Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

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Barney McDewitt
Barney McDewitt holding a pencil in one hand and looking forward while smiling. McDewitt is wearing a tweed jacket and sweater vest., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Barry Ulanov
Barry Ulanov standing next to an unidentified woman. Both are looking forward and smiling. Ulanov is wearing a light colored suit jacket and striped tie., 1946, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., White markings on photo for print transfer.
Barry White
Publicity photo of Barry White looking forward and smiling. White is holding one hand up to his chest and is wearing a white suit jacket and shirt with large collar., No date; likely between 1975 and 1980, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Bart Varsalona
Bart Varsalona playing the trombone while in the ocean water at the beach. Varsalona is chest deep in water and facing to the side., No date; likely between 1951 and 1955, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Beatles
The Beatles (Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon, Ringo Starr) wearing jackets and scarves while smiling and standing diagonally against a wall, looking over the shoulder of each person ahead., 1968, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Negative included with print.
Beatles
Publicity print of The Beatles (Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon, Ringo Starr). Right side of print features a photo in the studio with all musicians holding their instruments. Left side of print features a photo and of the Beatles walking off a TWA plane, arriving for a performance at the Hollywood Bowl., 1965, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Info on performance schedule on back of print.
Beatles at press conference
The Beatles (Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon, Ringo Starr) sitting at a table with microphones, with their press officer, Derek Taylor, standing behind them during a press conference in Kansas City, Missouri. Several unidentified people are sitting and facing the Beatles., September 17, 1964, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Beatles at press conference
A photograph from the side of the Beatles (Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon, Ringo Starr) sitting at a table with microphones, with their press officer, Derek Taylor, standing behind them during a press conference in Kansas City, Missouri., September 17, 1964, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Beatrice Kay
Headshot of Beatrice Kay in a 3/4 turn, looking forward with a neutral expression. Kay is wearing a black lace dress and large pendant necklace., 1946, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Performance info included in attached release.
Ben Grauer
Headshot of Ben Grauer turned to the side and facing forward with a neutral expression. Grauer is wearing a jacket and striped bowtie., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Ben Pollack and his Orchestra
Headshot of Ben Pollack looking to the side and smiling. Pollack is wearing a black suit jacket and patterned tie., No date; likely between 1935 and 1940, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Management: Music Corporation of America. New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, Cleveland. Producers of the World's Finest Orchestras and Entertainment.
Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra
Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra posing on stage for a group photo. Fourteen musicians are wearing light colored suits and a dark handkerchief. Moten is wearing a black suit and holding a conducting baton., 1930, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Negative included with photo., Kansas City Museum copyright on back of photo.
Benny Carter and his orchestra
Publicity photo of Benny Carter seated at an angle and looking forward. Carter is wearing a tuxedo with bowtie and holding a saxophone in one hand on his lap., November 26, 1940, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Benny Carter and his orchestra
Publicity photo from the side of Benny Carter playing trumpet up in the air with one hand pointing up. Carter is wearing a tuxedo with bowtie., November 26, 1940, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Management: Music Corporation of America ; New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Cleveland, and Dallas
Benny Carter playing saxophone in rehearsal
Benny Carter facing forward and looking to the side while playing saxophone, possibly in a rehearsal. In the background are several musicians playing saxophone and trumpet., 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Benny Carter playing saxophone on stage
Benny Carter on stage and playing saxophone on stage next to a microphone. Carter is facing forward, looking to the side, and is wearing a jacket and open collared shirt., No date; likely between 1965 and 1970, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Benny Carter seated by his instruments
Benny Carter seated, holding music, and looking up while talking. At his feet are a trumpet, saxophone, and clarinet on stands., 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Benny Carter sitting and playing saxophone
Benny Carter sitting on a stool or bench and playing saxophone. Carter is facing to the side and looking up., 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Benny Carter wearing white suit
Publicity photo of Benny Carter leaning forward and looking to the side. Carter is wearing white suit and black tie., 1948, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Two copies of print.
Benny Carter wearing white suit
Headshot of Benny Carter at an angle looking forward. Carter is wearing a white suit and black tie while holding a saxophone across his chest with one hand., 1948, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Two copies of print.
Benny Carter wearing wool suit
Benny Carter seated and looking forward while smiling. Carter is wearing a wool suit and holding a saxophone across his chest with one hand., 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Benny Carter, Dave Dexter, Tommy Dorsey, unidentified man, and Al Jarvis on "Can You Tie That"
Dave Dexter, Tommy Dorsey, and an unidentified man standing behind Benny Carter and Al Jarvis. All are looking at Jarvis, seated next to a KLAC microphone. The group is gathered before a broadcast of "Can You Tie That" KLAC radio program in Los Angeles, California., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Benny Goodman
Angled headshot of Benny Goodman leaning on one arm and looking forward. Goodman is wearing glasses and a herringbone jacket and checkered tie., January 23, 1947, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Negative included with photo.
Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman seated facing forward and looking to the side with his head resting on his hand. Goodman is wearing glasses and a sweater vest., 1970, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Two copies of photo; negative included with photo.
Benny Goodman
Side by side images of Benny Goodman - one from 1937, the other from 1977 - on a publicity print advertising a PBS special filmed by WETA., 1977, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Caption includes full info on PBS special broadcast.
Benny Goodman
Publicity photo from the side of Benny Goodman playing clarinet while leaning forward. Goodman is wearing glasses and a tuxedo., 1937, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Red arrows and markings on photo for print transfer.
Benny Goodman
Publicity photo of Benny Goodman standing, facing forward, smiling, and holding a clarinet under one arm. Goodman is wearing a checkered suit and black tie., September 25,1937, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo inscribed to Dexter; date of inscription is September 25, 1937.
Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman leaning forward while seated and smiling. Goodman is wearing glasses, a herringbone jacket, and checkered tie., January 23, 1947, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

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