Bettye Miller - Milt Abel Collection | University of Missouri Digital Libraries

: Promotional photo of Richard J. Smith; Promotional photograph of Richard J. Smith, composer, music teacher and executive assistant to the president of the American Federation of Musicians Local No. 34-627., No date; likely 1960s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten inscription on photo reads: "My very best - Dutchess! Rick "Pres" Smith, local 627 AF of M.

: Promotional photo of Stanley Morgan's Ink Spots; Promotional photo of Stanley Morgan's Ink Spots. They're wear tuxedos with three members seated and two standing behind them., No date; likely 1970s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Autographed by each member in the photograph.

: Promotional photo of the Aristons; Promotional photograph of The Aristons. The woman is standing between the two men who are seated casually on pillars., No date; likely 1960s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten inscription on photo reads: To Betty with admiration, Ariston.

: Promotional photo of unidentified duo; Promotional photo of two white men seated at a piano with both their hands on the keyboard and looking over to the side. One is named Harold., No date; likely 1960s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten inscription on photo reads: "Bettye and Milton, Two of the best friends I've ever had! The very best to you! Love, Harold".

: Publicity photo for Elise Wood; Publicity photo for Elise Wood. She's in a long black dress and holding her flute. She's standing in front of a mirrored background which is reflecting her back., No date; likely 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Text on photo border: Elise Wood.

: Publicity photo for John Hicks and Elise Wood; Publicity photo for John Hicks and Elise Wood. Wood is holding a flute., No date; likely 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Text on photo border: John Hicks / Elise Wood: Incorporated. For booking information please contact [phone number].

: Publicity photo of John Hicks; Publicity photo of John Hicks playing piano. Taken from below keyboard level and from the side., No date; likely 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Text on photo border: John Hicks ; for booking information please contact Theresa Records [El Cerrito address and phone]; photo Tom Copi.

: Publicity photo of the Milt Abel Trio; Publicity photo for the Milt Abel Trio (L-R: Mike Ning (piano), Milt Abel (double bass), Scott Robinson (drums)). Abel is seated and the other two are standing on either side. All wearing tuxedos., No date; likely 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Saxophonist Bob Wilson and two others; Saxophonist Bob Wilson (right) holding his saxophone with an unidentified pianist in a plaid jacket seated behind him along with another unidentified man standing by the piano., No date; likely 1960s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Handwritten inscription on photo reads: To Real Friends Milt and Betty, Bob Wilson.

: Saxophonist at Bettye Miller's birthday party; Saxophonist standing in the middle of an unidentified band during Bettye Miller's birthday party. Two audience members are partially seen from behind., 1976, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Scene from "Negroid Evolution"; Scene from the play "Negroid Evolution" produced and directed by Bettye Miller. Two women and a man are standing in a group speaking to each other; an older man with a cane is seated in a rocking chair watching them. Two small children are in the background watching the adults., 1949, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Negative.

: Scene from "Negroid Evolution"; Scene from the play "Negroid Evolution" produced and directed by Bettye Miller. A group of men and women dressed as enslaved persons standing in front of props designed to look like cotton plants. A man on the left has, anachronistically, an electric guitar. The head of an audience member can be seen from behind in the foreground., 1949, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Negative.

: Scene from "Negroid Evolution"; Scene from the play "Negroid Evolution" produced and directed by Bettye Miller. A group of men and women, dressed in 19th century costumes, are lying in a crowded group on the floor of the stage. The women all have head scarves on. A piano and an audience member can be seen from behind., 1949, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Negative.

: Scene from "Negroid Evolution"; Scene from the play "Negroid Evolution" produced and directed by Bettye Miller. A group of men and women are on stage dressed as enslaved persons in front of cotton plant props while they sing. One man on the right has a guitar. The head of an audience member can be seen from behind., 1949, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Negative.

: Scene from "Negroid Evolution"; Scene from the play "Negroid Evolution" produced and directed by Bettye Miller. A group of men and women standing on stage and looking out to the audience. Some are in formal clothes, some in graduation gowns, one women dressed as a nun. Two audience members can be seen from behind in the foreground., 1949, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Negative.

: Scene from "Negroid Evolution"; Scene from the play "Negroid Evolution" produced and directed by Bettye Miller. A group of men and women standing on stage and looking out to the audience. Some are in formal clothes, some in graduation gowns, two women are dressed as nuns. A young girl is also among the group., 1949, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Negative.

: Unidentified couple; An unidentified man and woman walking along the walkway outside the venue hosting Bettye Miller's birthday party. Both facing the camera, smiling. A row of parked cars can be partially seen at the right of the photo., 1976, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Unidentified double bassist; Unidentified African American man posing with a double bass in his living room. He's dressed casually. A television, record player, and bookcase are seen., No date; likely 1970s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Unidentified trio examining a score; Promotional photo of an unidentified trio of white men in suits examining a score together., No date; likely 1960s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., 2 copies.

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