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Creator:

Caja, Jerome D., 1958-1995  Search this

Type:

Sketchbooks

Moving images

Sound recordings

Video recordings

Citation:

Jerome Caja papers, circa 1920-1995. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Topic:

Gay artists  Search this

Artists (LGBTQ)  Search this

AIDS (Disease)  Search this

Theme:

Lives of artists  Search this

Record number:

(DSI-AAA_CollID)6515

(DSI-AAA_SIRISBib)215774

AAA_collcode_cajajero

Theme:

Lives of artists

Data Source:

Archives of American Art

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:AAADCD_coll_215774

Artist:

Arthur Jafa, born Tupelo, MS 1960  Search this

Sitter:

Jr. Martin Luther King  Search this

Medium:

single-channel high-definition digital video, color, sound; 07:25 minutes

Type:

Media Arts

Date:

2016

Topic:

Figure group  Search this

Ceremony\wedding  Search this

African American  Search this

Allegory\death  Search this

History\United States\Black History  Search this

Allegory\passion\love  Search this

Occupation\other\reformer  Search this

Portrait male  Search this

Credit Line:

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Joint museum purchase with the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. Gift of Nion T. McEvoy, Chair of SAAM Commission (2016-2018), and McEvoy's fellow Commissioners in his honor; additional funding provided by Joseph H. Hirshhorn Bequest Fund, 2020.001.

Copyright:

© 2016, Arthur Jafa. Image courtesy of the artist and Gavin Brown’s enterprise, New York / Rome.

Object number:

2020.3

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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Department:

Time-Based Media Art

Data Source:

Smithsonian American Art Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk7acc0078d-bf63-4952-88bd-2901a2fe3cdf

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:saam_2020.3

Creator:

Caja, Jerome, 1958-1995  Search this

Extent:

7.9 Linear feet

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Sketchbooks

Moving images

Sound recordings

Video recordings

Date:

circa 1920-1995

Summary:

The papers of painter Jerome Caja measure 7.9 linear feet and date from circa 1920 to 1995. The papers document his career as an artist in San Francisco through biographical material; correspondence with family, friends, art organizations, and galleries; poetry, prose, and other writings; exhbiition announcements, newspaper and magazine clippings, and other printed materials, gallery and exhibition files; artwork, including sketchbooks and numerous small paintings, sketches and drawings, photographs; audiovisual materials including film reels, vido and audio cassettes.

Scope and Contents:

The papers of painter Jerome Caja measure 7.9 linear feet and date from circa 1920 to 1995. The papers document his career as an artist in San Francisco through biographical material; correspondence with family, friends, art organizations, and galleries; poetry, prose, and other writings; exhbiition announcements, newspaper and magazine clippings, and other printed materials, gallery and exhibition files; artwork, including sketchbooks and numerous small paintings, sketches and drawings, photographs; audiovisual materials including film reels, vido and audio cassettes.

Biographical Material includes a family history, a short autobiography, school documents from elementary through college, yearbooks, identifications and certificates. Correspondence includes letters numerous letters from parents, letters from some brothers, and letters from friends. Writings consist primarily of short plays and skits by Caja, prose and poetry, a journal, and writings by friends. Gallery and Exhibition Files consist of correspondence, inventory and price lists, exhibition announcements and catalogs, and contracts from museums and galleries where Caja did exhibitions or auctions. Personal Business Records consist of price lists, invoices, receipts for works he sold to individuals or institutions. Printed Materials consist of newspaper and magazine clippings detailing Caja's exhibition or his involvement in the gay scene of San Francisco. There are also books with inscriptions that were given to Caja by friends, and there are publication materials that belonged to Caja.

Artwork primarily consists of numerous small drawings and sketches in ink, chalk, and nail polish. Also included are sketchbooks of Caja's drawings and oversized paintings and sketches. Photographs primarily consist of personal photos of Caja and his family during his childhood, photos of his grand parents and geat grandparents, and photos of nieces and nephews. There are also photos and slides of his ceramic work and some of his paintings and sketches. The majority of the photos are of Caja taking part in various events around San Francisco. Audio-Visual Materials consists of video cassettes, audio cassettes, and motion picture reels. Videos document Caja reading his book, Caja taking part in events in San Francisco, his artwork, and a movie that he was featured in. Audio cassettes consist primarily of music, but also of Caja reading stories. Film material consists of people working in an artist's workshop, a pool party, and a satirical narrative between children and their mother.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged as nine series.

Series 1: Biographical Material, 1949-1994 (0.4 linear feet; Box 1)

Series 2: Correspondence, 1980-1995 (0.5 linear feet; Box 1)

Series 3: Writings, circa 1980-1995 (0.3 linear feet; Box 1-2)

Series 4: Gallery and Exhibition Files, 1982-1995 (0.4 linear feet; Box 2)

Series 5: Personal Business Records, 1990-1995 (0.2 linear feet; Box 2)

Series 6: Printed Material, 1960-1995 (1.3 linear feet; Box 2-3, Box 9)

Series 7: Artwork, circa 1980-1995 (1.7 linear feet: Box 4-5, Box 9, OV 13-15, Artifact)

Series 8: Photographs, circa 1920-1995 (1.8 linear feet; Box 5-6, Box 9, OV 14)

Series 9: Audio-Visual Material circa 1980-1995 (1.4 linear feet; Box 7-8, FC 16-23)

Biographical / Historical:

Jerome Caja (1958-1995) was a painter who worked primarily in San Francisco, CA. Caja was born in Ohio in 1958 and attended Clevaland State University. He moved to San Francisco in the 1980s and attended the San Francisco Art Institute from which he graduated in 1984. Caja pushed the boundaries of gender, performance, and art in the nightclub scene in San Francisco during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Caja died from complications related to HIV in 1995, during height of the AIDS-Art-Activism era in San Francisco.

Related Materials:

Also found in the Archives of American Art is an oral history interview with Jerome Caja conducted by Paul Karlstrom, August 23-September 29, 1995, and Letters from Jerome Caja to Anna van der Meulen, 1995.

Provenance:

The Jerome Caja papers were donated in two installments from 1994 to 1995. The first installment was donated by Jerome Caja in 1994, and the second installment was donated by Anna van der Meulen, executor of Caja's estate, in 1995.

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.

Rights:

The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.

Occupation:

Painters -- California -- San Francisco  Search this

Topic:

Gay artists  Search this

Artists (LGBTQ)  Search this

AIDS (Disease)  Search this

Genre/Form:

Sketchbooks

Moving images

Sound recordings

Video recordings

Citation:

Jerome Caja papers, circa 1920-1995. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Sponsor:

The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care and Preservation Fund, administered by the National Collections Program and the Smithsonian Collections Advisory Committee.

Identifier:

AAA.cajajero

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Archival Repository:

Archives of American Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9c2f9d6a7-e986-4ec0-aad0-03ec1851addc

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-aaa-cajajero

Collection Creator:

Caja, Jerome, 1958-1995  Search this

Container:

Box 7, Folder 4

Type:

Archival materials

Moving Images [31027000856225]

Date:

circa 1992

Scope and Contents:

"High Heel Wrestling" is of events at a benenfit for Provention Point.

"Jerome Caja Book" is an interview between Paul Reed and Jerome Caja for a proposed book Reed was going to write. Reed did not end up writing the book.

Collection Restrictions:

This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.

Collection Rights:

The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.

Collection Citation:

Jerome Caja papers, circa 1920-1995. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Sponsor:

The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care and Preservation Fund, administered by the National Collections Program and the Smithsonian Collections Advisory Committee.

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Jerome Caja papers

Jerome Caja papers / Series 9: Audio-Visual Material

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9b1d8d261-cc51-4fed-a623-8b183e6db3d7

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aaa-cajajero-ref141

Collection Creator:

Caja, Jerome, 1958-1995  Search this

Container:

Box 7, Folder 5

Type:

Archival materials

Moving Images [31027000856225]

Date:

1986, 1992

Scope and Contents:

"Miss Uranus '92" shows Caja in drag taking part in the yearly event at Uranus Club in San Francisco. "Vegas in Space" is a science fiction motion picture film in which Caja has a minor role.

Collection Restrictions:

This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.

Collection Rights:

The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.

Collection Citation:

Jerome Caja papers, circa 1920-1995. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Sponsor:

The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care and Preservation Fund, administered by the National Collections Program and the Smithsonian Collections Advisory Committee.

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Jerome Caja papers

Jerome Caja papers / Series 9: Audio-Visual Material

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9b17b2669-c719-48bd-89d3-303d4f1a0338

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aaa-cajajero-ref142

Collection Creator:

Caja, Jerome, 1958-1995  Search this

Container:

Box 7, Folder 6

Type:

Archival materials

Moving Images [31027000856225]

Date:

undated

Scope and Contents:

The Untitled tape features a talk show event at one of the gay clubs of San Francisco. Caja, dressed in drag, is the final guest. He talks about some of his artwork and exhibitions, including "Toilet Water" at Kiki. He also mentions donating papers to Archives of American Art.

Collection Restrictions:

This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.

Collection Rights:

The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.

Collection Citation:

Jerome Caja papers, circa 1920-1995. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Sponsor:

The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care and Preservation Fund, administered by the National Collections Program and the Smithsonian Collections Advisory Committee.

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Jerome Caja papers

Jerome Caja papers / Series 9: Audio-Visual Material

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9851c60b9-d966-4382-9f4e-6b609c939ce9

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aaa-cajajero-ref143

Collection Creator:

Caja, Jerome, 1958-1995  Search this

Container:

Box 7, Folder 7

Type:

Archival materials

Moving Images [31027000856225]

Date:

undated

Collection Restrictions:

This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.

Collection Rights:

The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.

Collection Citation:

Jerome Caja papers, circa 1920-1995. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Sponsor:

The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care and Preservation Fund, administered by the National Collections Program and the Smithsonian Collections Advisory Committee.

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Jerome Caja papers

Jerome Caja papers / Series 9: Audio-Visual Material

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw971155443-4f6c-4dfb-a0ef-5fc49f0ba070

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aaa-cajajero-ref144

Collection Creator:

Caja, Jerome, 1958-1995  Search this

Extent:

1 Film reel (Super 8mm)

Container:

Item FC16

Type:

Archival materials

Moving Images [31027000385621]

Film reels

Date:

undated

Scope and Contents:

The first portion is a pool party, and the second portion is about Anita Colby Beauty Book. The note on the film can says, "Jerome Trash."

Collection Restrictions:

This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.

Collection Rights:

The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.

Collection Citation:

Jerome Caja papers, circa 1920-1995. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Sponsor:

The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care and Preservation Fund, administered by the National Collections Program and the Smithsonian Collections Advisory Committee.

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Jerome Caja papers

Jerome Caja papers / Series 9: Audio-Visual Material

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9dbe65d93-e230-4c62-8cf9-014f0a532deb

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aaa-cajajero-ref146

Collection Creator:

Caja, Jerome, 1958-1995  Search this

Extent:

1 Film reel (Super 8mm)

Container:

Item FC17

Type:

Archival materials

Moving Images [31027000386041]

Film reels

Date:

undated

Scope and Contents:

Reel features people working in an artist's workspace. Note on one side of film can says, "Jerome Caja" and note on the other side says, "Buck Rogers Sup 8 Fig B 79-075C.

Collection Restrictions:

This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.

Collection Rights:

The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.

Collection Citation:

Jerome Caja papers, circa 1920-1995. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Sponsor:

The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care and Preservation Fund, administered by the National Collections Program and the Smithsonian Collections Advisory Committee.

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Jerome Caja papers

Jerome Caja papers / Series 9: Audio-Visual Material

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw972b225ee-d7e6-48ea-b41d-6f09736257f8

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aaa-cajajero-ref147

Collection Creator:

Caja, Jerome, 1958-1995  Search this

Extent:

1 Film reel (Super 8mm)

Container:

Item FC18

Type:

Archival materials

Moving Images [31027000385985]

Film reels

Date:

undated

Scope and Contents:

Film is a satirical narrative of a show-down between children and the.ir mother. Note on side one of film can says, "Jerome Caja I, How to do Film." Note on opposite side of can says, "How to Prevent Parent Abuse."

Notes related to this film are in Box 7, Folder 5.

Collection Restrictions:

This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.

Collection Rights:

The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.

Collection Citation:

Jerome Caja papers, circa 1920-1995. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Sponsor:

The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care and Preservation Fund, administered by the National Collections Program and the Smithsonian Collections Advisory Committee.

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Jerome Caja papers

Jerome Caja papers / Series 9: Audio-Visual Material

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9f2fa28bd-caa5-48a2-b8cc-bd63c9017ff7

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aaa-cajajero-ref148

Collection Creator:

Caja, Jerome, 1958-1995  Search this

Extent:

1 Film reel (Super 8mm)

Container:

Item FC19

Type:

Archival materials

Moving Images [31027000385803]

Film reels

Date:

undated

Scope and Contents:

Three film reels of people in an atrium. Notes on two of the cans say, "D Anna." Note on the third can says, "V-"

Collection Restrictions:

This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.

Collection Rights:

The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.

Collection Citation:

Jerome Caja papers, circa 1920-1995. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Sponsor:

The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care and Preservation Fund, administered by the National Collections Program and the Smithsonian Collections Advisory Committee.

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Jerome Caja papers

Jerome Caja papers / Series 9: Audio-Visual Material

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9e2111f80-1aa2-4acb-bacd-a42e9b5d52c1

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aaa-cajajero-ref149

Collection Creator:

Caja, Jerome, 1958-1995  Search this

Extent:

1 Film reel (Super 8mm)

Container:

Item FC21

Type:

Archival materials

Moving Images [31027000385928]

Film reels

Date:

undated

Scope and Contents:

Two film reels showing footage of people at a possible rehearsal. The people are out of focus in both reels. Notes on first can say, "C e" "Jerome Caja Com." Note on second can says, "D. Paul V."

Collection Restrictions:

This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.

Collection Rights:

The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.

Collection Citation:

Jerome Caja papers, circa 1920-1995. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Sponsor:

The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care and Preservation Fund, administered by the National Collections Program and the Smithsonian Collections Advisory Committee.

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Jerome Caja papers

Jerome Caja papers / Series 9: Audio-Visual Material

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw971e73b28-bf39-4071-a433-8055dd1f35ea

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aaa-cajajero-ref150

Collection Creator:

Caja, Jerome, 1958-1995  Search this

Extent:

1 Film reel (Super 8mm)

Container:

Item FC20

Type:

Archival materials

Moving Images [31027000385860]

Film reels

Date:

undated

Collection Restrictions:

This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.

Collection Rights:

The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.

Collection Citation:

Jerome Caja papers, circa 1920-1995. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Sponsor:

The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care and Preservation Fund, administered by the National Collections Program and the Smithsonian Collections Advisory Committee.

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Jerome Caja papers

Jerome Caja papers / Series 9: Audio-Visual Material

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9994b34cc-4a71-479e-9f7f-ef187d820c60

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aaa-cajajero-ref180

Collection Creator:

Caja, Jerome, 1958-1995  Search this

Extent:

1 Film reel

Container:

Item FC22

Type:

Archival materials

Moving Images [31027000385688]

Film reels

Date:

undated

Collection Restrictions:

This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.

Collection Rights:

The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.

Collection Citation:

Jerome Caja papers, circa 1920-1995. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Sponsor:

The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care and Preservation Fund, administered by the National Collections Program and the Smithsonian Collections Advisory Committee.

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Jerome Caja papers

Jerome Caja papers / Series 9: Audio-Visual Material

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw943b923ea-65ba-4542-b8cb-b0ae486fc647

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aaa-cajajero-ref181

Collection Creator:

Caja, Jerome, 1958-1995  Search this

Container:

Item FC23

Type:

Archival materials

Moving Images [31027000385746]

Date:

undated

Collection Restrictions:

This collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.

Collection Rights:

The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.

Collection Citation:

Jerome Caja papers, circa 1920-1995. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Sponsor:

The processing of this collection received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care and Preservation Fund, administered by the National Collections Program and the Smithsonian Collections Advisory Committee.

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Jerome Caja papers

Jerome Caja papers / Series 9: Audio-Visual Material

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Art

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9760b0761-2706-47cb-ae51-483b80a3caf6

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aaa-cajajero-ref182

Creator:

Archives of American Art  Search this

Type:

YouTube Videos

Uploaded:

2012-08-16T13:41:54.000Z

YouTube Category:

Education  Search this

Topic:

Art, American  Search this

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Data Source:

Archives of American Art

YouTube Channel:

SmithsonianAAA

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:yt_8KTI6nKaebI

Collection Performer:

Carmichael, Hoagy  Search this

Arnaz, Desi, 1917-1986  Search this

Calloway, Cab, 1907-1994  Search this

Waller, Fats, 1904-1943  Search this

James, Harry  Search this

Horne, Lena  Search this

Clooney, Rosemary  Search this

Collection Singer:

Mills Brothers.  Search this

Collection Donor:

Liman, Ruth  Search this

Liman, Ben  Search this

Extent:

1 Reel (16mm black and white composite optical track print, 400 ft.)

Container:

Reel OF 775.1

Type:

Archival materials

Moving Images

Reels

Date:

1943

Scope and Contents:

Corporate Creator: Soundies Distributing Corp. of America (Official Films) Performer: Maurice Rocco

Collection Restrictions:

No reference copies exist. If their condition allow the films may be viewed.

Collection Rights:

Copyright and related intellectual property rights issues may restrict reproduction.

Collection Citation:

Ben and Ruth Liman Jazz Film Collection, 1930s-1940s, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.

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Ben and Ruth Liman Jazz Films Collection

Archival Repository:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep87c9ef631-2ab0-43f2-8007-d8b210048b8c

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0775-ref510

Collection Performer:

Carmichael, Hoagy  Search this

Arnaz, Desi, 1917-1986  Search this

Calloway, Cab, 1907-1994  Search this

Waller, Fats, 1904-1943  Search this

James, Harry  Search this

Horne, Lena  Search this

Clooney, Rosemary  Search this

Collection Singer:

Mills Brothers.  Search this

Collection Donor:

Liman, Ruth  Search this

Liman, Ben  Search this

Extent:

1 Reel (16mm black and white composite optical track print, 1665 ft.)

Container:

Reel OF 775.2

Type:

Archival materials

Moving Images

Reels

Date:

1940s

Scope and Contents:

Compilation reel created by donor consisting of:

1."Lazy Bones" Corporate Creator: Soundies Distributing Corp. of America (Official Films) Copyright: 1941 Performers: Hoagy Carmichael, Dorothy Dandridge, Peter Ray

2. "Virginia, Georgia, and Carolina" Corporate Creator: Soundies Distributing Corp. of America Copyright: 1942 Performers: Cab Calloway and His Orchestra

3."The Band Parade" Corporate Creator: Castle Films Copyright: 1949 Performers: Tony Pastor and His Band

4. "Musical Film Revue" Corporate Creator: Official Films Performers:

5. "The Band Parade" Corporate Creator: Castle Films Copyright: 1949 Performers: Tommy Tucker and his band.

6. "Lazy Rhythms" Corporate Creator: Official Films Copyright: Performers: Mills Brothers

7. "Boogie Woogie Dream" Corporate Creator: Soundies Distributing Corp. of America (Official Films) Copyright: 1944 Performer: Lena Horne

Collection Restrictions:

No reference copies exist. If their condition allow the films may be viewed.

Collection Rights:

Copyright and related intellectual property rights issues may restrict reproduction.

Collection Citation:

Ben and Ruth Liman Jazz Film Collection, 1930s-1940s, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.

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Ben and Ruth Liman Jazz Films Collection

Archival Repository:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep836c58eb8-aab4-4130-93d6-bdd0ec034b69

EDAN-URL:

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Collection Performer:

Carmichael, Hoagy  Search this

Arnaz, Desi, 1917-1986  Search this

Calloway, Cab, 1907-1994  Search this

Waller, Fats, 1904-1943  Search this

James, Harry  Search this

Horne, Lena  Search this

Clooney, Rosemary  Search this

Collection Singer:

Mills Brothers.  Search this

Collection Donor:

Liman, Ruth  Search this

Liman, Ben  Search this

Extent:

1 Reel (16mm black and white composite optical track print, 1100 ft.)

Container:

Reel OF 775.3

Type:

Archival materials

Moving Images

Reels

Date:

1940s

Scope and Contents:

Compilation reel created by donor consisting of:

1.[No Title] Corporate Creator: Techniprocess Production Copyright: Performers:

2. "Say Si Si' Corporate Creator: Soundies Distributing Corp. of America Copyright: 1941 Performers:

3. "Siboney" Corporate Creator: Soundies Distributing Corp. of America Copyright: 1943 Performers: Gerald Marks and his orchestra

4. "Sweet Hawaiian Dreams" Corporate Creator: Movie Newsreels Copyright: Performers:

5. "Que Buena es la Conga" Corporate Creator: Soundies Distributing Corp. of America Copyright: 1943 Performers: Herbert Curbelo and his orchestra

6. "Jazz and Jitters" [Jiveroo] Corporate Creator: Soundies Distributing Corp. of America (Castle Films) Copyright: 1943 Performers: Harry Day, June Taylor dancers, Billy Burt

7. " Breakfast in Rhythm" Corporate Creator: Soundies Distributing Corp. of America (Castle Films) Copyright: 1943 Performers: The Three Chefs

8. "Let's Sing a Western Song" Corporate Creator: Castle Films Copyright: 1934 Performers: Song Titles: "Home On the Range" "Wagon Wheel" "Red River Valley" "Deep In the Heart of Texas"

Collection Restrictions:

No reference copies exist. If their condition allow the films may be viewed.

Collection Rights:

Copyright and related intellectual property rights issues may restrict reproduction.

Collection Citation:

Ben and Ruth Liman Jazz Film Collection, 1930s-1940s, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.

See more items in:

Ben and Ruth Liman Jazz Films Collection

Archival Repository:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep829498b17-d25a-44ec-905c-2ca88b660c8f

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0775-ref512

Collection Performer:

Carmichael, Hoagy  Search this

Arnaz, Desi, 1917-1986  Search this

Calloway, Cab, 1907-1994  Search this

Waller, Fats, 1904-1943  Search this

James, Harry  Search this

Horne, Lena  Search this

Clooney, Rosemary  Search this

Collection Singer:

Mills Brothers.  Search this

Collection Donor:

Liman, Ruth  Search this

Liman, Ben  Search this

Extent:

1 Reel (16mm black and white composite optical track print, 1500 ft.)

Container:

Reel OF 775.4

Type:

Archival materials

Moving Images

Reels

Date:

1940s

Scope and Contents:

Compilation reel created by donor consisting of:

1."Rhumba New York" Corporate Creator: Soundies Distributing Corp. of America Copyright: 1943 Performer: Caridad Garcia

2. "Trumpet Serenade" Corporate Creator: Universal Copyright: 1942 Performer: Harry James

3. "First Kiss" Corporate Creator: Copyright: Performers:

4. "Ain't Misbehavin'" Corporate Creator: Soundies Distributing Corp. of America Copyright: 1941 Performer: Fats Waller

5. "Blues In the Night" Corporate Creator: Soundies Distributing Corp. of America Copyright: 1942 Performers: Cab Calloway and his orchestra

6. "The Band Parade" Corporate Creator: Castle Films Copyright: Performers: Ted Lewis and his band Song Titles: "Sunny Side of the Street" "Me and My Shadow" "Three Blind Mice" "Isn't She Pretty?" "I'm the Leader of the Band"

7. "The Music Album" Corporate Creator: Castle Films Copyright: Performers: Desi Arnez and his orchestra, Ethel Smith Song Titles: (selections from the film CUBAN PETE, 1946) "Tropical Swing" "The Breeze and I"

Collection Restrictions:

No reference copies exist. If their condition allow the films may be viewed.

Collection Rights:

Copyright and related intellectual property rights issues may restrict reproduction.

Collection Citation:

Ben and Ruth Liman Jazz Film Collection, 1930s-1940s, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.

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Ben and Ruth Liman Jazz Films Collection

Archival Repository:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep869ff34bd-d51b-4f29-8c88-ca282954b2d7

EDAN-URL:

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