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Morris Osborn collection of Bonnee Hoy material, circa 1970-1979 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.1 linear_foot (1 box and i oversized folder)
Abstract:
This small collection contains materials by or about Bonnee Hoy, a Philadelphia area-based musician and composer. Included are Hoy's curriculum vitae as of circa 1979, articles relating to Hoy, promotional material, one manuscript musical score, two letters, and one vinyl album.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Ted Weems collection, circa 1910-1985 (bulk: 1922-1965) (inclusive)

Extent:
18.3 linear feet (47 boxes)
Abstract:
Ted Weems (1901-1963) was a musician, an American bandleader, and the director of the Ted Weems Orchestra. He gained national renown for several hits, including "Somebody Stole My Gal," "Piccolo Pete," and "Heartaches." This collection documents the professional musical career of Weems with scores, sheet music, and song sheets; photographs and images; scrapbooks; and recordings. There is limited family and personal material; and in general, this collection shows Weems's public persona rather than the private man.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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David Toccafondi collection of University of Pennsylvania Van Pelt Library bulletin board flyers, 2017-2018 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.5 linear feet (2 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection contains printed flyers and event posters culled from the bulletin board on the ground floor of the Van Pelt Library at the University of Pennsylvania by David Toccafondi, the Media Lab Manager of the Vitale Digital Media Lab, during 2017 and 2018.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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David Toccafondi collection of University of Pennsylvania and West Philadelphia ephemera, 2017-2018 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.5 linear feet (5 boxes (two record center boxes and three flat boxes))
Abstract:
This collection contains ephemera culled from bulletin boards and other public advertising spaces across the University of Pennsylvania and West Philadelphia by David Toccafondi, the Media Lab Manager of the Vitale Digital Media Lab, during 2017 and 2018.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]