Displaying 1 of 1 1978 Title: Louise Duncan papers, 1978-2002. Author: Duncan, Louise. Call Number: C MSS ARL121 Web Site: Finding aid available online and in repository. Description: .5 linear ft. (1 box), 1 oversize box, 1 audiovisual folio. Bio/Organization Note: African American jazz pianist. Born Thelma Louise Daniels, June 7, 1914 in Iola, Kansas. Played for Duke Ellington in the 1940s. Played at various venues throughout the United States. Denver Black Arts Festival established the Louise Duncan Lifetime Achievement Awards for Excellence in the Arts. Duncan received the first lifetime achievement award in 1988. Summary: Newspaper clippings; records release statement; Denver Black Arts Festival program; letter of appreciation; photograph; gold dress; record album, "The Two Sides of Louise Duncan". Subjects: Duncan, Louise -- Archives. African American jazz musicians -- Colorado -- Denver. African American women musicians -- Colorado -- Denver. African Americans -- Colorado -- Denver. Notes: Catalog record based on preliminary inventory. Contact Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, Denver Public Library, Denver, Colo. Forms part of: DPL Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library collection. Source: Gift of Charlotte E. Reese, 2004. Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Where Is It? Large Cover Image Librarian's View Displaying 1 of 1
