Oscar Brown, Jr., collection

  • Creator Names Brown, Oscar
  • Title Oscar Brown, Jr., collection [manuscript], 1956-1970.
  • Physical description 1 folder (150 items).
  • Collection summary Newsclippings on Oscar Brown, Jr., a Chicago-born African American singer and composer, providing information on his music and political views.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include sound recordings of Studs Terkel/WFMT radio programs interviewing Mr. Brown.
  • Names Brown, Oscar
  • Subjects
    • Jazz
    • African American musicians Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • African American singers Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Lyricists Illinois Chicago 20th century
    • Jazz musicians Illinois Chicago 20th century
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Politics and government 20th century.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Social conditions 20th century.
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.