Box 2494-001
Container
Contains 122 Collections and/or Records:
Buddy Ace [8" x 10"]
Item — Box: 2494-001, Folder: 2
Identifier: Subseries 3:
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of the research done by Dr. James M. Salem, Professor Emeritus at the University of Alabama, for his book, The Late Great Johnny Ace and the Transition from R and B to Rock and Roll. Materials include audio recordings, correspondence, research notes and documents, that relate not only to Johnny Ace specifically, but to the larger context of African American Popular Culture in the 1950s. Included in the collection are various 33 1/3, 78,...
Dates:
1929-2003
B.B. King [8" x 10"]
Item — Box: 2494-001, Folder: 2
Identifier: Subseries 3:
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of the research done by Dr. James M. Salem, Professor Emeritus at the University of Alabama, for his book, The Late Great Johnny Ace and the Transition from R and B to Rock and Roll. Materials include audio recordings, correspondence, research notes and documents, that relate not only to Johnny Ace specifically, but to the larger context of African American Popular Culture in the 1950s. Included in the collection are various 33 1/3, 78,...
Dates:
1929-2003
C.C. Pinkston [8" x 10"]
Item — Box: 2494-001, Folder: 2
Identifier: Subseries 3:
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of the research done by Dr. James M. Salem, Professor Emeritus at the University of Alabama, for his book, The Late Great Johnny Ace and the Transition from R and B to Rock and Roll. Materials include audio recordings, correspondence, research notes and documents, that relate not only to Johnny Ace specifically, but to the larger context of African American Popular Culture in the 1950s. Included in the collection are various 33 1/3, 78,...
Dates:
1929-2003
Two (2) copies Johnny Ace Studio [5" x 7"]
Item — Box: 2494-001, Folder: 2
Identifier: Subseries 3:
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of the research done by Dr. James M. Salem, Professor Emeritus at the University of Alabama, for his book, The Late Great Johnny Ace and the Transition from R and B to Rock and Roll. Materials include audio recordings, correspondence, research notes and documents, that relate not only to Johnny Ace specifically, but to the larger context of African American Popular Culture in the 1950s. Included in the collection are various 33 1/3, 78,...
Dates:
1929-2003
Johnny Ace Display Ad from Tri-State Defender [5" x 7"]
Item — Box: 2494-001, Folder: 2
Identifier: Subseries 3:
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of the research done by Dr. James M. Salem, Professor Emeritus at the University of Alabama, for his book, The Late Great Johnny Ace and the Transition from R and B to Rock and Roll. Materials include audio recordings, correspondence, research notes and documents, that relate not only to Johnny Ace specifically, but to the larger context of African American Popular Culture in the 1950s. Included in the collection are various 33 1/3, 78,...
Dates:
1929-2003
Two (2) copies Evelyn Johnson "Booking Queen" [5" x 7"]
Item — Box: 2494-001, Folder: 2
Identifier: Subseries 3:
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of the research done by Dr. James M. Salem, Professor Emeritus at the University of Alabama, for his book, The Late Great Johnny Ace and the Transition from R and B to Rock and Roll. Materials include audio recordings, correspondence, research notes and documents, that relate not only to Johnny Ace specifically, but to the larger context of African American Popular Culture in the 1950s. Included in the collection are various 33 1/3, 78,...
Dates:
1929-2003
Evelyn Johnson from Chicago Defender with "Booking Queen" photo [5" x 7"]
Item — Box: 2494-001, Folder: 2
Identifier: Subseries 3:
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of the research done by Dr. James M. Salem, Professor Emeritus at the University of Alabama, for his book, The Late Great Johnny Ace and the Transition from R and B to Rock and Roll. Materials include audio recordings, correspondence, research notes and documents, that relate not only to Johnny Ace specifically, but to the larger context of African American Popular Culture in the 1950s. Included in the collection are various 33 1/3, 78,...
Dates:
1929-2003
Photographic Negatives
Item — Box: 2494-001, Folder: 2
Identifier: Subseries 4:
Scope and Contents
twenty-three (23) strips of photographic negatives
Dates:
1929-2003
Ace: A Musical Drama of Rythm and Blues, Singer Johnny Ace, poster [8 1/2" x 11"]
Item — Box: 2494-001, Folder: 3
Identifier: Subseries 6:
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of the research done by Dr. James M. Salem, Professor Emeritus at the University of Alabama, for his book, The Late Great Johnny Ace and the Transition from R and B to Rock and Roll. Materials include audio recordings, correspondence, research notes and documents, that relate not only to Johnny Ace specifically, but to the larger context of African American Popular Culture in the 1950s. Included in the collection are various 33 1/3, 78,...
Dates:
1929-2003
Ace: A Musical Drama of Rythm and Blues Singer Johnny Ace, Three (3) Play "Programmes" (6p)
Item — Box: 2494-001, Folder: 3
Identifier: Subseries 6:
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of the research done by Dr. James M. Salem, Professor Emeritus at the University of Alabama, for his book, The Late Great Johnny Ace and the Transition from R and B to Rock and Roll. Materials include audio recordings, correspondence, research notes and documents, that relate not only to Johnny Ace specifically, but to the larger context of African American Popular Culture in the 1950s. Included in the collection are various 33 1/3, 78,...
Dates:
1929-2003
Ace: A Musical Drama of Rhythm and Blues Singer Johnny Ace, Three (3) LP Album simulated invitations
Item — Box: 2494-001, Folder: 3
Identifier: Subseries 6:
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of the research done by Dr. James M. Salem, Professor Emeritus at the University of Alabama, for his book, The Late Great Johnny Ace and the Transition from R and B to Rock and Roll. Materials include audio recordings, correspondence, research notes and documents, that relate not only to Johnny Ace specifically, but to the larger context of African American Popular Culture in the 1950s. Included in the collection are various 33 1/3, 78,...
Dates:
1929-2003
John Marshall Alexander Jr. (Johnny Ace) Certificate of Birth
Item — Box: 2494-001, Folder: 4
Identifier: Series 5:
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of the research done by Dr. James M. Salem, Professor Emeritus at the University of Alabama, for his book, The Late Great Johnny Ace and the Transition from R and B to Rock and Roll. Materials include audio recordings, correspondence, research notes and documents, that relate not only to Johnny Ace specifically, but to the larger context of African American Popular Culture in the 1950s. Included in the collection are various 33 1/3, 78,...
Dates:
1929-2003
John M. Alexander, Jr. (Johnny Ace) Abstract of Marriage Record (2 copies)
Item — Box: 2494-001, Folder: 4
Identifier: Series 5:
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of the research done by Dr. James M. Salem, Professor Emeritus at the University of Alabama, for his book, The Late Great Johnny Ace and the Transition from R and B to Rock and Roll. Materials include audio recordings, correspondence, research notes and documents, that relate not only to Johnny Ace specifically, but to the larger context of African American Popular Culture in the 1950s. Included in the collection are various 33 1/3, 78,...
Dates:
1929-2003
Johnny Alexander (Johnny Ace) State of Texas Certificate of Death
Item — Box: 2494-001, Folder: 4
Identifier: Series 5:
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of the research done by Dr. James M. Salem, Professor Emeritus at the University of Alabama, for his book, The Late Great Johnny Ace and the Transition from R and B to Rock and Roll. Materials include audio recordings, correspondence, research notes and documents, that relate not only to Johnny Ace specifically, but to the larger context of African American Popular Culture in the 1950s. Included in the collection are various 33 1/3, 78,...
Dates:
1929-2003
Notification of Recipt of FOI Request
Item — Box: 2494-001, Folder: 4
Identifier: Series 5:
Scope and Contents
Inquest Proceedings, Harris County, Texas. “John Alexander known as Johnny Ace.” Includes depositions from Olivia Gibbs, Mary Margaret Carter, and Willie Mae Thornton
Dates:
1929-2003
Inquest Proceedings, Harris County Texas
Item — Box: 2494-001, Folder: 4
Identifier: Series 5:
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of the research done by Dr. James M. Salem, Professor Emeritus at the University of Alabama, for his book, The Late Great Johnny Ace and the Transition from R and B to Rock and Roll. Materials include audio recordings, correspondence, research notes and documents, that relate not only to Johnny Ace specifically, but to the larger context of African American Popular Culture in the 1950s. Included in the collection are various 33 1/3, 78,...
Dates:
1929-2003
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee Western Division (No. C-75-213); Lois Jean Alexander et. al, vs. ABC Records, et. al.
Item — Box: 2494-001, Folder: 5
Identifier: Series 6:
Scope and Contents
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee Western Division (No. C-75-213); Lois Jean Alexander et. al, vs. ABC Records, et. al.: Complaint filed in Federal Court, Answer of Defendant, Amendment to Complaint, Order of Substitution due to the death of Mr. Don Robey, and Agreement [approx. 20 pp.] (2 copies)
Dates:
1929-2003
MCA Royalty Statement for Johnny Ace, 1992 March 31
Item — Box: 2494-001, Folder: 6
Identifier: Series 6:
Scope and Contents
MCA Royalty Statement for Johnny Ace 1992 March 31 (3 pages)
Dates:
1992 March 31
Correspondence and Legal Documents making Johnny Ace (posthumously) an affiliated BMI Writer
Item — Box: 2494-001, Folder: 7
Identifier: Series 6:
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and Legal Documents making Johnny Ace (posthumously) an affiliated BMI Writer, with royalties to be paid to his widow and children [approx. 30 pp.]
Dates:
1929-2003
IBM Diskettes
Item — Box: 2494-001, Folder: 8
Identifier: Series 7:
Scope and Contents
IBM Diskettes: Four (4) 2S-2D Flexible Disks with Johnny Ace research and material
Dates:
1929-2003
Floppy Disks
Item — Box: 2494-001
Identifier: Series 7:
Scope and Contents
Floppy Disks: Sixteen (16) 2S-2D Floppy Disks with Johnny Ace research and material
Dates:
1929-2003
Three (3) Steno Notebooks
Item — Box: 2494-001
Identifier: Series 14:
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of the research done by Dr. James M. Salem, Professor Emeritus at the University of Alabama, for his book, The Late Great Johnny Ace and the Transition from R and B to Rock and Roll. Materials include audio recordings, correspondence, research notes and documents, that relate not only to Johnny Ace specifically, but to the larger context of African American Popular Culture in the 1950s. Included in the collection are various 33 1/3, 78,...
Dates:
1929-2003