Object Details
Written by
Duke Ellington, American, 1899 - 1974
Received by
American Federation of Musicians, founded 1896
Description
A two page letter from Duke Ellington to the Musicians' Protective Association, Local 767 written May 10, 1942. In the letter Duke Ellington files a claim against three parties to recover money owed him for arrangements of five numbers made for the show "Jump For Joy": He writes: "I am informed that the title of 'Jump for Joy,' the show and certain assets thereof are being sold at the office of Attorney Leo Gold in the Fox Building . . ." Ellington sought $1800 from the parties named in the suit, for arrangements of "Suntan Tenth of a Nation," "Two Left Feet," "Uncle Tom's Cabin," The Emperor's Bones," and "Cymbal Sockin' Sam."
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
May 10, 1942
Object number
2011.57.32ab
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Type
business letters
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
Place depicted
Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Documents and Manuscripts
Exhibition
Musical Crossroads
On View
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Business
Correspondence
Jazz (Music)
Justice
Labor
Law
Musicians
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2011.57.32ab