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David "Tutt" Lott Yarbrough, Jr. Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1594
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Scope and Contents

A collection of photographs, scrapbooks, business cards, letters, union dues receipts, and contracts of this lifelong musician that sheds light on the music business during the "Big band" era.

Dates

  • Creation: 1933 - 1961

Creator

Biographical / Historical

A native of Eutaw, Alabama, a University of Alabama student and member of "Million Dollar Band," and subsequently drummer, band leader, and orchestra member 1935-1961. He was also a member of the Tuscaloosa Musicians Protective Association, also known as Local 435 of the American Federation of Musicians.

Extent

12.0 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

A collection of photographs, scrapbooks, business cards, letters, union dues receipts, and contracts of this lifelong musician that sheds light on the music business during the "Big band" era.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Molly Yarbrough Thornton

Title
Guide to David "Tutt" Lott Yarbrough, Jr. Papers
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0266
205.348.0513