Sam Wooding papers, 1921-1986.

ArchivalResource

Sam Wooding papers, 1921-1986.

The Sam Wooding papers primarily document certain aspects of his career, with some files pertaining to his partnership with Rae Harrison, and to her career prior to their working together. Included are biographical and personal information, along with correspondence (primarily incoming) regarding their performances. There are also contracts, itineraries, programs, flyers, financial records, certificates and news clippings. A small amount of information concerns Wooding's recording career and his companies, Pan Jerbel, Inc. and Twin Signs Record Corp. Of particular interest are Wooding's manuscript musical arrangements and compositions.

2 linear ft.

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 8331818

New York Public Library System, NYPL

Related Entities

There are 2 Entities related to this resource.

Wooding, Sam, 1895-1985

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6p63d40 (person)

Sam Wooding, jazz pianist, arranger and composer, began his career in 1912 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In the 1920's-1940's he played residencies with the Society Syncopators and his Southland Spiritual Choir as well as other groups, touring the United States and Europe. In the mid-1930's Wooding attended the University of Pennsylvania, earning two degrees, including a Master's in Education. He taught during the early 1950's, then in 1953 he became the accompanist-manager for his third wife, s...

Harrison, Rae

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6t22v6r (person)