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Satchmo the Great [Moxon's account of Armstrong's visit to Ghana], circa 1961

 File — Box: GTM Shared Box 2 (Legal), Folder: 14

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Correspondence, manuscript material, printed ephemera and memorabilia, photographs, and phonographic records related to jazz artist Louis Armstrong and compiled by Jimmy Moxon, a colonial officer and Ghanaian civil servant who organized Armstrong's two-day visit to perform at Accra, Ghana, in May 1956. Of particular note are Moxon's original unpublished manuscript account of the visit, personal mementos, signed invitations and photographs, press notices, programs, and large broadsides advertising Armstrong's performances while in Ghana.

Dates

  • circa 1961

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Cubic Feet (7 folders, 5 phonograph records, and 3 broadsides)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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