Ticket for the Testimonial Dance in honor of Tommy "Squeeze Box" Sullivan, 1958 June 20

File — Shared box: 1672, Folder: 3

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Collection of audio recordings, sheet music, photographs, and news clippings documenting the musical interests and performances of Tommy Sullivan. Unpublished audio recordings feature Tommy Sullivan playing with local musicians; a highlight of these is a testimonial dance held in Sullivan's honor. The sheet music includes several sets of hand-written music in press/draw tablature form by Sullivan family members and Joe Derrane. News clippings cover Sullivan's US Army service, Irish music performances, the testimonial dance, his death, and Joe Derrane's 1990s return to performing traditional Irish music. Photographs show Tommy Sullivan in performance with other musicians such as Chick Borelli, Johnny Kane, Jack Martin, and Joe Derrane.

Dates

Creation: 1958 June 20

Creator

From the Collection: Sullivan, T. Jeffrey (Collector, Person)
From the Collection: Derrane, Joe (1930-2016) (Person)
From the Collection: Sullivan, Tommy (Thomas Francis), 1916-1958 (Person)

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Audio recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.