Jimmie Grier papers, 1930-1960.

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Jimmie Grier papers, 1930-1960.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/61517298

The Jimmie Grier collection contains sheet music, contracts, photographs, and scrapbooks from 1935 and World War II. There is also a photo album-scrapbook from a trip with Gus Arnheim to Europe in 1929. The collection also contains 78 and 33 1/3 rpm phonograph records plus reel-to-reel tape recordings.

1.4 cubic ft. (4 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7806837

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Grier, Jimmie, 1902-1959

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Jimmie Grier played with Gus Arnheim before he became the leader of his own popular jazz band in the 1930s. During World War II he played with Rudy Vallee in the Coast Guard. He played the saxophone, the clarinet, and the violin; and he was the composer of the popular song, "Object of My Affection". From the description of Jimmie Grier papers, 1930-1960. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 61517298 ...

Vallée, Rudy 1901-1986

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Bandleader, singer, saxophonist, actor, and publisher. From the description of Autograph card signed : [n.p.], [197-?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270913282 Rudy Vallee was one of the most popular vocalists of the pre-swing era. With his megaphone and nasal voice, he will forever be remembered as the archetypal image of the early crooners. Born in Island Pond, Vermont, in 1901, Hubert Prior Vallee grew up in Westbrook, Maine, where he played drums in his high school band...

Arnheim, Gus

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