Al Trace photograph collection, [ca. 1935-1975]

  • Collection ID 1997.0137
  • Title Al Trace photograph collection [graphic].
  • Dates [ca. 1935-1975]
  • Physical description 22 photographic prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
  • Collection summary Primarily publicity photographs of Al Trace with his various bands and photographs of other entertainers with whom Trace worked, including Frankie Raymond, Kay Kaiser, and Toni Arden. Al Trace was a Chicago entertainer, band leader, songwriter and radio performer. Trace's musical groups included "Al Trace and His Orchestra," "Al Trace and His Silly Symphonists," "Al Trace and His 'Little Tracers,'" the "'Shuffle Rhythm' Six," and the "Original Six."
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the Al Trace collection of sound recordings and manuscripts and the Al Trace sheet music.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Barbara Trace in 1996 (1997.0137).
  • Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Credit photographer.
  • Names
    • Trace, Al, 1900-1993 Portraits.
    • Arden, Toni Portraits.
    • Kaiser, Kay Portraits.
    • Raymond, Frankie Portraits.
  • Subjects
    • Musicians Illinois Chicago 1930-1979. lctgm
    • Composers Illinois Chicago 1930-1979. lctgm
    • Music ensembles illinois Chicago 1930-1979. lctgm
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Social life and customs 1930-1979.
  • Genre
    • Group portraits. gmgpc
    • Photographic prints. gmgpc
    • Portrait photographs. gmgpc
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.