Eddie Locke Photographs of Jazz Musicians, 1954-1974

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in 6 Groups.

• Series I: Eddie Locke Photographs of Jazz Musicians

Description

Summary

Photographs (315) taken by Eddia Locke of jazz musicians and performances between the 1950s and 1970s. Group One comprises photographs 1-55; Group Two, photographs 56-109; Group Three, photographs 110-169; Group Four, photographs 170-223; Group Five, photograph 224-277; Group 6, photographs 278-315 There is a cd with 315 tiff images, as well as six print outs of the images. In Box 2 there are two folders and 3 photograph albums containing the original photographs, as well as a few photographs which are not included in the cd or in the print-outs.

• Series I: Eddie Locke Photographs of Jazz Musicians

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located off-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Eddie Locke Photograph of Jazz Musicians; Box and Folder (if known); Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accrual

No MaterialExpected

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Eddie Locke. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--2008.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

List compiled by Ban Bunting.

Papers processed 2013 Patrick Lawlor.

Finding aid written 10/04/2013 Patrick Lawlor

Revision Description

2013-11-12 File created.

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Subject Headings

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Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Eddie Locke was born in a Detroit on August 2, 1930. He became a jazz drummer in Detroit and moved to New York City in 1954. Locke worked with many jazz musicians, including Roy Eldridge and Coleman Hawkins. He died on September 7, 2009 in New Jersey.