International Al Jolson Society Collection, 1912-1994. 1912-1994.

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International Al Jolson Society Collection, 1912-1994. 1912-1994.

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The collection includes photocopies of articles about the American theatre, Winter Garden Theatre, Warner Bros. materials such as correspondence, production forms for The Jazz singer, transcript of a speech made by Al Jolson in Announcement Trailer for The singing fool, photocopies of flyers, reviews, budget files. Also included in the collection are one first day envelope and stamp (Sept. 1, 1994), programs, original music scores with Al Jolson's songs, membership forms for the Al Jolson International Society, photographic copy prints of Al Jolson, four video cassettes and ten audio cassettes.

1 box (2.01 linear ft.)

Ohio State University Libraries

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Winter Garden (Theatre : New York, N.Y. : 1911- )

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International Al Jolson Society

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Composer. From the description of Autograph note signed : [New York], to Irene [Gallagher], 1921 Jan. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270914110 Although many people view Al Jolson as little more than a singer of long ago, the voice of "The Jazz Singer", the first full-length 'talking movie", he was known as The World's Greatest Entertainer, a superstar before the word was coined, a man whose musical heritage created much of the entertainment industry we know today. His car...