The John Mehegan Collection undated (20th century)

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The John Mehegan Collection undated (20th century)

Transcriptions of jazz standards and a pedagogical work on jazz improvisation

1 box (1 linear foot)

eng,

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SNAC Resource ID: 6352730

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Hines, Earl, 1903-1983

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