from left and wearing a tuxedo. Helen Forrest is sitting to the right of Goodman, wearing fur. In the back are dining tables with others seated around them., January 15, 1940, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Three copies of print; newspaper clipping attached to back of one print.

: Dave Dexter, Betty Hutton, Al Jarvis, Anne McKeon, Jerry Colonna, and Buddy Cole on broadcast of "Can You Tie That"; Dave Dexter and Buddy Cole sitting at a table with microphones for a broadcast of "Can You Tie That" KLAC radio program in Los Angeles, California. Al Jarvis, Anne McKeon, and Jerry Colonna stand in back looking down at Dexter., No date; likely between 1941 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Dave Dexter, Betty Hutton, Al Jarvis, Anne McKeon, Jerry Colonna, and Buddy Cole on broadcast of "Can You Tie That"; Dave Dexter and Buddy Cole sitting at a table with microphones for a broadcast of "Can You Tie That" KLAC radio program in Los Angeles, California. Betty Hutton, Al Jarvis, Anne McKeon, and Jerry Colonna are standing in the background smiling. Hutton is embracing Jarvis and McKeon is embracing Colonna. Dexter is laughing., No date; likely between 1941 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Dave Dexter, Big Joe Turner, and Pete Johnson; Pete Johnson, Dave Dexter, and Big Joe Turner during recording session for Decca Records "Kansas City Jazz" album produced by Dexter in New York City. Johnson is sitting at the piano and looking down while playing. Dexter is standing in the center looking down, wearing a pinstripe vest and striped tie. Turner is standing with one hand on the piano, looking down and wearing a black suit., November 11, 1940, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Dave Dexter, Bob Eberle, Helen O'Connell, and Al Denvir; Dave Dexter, Bob Eberle and Helen O'Connell presenting an award to Al Denvir. Dexter is wearing a suit and patterned tie, standing far left. Eberle is standing second from left, wearing a black suit and bowtie. O'Connell is standing second from right, wearing a white blouse and black jacket. Denvir is standing far right, looking down and smiling., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Dave Dexter, Buddy Cole, Al Jarvis, Jerry Colonna, and Anne McKeon, on "Can You Tie That"; Dave Dexter, Buddy Cole, Al Jarvis, Jerry Colonna, and Anne McKeon, sitting at tables with microphones while recording a broadcast of "Can You Tie That" KLAC radio program in Los Angeles, California. In the foreground is a studio audience watching the broadcast., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Dave Dexter, Coleman Hawkins, Buster Bailey, and Benny Carter; Dave Dexter speaking with Coleman Hawkins, Buster Bailey, and Benny Carter in a studio. Dexter is looking down and holding a cigarette. Hawkins is wearing a jacket and fedora, holding a saxophone in one arm. Bailey is in back and looking down. Carter is playing a saxophone and facing the center of the group., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Dave Dexter, Count Basie, and Glenn Wallichs; Dave Dexter, Count Basie, and Glenn Wallichs facing forward and posing shoulder to shoulder for a photo. Dexter is wearing a wool suit and tie, Basie is wearing a light suit and dark tie, and Wallichs is wearing a double breasted suit., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Dave Dexter, Count Basie, and Glenn Wallichs; Dave Dexter, Count Basie, Glenn Wallichs, and unidentified man looking over documents. Dexter is looking forward with his hand on Basie's shoulder. Basie is looking to the side and smiling. Wallichs is standing behind Basie, looking forward, and smiling., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Two negatives included with print.

: Dave Dexter, Ed Flynn, Al Jarvis, Eugene Howard, and Skinnay Ennis; Dave Dexter, Ed Flynn, Al Jarvis,and Skinnay Ennis looking at Eugene Howard with shocked expressions as Howard reads from papers into a KLAC microphone as part of a studio broadcast., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Dave Dexter, Gregory Peck, and Al Jarvis; Dave Dexter, Gregory Peck, and Al Jarvis sitting at tables in the KLAC studio covered with microphones. Other unidentified men stand in the back of the studio., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Dave Dexter, Jimmie Lunceford, and Bob Rae; Dave Dexter, Jimmie Lunceford, and Bob Rae sitting on a sofa in the Plantation Club (location unknown). Dexter is holding an instrument case, looking to the side, and smiling. Lunceford is holding a conducting baton in both hands and smiling. Rae is holding a cigarette in one hand, looking to the side, and smiling., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Dave Dexter, John Hammond, Count Basie, and Sonny Burke; In Hollywood, in 1946, Count Basie smokes his pipe and enjoys the company of his supporters Dave Dexter, Jr., the writer and record producer; John Hammond, who discovered him in Kansas City; and Sonny Burke, the bandleader who later became Frank Sinatra's record producer and who died in 1980 (from photo caption)., 1946, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Two copies of print; second copy 8.5 x 4.5; negative included with photo.

: Dave Dexter, Johnny Mercer, and Glenn Wallichs; Dave Dexter, Johnny Mercer, and Glenn Wallichs sitting (left to right) at a studio table. All three are looking to the side and wearing dark suits., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Dave Dexter, June Christy, and Phil Harris; Dave Dexter, June Christy, an unidentified man, and Phil Harris photographed from the side in a recording studio. All are smiling and looking forward. Christy is wearing a large floral boutonniere., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Dave Dexter, Keenan Wynn, Phil Harris, and Al Jarvis on broadcast of "Can You Tie That"; Dave Dexter, Keenan Wynn, Phil Harris, and Al Jarvis seated at tables with microphones for a broadcast of "Can You Tie That" KLAC radio program hosted by Al Jarvis in Los Angeles, California. An unidentified man stands in the background., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Dave Dexter, Keenan Wynn, and Phil Harris; Dave Dexter, Keenan Wynn, and Phil Harris sitting at a table with microphones. Dexter is looking to the side and laughing. Wynn is in the center and looking forward while smiling. Wynn is on the right, looking to the side while talking., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Dave Dexter, Keenan Wynn, and Phil Harris; Dave Dexter, Keenan Wynn, and Phil Harris joking around. Dexter is sitting behind a table and laughing at Wynn who is on the table, laying on his side, looking up with a goofy grin. Harris is standing next to Wynn and laughing., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Dave Dexter, Larry Bruff, and Glenn Miller; Dave Dexter, Larry Bruff, Glenn Miller looking over papers. Dexter is standing on the left looking at Miller and holding one hand on his hip. Bruff is standing in back, looking down and writing. Miller is partially sitting on the right while looking down., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Two copies of photo; second copy 8 x 4.5.

: Dave Dexter, Leonard Feather, Benny Carter, and Milt Gabler; Left to right: Dave Dexter, wearing a pinstripe suit; jazz critic, Leonard Feather; Benny Carter, wearing a light suit and talking into a microphone; and Milt Gabler, record producer; all seated at a table. The table has two WMCA microphones hanging overhead. An audience appears in the background., No date; likely between 1935 and 1940, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Dave Dexter, Lloyd W. Dunn, and Frank Brooks; A photograph from the side of Dave Dexter, Lloyd W. Dunn, and Frank Brooks sitting in a horse-drawn carriage with an unidentified driver., August 30, 1955, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Dave Dexter, Nat King Cole, Al Jarvis, Freddy Martin, and Dinah Shore on "Can You Tie That"; Dave Dexter, Nat King Cole, Al Jarvis, Freddy Martin, and Dinah Shore sitting at tables with microphones while recording a broadcast of "Can You Tie That" KLAC radio program in Los Angeles, California. In the foreground is a studio audience watching the broadcast., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Dave Dexter, Nat King Cole, Al Jarvis, Freddy Martin, and Dinah Shore on "Can You Tie That"; Dave Dexter, Nat King Cole, Al Jarvis, Freddy Martin, and Dinah Shore, sitting in a tile studio at tables with microphones while recording a broadcast of "Can You Tie That" in Los Angeles, California. In the foreground is a studio audience watching the broadcast., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Dave Dexter, Nat King Cole, Al Jarvis, Freddy Martin, and Dinah Shore on "Can You Tie That"; Dave Dexter, Nat King Cole, Al Jarvis, Freddy Martin, and Dinah Shore, sitting in a tile studio at tables with microphones while recording a broadcast of "Can You Tie That" in Los Angeles, California. In the foreground is a studio audience watching the broadcast., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Two copies of print.

: Dave Dexter, Nat King Cole, and Al Jarvis; Dave Dexter, Nat King Cole, Al Jarvis, and two unidentified men sitting at tables with microphones for a radio broadcast. Dexter and Cole are looking towards Jarvis in the center., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Dave Dexter, Nat King Cole, and Al Jarvis; Dave Dexter, Nat King Cole, and Al Jarvis on a broadcast of "Can You Tie That" KLAC radio program in Los Angeles, California. Dexter and Cole are sitting at a table with microphones and water pitchers. Jarvis is sitting on the right looking at Dexter and Cole while smiling., 1946, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Press release attached to photo.

: Dave Dexter, Nat King Cole, and Al Jarvis seated in a recording studio.; Dave Dexter, Nat King Cole, and Al Jarvis, unidentified man, seated in a recording studio with two unidentified men and an unidentified woman. Dexter, far left, is facing forward with arms resting on the table. Cole, second from left, is also facing forward with arms resting on the table. Jarvis, back center, is seated behind microphones and looking up., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Dave Dexter, Paul Robeson, Al Jarvis, and Woody Herman; Paul Robeson and an unidentified man sitting at a table with microphones, holding papers and smiling. Dave Dexter, Al Jarvis, and Woody Herman standing in back looking down at Robeson, smiling. Several unidentified people are working in the back of the studio., October 5, 1946, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

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