ARC-0208
Level of description
collection
Title
Collection on Lonnie Johnson
Date
2011
Size
0.07 (Linear feet)
Biography / Administrative History
Born on February 8, 1899, in New Orleans, Lonnie Johnson was one of the most influential jazz and blues guitarists of the early twentieth century. Johnson signed with OKeh Records in 1928, producing more than 130 recordings with artists such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Bessie Smith. Johnson died on June 16, 1970.
Scope and Contents
The Collection on Lonnie Johnson consists of an early draft from Dean Alger's forthcoming book, Mr. Blues Walks In: The Music, Life, and Times of the Legendary Lonnie Johnson, as well as one CD compiled by Alger, entitled "The Ultimate Best of Lonnie Johnson." The Collection provides insight to early jazz and blues guitar music.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Collection on Lonnie Johnson was received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. as a gift from Dean Alger on September 7, 2011.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Collection on Lonnie Johnson, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Processing Information: Processed by Christine Borne, Project Archivist. Completed November 3, 2011. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Access
Collection is open for research. Patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights statement on the Researcher Registration form before using this collection. Consult the Library and Archives in advance of your visit to ensure access to these materials is available.
Use
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. For more information, please consult the staff of the Library and Archives.
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