Art Ford's Jazz Party (2), 2008, copied material from 1950s on
Scope and Contents
Series 3 contains research files from Sterling's articles over the years. The bulk of topics related to music, musicians, and those in the music business and their time in Newark, with some other figures. Two key Newark figures, on whom Sterling has collected much material are Lena (Mrs. Parker O) Griffith and Jerome Kern.
Please note most of this material is copied material from the 2000s NOT original material unless otherwise marked.
Dates
- 2008, copied material from 1950s on
Extent
From the Collection: 14.5 Linear Feet (34 archival boxes. 5 volumes & a large package of bark )
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
Includes Dickie Thompson, Bob Weir, Vinnie Burke, Georgie Auld
Creator
- From the Collection: Sterling, Guy, 1948- (Person)
- From the Collection: Farrell, Dorothy, 1912-2008 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository
3rd Floor
Newark Public Library
5 Washington St.
Newark NJ 07102 United States
973-733-7775
njreference@npl.org