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1 photograph, 12"X24" of Testimonial Luncheon honoring Most Worshipful Charles H. Griffin, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Nov. 17, 1968

 Item — Box: 14
Identifier: Series VII

Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

The collection contains material (8 cubic feet) primarily on individual artists and performing groups, such as flyers, publicity announcements, concert announcements and printed programs; correspondence and information on entertainment industry agents and agencies from all across the United States; business records and correspondence to and from Southeastern Artists, Inc. of which he was president; and business records from the Sunset Casino, a nightclub located on Magnolia Street in northwest Atlanta, Georgia during the mid-1940's. There is 1½ cubic feet of photographs in very good condition of various entertainers and singers of the 1940's, including Fletcher Henderson; Nat King Cole; Billy Eckstine; and Count Basie, to name a few. Photographs of Mr. Montgomery with other unidentified persons also are included. Copies of his weekly newspaper column exist in their original format. Some records of Mrs. Callie Montgomery also exist, as well as a baby photograph of Maeneal Montgomery.

Dates

  • Nov. 17, 1968

Creator

Restrictions on Use

There are no restrictions on research use of this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 8.5 Linear feet

Language

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History Repository

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