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Subject Files (1920s - 2010s)
Collection IDIFs
Size20 file drawers
Collection Description
The Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies Subject Files (known as IFs) is an open collection of topical files on a wide range of subjects related to jazz and related musical genres (folk music, blues, etc.). The content of the files consists largely of printed matter: newspaper clippings, magazine articles, flyers, publicity material, newsletters, bulletins, etc. Files vary greatly in size. Some subjects are represented by only one or two folders, but most main topic headings are very general ("Clubs," "Recording Companies," etc.), with many subheadings, arranged alphabetically. Items date from the 1920s to the present. Much of the early material in the collection comes from the research files of jazz historian Marshall Stearns, whose personal collection formed the core holdings of the Institute at its founding.
Collection Contents
Newark-related material is found in a number of subject categories, including, but not limited to, the following:
The series "Clubs" includes a file on The Priory, 233 West Market St., Newark
"Exhibits" includes a file on the exhibit "The Jazz Century" (Newark Public Library, 1990) "Festivals - New Jersey" includes files on the [Newark] Black Film Festival, material on Newark Salutes Jazz Week (1970s), and on some other jazz events in Newark
"Festivals - Newark Festival of People" (1986-1996)
"Latin Jazz" includes an article on a performance at Newark's NJPAC (2005)
"Museums" includes flyers and articles on jazz events held at the Newark Museum
"Newark Jazz" consists of 4 folders, with flyers, programs, articles, and clippings, on festivals and performances in Newark (ca. 1940-2009)
"Newark Jazz Festivals," contains files on the Newark Jazz Festival (one file per year, 1991-1996)
"New Jersey Performing Arts Center" (ca. 2000)
"Radio" general files include items on Newark and there are two individual files on WBGO, Newark
The series "Clubs" includes a file on The Priory, 233 West Market St., Newark
"Exhibits" includes a file on the exhibit "The Jazz Century" (Newark Public Library, 1990) "Festivals - New Jersey" includes files on the [Newark] Black Film Festival, material on Newark Salutes Jazz Week (1970s), and on some other jazz events in Newark
"Festivals - Newark Festival of People" (1986-1996)
"Latin Jazz" includes an article on a performance at Newark's NJPAC (2005)
"Museums" includes flyers and articles on jazz events held at the Newark Museum
"Newark Jazz" consists of 4 folders, with flyers, programs, articles, and clippings, on festivals and performances in Newark (ca. 1940-2009)
"Newark Jazz Festivals," contains files on the Newark Jazz Festival (one file per year, 1991-1996)
"New Jersey Performing Arts Center" (ca. 2000)
"Radio" general files include items on Newark and there are two individual files on WBGO, Newark
FormatTextual materials
SubjectsLeisure Activities / Clubs / Societies; Media / Broadcasting; Museums / Exhibits; Music
Time Period20th Century
LanguageEnglish
Access policyOpen for research
ProcessedYes