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Collection Creator:
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1928-1974
Scope and Contents note:
Consists of books, bibles, hymnals, prayer books, pamphlets, and mass cards that were either acquired by or given to Duke Ellington. Most of the materials were given to Ellington by friends and fans. Many items contain inscriptions and notations written to Ellington. Of particular interest are fifteen issues of Forward Day by Day, a religious serial, spanning June 6, 1968 to January 31, 1973. Each of these pamphlets contains non-musical notations made by Ellington including underlining, question marks, words and other markings. The religious materials are organized by type of material, and then arranged in alphabetical order either by author or title. Publisher and publication dates have been included whenever possible. Notes on various aspects of religion and religious services have been left in the pages of many of the bound materials when possible.
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but the original and master audiovisual materials are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions. Copyright restrictions. Consult the Archives Center at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270. Paul Ellington, executor, is represented by: Richard J.J. Scarola, Scarola Ellis LLP, 888 Seventh Avenue, 45th Floor, New York, New York 10106. Telephone (212) 757-0007 x 235; Fax (212) 757-0469; email: rjjs@selaw.com; www.selaw.com; www.ourlawfirm.com.
Collection Citation:
Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Identifier:
NMAH.AC.0301, Series 14
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Duke Ellington Collection
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep86dda6756-e6de-4254-952f-f9efa6a59488
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0301-ref22065