| | Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 1 | Title: | Irving Gold Scrapbook ca. 1930-1936
| | | | Creator: | Gold, Irving, 1911-1998 | | | | Dates: |
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| | | | Notes: | This scrapbook will be of value to researchers interested in American dance music in the 1930s as well as researchers interested in Jewish musicians in the 1930s. Irv Gold and His Orchestra was based in Cleveland, Ohio, but played in other communities including Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Findlay Lake, New York; and Akron, Ohio. The group frequently played at supper clubs and ballrooms, and was broadcast on radio stations. In addition to leading and booking his own band, Gold booked other individuals and groups including Sammy Kaye and Red Nichols and His Famous Orchestra. | | | | Call #: | Microfilm | | | | Extent: | 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. | | | | Subjects: | Gold, Irving, 1911-1998 | Jews -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- History -- Sources | Jews -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- History | Jewish musicians -- Ohio -- Cleveland | Dance orchestras -- Ohio -- Cleveland
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