- unitid
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{"value"=>"3155196", "type"=>"local_mss"}
- unitdate
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{"value"=>"1917-1975", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1917/1975"}
- unittitle
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{"value"=>"Williams, Fess"}
- bioghist
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{"value"=>"<p>Composer, arranger, and band director. Stanley Rudolph Williams, better known as \"Fess\", formed his first band in Winchester, Kentucky in 1914. In 1926, his band played at the opening of Harlem's famous Savoy Ballroom.</p>"}
- scopecontent
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{"value"=>"<p>The collection consists of two folders. The first file contains biographical information; manuscript musical scores; funeral programs; correspondence between Williams and Charles Buchanan, manager of the Savoy Ballroom; a letter from Williams to Earl W. and Walter Pichon; a contract; an address book; Elks Lodge financial log; a church contribution record; printed material (e.g., calling card, flyer promoting performances); clippings; and Armstead-Johnson notes. The second file contains certificates.</p>"}
- container
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{"type"=>"box", "value"=>"15"}
{"type"=>"folder", "value"=>"4-5"}
- date_start
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1917
- keydate
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1917
- date_end
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1975
- date_inclusive_start
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1917
- date_inclusive_end
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1975