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Commercial sound recordings
P0088/7B · Subseries · [193-]-[197-]
Part of Herb Johnson fonds

The sub-series contains audiocassettes and audio discs, including 78 rpm, 45 rpm, and 33 1/3 rpm phonograph recordings collected by Herb Johnson. The majority are 78 rpm recordings of jazz and big band performances.

Some of the 10-inch 78 rpm audio discs are in files, organized by Herb Johnson. Many of the audio discs are undated. A good number were pressed in Montreal.

Music theory and technique
P0088/2C · Subseries · 1907-1981
Part of Herb Johnson fonds

The sub-series contains music scores, note book exercises and other textual items concerning music theory and technique relating to Herb Johnson.

P0088/1C · Subseries · 1935-1986
Part of Herb Johnson fonds

The sub-series contains 8 folders, chronologically arranged, of correspondence received by Herb Johnson. The documents reflect his interests, his personal and family affairs, his music business, and his involvement in musicians' union affairs.

P0088/3B · Subseries · 1974-1987
Part of Herb Johnson fonds

The Senior Musicians' Association was registered with the Department of National Revenue in August 1974 to qualify as a charitable organization, and obtained its certification in January 1975. Its purpose, according to the documents: "to provide an opportunity for retired musicians to get together socially, form an orchestra and give free concerts to golden age residences, hospitals, etc." Its funding came from government grants and the musicians union through its Music Performance Trust Funds, as well as private sponsors and donors. Led by Herb Johnson, the Senior Musicians Orchestra played from 1975 through 1987.

The documents in the sub-series are primarily administrative records reflecting the formation and activity of the Association.

P0088/7A · Subseries · [196-]-[198-]
Part of Herb Johnson fonds

Included (according to the handwritten notes) are recordings of jazz radio programs, copies of recorded music, and recordings made of the Senior Musicians Orchestra in performance.

There appear, in addition, to be copies of recordings by performers such as the Glen Miller Band, Art Morrow, Thad Jones, Oliver Nelson, and others. Some tapes include comedy routines by Redd Foxx and others.

Some of the privately recorded audio reels and audio cassettes are accompanied by notes and lists that were made by Herb Johnson. Many of these are inserted in the sound recording enclosure, but others are stored in a file folder and it may be possible to relate these to specific recordings. Most of the notes include the date of creation of the reproduction and playing times, and some include the date of the original recording session.

Family and Friends
P0088/1A · Subseries · 1948-1987
Part of Herb Johnson fonds

The sub-series contains letters, cards, and other items received from (and some copies of his correspondence to) Herb Johnson's family and friends.

Music Colleagues
P0088/1B · Subseries · 1953-1979
Part of Herb Johnson fonds

The sub-series contains correspondence received from friends and acquaintances in the music business.

P0088/2A · Subseries · [1930s]-1986
Part of Herb Johnson fonds

The sub-series contains letters, newspaper, and other textual items concerning the personal affairs and interests of Herb Johnson.

Photographs
P0088/2D · Subseries · 1922-[198-]
Part of Herb Johnson fonds

The sub-series contains photographs related to Herb Johnson's career and family. Included are various bands and combos in which he played and some which he led, including Gurley Brothers Orchestra, Roseland Orchestra, Herb Johnson and his Orchestra, Jimmy Jones Band, Marlboro (Connecticut) Jazz Quartet, and the Earl Howard Orchestra. Featured also are such nightclubs as the Café St. Michel, Club Belmar, and the Chinese Paradise Grill. The sub-series includes autographed photographs of performers and personal photographs of Herb Johnson's family and friends. There are photographs of the Seniors Musicians Orchestra at various sites.

Music industry
P0088/2B · Subseries · 1935-1982
Part of Herb Johnson fonds

The sub-series contains cards, articles, press clippings, graphic promotional material, photographs and other textual items concerning the career in the music industry of Herb Johnson.