Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

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Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton sitting at the piano in a recording studio next to a pile of music. Kenton is looking to the side and holding a cigarette in one hand and a bottle of coke in the other., 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Three copies of photo; red markings on photo for print transfer.
Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton sitting on a piano bench, leaning against the piano, and looking up. Kenton is wearing a dark jacket and checkered pants., No date; likely between 1971 and 1975, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Stan Kenton
Stan Kenton photographed from above sitting on a carpeted platform on a studio floor with a double bass behind him. Kenton is wiping his head with a small rag and looking forward, 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.
Stan Kenton Orchestra members checking luggage
Stan Kenton Orchestra members checking their luggage at a counter including Al Anthony (second from left) and Henry "Boots" Mussulli (third from left)., October 18, 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., White arrows and markings on photo for print transfer.
Stan Kenton and June Christy with military officers
Stan Kenton and June Christy (far right) talking with a group of military officers in a large hall with onlookers in the background. Christy is eating a donut and Kenton is holding a cup of coffee. All the officers are wearing overcoats., October 18, 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Stan Kenton and band members
Stan Kenton standing in front of band members in a recording studio. Kenton is leaning over a music stand while the band members hold saxophones and look at the music., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Stan Kenton and his orchestra
Publicity photo of Stan Kenton sitting with legs crossed and looking to the side while smiling. Kenton is wearing a dark suit and striped tie., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Stan Kenton and his orchestra
Publicity photo of Stan Kenton looking forward and smiling while crossing his arms. Kenton is wearing a white 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., Management: General Amusement Corp., New York, Chicago, Hollywood, London
Stan Kenton at a record lathe
Stan Kenton standing over a record lathe and looking forward. Kenton is wearing a light suit jacket and floral print tie., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Stan Kenton at the piano
Stan Kenton sitting at the piano in a studio next to a Capitol Records microphone. Kenton is looking forward and smiling, wearing a herring bone 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 at the piano
Stan Kenton looking up and smiling while playing piano with a music score open on the piano. Kenton is wearing a pinstripe suit and patterned tie., 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Negative included with photo.
Stan Kenton at the piano
Stan Kenton photographed from the side sitting at the piano and looking forward while 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 band members boarding a military airplane
Stan Kenton band members boarding a military airplane. Eight musicians stand in an open doorway on the plane as three musicians approach the plane., October 18, 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Red arrows and markings on the photo for print transfer.
Stan Kenton boxing
Stan Kenton, shirtless, hands in a boxing pose facing forward while smiling., 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Stan Kenton boxing
Stan Kenton, shirtless, hands in a boxing pose and head tucked in, facing forward while smiling., 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Red arrows and markings on the photo for print transfer.
Stan Kenton conducting
Stan Kenton holding his arms up in a conducting gesture while looking to the side and smiling. Kenton is wearing a black tuxedo and bowtie., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Stan Kenton cutting a birthday cake
Stan Kenton cutting a birthday cake in front of a group of unidentified people. Glenn Wallichs is standing next to Kenton (second from left)., 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.
Stan Kenton hugging June Christy
Stan Kenton hugging June Christy. Both are seated on a bench in front of guitarist Bob Ahern, and an unidentified bassist, possibly during a performance., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Negative included with print.
Stan Kenton next to an unidentified man
Stan Kenton standing next to an unidentified man holding the reins to a fake horse worn as a costume. Kenton is wearing a suit and pointing down at the horse., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Stan Kenton playing piano
Stan Kenton photographed from behind playing piano. Kenton's hands are on the keys and reflected against the piano. Kenton is looking to the side and smiling, wearing a dark 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.
Stan Kenton reading
Stan Kenton sitting in a cushioned chair reading a book. Kenton is wearing a dark suit and polka dot tie., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Stan Kenton speaking with an unidentified man
Stan Kenton sitting next to a turntable and speaking with an unidentified man who is leaning on the turntable., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Stan Kenton speaking with an unidentified man
Stan Kenton and an unidentified woman speaking outdoors with an unidentified man in a Navy uniform. The enlisted man is raising his arms up towards Kenton., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Stan Kenton talking with two unidentified men
Stan Kenton talking outdoors with two unidentified men Kenton is wearing a pinstripe suit and holding a cigarette in one hand., No date; likely between 1941 and 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Stan Kenton with fans
Stan Kenton signing dollar bills for fans at the San Diego Naval Base. Kenton is wearing a pinstripe suit and crouching down while surrounded by sailors in uniform., 1943, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Stan Kenton writing
Stan Kenton leaning forward and writing at a desk. Two uniformed personnel stand behind the desk looking down and one unidentified man stands behind Kenton looking down., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Stan Kenton, Martha Tilton, Dave Dexter, and Al Jarvis on broadcast of "Can You Tie That"
Stan Kenton, Martha Tilton, Dave Dexter, and Al Jarvis seated at tables with microphones in a tile studio for a broadcast of "Can You Tie That" KLAC radio program in Los Angeles, California. A studio audience is seated in front watching the broadcast., No date; likely between 1945 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Stan Kenton, Martha Tilton, and Dave Dexter
Stan Kenton, Martha Tilton, and Dave Dexter sitting at tables with microphones and water pitchers during a broadcast of "Can You Tie That" KLAC radio program hosted by Al Jarvis 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.

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