• Collection ID 1989.0533.1-22
  • Creator Names Slingerland Drum Company.
  • Title Slingerland Drums publicity photographs [graphic].
  • Dates [ca. 1945-1969]
  • Physical description 22 photographic prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
  • Collection summary Publicity photographs of professional drummers using Slingerland drum equipment, including its famous Radio King snare drums and other products. Also includes a photograph of the Slingerland factory in Niles, Illinois. Drummers appearing in the photographs are Andy Agello, Jimmy Campbell, Jackie Cooper, Joe Custatis, Bert Dahlander, Les de Merle, Bobby Grayson, Jake Hanna, Oliver Jackson (with Earl "Fatha" Hines), Jake Jerger, Gene Krupa, Bill La Vargna (with Judy Garland), Cliff Leeman, Stu Martin, Bobby Morris, Bobby Pike, Buddy Rich, Ed Shaughnessy, and Alvin Stoller.
  • Acquisition information Gift of The Slingerland Drum Company (1989.0533.1-22).
  • Names
    • Krupa, Gene Portraits.
    • Rich, Buddy Portraits.
    • Hines, Earl, 1903-1983 Portraits.
    • Slingerland Drum Company
  • Subjects
    • Drums Illinois Chicago 1940-1969. lctgm
    • Drummers (Musicians) United States 1940-1969. lctgm
    • African American musicians Illinois Chicago 1940-1969.
    • Jazz musicians Illinois Chicago 1940-1969. lctgm
    • Musical instruments industry Illinois Niles 20th century
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Social life and customs 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc
    • Portrait photographs. gmgpc
  • Geographic name
    • United States Illinois Cook County Niles.
    • United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.