Photographs

Photographs spanning Benny Carter's professional career from 1928 to 1998. The photographs are arranged by the categories: Band Performing, Benny Performing, Benny with Presidents, Candids of Benny Alone, Candids with Friends and Family, Dizzy Gillespie and Benny, Domestic Festivals and Events, International Tours and Festivals, Movie Scenes, Photobook B Family, Publicity Photos of Friends, Photobook B 1928-1949, Photobook B 1950-1970, Photobook B 1970-1975, Photobook 1975 B 1980, Photocopies of Photographs, Portraits of Benny, Pro-shots and Autographs of Celebrities, Recording Sessions and Rehearsals, and Sketches. The photobooks were originally assembled by Mr. and Mrs. Carter, but they have been re-housed in mylar sleeves to insure their long-term preservation. The original order of these images is maintained.