Promotional photograph of Baggy Hardiman and His Kings. The text in the photo's border reads: "Baggy Hardiman & His Kings ; Radio and Recording Artists, Instrumental and Vocal Group ; Personal Management Bob Bennett, 1600 Chancellor St., Phila., PA."
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0198.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photograph of an unidentified African America man and an African American woman named Ruth. Ruth is seated and the man leaning down next to her from behind. Both looking to the left of the photo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0199.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photograph of jazz singer Betty Ann Bryant wearing a formal gown and looking to the left of the photo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0200.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photograph of George Tindley and New Redcaps. The men are seated in a row with Mary standing behind them. All looking forward.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0201.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photograph of "Bob & Al" (also known as the Jivadeers). Both are wearing suits. The man on the left is turned to the camera and looking up and to the right while the man on the right is turned to face the left and is looking at the camera. Text on the border reads "Bob & Al".
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0202.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photograph of "Lonnie and The Band". There are six men and one woman pictured with Lonnie McFadden (center) holding a trumpet.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0203.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photo of two white men seated at a piano with both their hands on the keyboard and looking over to the side. One is named Harold.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0204.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photo of Jerry Willis. He's turned partly to the left of the camera and is partly in shadows.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0205.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photo of Michael Owen. He's looking up and to the left of the photo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0206.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Harold Ensley, television and radio host, standing in front of a Ford station wagon. Lettering on the car reads "Harold Ensley Ford Show ; Ford dealers Kansas City area ; 'The Sportsman's friend' ; sponsor KCMO-TV".
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0207.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photograph of Larry Cummings (Luqman Hamza) standing outside near a brick wall in front of a portable keyboard. It appears to be late fall or winter and he's wearing a jacket. Text on the photo border reads "Larry Cummings".
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0208.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photograph of Larry Cummings (Luqman Hamza) seated in front of a portable keyboard with stone and concrete rubble all around. A hat is resting on top of the keyboard.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0209.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photograph of Jerry Willis holding his saxophone and looking over to the left of the photo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0210.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photograph of The "Manhattan Steppers", Hank and Tony. Both are wearing tuxedos and one is posed behind and above the other.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0211.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Saxophonist Bob Wilson (right) holding his saxophone with an unidentified pianist in a plaid jacket seated behind him along with another unidentified man standing by the piano.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0212.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photograph of Richard J. Smith, composer, music teacher and executive assistant to the president of the American Federation of Musicians Local No. 34-627.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0213.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photograph of Billy Daniels. He's holding a cigar in one hand. Facing the camera and smiling.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0214.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photograph of The Aristons. The woman is standing between the two men who are seated casually on pillars.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0215.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photograph of Donald W. Stauffer, U.S. Navy Band Leader. He's wearing a dress uniform and seated with a score and conductors baton.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0216.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photograph of "The 3 Pros," Sonny, Bob, Rashi. They're posing with instruments and all are wearing suits.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0217.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photograph of Ketty Lester holding a fur stole and looking over to the left of the photo. Text on photo border reads "Ketty Lester".
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0218.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photograph of Ketty Lester wearing a floor length gown and looking toward the camera. Text on photo border reads "Ketty Lester".
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0219.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photo of Ken and Bev Husted. Both facing the camera and Bev has her harms around Ken's neck.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0220.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photograph of Frank Smith in a suit and tie facing the right of the photo and smiling.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0221.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photograph of an unidentified group of six women and one man. The women are in a line of three on either side of the man and wearing identical dresses.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0222.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photograph of an unidentified group of six women in identical costumes and in groups of three around a seated woman in a dark gown between them.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0223.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photo of drummer Al Bartee holding his drum sticks and looking over to the left of the photo. He's wearing a cap.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0224.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photograph of Lonnie Johnson in a hat and striped suit. Looking forward to the camera.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0225.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Bettye Miller and Milt Able performing together in what looks like a private home as living room curtains can be seen behind Abel.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0252.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Bettye Miller and Milt Able performing together in what looks like a private home as living room curtains can be seen behind Abel. Photo taken from near keyboard level.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0253.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Bettye Miller and Milt Able performing together in what looks like a private home as living room curtains can be seen behind Abel. Taken at an angle.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0254.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Bettye Miller and Milt Able performing together in what looks like a private home as living room curtains can be seen behind Abel. Both looking at the camera and smiling.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0255.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Milt Abel playing double bass. Photo taken from below and the side.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0256.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Close up view of Bettye Miller playing piano while wearing sunglasses. The keyboard is seen as a reflection in her lenses.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0257.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Bettye Miller on stage wearing a long white dress with floral accents. Facing the camera and smiling.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0258.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Headshot of Milt Abel in a tuxedo. Facing the camera and smiling. He's not wearing glasses in this photo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0259.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Publicity photo for the Milt Abel Trio (L-R: Mike Ning (piano), Milt Abel (double bass), Scott Robinson (drums)). Abel is seated and the other two are standing on either side. All wearing tuxedos.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0260.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Publicity photo for John Hicks and Elise Wood. Wood is holding a flute.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0261.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Publicity photo of John Hicks playing piano. Taken from below keyboard level and from the side.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0262.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Publicity photo for Elise Wood. She's in a long black dress and holding her flute. She's standing in front of a mirrored background which is reflecting her back.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0263.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Deborah Brown singing into a microphone held close to her mouth. She's facing the left of the photo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0264.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Unidentified African American man posing with a double bass in his living room. He's dressed casually. A television, record player, and bookcase are seen.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0265.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Bettye Miller and Milt Abel performing with an unidentified drummer. A large philodendron is behind the drummer. An extra bow is lying on the piano.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0266.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Milt Abel crouching under a tree in front of a large building in Philadelphia. He's wearing a light colored suit and a hat.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0268.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Night shot of the Maryland Hotel building showing related street-level businesses: an eponymous drug store, the Cloister Inn (nightclub), and The Curve (restaurant); Chicago, Illinois. Two automobiles are parked in front. The businesses have neon signage.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0269.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Outside of the Arabian room folder containing a photo of Mr. Bates, Albert Bartee, and Ernie Lewis. The folder is printed in red ink with drawings of a woman in a dress and headdress and a man in a stereotyped Arab outfit with turban.
Type: Image
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photo of Bettye Miller in a black dress standing next to a piano with one hand on her belt and the other behind her back. Looking forward at the camera.
Type: Image
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photo of Bettye Miller and Milt Abel together. Miller is in a white dress and Abel is resting his arm on his double bass.
Type: Image
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photo of Bettye Miller and Milt Abel. Miller is seated at a piano and Abel is standing behind her with his double bass. Both looking at the camera.
Type: Image
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Promotional photo of Bettye Miller and Milt Abel. Miller is leaning on a piano and Abel's shadow can be seen behind her.
Type: Image
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Milt Abel posing for a photo with an unidentified white woman and white man at Bettye Miller's birthday party. All are looking at the camera.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0119.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Bettye Miller talking and laughing with an unidentified white woman and white man at her birthday party. Other people can be seen in the background.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0120.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Bettye Miller standing outside the venue her birthday party is being held in with three unidentified African American men and an unidentified white woman. The man second from the left is holding a guitar. Cars and an apartment building can be seen behind them.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0121.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Bettye Miller standing while reading a note in her hand. Two unidentified white women are standing beside her and an unidentified man seated on a couch beside her has just handed Miller the note she's reading.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0122.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Milt Abel with his double bass at Bettye Miller's birthday party. He's looking directly at the camera.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0123.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Bettye Miller playing piano during her birthday party. A cymbal from a drum set is seen at her left and a group of people are seen behind her.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0124.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Milt Abel playing bass during Bettye Miller's birthday party.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0125.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Bettye Miller (piano), Milt Abel (double bass), and an unidentified drummer perform for a small audience during Miller's birthday party.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0126.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Bettye Miller singing while playing the piano during her birthday party. An unidentified man is seated behind her.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0127.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
Bettye Miller playing piano during her birthday party. Two unidentified men, one standing, are behind her watching as she plays.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_miller-abel_photo-0128.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0067
