Los Angeles Jazz Society. January 20, 1991 -- National Association of Jazz Educators-NAJE. Anaheim, California. 1986 -- Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. Undated -- North Texas State University. Jazz Lab Bands. Denton, Texas. 1978 -- American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers-ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award to the Los Angeles Times in recognition of Feather's article "Memories of Billie Holiday." December 16, 1986
Scope and Contents
The Leonard Feather papers span the years circa 1900–1999, with the bulk of the materials dating 1935–1990.
Included among the papers are photographs, negatives, scrapbooks and photo albums, pamphlets, notebooks, sketches, scores, soundsheets, correspondence, clippings, manuscripts (including those for books, articles, liner notes, and radio and television productions), promotional materials, research materials, travel and teaching notes, royalty statements and other financial papers, lists of Mr. Feather's personal collections (audio cassettes, records, and video tapes), ephemera, and papers related to Mr. Feather's last illness and documents gathered after his death.
The arrangement and labeling of Mr. Feather's personal and working files have been maintained.
Dates
- Creation: 1900-1999
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to the public. Researchers must use the collection in accordance with the policies of the University of Idaho Special Collections and Archives.
Extent
From the Sub-Series: 4.8 cubic feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Repository