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P158-11-472.1 · Item · [between 1943 and 1945]
Part of Henry Whiston fonds

"American Rhapsody" (Label: Swing World, sws-11). Tracks include Rhapsody in Blue, Symphony, El Capitan, In The Gloaming, Deep Purple, Medley, Oranges and Lemons, Buckle Down Winsocki, Stealin' Apples, Red Cavalry March, and With My Head In The Clouds.
Part 1: 42 min., 48 sec.
Part 2: 29 min., 58 sec.

P158-11-472.2 · Item · [between 1943 and 1945]
Part of Henry Whiston fonds

"American Rhapsody" (Label: Swing World, sws-11). Tracks include Enlisted Men's Mess, Now I Know, All Through The Night, Don't Be That Way, Put Your Arms Around Me Honey, Keep 'Em Flying, Moon Dreams, Music Makers, and All The Things You Are.
Part 1: 42 min., 48 sec.
Part 2: 29 min., 58 sec.

P240-11-024 · Item · 1945
Part of Merrily Weisbord fonds

The recorded endorsement to the electors sent by Paul Robeson when Fred Rose ran for re-election in Montreal-Cartier in 1945. This is a copy of the recording given to Merrily Weisbord by Fred Rose when she visited him in Poland (See in The Strangest Dream, p. 137).

Weisbord, Merrily
Myron Sutton fonds
P019 · Fonds · 1908-1945

The fonds provides an overview of Myron Sutton's musical career in the United States and Canada, particularly Montreal. It documents the careers of the various bands with which Myron Sutton was affiliated, and those he led, including the Royal Ambassadors and the Canadian Ambassadors. It also provides general information on the jazz music scene and Montreal night life during the 1930s.

The fonds consists of sound recordings and a scrapbook containing correspondence, contracts, programs, press clippings, and photographs.

Sutton, Myron
Dorothy Harper collection
C024 · Collection · [1945 ?] ; [1946]

The Dorothy Harper collection contains materials documenting the the life of Dorothy Harper, specifically her interest in jazz music.

The collection contains two sound recordings and 54 photographs. A number of the photographs showcase jazz clubs in Montreal, including the Café Esquire and El Morocco. Other images show Oscar Peterson in concert, while many depict scenes from Dorothy Harper's life in Montreal in the mid-1940s.

Harper, Dorothy
Photographs
C024/B · Series · [1945-1946]
Part of Dorothy Harper collection

Series contains 54 photographs documenting the daily life of Dorothy Harper. Photographs, which include portraits and landscapes, were mostly taken in Quebec, specifically in Montreal, Sainte- Agathe, Saint-Sauveur, and Sainte-Adèle. Photographs also showcase scenes in Ottawa, Ontario; Burlington, Vermont; and New York City, New York. Significantly, a number of photographs were taken inside jazz clubs in Montreal, including Café Esquire and El Morocco. Three photographs depict Oscar Peterson in concert.

Midnite Mood / Mickey Finn
P078-11-004 · Item · [1946?]
Part of Concordia University Archives Jazz collection

On the Swan label - Don Redman's Orchestra. Featuring Hot Lips Page, Dick Vance, Harold Johnson - trumpets; Henderson Chambers - trombone; Don Byas - tenor sax; Burnie Peacock - alto sax; Bob Wyatt - piano; Cozy Cole - drums. "Midnite Mood" composed/arranged by Henry Glover. "Mickey Finn" composed by Don Redman.

Sound recordings
C024/A · Series · 1946
Part of Dorothy Harper collection

Series contains two phonographic records by Oscar Peterson and Eddie Baxter. The first contains the songs "Just You and Me" and "Body and Soul" (cracked). The second contains "Laura" and "I got Rhythm."

P078-11-008 · Item · [1946?]
Part of Concordia University Archives Jazz collection

On the Continental label - Side A: "(She's) He's Funny That Way" from the MGM Picture "The Postman Rings Twice" by Mary Osborne with Mary Lou Williams' Girl Stars. Mary Lou Williams - piano; Bridget O'Flynn - vibraharp; Bea Taylor - bass. Composed by Rich A. Whiting and Neil Moret. Side B: "D.D.T" by Mary Lou Williams' Girl Stars. Mary Lou Williams - piano; Bridget O'Flynn - vibraharp; Mary Osborne - guitar; Marjory Hyams - drums; Bea Taylor - bass. Composed by Leonard Feather.