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Thoma, George F. Collection
Acknowledgments
The George Thoma Collection was processed and preserved as part of the "Uncovering New Chicago Archives Project," funded with support from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Thoma, George F. Collection
- Dates
- 1943
- Language
- Documents in English
- Size
- .25 linear feet (1 box)
- Repository
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Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research CenterUniversity of Chicago Library1100 East 57th StreetChicago, Illinois 60637 U.S.A.
- Abstract
- George F. Thoma, musician. The George F. Thoma Collection contains photographs of various members of the Artie Shaw Band at the navy barracks of Pearl Harbor in 1943.
Information on Use
Access
The collection is open for research.
Citation
When quoting material from this collection, the preferred citation is: Thoma, George F. Collection, [Box#, Folder#], Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library
Biographical Note
George F. Thoma served in the Navy and was a member of the Artie Shaw Navy Band, which was the first band of its kind to be sanctiond by the US Navy. The band toured various areas of the South Pacific during 1943. In 1944, Shaw was discharged due to health reasons and Sam Donahue took over leadership of the band.
Scope Note
The George F. Thoma Collection contains photographs of various members of the Artie Shaw Band at the navy barracks of Pearl Harbor in 1943. Band members pictured include George Thoma, Dave Tough, Lyle Epstein, Sam Donahue, Max Kaminsky, Dave Rose, and a few unidentified men. Artie Shaw and Claude Thornhill do not appear in these photographs.
Indexed Terms
INVENTORY
- Title
- Photographs, Artie Shaw Band Members, Pearl Harbor, 1943