Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

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: Harry James and Betty Grable; Harry James and Betty Grable sitting together with unidentified people in the background. James and Grable are both wrapping arms around each other and looking behind., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Negative included with photo.

: Harry James and Carmen Miranda; Harry James and Carmen Miranda playing cards on a sofa. Miranda is smiling and sitting on the couch, wearing a hair wrap and a shirt exposing her torso. James is sitting to the side on a chair, wearing a tuxedo and black bowtie., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Negative included with photo.

: Harry James and Helen Ward; Harry James sitting on a stool holding his trumpet, looking to the side and smiling. Helen Ward (likely) is sitting on a stool next to James, looking forward and smiling., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Harry James and an unidentified man; Unidentified man in Western outfit smiling and facing Harry James. James is facing the man and smiling while holding his trumpet under one arm., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Harry James and an unidentified man in uniform; Harry James looking up while playing trumpet as an unidentified man in military uniform looks on., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Harry James playing trumpet; Harry James turning to the side and playing trumpet. James is wearing a white suit and bowtie., 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.

: Harry James playing trumpet; Publicity photo from the side of Harry James playing trumpet and closing his eyes. James is wearing a white suit., No date; likely between 1971 and 1975, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Performance info included in attached release.

: Harry James playing trumpet; Harry James turning to the side and playing trumpet on stage. James is wearing a plaid jacket., No date; likely between 1975 and 1980, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Harry James playing trumpet; Harry James turning to the side and playing trumpet. James is wearing a checkered suit., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Harry James playing trumpet; Harry James facing forward and looking up while playing trumpet on stage with unidentified musicians. James is wearing a plaid suit., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Three copies of photo.

: Harry James playing trumpet; Publicity photo of Harry James turning to the side and playing trumpet on stage with an unidentified musician in t he background. James is wearing a tweed jacket., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Performance info included in attached release.

: Harry James playing trumpet as Helen Ward holds music; Singer Helen Ward holding music while standing next to Harry James. James is playing the trumpet while looking at the music., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Harry James playing trumpet with band; Harry James playing trumpet with an unidentified pianist, bassist and guitarist. James is leaning over the piano and smiling., July 3, 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Performance info included in attached release.

: Harry James with birthday cake; Harry James blowing out candles on a birthday cake for his 30th birthday. James is leaning over the cake with Betty Grable directly behind him, wearing a fur coat and partially obscured. Unidentified band members stand around the table as well., 1946, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Press release on James on back of photo.

: Harry Lim; Harry Lim, owner of Keynote Records, looking to the side with a neutral expression. Lim is wearing a plaid suit jacket., 1978, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Harry Lim; Harry Lim dining with three unidentified women. Lim is wearing a light colored suit jacket and patterned tie. All are smiling and looking to the side., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Harry Reser and the Clicquot Club Eskimos; Headshot of Harry Reser looking forward and smiling. Reser is wearing a dark suit jacket and striped tie., No date; likely between 1931 and 1935, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Exclusive Management: Consolidated Radio Artists, Inc. Charles E. Green. 1619 Broadway, New York, N.Y.

: Harry Warren and Count Basie; Harry Warren leaning forward and looking up at Count Basie while holding a cigar. Basie is holding papers and hearing a pinstripe suit. Both are standing against a studio wall., 1946, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Headshot of Al Anderson; Headshot of Al Anderson smiling and wearing a striped suit, body slightly angled, standing in front of a curtain or other fabric., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Note on back: Al Anderson; Disc Jockey on WNYC; Music Editor of "Song Hits"

: Helen Forrest; Helen Forrest, charming swing singer, is the featured vocalist on "The Dick Haymes Show," which starts on CBS Saturday, Oct. 13. Helen has sung with many of the top bands in the country, including those of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, and Tommy Dorsey (from photo caption)., September 25, 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Two copies of photo; negative included with print.

: Helen Forrest and Dick Haymes; Publicity photo of Helen Forrest and Dick Haymes. Forrest is sitting and looking to the side while smiling, wearing a buttoned jacket. Haymes is leaning forward behind Forrest and smiling, wearing a dark jacket and black tie., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Helen Forrest and Dick Haymes; Dick Haymes, romantic baritone of screen and radio, will launch his new "Dick Haymes Show" on CBS Saturday, Oct. 13, with Helen Forrest as featured vocalist. Dick and Helen, who've been starred with many leading bands will offer CBS listeners top tunes of the day (from photo caption)., September 25, 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Two copies of photo included; negatives included with print; info on back of photo.

: Helen Forrest and Les Brown; Helen Forrest and Les Brown smiling and seated together at a dining table. Forrest is wearing a striped jacket, white bow, and floral headpiece. Brown is wearing a tuxedo jacket and bowtie., 1948, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Helen Forrest featured with Harry James and his orchestra; Headshot of Helen Forrest looking up and to the side. Forrest is wearing a dark dress with high collar., 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; negative included with print.

: Helen Forrest in market; Visiting Los Angeles' Farmers Market, CBS songstress Helen Forrest finds plenty of interest in the California glassware on view. Shopping at the famed market is part of the blonde vocalist's weekly routine, in between broadcasts of "The Dick Haymes Show" (from photo credit)., 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Helen Forrest performing; Helen Forrest standing on stage holding a microphone and looking back during a performance. Forrest is in front of a large audience., 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Helen Forrest standing over records; Helen Forrest holding a broom and standing over a pile of scattered records and papers on the floor., 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., White markings on photo from print transfer.

: Helen Forrest surrounded by a crowd; Helen Forrest falling into a crowd of fans at an event in Boston, Massachusetts. A guard is carrying Forrest through the crowd., 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., White arrows and lines on photo for print transfer.

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