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Arnett Cobb photographs

 Collection — Box: 1
Collection BC-2003-005: Arnett Cobb photographs

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1952

Scope and Contents

Nine photographs of Arnett Cobb and other musicians performing at the Hi-Hat Club in Boston, Massachusetts.

Creator

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Restrictions on use

These materials are made available for use in research, teaching and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source. The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.

Biographical note

American jazz tenor saxophonist. Born in Houston, Texas in 1918, Arnett Cobb was a featured soloist with Lionel Hampton's orchestra in the 1940s and later led his own band. He performed with many well-known jazz musicians throughout his career including Illinois Jacquet and Buddy Tate. Cobb died in 1989.

Extent

0.81 Linear Feet (1 container) : 9 photographs

Language of Materials

English

Provenance

Recieved as part of Francis Sweeney, SJ papers in 2002.

Materials Specific Details

Photographs originally shot for an article in the May 1952 issue of the Boston College Stylus.

Title
Arnett Cobb Photographs
Subtitle
circa 1952
Status
Marc Only
Description rules
Appm
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository

Contact:
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 United States
617-552-4861