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titleRobert Bolton collection, 1955-1980 (bulk 1963-1969).
repositorySouthern Folklife Collection
descriptionThe collection consists chiefly of photographic materials spanning more than 25 years and documenting the social landscape of the eastern United States, mid 1950s-early 1980s. Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, New York, and Louisiana are the most frequently depicted states. Individual cities frequently depicted include Washington, D.C.; Knoxville, Tenn.; Gatlinburg, Tenn.; New York, N.Y.; Atlanta, Ga.; Raleigh, N.C.; Union Grove, N.C.; and New Orleans, La. In addition to friends and family,

(cont.) Bolton photographed numerous performers and artists, including Louis Armstrong, the Austin High Gang Reunion Band, Count Basie, the Beach Boys, Pappy Boyington, John Coltrane, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Bob Dylan, Bud Freeman, Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, Bunky Green, Ernst Haas, Billy Hart, Woody Herman, Earl Hines, Art Hodes, Jim Lanigan, Jimmy McPartland, Carmen McRae, Thelonious Monk, James Moody, Floyd O'Brien, the Original Salty Dogs, Charlie Rouse, Pee Wee Russell, Archie Shepp, Jean Simmons, Jimmy Smith, Carl Sublett, George Wein, and George Wettling. Cultural events and institutions depicted include the 1967 Asheville Folk Festival, Asheville, N.C.; the 1965 Downbeat Jazz Festival, Chicago, Ill.; the 1966 Atlanta Jazz Festival, Atlanta, Ga.; a 1965 Bob Dylan Concert, Knoxville, Tenn.;

the Free Southern Theater, New Orleans, La., 1965; the Guggenheim Museum, New York, N.Y.; the Museum of Modern Art, New York, N.Y.; the 1964 New York World's Fair; the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; the Ole Time Fiddler's & Bluegrass Festival, Union Grove, N.C., 1966-1972; and WNOX Radio station in Knoxville, Tenn. Frequently depicted subjects include airports, animals, artists, buildings, cars, car races, children, concerts, fairs, festivals, highways, horse shows, motorcycles, motorcyclists, museums, musicians, race cars, restaurants, stores, televisions, theatrical performances, and train stations.

Moving image materials include 8mm-motion picture reels depicting Sports Car Club of America auto races. Also included are Bolton's drawings in charcoal, pencil, ink, and gouache chiefly created at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1959-1964, and some collages created using photographic transfers and an oil painting.

Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], in the Robert Bolton Collection #20408, Southern Folklife Collection, The Wilson Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Call Number
20408

Location
Southern Folklife Collection

Call number Availability
Southern Folklife Collection 20408

extent9 linear ft.
formatsPhotographs
accessThis collection has restrictions to access. Contact repository for restrictions and policies.
record linkhttp://search.lib.unc.edu/search?R=UNCb4957626
record sourcehttp://www.lib.unc.edu/mss/inv/b/Bolton,Robert.html
acquisition informationReceived from Kirston Johnson of Chapel Hill, N.C., and Shane Bolton of Rockwell, N.C., in October 2005 (Acc. 100279) and July 2006 (Acc. 100468).
updated03/16/2023 10:30:02
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title[Interview] [sound recording] / George Wein ; [interviewed by Marian McPartland].
repositoryThe Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound
descriptionPianist George Wein discusses his career with interviewer Marian McPartland, and also plays selected songs.

Performer
George Wein, piano ; Marian McPartland, piano.

Call Number
*LT-10 4110 no.57 (F)

Location
Performing Arts - Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives
extent1 sound tape reel (59 min.) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 track, stereo. ; 10 in.
formatsSound Recording
accessContact repository for restrictions and policies.
record sourcehttp://catnyp.nypl.org/record=b2412138
updated11/12/2014 11:30:05
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