Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

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: Soldiers listening to records; As everyone knows, jungle warfare is tough, grinding, and wearing on the soldier. But the U.S. Army man can never be kept permanently depressed, as in this photo of his lighter moments show. It's jive! A group of U.S. soldiers take time out for a session around their phonograph on Arawe, New Britain. they are left to right: Corp. Eugene J. Renzi, Philadelphia; Pvt. James H. Wyatt, Dallas; Sgt. George J. McCurley, Lewisville, Tex; Pfc. Charles C. Brabham, Dallas; and Pvt. John H. Gafford, Dallas (photo caption)., January 5, 1944, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Sonja Henie; Publicity photo of Sonja Henie facing forward and wearing a skating costume with fur collars and ice skates. Henie is holding her dress in both hands., No date; likely between 1935 and 1940, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo inscribed to Dexter; date of inscription is February 25, 1937.

: Sonja Henie at Union Station; Sonja Henie smiling and standing between her parents, Wilhelm and Selma Henie, at Union Station, Kansas City. Sonja is holding a bouquet of flowers and wearing a fur coat., 1937, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Press release on Sonja attached to photo.

: Sonja Henie at the Pla-Mor Ice Palace; Sonja Henie at the Pla-Mor Ice Palace in Kansas City, Missouri, skating in front of a crowd. Henie is facing forward and smiling, wearing a ruffled dress and dark vest., 1937, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Press release on Sonja attached to photo.

: Sonja Henie holding a bouquet of flowers; Sonja Henie looking to the side and smiling. Henie is wearing a fur jacket and holding a bouquet of flowers while preparing to board an airplane at Kansas City municipal airport., No date; likely between 1935 and 1940, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Press release on Sonja attached to photo.

: Sonny Greer, Sidney "Big Sid" Catlett, Willie Smith, and Albert Casey; Sonny Greer, Sidney "Big Sid" Catlett, Willie Smith, and Albert Casey, all recording artists for Capitol Records, standing around a drum set in Los Angeles studio. Greer is wearing a pinstripe suit and facing forward. Catlett is standing in the back with his arm on Greer's shoulder. Smith is turned to the side and facing forward. Casey is on the far right facing forward 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.

: Sonny Rollins; Headshot of Sonny Rollins looking to the side with a neutral expression. A brightly contrasting light is shining on Rollins' head and one side is in the shadows., No date; likely between 1971 and 1975, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Spanky Wilson; Headshot of Spanky Wilson looking forward with a neutral expression. Wilson is wearing a shiny, striped shirt., No date; likely between 1981 and 1985, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Spike Jones; Headshot of Spike Jones looking forward and smiling. Jones is wearing a light jacket with dark stripes and a black tie., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Spike Jones; Publicity photo of Spike Jones leaning on percussion equipment and holding mallets in one hand. Jones is 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.

: Spike Jones and Helen Greco at promotional event; Spike Jones sitting in the "Spike Jones Special" racer as Helen Greco and a crowd look on during a promotional event in San Francisco, California (from photo caption)., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Spike Jones and unidentified man; An unidentified man in military uniform smiling and standing next to Spike Jones who is looking down at papers he is throwing in the air. Jones is wearing a back suit and patterned tie., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Spike Jones holding record; Spike Jones turning to the side and looking down while smiling. Jones is holding a record with both hands and wearing a tweed jacket., 1953, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Spike Jones performing; Spike Jones playing drums with an unidentified musician in the background. Jones is sitting at a drum set with cymbals in front. Jones is wearing a pinstripe suit and smiling., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photo mounted on a board.

: Spike Jones performing; Spike Jones playing a novelty percussive instrument while looking up and holding a large hat in the air. Jones is wearing a novelty suit with a large checkered pattern., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Spike Jones waving a hat; Publicity photo of Spike Jones in a 3/4 turn, holding a straw hat in the air and smiling. Jones is wearing a black suit and patterned tie., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., White arrows and markings on photo for print transfer.

: Stacey Smith; Stacey Smith holding a trumpet and singing into a Capitol Records microphone., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Stan Kenton; Stan Kenton standing behind a Capitol Records microphone and looking forward while smiling against a studio wall. Kenton is wearing a tweed suit and patterned tie., 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.

: Stan Kenton; Publicity photo from above of Stan Kenton looking up and smiling while reclining on a chair. Kenton is wearing a light colored suit and black tie., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Three copies of photo; negative included with photo.

: Stan Kenton; Publicity photo of Stan Kenton looking forward and smiling with arms folded. Kenton is wearing a light colored suit and black tie., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Two copies of photo; negative included with print.

: Stan Kenton; Publicity photo of Stan Kenton leaning on the front of a piano and smiling. Kenton is wearing a light colored suit and black tie., 1944, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Two copies of photo.

: Stan Kenton; Publicity photo of Stan Kenton leaning on the front of a piano and smiling. Kenton is wearing a light colored suit and black tie., 1944, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Two copies of photo; negative included with print.

: Stan Kenton; Stan Kenton sitting on a carpeted platform on a studio floor with a double bass behind him. Kenton is holding his head with one arm and looking up, wearing a light suit jacket and floral print tie., November 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Two copies of photo.

: Stan Kenton; Stan Kenton looking up while writing music at the piano in a Capitol Records studio in Hollywood, California. Kenton is wearing a pinstripe suit., 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Stan Kenton; Stan Kenton sitting behind a piano looking at papers on an outdoor stage. Microphones and loudspeakers are in the background. Kenton is wearing a trench coat and striped tie., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Stan Kenton; Stan Kenton sitting at the piano in a recording studio next to a pile of music and an ashtray. Kenton is looking to the side with one arm on the piano., 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Two copies of photo; red arrows and markings on photo for print transfer.

: Stan Kenton; Headshot of Stan Kenton looking to the side and smiling. Kenton is wearing a pinstripe suit and black tie., 1944, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Performance info included in attached release; two copies of photo; red arrows and markings on photo for print transfer.

: Stan Kenton; Headshot of Stan Kenton looking forward and smiling. Kenton is wearing a collared polo shirt., No date; likely between 1971 and 1975, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Negative included with photo.

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