An advertisement for C.G. Conn Ltd., with Johnny Hodges playing the saxophone
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- https://digital.library.emory.edu/purl/535t76hdwh-cor
- Other Identifiers:
- MSS1218_B070_I206 and dams:171350
- Institution:
- Emory University
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- Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
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- Box 70
- Call Number:
- MSS 1218
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- Date Created:
- March 19, 1940
- Format:
- Still image
- Genre:
- postcards
- Extent / Dimensions:
- 05.80 x 03.59 inches
- Note:
- This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
- Description / Abstract:
- Recto: Johnny Hodges, hot alto saxophone, with Duke Ellington. Also heads own swing group recording for vocalion. Has played Conn alto saxophone exclusively for many years; Verso: Post card. Correspondence. Address. Elkhart, Ind. Mar. 19, 2:30 PM, 1940. U.S. postage, amount .01 paid, PB meter 57832. Fred 1942, If you want an instrument like this artist uses, write us for literature. No obligation. C.G. Conn, Ltd. 94 Conn Building, Elkhart Indiana. Mr. Fred Messinger, 335 E. 166 St. Bronx New York, New York
Subjects / Keywords
- Subject - Topics:
- African American men., Saxophone., African American musicians., and Advertising.
- Subject - Names:
- C.G. Conn, Ltd., Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974., and Hodges, Johnny.
- Keywords:
- Entertainers, men
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This item is part of:
About This Item
This item is provided at low resolution only. Downloads are not permitted for this material.
- Date Created:
- March 19, 1940
- Format:
- Still image
- Genre:
- postcards
- Extent / Dimensions:
- 05.80 x 03.59 inches
- Note:
- This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
- Description / Abstract:
- Recto: Johnny Hodges, hot alto saxophone, with Duke Ellington. Also heads own swing group recording for vocalion. Has played Conn alto saxophone exclusively for many years; Verso: Post card. Correspondence. Address. Elkhart, Ind. Mar. 19, 2:30 PM, 1940. U.S. postage, amount .01 paid, PB meter 57832. Fred 1942, If you want an instrument like this artist uses, write us for literature. No obligation. C.G. Conn, Ltd. 94 Conn Building, Elkhart Indiana. Mr. Fred Messinger, 335 E. 166 St. Bronx New York, New York
Subjects / Keywords
- Subject - Topics:
- African American men., Saxophone., African American musicians., and Advertising.
- Subject - Names:
- C.G. Conn, Ltd., Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974., and Hodges, Johnny.
- Keywords:
- Entertainers, men
Find This Item
- Persistent URL:
- https://digital.library.emory.edu/purl/535t76hdwh-cor
- Other Identifiers:
- MSS1218_B070_I206 and dams:171350
- Institution:
- Emory University
- Administrative Unit:
- Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
- Sublocation:
- Box 70
- Call Number:
- MSS 1218
- Contact Information:
- Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu
Access and Copyright
- Rights Statement:
- Emory University does not control copyright for this image. This image is made available for individual viewing and reference for educational purposes only such as personal study, preparation for teaching, and research. Your reproduction, distribution, public display or other re-use of any content beyond a fair use as codified in section 107 of US Copyright Law is at your own risk. We are always interested in learning more about our collections. If you have information regarding this photograph, please contact rose.library@emory.edu.
- Rights Status:
- Copyright Undetermined
Emory Libraries provides copyright information as a courtesy and makes no representation about copyright or other legal status of materials in its digital collections.