Frances Klein papers, 1929-2002.

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Frances Klein papers, 1929-2002.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/432076674

The collection contains materials compiled by Klein that relate to her career as a jazz trumpet player, including newspaper clippings, concert programs, and other promotional materials related to Klein's musical career from 1933 to 2002, including items from her time with bands led by Irene Vermillion and Ina Ray Hutton along with advertisements for Klein's own bands. Additionally, the collection includes photographs and images primarily related to Klein's musical career. These photographs include candid images and a large number of publicity shots from contemporary colleagues of Klein, including Irene Vermillion and Ina Ray Hutton.

375 items (.5 lin. ft.)

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7519455

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Klein, Frances, 1915-

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Native of Cleveland, Ohio where she played trumpet in the Glenville High School Band. Around 1935, she was invited to play in Kermit Dart's All-Girl Band, which was led by Irene Vermillion. Klein traveled the country for two years with Vermillion's dance act/revue, "Rhapsody in Red." Upon returning to Cleveland, she was invited to tour with Ina Ray Hutton's All-Girl Traveling Band; after which, she returned again to Cleveland where she performed in a variety of local venues as a part of the Clev...

Vermillion, Irene.

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Dart, Kermit.

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Hutton, Ina Ray

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