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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Biographical Sketch …………………………………………………………………… 2 Scope and Content …………………………………………………………………… 3 Series Notes …………………………………………………………………………… 4

Container List …………………………………………………………………… 7 Series I: Biographical …………………………………………………………… 7 Series II: Correspondence …………………………………………………… 7 Series III: Contracts …………………………………………………………… 7 Series IV: Programs …………………………………………………………… 7 Series V: Clippings …………………………………………………………… 7 Series VI: Miscellaneous …………………………………………………… 8 Series VII: Photographs …………………………………………………… 8 Series VIII: Music Scores/Publications …………………………………… 9 A. Manuscripts …………………………………………………… 9 B. Sheet Music …………………………………………………… 21 C. Miscellaneous …………………………………………………… 23 Series IX: Awards/Plaques …………………………………………………… 24

Addendum I – Container List …………………………………………………… 25 Addendum I – Series I: Biographical …………………………………… 25 Addendum I – Series II: Correspondence …………………………………… 25 Addendum I – Series III: Contracts …………………………………………… 26 A. American Federation of Musicians …………………………… 26 B. Independent Contractors …………………………………………… 30 Addendum I – Series IV: Promotional Material …………………………… 31 Addendum I – Series V: Reference Sources …………………………………… 31 Addendum I – Series VI: Bulletins/Magazines …………………………… 32 Addendum I – Series VII: Miscellaneous …………………………………… 32 Addendum I – Series VIII: Photographs/Graphics …………………………… 32 Addendum I – Series IX: Music Material …………………………… 32

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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Bettye Miller was born Bettye Wilson September 12, 1927 in Clinton, Missouri, to Bernis and Maude Wilson. She attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts and master’s degree in music. After finishing school she taught music in Philadelphia for two years. Bettye married her first husband Joel Miller and they had one daughter together, Bettyejo. In the late 1940s Miller moved to Kansas City, where she started a trio with drummer Wallace Jones and bassist Milt Abel, her future husband.

Milton Addison Abel was born July 5, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, one of 16 children to Harry and Susie Abel. Abel served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army and was based at Fort Leonard Wood. During his time in the U.S. Army, Abel played trombone and baritone horn in the 315th Army Band. When it came time for his Army discharge, Abel moved to Kansas City, where he met pianist and vocalist Bettye Miller.

Miller and Abel began their twenty-plus-year musical romance when they met in 1953. The duo played faithfully at local Kansas City venues such as the Horseshoe Lounge, the Plaza III Restaurant, Putsch’s 210 and the Strawberry Patch as well as national venues such as the Ember’s in New York, Mr. Kelly’s in Chicago and the Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas. During their years together they also released several recordings. On February 28, 1977, Bettye Miller died of cancer at age 49.

After the passing of his first wife, Abel continued his musical career as a bassist in Kansas City. He played with several groups in the city such as the Kansas City Jazz Quintet, the Frank Smith Trio, the Pete Eye Trio, as well as engagements with Bettye’s daughter, Bettyejo Miller. In 1986, Abel formed the Milt Abel Trio, performing at such Kansas City establishments as the Alameda Plaza Rooftop Lounge, Westin Crown Center Signboard Bar, and the Allis Plaza Hotel 12th Street Room.

In 1980, Milt Abel married Linda Erwin. They had two children, son Milton II in 1983 and daughter Chloe-Grant in 1988. Abel and his son were playing gigs together by the time Milton II was six years old. Some of Abel’s greatest achievements include his induction both as an Elder Statesman of Kansas City Jazz and into the KC Jazz Commission’s KC Jazz Hall of Fame, both in 1989; a lifetime Gold Card Membership in Local 34-627 in 1993; and in 2005 was a recipient of the Coda Jazz Fund Lifetime Achievement Award. Milt Abel died on February 3, 2006, at age 77.

Sources Funeral Program, Bettye Miller, March 4, 1977. Visitation and Jazz Wake Program, Milt Abel, February 9, 2006. “Bassist Milt Abel, a key player in KC jazz, dies at 77.” Kansas City Star, 6 February 2006. “Kansas City Loses Queen of Jazz.” The Call, 10 March 1977.

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SCOPE AND CONTENT

The Bettye Miller-Milt Abel Collection was gifted to LaBudde Special Collections by Linda Abel, wife of the late Milt Abel, in April 2006. The collection focuses on the time that Bettye Miller and Milt Abel spent together as musicians and as husband and wife. The couple was locally and nationally known in the jazz community and performed together in cities all over the country. Included in the collection are correspondence, contracts and programs; photographs capturing Miller and Abel personally, socially, and performing; musicians’ union publications; newspaper clippings; honors and awards; and a binder of miscellaneous ephemera such as musicians’ union cards, business cards, ticket stubs, matchbooks, cocktail napkins with inscriptions and sketches, postcards, song request cards, and other items. In addition, there are documents and ephemera associated with Abel after the death of Miller in 1977, such as his time on the board of the Women’s Jazz Festival as well as other events and performances in which he was involved. The collection also includes approximately 200 pieces of published sheet music and dozens of manuscript music scores.

In summer 2012, LaBudde Special Collections was gifted additional materials from the Abel family to augment the existing collection. Inclusive dates range from 1939-2006, while the bulk of the holdings highlight the years 1985-2000. Since Miller passed away in 1977, there are just a few remnants relating to her life, including several photographs, her high school commencement announcement, and several news clippings. The strength of the collection lies within the numerous performance contracts. Also contained in the collection are correspondence, datebooks and calendars, promotional material, various ephemera, photographs and music manuscripts. Some gems of the collection are in the sundry posters, mainly jazz related, including a Count Basie commemorative poster signed by Basie.

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SERIES NOTES

Series I: Biographical This series is contained in folders 1 and 2 in box 1. Included are funeral programs for Miller and Abel as well as newspaper clippings of their obituaries and short articles about their deaths. Also included are several programs related to honors and awards they received.

Series II: Correspondence / Invitations This series is contained in folders 3-13 in box 1. Folders 3-10 consist of correspondence between Miller and Abel and others, dating from November 7, 1951, to August 22, 1997. Folders 11-13 consist of invitations to events Miller and Abel were invited to and/or performed at either together or separately, dating from September 30, 1979, to January 15, 1998. This series is organized in chronological order.

Series III: Contracts This series is contained in folders 14 and 15 in box 1. The majority of the contracts document performances where Miller and Abel appeared together. Most of the contracts state the venue and the amount they were paid for the performance. The contracts range in date from August 24, 1956, to June 7, 1979. This series is organized in chronological order.

Series IV: Programs This series is contained in folders 16-18 in box 1, and folders 1-4 in box 2. Included are programs to events at which Miller and Abel attended or performed, dating from September 5, 1941, to May 21, 2005. Also included are funeral programs (except for those of Miller and Abel, which can be found in Series I). This series is organized in chronological order.

Series V: Clippings This series is contained in folders 5-10 in box 2. The majority of the articles are about Miller, Abel or them together. A small portion of clippings are about “Mr. & Mrs. Bridge,” a film in which Abel appeared. All of the clippings have been photocopied and these are located in this series as well as the originals.

Series VI: Miscellaneous This series is contained in folders 11-22 in box 2; box/binder 12a; and oversized box 10, folders 1-4. This series is organized into four sub-series. The first sub-series, folders 11-16, consists of several items from Miller’s life before she met Abel. Most material concerns her schooling at Lincoln College/University in Jefferson City, Missouri: papers and assignments, a personal music tablet; school-related correspondence, programs and schedules; and original notes and program from Negroid Evolution, a play Miller produced and directed in 1949. The second sub- series, folders 17-19, consists of musician’s union publications that belonged to Miller and Abel. Among them are wage scales, directories, and constitutions and by-laws, ranging in date from 1958 to 1968. Also included in this series is a small amount of material from the Women’s Jazz Festival, for which Abel served as a board member. The third sub-series, folders 20-22, consists of larger miscellaneous items such as inscribed/autographed material, radio scripts, handwritten notes, check stubs, receipts, schedules, flyers and posters, and various publications including an inscribed copy of Soul Calendar by Carroll Jenkins. The fourth sub-series includes a separate

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binder labeled “Miscellaneous Ephemera,” which consists of musicians’ union cards, business cards, ticket stubs, matchbooks, cocktail napkins with inscriptions and sketches, postcards, song request cards, and other small ephemera. Also part of this sub-series is a Miller/Abel scrapbook with photos, clippings and other ephemera.

Series VII: Photographs This series is contained in boxes 3-6, with oversized images housed in box 10. Also included is an oversized photo-board with nine images pasted to it, housed in Map Drawer 19. Consisting of over 250 images, included are performance and publicity shots of Miller and Abel; publicity shots of other musicians; and snapshots from home, parties and other events; and additional miscellaneous images. The prints are 8x10 or smaller, and are a mixture of color and black-and- white. Among the images are 11 negatives for Negroid Evolution (#152-162; there are no original prints for theses negatives) and a sheet of negatives for the photos of Miller’s birthday party (#163-190).

Series VIII: Music Scores/Publications This series is contained in 14 folders in boxes 7-9, and is broken down into three sub-series: A. Manuscripts, B. Sheet Music, and C. Miscellaneous. Sub-series A consists of manuscript scores organized alphabetically by title and annotated. Sub-series B consists of around 200 pieces of published sheet music, which have been removed from the collection and integrated into LaBudde Special Collections’ Sheet Music Collection. Sub-series C consists of playlists and lyrics, a handwritten hymnal, songbooks, instructional books, and music bulletins and periodicals.

Series IX: Awards/Plaques This series is contained in boxes 11-12; and oversized box 10, folder 5. Included are plaque awards as well as paper certificates and honors.

ADDENDUM I

Addendum I – Series I: Biographical Data – Milt Abel This series has been divided into two sub-series. Sub-series A is located in box 13, folder 1, and contains biographical sketches, an award certificate, and a biographical sketch for Milt Abel II. Sub-series B contains datebooks and calendars and is found in box 13, folders 2-11.

Addendum I – Series II: Correspondence This series is located in box 13, folders 23-25, and has been divided into three sub-series. Sub- series A contains general correspondence; sub-series B contains greetings cards; and sub-series C contains miscellaneous other items such as notecards, invitations, postcards, etc.

Addendum I – Series III: Contracts This series holds contracts and is located in box 13, folders 16-32. It has been divided into two sub-series. Sub-series A contains contracts associated with the American Federation of Musicians and is sorted in descending chronological order. Sub-series B relates to independent

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contractors and is in order by name of contractor and then in descending chronological order within that.

Addendum I – Series IV: Promotional Material This series has been divided into four sub-series and is located in box 13, folders 33-36. Sub- series A contains various event programs, including a memorial service program for Jay McShann. Sub-series B holds flyers and handouts, while sub-series C consists of various posters. The posters are located in box 16 and Map Drawer 25. Sub-series D contains miscellaneous promotional booklets.

Addendum I – Series V: Reference Sources This series is located in box 13, folders 37-40, and box 14, folders 1-6. Included is instructional material, Mutual Musicians Foundation meetings and by-laws, various membership directories; reports, schedules, etc.

Addendum I – Series VI: Bulletins/Magazines This series contains a few miscellaneous bulletins and magazines, and is located in box 14, folder 7.

Addendum I – Series VII: Miscellaneous Series VII is found in box 14, folders 8-11, and contains various items which do not fall into other series categories. Included are various song lyrics and song lists, much ephemera, Step- Buddy Anderson’s Digital Clock game, business cards, news clippings, etc. One interesting piece of nostalgia is a commencement announcement for Bettye Delores Wilson (Abel) from Lincoln University High School, 1939.

Addendum I – Series VIII: Photographs/Graphics This series contains nine additional photographs, #258-266, plus various artwork. Photographs are located in box 14; artwork is located in oversized Map Drawer 25.

Addendum I – Series IX: Music Material This series is located in box 15, and contains music manuscripts; lead sheets; photocopied sheet music, songs, and hymns; lyrics and set lists; and sketchbooks.

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SERIES I: BIOGRAPHICAL

Box Folder Description 1 1 Funeral Programs & News Clippings 2 Honors & Awards

SERIES II: CORRESPONDENCE

Box Folder Description 1 3 Correspondences: 11/7/1951-3/31/1961 4 Correspondences: 5/15/1961-11/12/1964 5 Correspondences: 8/11/1965-9/28/1976 6 Correspondences: 11/10/1976-10/27/1975 7 Correspondences: 8/1/1977-9/26/1985 8 Correspondences: 12/14/1985-7/9/1997 9 Correspondences: 8/22/1997-No Date 10 Correspondences: No Date 11 Invitations: 9/30/1979-10/15/1989 12 Invitations: 3/14/1990-9/4/1997 13 Invitations: 1/15/1998-No Date

SERIES III: CONTRACTS

Box Folder Description 1 14 8/24/1956-5/29/1966 15 12/11/1968-6/7/1979

SERIES IV: PROGRAMS

Box Folder Description 1 16 9/5/1941-7/26/1969 17 10/1969-7/17-20/1980 18 3/19/1978-3/21-24/1985 2 1 2/28/1986-9/30/1994 2 3/12/1995-5/21/2005 3 No Date 4 Funeral Programs

SERIES V: CLIPPINGS

Box Folder Description 2 5 Original Clippings [1/3] 6 Original Clippings [2/3] 7 Original Clippings [3/3]

MS67-Bettye Miller-Milt Abel Collection 7 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description 2 8 Original Clippings about “Mr. & Mrs. Bridge” 9 Photocopies of Clippings [1/2] 10 Photocopies of Clippings [2/2]

SERIES VI: MISCELLANEOUS

Box Folder Description 2 11 Bettye Miller: Papers & Assignments [1/3] 12 Bettye Miller: Papers & Assignments [2/3] 13 Bettye Miller: Papers & Assignments [3/3] 14 Bettye Miller: Music Tablet 15 Bettye Miller: Programs, Schedules & Correspondence 16 Bettye Miller: Negroid Evolution (stage play)

[Drawing/painting of Miller; test artwork for her record, Jazz Piano Heat Wave] box 10, folder 1

17 Women’s Jazz Festival 18 Musicians’ Union Publications [1/2] 19 Musicians’ Union Publications [2/2] 20 Signed & Autographed Material

21 Miscellaneous (regular/large items)

[Miscellaneous Ephemera (binder for small items)] box/binder 12a

22 Soul Calendar by Carroll Jenkins; published by K.C. Soul Productions, 1978; inscribed to Milt from Carroll

[Miller/Abel Scrapbook] box 10, folder 2 [Dinner menu for The Embers, New York] box 10, folder 3 [Posters and flyers] box 10, folder 4

SERIES VII: PHOTOGRAPHS Photos from this collection can be accessed online at: http://dl.mospace.umsystem.edu/umkc/islandora/object/umkc:miller-abel

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Box Folder Description

A. Manuscripts

7 1 Afterglow. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 28.0 cm x 21.7 cm. 3 l., 3 pp. Keyboard score. Music by Marian McPartland. All Little Girls. [1954]. Copy of ink MS. 31.5 cm x 23.8 cm. 4 l., 4 pp. Unpublished voice and piano score. Music and words by Glenn Starmer. Ambiance. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 27.9 cm x 21.6 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Keyboard score. Music by Marian McPartland. American in Paris. [n.d.]. Pencil MS. 31.4 cm x 24.0 cm. 2 l., 2 pp. Trombone part score. Fragment of “Ruby” [in pencil] on reverse of P. [1]. Includes 1 copy of MS, 3 l., 3 pp. Approaching Storm. [n.d.]. Copy of pencil MS. 27.9 cm x 21.7 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Second trumpet part score. Are You For Me. [n.d.]. Pencil MS. 31.8 cm x 23.6 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Music by Ike Witt. Baby I Want You To Love Me. [1963]. 2 copies of ink MS. 27.9 cm x 21.5 cm. Each 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Music by Ethel G. Dell and Irving S. Goldman. Baby Wants Her Daddy Home. [1959]. Copy of ink MS. 33.1 cm x 24.2 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Music by Kent Harris. Bartender’s Song. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 33.1 cm x 24.0 cm. 3 l., 3 pp. Voice and piano. Music by Max Showalter and lyrics by Albert G. Miller. Bettye Miller’s name signed on top left corner. Beat. [n.d.]. Pencil MS. 31.9 cm x 24.3 cm. 2 l., 2 pp. Lead sheet. Two versions of music on separate leaves. Blue World. [1964]. 2 copies of ink MS. 27.9 cm x 21.7 cm. Each 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Music by Ethel G. Dell and Irving S. Goldman. Pasted on back: typeset note from The Kansas City Group, Goldman-Dell Music Productions to Bettye Miller and Milton Abel. Bluer Than The Night.

MS67-Bettye Miller-Milt Abel Collection 9 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description [1960]. Copy of ink MS. 32.9 cm x 23.6 cm. 2 l., 2 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Music and Words by Libby Holden. On front (blue ink): “Las Vegas Friend + Ike Meihen(?)”. 7 1 Boll Weevil’s Lament. [1950]. MS. 31.7 cm x 24.3 cm. Cover and music, each 1 l., 1 pp. Voice and piano. Music and words by Eloise Milam. Engraved score. Boogie A La Turka. [n.d.]. Ink MS. 2 l., 2 pp. P. [1]: 19.2 cm x 23.6 cm. P. [2]: 29.9 cm x 23.5 cm. Keyboard. Music by Gene Lund. On front: “Stolen from Beethoven”. Unfinished. Broken Heart Waltz. [1963]. 2 copies of ink MS. 27.9 cm x 21.7 cm. Each 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Music by Ethel G. Dell and Irving S. Goldman. C. C. S. L. [n.d.]. Ink MS. 31.5 cm x 24.2 cm. 2 l., 4 pp. Voice and piano. Followed by a keyboard reduction, 1 l., 1 pp. “Miller Abel” signed on top right corner. Includes 1 copy of MS, 5 l., 5 pp. Call It Love. [n.d.]. MS. 28.0 cm x 21.6 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Music and words by Al Clark. Engraved score. Can’t You See. [1954]. Copy of ink MS. 31.5 cm x 23.8 cm. 3 l., 3 pp. Unpublished score for voice and piano. Music and words by Glenn Starmer. Carnival Nights. [n.d.]. Ink MS. 31.5 cm x 24.2 cm. 2 l., 3 pp. Voice and piano. Followed by a keyboard reduction, 1 l., 3 pp. “Miller Abel” signed on top right corner. Includes 1 copy of MS, 5 l., 5 pp. Chapel Bells. [1963]. Copy of ink MS. 27.9 cm x 21.7 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Music by Ethel G. Dell and Irving S. Goldman. Cherry Mash Baby. [1959]. Copy of ink MS. 30.5 cm x 22.9 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words by Everett Hill and music by Rudy Massingale. Handwritten love note (ink) on reverse dated October 18 1982. Christmas Means Happiness. [1963]. 2 copies of ink MS. 27.9 cm x 21.7 cm. Each 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Music by Ethel G. Dell and Irving S. Goldman. Coal Oil Johnny. [1950]. MS. 31.7 cm x 24.3 cm. 2 l., 3 pp., including cover. Voice and piano. Music and words by Eloise Milam. Engraved score. Color Blind. [1967]. Copy of ink MS. 35.5 cm x 25.4 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Music by Erle Parsons. Come and Bring Your Heartaches to Me.

MS67-Bettye Miller-Milt Abel Collection 10 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description [1957]. Copy of ink MS. 31.7 cm x 24.2 cm. 2 l., 2 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words and music by James Alsbrook. 7 1 Cool As They Come. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 33.0 cm x 24.3 cm. 4 l., 4 pp. Voice and piano. Music by Max Showalter. Lyrics by Bill Howe. Bettye Miller’s name signed on top left corner of P. [1]. Crying For You. [n.d.]. Ink MS. 31.6 cm x 24.2 cm. 1 l., 2 pp. Voice and piano. Music by Betty Wilson. Words by Moses Carl Holman. Annotations in pencil. Followed by a lead sheet, pencil MS, 1 l., 1 pp. Followed by a keyboard reduction, ink MS, 1 l., 1 pp. Reduction has “Miller Abel” signed on top right corner. Includes 1 copy of MS, 4 l., 4 pp. 2 Deception. [n.d.]. Ink and pencil MS. 34.3 cm x 26.9 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Music and lyrics by Bettye Miller. Three-quarters of music notation inscribed in ink over pencil markings. Followed by a draft, pencil MS. 31.6 cm x 24.0 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Annotations in blue ink. Reverse page includes music fragment. Includes 1 copy of MS, 3 l., 3 pp. Deep Water. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 33.1 cm x 24.3 cm. 4 l., 4 pp. Voice and piano. Music and lyrics by Max Showalter. “Bettye Miller Abel” signed on top left corner in blue ink. Delicate Balance. [1972]. Copy of ink MS. 28.0 cm x 21.7 cm. 4 l., 4 pp. Keyboard. Music by Marian McPartland. Devil Blues. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 28.0 cm x 21.7 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Melody score. Music by J.A. Hicks. Words by J.A. Hicks and B.L. King. Subtitled “Whisperin to Me”. Did You Cry. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 28.1 cm x 21.6 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words and music by Harold Lyon. Don’t You Remember, Mam’selle? [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 27.9 cm x 21.6 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words and music by Al Clark. Distant Romance. [n.d.]. Pencil MS. 27.8 cm x 21.6 cm. 2 l., 2 pp. Melody score, including lyrics. Down at the Station. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 33.1 cm x 24.3 cm. 5 l., 5 pp. Voice and piano. Music by Max Showalter. Words by John Kornfeld. “Bettye Miller Abel” signed on top left corner in blue ink. Drivin’ Beat Blues.

MS67-Bettye Miller-Milt Abel Collection 11 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description [May 1958]. Ink MS. 30.9 cm x 23.9 cm. 1 l., 2 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words and music by Jacqueline Storck. 7 2 End of Summer. [1956]. Copy of ink MS. 33.1 cm x 24.2 cm. 3 l., 3 pp. Voice and piano. Music by Merrill Sparks. Annotations in blue ink. Copyright amendment in 1961 noted bottom of P. [1]. Everybody is a Star. [n.d.]. Pencil MS. 31.7 cm x 24.9 cm. 2 l., 1 pp. Arrangement for trumpet, bass and piano or organ. Incomplete draft. Fallen Sparrow. [1967]. Copy of ink MS. 35.5 cm x 25.4 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words by Jack Robb. Music by Erle Parsons. Feels So Good. [n.d.]. Ink MS. 31.0 cm x 23.4 cm. 2 l., 2 pp. Bass part score. Forty Million Fireworks. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 33.1 cm x 24.3 cm. 12 l., 12 pp. Voice and piano. Music by Max Showalter. Words by Bill Howe. Subtitled “Joy Ride”. “Bettye Miller Abel” signed on top left in blue ink. Ginny. [1967]. Copy of ink MS. 32.0 cm x 24.2 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Music by Erle Parsons. Words by Jack Robb. Go Chiefs, Go! [1967/9]. 2 copies of ink MS. 31.7 cm x 24.1 cm. Each 2 l., 2 pp. Keyboard score. Words and music by Bob Doherty and Bill McPherson. Arrangement by Ted Dreher. Gonna Take A Choo Choo. [1959]. Copy of ink MS. 32.8 cm x 24.2 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Music and words by D’vonya White. Hello Mr. Snowman. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 31.8 cm x 21.6 cm. 2 l., 2 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words and music by Hal Gold. Composer’s contact details inscribed in blue ink at bottom of P. [1]. Hip Hip Hosanna. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 33.1 cm x 24.3 cm. 7 l., 7 pp. Voice and piano. Music by Max Showalter. Words by Bill Howe. “Bettye Miller” signed on top left corner in blue ink. Hold Out Your Hand to the Lord. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 33.1 cm x 24.4 cm. 5 l., 5 pp. Voice and piano. Music by Max Showalter. Lyrics by Wm. Howe. “Bettye Miller Abel” signed on top left corner in blue ink. 3 I Ain’t Gonna Let It Worry Me. [1968]. 2 copies of ink MS. 30.8 cm x 24.2 cm. Each 2 l., 2 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words and music by Bob Doherty. I Could Have Boozed All Night. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 33.0 cm x 24.5 cm. 4 l., 4 pp. Voice and piano. Annotations in pencil and blue ink.

MS67-Bettye Miller-Milt Abel Collection 12 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description 7 3 I Dreamed Last Night. [n.d.]. Ink MS. 31.6 cm x 24.2 cm. 1 l., 2 pp. Voice and piano. Music by Boston Harrell. Words by Moses Carl Holman. Followed by a keyboard reduction, ink MS, 1 l., 1 pp. I Love You. [1956/7]. 2 copies of ink MS. 31.9 cm x 24.3 cm. Each 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words and music by James Alsbrook. Reverse page of first version has additional lyrics written in blue ink. Second version is marked “different words, different syncopation and faster tempo”. I Nominate You. [1956]. Copy of ink MS. 31.9 cm x 24.3 cm. 2 l., 2 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words and music by James E. Alsbrook. I See You Everywhere, but Where Are You? [1956]. Copy of ink MS. 31.9 cm x 24.3 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words and music by James E. Alsbrook. I Want You for Christmas. [1956]. 2 copies of ink MS. 30.9 cm x 22.8 cm. Each 2 l., 2 pp. Melody score. Words and music by Irving S. Goldman and Ethel G. Dell. P. [1]: “Written especially for Bettye Miller and Milton Abel, The Horseshoe Lounge, K.C., MO”. I’ll Always Get Along. [1954]. Copy of ink MS. 31.8 cm x 24.2 cm. 2 l., 4 pp. Unpublished score for voice and piano. Music and words by Glenn Starmer. I’ll Buy You Diamonds. [1963]. Copy of ink MS. 32.0 cm x 23.9 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words and music by Irving S. Goldman. I’m Glad to Meet You. [1956]. Copy of ink MS. 31.7 cm x 24.1 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words and music by James Alsbrook. I’m Kinda Partial to his Puss. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 33.0 cm x 24.5 cm. 5 l., 5 pp. Voice and piano. I’m So Lonesome Blues. [1959]. Copy of ink MS. 32.8 cm x 24.2 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Written by Gloria Smyth, Bob Leonard and Thad Jones. I’ve Quit My Dreaming. [1967]. Copy of ink MS. 35.5 cm x 25.4 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Written by Erle Parsons. If I Had My Life to Live Again. [n.d.]. Ink MS. 31.6 cm x 24.3 cm. 2 l., 3 pp. Piano and voice. Music and words by Kenneth R. Fletcher. On P. [3]: “To my friend Bettye, Kenneth Fletcher”. Is My Love.

MS67-Bettye Miller-Milt Abel Collection 13 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 30.7 cm x 21.5 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Music by Carol Comer. 7 3 It’s A Wonderful Moon. [1954]. Copy of ink MS. 34.6 cm x 27.6 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. 3 l., 3 pp. Piano and voice. Words and music by Glenn Starmer. Annotations in pencil. It’s De Oily Boid. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 33.0 cm x 24.4 cm. 5 l., 5 pp. Piano and voice. “Bettye Miller Abel” signed on top left corner. It’s Getting Colder All the Time. [1959]. Copy of ink MS. 32.9 cm x 24.1 cm. 2 l., 2 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Written by Kent Harris. It’s Just My Luck. [1956]. Copy of ink MS. 33.0 cm x 24.2 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words and music by Max Showalter. Bettye Miller’s signature in blue ink on top left corner. It’s Not the End of the World. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 33.0 cm x 24.3 cm. 3 l., 3 pp. Voice and piano. Music by Max Showalter. Lyrics by Bill Howe. Bettye Miller’s name signed on top left corner. Annotations in pencil. Missing page(s). Reverse side of P. [3]: lyrics to “I’ll be Lone for Christmas” handwritten (pencil). It’s the Little Things. [n.d.]. Ink MS. 31.7 cm x 24.8 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words and music by Hal Gold. Just For You. [1956]. Copy of ink MS. 31.8 cm x 24.0 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Music and words by James E. Alsbrook. K.C. Royals. [1968]. 2 copies of ink MS. 31.7 cm x 24.1 cm. 2 l., 2 pp. Piano and voice. Music by Bob Doherty in collaboration with Fred Muro, Gordon Dudero, Terry Carter, Ted Painter, Peggy Clark and Ted Dreher. Keep Your Distance. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 33.1 cm x 24.4 cm. 4 l., 4 pp. Piano and voice. Music by Max Showalter. Lyrics by Albert G. Miller. Annotations in pencil. Bettye Miller’s signature in blue ink on upper left corner. Kiss and Tell Cha Cha. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 28.0 cm x 21.7 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Music and words by Barbara King and Joanne Hicks. Annotations in pencil. Kissing Games. [n.d.]. Ink MS. 31.5 cm x 24.0 cm. 4 l., 4 pp. Piano and voice. Music by Don Tiff. 4 Ladders to the Sky.

MS67-Bettye Miller-Milt Abel Collection 14 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description [1950]. MS. 30.9 cm x 23.9 cm. 2 l., 4 pp., including cover. Piano and voice. Words and music by Eloise Milam. Subtitled “A Song of the Oil Field”. 7 4 Let Us Love. [n.d.]. Ink MS. 31.7 cm x 24.1 cm. 2 l., 3 pp. Piano and voice. Music by Betty Wilson. Lyrics by Moses Carl Holman. Followed by a keyboard reduction, 1 l., 1 pp. Includes 1 copy of MS. 4 l., 4 pp. Light Up My Life. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 27.9 cm x 21.6 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Lead sheet. Lighthouse-Keeper’s Daughter. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 33.1 cm x 24.4 cm. 2 l., 2 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Music by Max Showalter. Lyrics by William Howe. P. [2] includes additional lyrics. Little Island. [1966]. Copy of ink MS. 31.9 cm x 23.8 cm. 2 l., 2 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Music and words by Robert Riley. Arranged by Ted Dreher. Lonely Shore. [n.d.]. Ink MS. 31.7 cm x 24.1 cm. 2 l., 3 pp. Piano and voice. Music by Betty Wilson. Lyrics by Moses Carl Holman. Followed by a keyboard reduction, 1 l., 2 pp. Includes 1 copy of MS. 4 l., 4 pp. Loser’s Blues. [n.d.]. 2 copies of ink MS. 23.9 cm x 20.4 cm. Each 2 l., 2 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Written by Bob Doherty. Love Is Fun. [1954]. Copy of ink MS. 34.5 cm x 27.7 cm. 3 l., 3 pp. Piano and voice. Words and music by Glenn Starmer. Love Is Lost. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 27.9 cm x 21.6 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words and music by Al Clark. Love Me Please. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 33.1 cm x 24.4 cm. 2 l., 2 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Music by Max Showalter. Lyrics by Albert G. Miller. Annotations in pencil. Lovely Autumn Day. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 33.4 cm x 25.6 cm. 4 l., 4 pp. Piano and voice. Music by Max Showalter. Lyrics by Albert G. Miller. Magic of the Moon. [1954]. Copy of ink MS. 34.5 cm x 27.7 cm. 3 l., 3 pp. Piano and voice. Words and music by Glenn Starmer. Arranged by Ted Dreher. Mambo Jacquot. [n.d.]. Pencil MS. 30.4 cm x 23.4 cm. 1 l., 2 pp. 1 l., 2 pp. Keyboard score. Incomplete draft. Annotations in black ink. On front: “For Bettye Miller, Milt and Rod”.

MS67-Bettye Miller-Milt Abel Collection 15 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description 7 4 Marking Time For You. [n.d.]. Ink MS. 31.7 cm x 24.1 cm. 1 l., 2 pp. Piano and voice. Music by Betty Wilson. Lyrics by Moses Carl Holman. On front: “Betty Wilson Miller-Abel finale”. Followed by a keyboard reduction, 1 l., 1 pp. Includes 1 copy of MS, 2 l., 2 pp. Man Who Invented Dancing. [1955]. Copy of ink MS. 33.0 cm x 24.3 cm. 2 l., 2 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Music by Max Showalter. Lyrics by Betty Garrett. Mid-Continent. [n.d.]. Pencil MS. 31.7 cm x 23.9 cm. Vocal lead sheets. 2 versions with slight differences - Version 1: 3 l., 3 pp.; Version 2: 2 l., 2 pp. Midnight Blue. [1954]. Copy of ink MS. 34.5 cm x 27.7 cm. 3 l., 3 pp. Piano and voice. Words and music by Glenn Starmer. Musical Sounds. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 27.9 cm x 21.7 cm. 2 l., 2 pp. Keyboard score. Music by Anita B. Woods. My Heart and I. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 27.9 cm x 21.9 cm. 5 l., 5 pp. Voice and piano. Music by Martha Lord. Annotations in blue ink. My Love For You. [1957]. Copy of ink MS. 31.8 cm x 24.1 cm. 2 l., 2 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words and music by James E. Alsbrook. My Major is You. [n.d.]. Ink MS. 31.7 cm x 24.1 cm. 1 l., 2 pp. Piano and voice. Music by Boston Harrell. Lyrics by Moses Carl Holman. Followed by a keyboard reduction, 1 l., 1 pp. My Man’s A Roughneck. [1950]. MS. 30.6 cm x 23.0 cm. 2 l., 3 pp., including cover. Words and music by Eloise Milam. Myrtle Avenue Rag. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 31.6 cm x 24.9 cm. 2 l., 2 pp. Piano. Music by Don Follmer. Annotations in blue ink. 8 1 New Kansas City Blues [1963]. 2 copies of ink MS. Each 1 l., 1 pp. Copy 1: 27.9 cm x 21.7 cm. Copy 2: 28.8 cm x 21.2 cm. Vocal lead sheet. Written by Irving S. Goldman and Ethel G. Dell. Next To Myself I Like You. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 27.9 cm x 21.5 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Written by Harold Lyon. Night Fever. [n.d.]. Ink MS. 30.4 cm x 22.7 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Lead sheet with four- measure piano introduction. Now I’m All Alone.

MS67-Bettye Miller-Milt Abel Collection 16 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description [1954]. 2 copies of ink MS. 31.9 cm x 24.2 cm. Copy 1: 2 l., 3 pp. Copy 2: 3 l., 3 pp. Voice and piano. Words and music by Glenn Starmer. 8 1 Nowhere What To Do’s. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 33.0 cm x 24.4 cm. 10 l., 10 pp. Piano and voice. Music by Max Showalter. Lyrics by Peter Walker. “Bettye Miller Abel” signed in blue ink on top left. Oh, I Wish. [1954]. Copy of ink MS. 27.3 cm x 34.3 cm. 3 l., 3 pp. Piano and voice. Words and music by Glenn Starmer. Fragment of “Jingle Bells” (pencil) on reverse of P. [2]. Oh! Love, Don’t Make A Fool Of Me. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 31.9 cm x 23.6 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words and music by Ann Walker. Arrangement by Ernest Caudill. Composer’s contact details in pencil on reverse side. Old Soft Shoe. [1954]. Copy of ink MS. 31.7 cm x 24.5 cm. 4 l., 4 pp. Piano and voice. Words and music by Glenn Starmer. Once Upon A Dream (You Loved Me). [n.d.]. Ink and pencil MS. 31.2 cm x 24.1 cm. 2 l., 3 pp. Piano and voice. Words and music by Jo Hicks. Annotations in pencil and blue ink. One Love Ago. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 27.8 cm x 21.6 cm. 5 l., 5 pp. Piano and voice. Words and music by Martha Lord. Annotations in blue ink. Orange Automobile. [1964]. Copy of ink MS. 31.9 cm x 23.8 cm. 2 l., 2 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Lyrics to other verses and music for ending verse on P. [2].Written by Margo Guryan. Phyllis. [1971]. Copy of ink MS. 32.0 cm x 24.1 cm. 2 l., 2 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words and music by Spanky Henderson. Copyright annotated in black ink. Plaza Lights. [1962]. 2 copies of ink MS. 31.8 cm x 23.9 cm. Each 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words and music by Irving S. Goldman. Poor Man’s Lament. [n.d.]. Ink MS. 34.3 cm x 27.2 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Lyrics by Annett Poter, Simon Payne and Frank Smith Jr. Music by Frank Smith Jr. Bottom right: Frank Smith Jr.’s contact details (ink). Reverse of page: “The Blues Don’t Care”. Ink MS. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Lyrics by Simon Payne, B. Chism and Frank Smith Jr. Music by Frank Smith Jr. Rememberance Island.

MS67-Bettye Miller-Milt Abel Collection 17 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 30.7 cm x 23.3 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words and music by Ann Walker. Bottom: composer’s contact details (blue ink). 8 1 Rock It. [n.d.]. Ink MS. 31.7 cm x 24.1 cm. 1 l., 2 pp. Piano and voice. Music by Betty Wilson. Lyrics by Moses Carl Holman. Followed by a keyboard reduction, 1 l., 1 pp. Includes 1 copy of MS, 3 l., 3 pp. Runnin’ Around. [1964]. Copy of ink MS. 27.8 cm x 21.7 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Written by Irving S. Goldman and Ethel G. Dell. Pasted on back: typeset note from The Kansas City Group Goldman-Dell Music Productions to Bettye Miller and Milton Abel, Horseshoe. Salty Clouds. [n.d.]. 2 copies of pencil MS. 31.7 cm x 24.1 cm. Each 2 l., 3 pp. Piano score. Written by Stewart Gordon. Dedicated to Bettye Miller. Sandy-Jo. [1954]. Copy of ink MS. 31.8 cm x 24.5 cm. 3 l., 3 pp. Voice and piano score. Words and music by Glenn Starmer. Secret Boogie. [n.d.]. Ink MS. 29.9 cm x 23.4 cm. 3 l., 3 pp. Keyboard score. Written by Gene Lund. On front: “Stolen from Gautier”. Unfinished. Shadow On the Street. [1955]. Copy of ink MS. 33.0 cm x 24.3 cm. Vocal lead sheet. Music by Max Showalter. Lyrics by Ruth Aarons. Bettye Miller’s signature in blue ink on top left hand corner. Sinonia. [n.d.]. Ink MS. 31.6 cm x 24.2 cm. 1 l., 2 pp. Voice and piano. Music by Betty Wilson. Lyrics by Moses Carl Holman. Followed by a keyboard reduction, 1 l., 1 pp. Includes one copy of MS, 2 l., 2 pp. Spanish Garden. [1956]. Copy of ink MS. 31.7 cm x 24.1 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words and music by Eddie Silk. Star Beams. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 31.9 cm x 24.4 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Music by Erle Parsons. Words by Jack Robb. Strange Love. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 31.7 cm x 23.6 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words and Music by Ann Walker. Arranged by Ernst Caudill. Sweet Deceit. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 27.9 cm x 21.4 cm. 6 l., 6 pp. Voice and piano. Words and music by Martha Lord. Annotations in blue ink.

MS67-Bettye Miller-Milt Abel Collection 18 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description 8 2 Talkin’ to Myself is Better than Talkin’ to Nobody. [n.d.]. Ink MS. 30.4 cm x 23.4 cm. 3 l., 3 pp. Voice and piano. Written by Don Tiff. Tea for Two. [n.d.]. Pencil MS. 31.3 cm x 23.8 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Bass part score. Tea with a Siamise Kat. [n.d.]. Pencil MS. 31.6 cm x 24.3 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Music and lyrics by Bettye Miller. Dedicated to Hattie Mae. Followed by two copies of drafts. Copy 1: ink MS, 1 l., 1 pp. Annotations in red and blue ink. Copy 2: pencil and ink MS, 1 l., 2 pp. Includes one copy of MS, 4 l., 4 pp. That’s Texas. [1950]. MS. 30.2 cm x 23.1 cm. 2 l., 3 pp., including cover. Voice and piano. Written by Eloise Milam. Engraved score. That’s Why I’m Doin’ What I’m Doin’. [1955]. 2 copies of ink MS. 31.2 cm x 24.1 cm. 2 l., 2 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words and music by Bob Doherty. Arranged by Ted Dreher. That’s Why I’m Feelin’ Blue. [1954]. Copy of ink MS. 34.6 cm x 27.5 cm. 3 l., 3 pp. Voice and piano. Words and music by Glenn Starmer. Theirs [There’s] a Little Bit of Machville in New York. [n.d.]. Ink MS. 31.7 cm x 24.3 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words and music by Hal Gold. There She Was. [1968]. 2 copies of ink MS. 30.7 cm x 23.7 cm. Each 2 l., 2 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words and music by Bob Doherty. These Foolish Ewes. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 33.1 cm x 24.5 cm. 5 l., 5 pp. Voice and piano. Music by Max Showalter. Lyrics by Bill Howe. Bettye Miller Abel’s initials in blue ink on top left corner. This Is It. [1956]. Copy of ink MS. 31.8 cm x 24.0 cm. 2 l., 2 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words and music by James Alsbrook. This is Your Day. [1956]. Copy of ink MS. 33.2 cm x 24.1 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words by Kent Harris. Music by Buddy Collette. Time. [1967]. Copy of ink MS. 35.5 cm x 25.4 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Music by Erle Parsons. Words by Jack Robb. Time of This World. [n.d.]. Pencil and ink MS. 31.1 cm x 23.4 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Lead sheet. Touch of Love. [1967]. Copy of ink MS. 35.5 cm x 25.4 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Music by Erle Parsons. Lyrics by Jack Robb.

MS67-Bettye Miller-Milt Abel Collection 19 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description 8 2 Understanding. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 33.0 cm x 24.2 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Music and lyrics by Leonard Brooks. 3 Vermont. [n.d.]. Pencil MS. 31.4 cm x 24.0 cm. 1 l., 2 pp. Trombone part score. Walk A Country Mile. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 33.1 cm x 24.4 cm. 5 l., 5 pp. Voice and piano. Music by Max Showalter. Lyrics by Everett Sloane. Bettye Miller Abel’s signature in blue ink on top left corner. Walk Back Into My Dream. [1964]. 2 copies of ink MS. 27.9 cm x 21.6 cm. Each 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Written by Ethel G. Dell and Irving S. Goldman. On back: typeset note from The Kansas City Group Goldman-Dell Music Productions to Bettye Miller and Milton Abel. Waltz Without Words. [n.d.]. Ink MS. 31.6 cm x 24.2 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Piano. Written by Boston Harrell. We Believe In Love. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 33.1 cm x 24.5 cm. 2 l., 2 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words and music by Ken Darby and Max Showalter. Bettye Miller Abel’s signature in blue ink on top left corner. Annotations in pencil. What Love Can Mean. [1954]. Copy of ink MS. 31.9 cm x 24.0 cm. 3 l., 3 pp. Voice and piano. Words and music by Glenn Starmer. When Santa Comes This Xmas. [1967]. Copy of ink MS. 35.0 cm x 25.4 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Music by Erle Parsons. Lyrics by Jack Robb. When Summer is Gone. [n.d.]. Ink MS. 31.7 cm x 23.8 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Whisper “Darling, I Love You”. [1956]. Copy of ink MS. 31.8 cm x 24.3 cm. 2 l., 2 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words and music by James E. Alsbrook. Winter in April. [1959]. Copy of ink MS. 33.0 cm x 24.2 cm. 2 l., 2 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Written by Keat Harris and Dimple Jackson. Winter Song. [1974]. Copy of ink MS. 27.9 cm x 21.7 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Written by Albert DeBart. Year From Today. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 33.1 cm x 24.4 cm. 4 l., 4 pp. Music by Max Showalter. Words by Albert G. Miller. Bettye Miller Abel’s signature in blue ink on top left corner. You Again.

MS67-Bettye Miller-Milt Abel Collection 20 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description [1956]. Copy of ink MS. 31.7 cm x 24.1 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Words and music by James Alsbrook. 8 3 You Filled The House With Music. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 33.1 cm x 24.4 cm. 4 l., 4 pp. Voice and piano. Music by Max Showalter. Lyrics by Gordon Reynell. Annotations in pencil. Bettye Miller Abel’s signature in blue ink on top left corner. You’re The One For Me. [n.d.]. Copy of ink MS. 26.5 cm x 21.7 cm. 1 l., 1 pp. Vocal lead sheet. Words and music by Irma Woodson Smith. Yuletide Time. [1954]. Copy of ink MS.31.5 cm x 24.4 cm. 5 l., 5 pp. SATTBB, voice solo and piano. Words and music by Glenn Starmer. Arrangement by Ted Dreher. 4 Manuscript Scores – No Title Includes drafts, piano music, lead sheets, lyrics and incomplete sketches. 12 l., 12 pp. Also includes manuscript notebook, 6 l., 6 pp.

B. Sheet Music Archival note: The following titles from this collection have been integrated into LaBudde Special Collections’ Sheet Music Collection.

Alley Cat Chopsticks And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine Climb Ev'ry Mountain And Mimi A Country Gentleman And This Is My Beloved Cry Me A River Angel Eyes Dance of Gnomes Angel Smile Deck the Halls Aragon Dig A Little Deeper In God's Love As Long As He Needs Me Downtown At the Cross-roads End of Summer Autumn Leaves For Once In My Life Because Frenesi Cancion Tropical Begin The Beguine The Girl from Ipanema Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home God Be With You Blessed Are The Dead That Dieth In The Goin' Home Lord Hallowed Be Thy Name Blue Prelude Hand In Hand I'll Walk With Jesus By The River Of The Roses Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe By The Time I Get To Phoenix Hard to Get Bye and Bye I Will See Jesus He Call Me Back He Needs Me Candy He's Able To Carry You Through Cast You Fate To The Wind He's All I Need (Dorsey) Catch A Falling Star He's All I Need (Martin)

MS67-Bettye Miller-Milt Abel Collection 21 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description He's Right On Time Key Largo The Hen Lamb Of God Hide Me, Jesus, In The Solid Rock Land Of Dreams Honey in the Honeycomb Laugh? I Thought I'd Die How Deep Is The Ocean (How High Is The Laura Sky) Les Filles de Cadix I Believe In Music Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) I Got Lost In His Arms Life's Full Of Consequences I Just Can't Keep It To Myself Alone Little Girl Blue I Know Jesus-What About You? The Lonely Road I Left My Heart In San Francisco Long Ago (And Far Away) I Love You For All Seasons The Look Of Love I Must Tell Jesus Lord I've Tried I See Jesus Lord, Look Down Upon Me I Should Care The Lord Will Provide I Want The Lord To Use Me The Lord's Prayer I Wish You Love A Lot Of Livin' To Do I'll Be Around Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing I'll Never Stop Loving You Love Is All We Need I'll Search Heaven For You (2 copies) Love Is Here To Stay I'm A Man's Woman…That's Why (3 Love Will Keep Us Together copies) Love, You Didn’t Do Right By Me I'm Confessin' (That I Love You) Malotte I'm Going To Follow In His Footsteps Mas Que Nada I'm Goin' To Wait Until My Change Shall May The Good Lord Bless And Keep You Come Mirage I'm Making Believe The Moon Was Yellow I'm On My Journey Mother O'Mine I'm Singing My Way To Glory My Favorite Things If You See My Savior My Friend The "In" Crowd My Heart At Thy Sweet Voice In Love In Vain My Ohio Home In That New Jerusalem My Wild Irish Rose In The Twilight Rays (2 copies) Need You Innamorata (Sweetheart) Never Make A Promise In Vain Interlude Never On Sunday Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall Night People It’s Cool Down Here By The Banks Of Night Song Jordan No Love, No Nothin' It's Great To Be Alive No One Else But You It's The Talk Of The Town Nobody Cares For Me Jesus Has Travelled On This Road Before O Divine Redeemer Jesus Steps Right In Just When I Need Him Ole Buttermilk Sky Most On Green Dolphin Street Jumpin' Jalopy Our Master Hath A Garden Keep Your Feet On A Solid Foundation Paradise

MS67-Bettye Miller-Milt Abel Collection 22 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description Picnic To Each His Own Poinciana, Song Of The Tree Together Wherever We Go A Precious Little Thing Called Love Too Long At The Fair The Road To Paradise Travel The Road Of Love Recessional The Trouble With Harry Rumors Are Flying Twilight Time Saviour Do Not Pass Me By Up, Up And Away Search Me Lord Underneath The Harlem Moon The Second Time Around Unsuspecting Heart Secretly We Go Marching Sentimental Journey We Three Kings Of Orient Are September Song What A Blessing In Jesus I've Found So Far When I Take My Vacation In Heaven Some-day I'm Going To See My Lord When Your Heart's On Fire Smoke Gets In The Stars Have Blown My Way Your Eyes Stormy Weather The Whiffenpoof Song Suite Bergamasque White Christmas Sweet and Lovely Who Am I Take Care Who Are We Tango Bongo Who Can I Turn To? That's Good News Will-O'-The-Wisp (2 copies) There Goes That Song Again The Windmills Of Your Mind There Must Be A Way Without You There'll Be Joy Up There The Year's At The Spring They Say It's Wonderful Yes You Are This Man, Jesus You Always Hurt The One You Love Till Then You Must Bear Your Cross Time Out For The Blues You're Gonna Lose Your Gal (2 copies) Tiny Bubbles (Hua Li'i)

Box Folder Description

C. Miscellaneous

8 5 Playlists & Lyrics We “3”, Salute Thee on This, Thy Given Day. In Kansas City – Now’s the Time for Jazz! Deception. (Words and music by Bettye Miller) Don’t Explain. You would laugh to heal the land… Love is funny… O Lament. Any Old Time of the Day (2 copies). When You’re Alone. Seeking for Me. Viscous.

MS67-Bettye Miller-Milt Abel Collection 23 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description You are the Sunshine of my Life. All in Love is Fir. I changed the sum rise… Higher Ground. Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing. Touch me in the morning… Ah, the apple trees… Coming Home. What Good Am I (Without You Near?). Bless Her (A Lover’s Prayer). Stepping Out On You. I’m Putting in One Basket. 9 1 Handwritten Hymnal & Photocopy 2 Songbooks: The Broadman Hymnal 3 Songbooks 4 Instructional Books 5 Bulletins & Periodicals

SERIES IX: AWARDS/PLAQUES

Box Folder Description 11 1 18th & Vine, 1999 2 Shawnee Mission Rotary Club, 1998 3 Kansas City Jazz Commission, 1990 4 Kansas City Jazz Commission, 1989 5 Western Missouri Mental Health, 1985 6 National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., 1985 12 1 Kansas City, NAACP Branch, 1975 2 Lions Club International, 1975

[Oversized honors, awards, certificates] box 10, folder 5

MS67-Bettye Miller-Milt Abel Collection 24 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description ADDENDUM I – CONTAINER LIST

ADDENDUM I – SERIES I: BIOGRAPHICAL

Box Folder Description

A: Biographical Data – Milt Abel 13 1 Biographical Sketches; Award Certificate; Bio. for Milt Abel, II

B: Datebooks/Calendars 2 Season’s Greetings,, Farmers Insurance Group, 1992

[Office Antics, Carleton Cards Calendar for 1991] box 16, folder 1 [Kansas City Seasons Engagement Calendar, 1990] box 16, folder 2

2 Month At-A-Glance, 1989 Season’s Greetings, Sovran Bank 3 Weekly Planner, 1988 4 Musicians Date Book, 1987 5 Tax Recordkeeping Calendars, 1987 6 Musicians Date Book, 1986 7 Prayer Notebook, 1986 8 Week At-A-Glance, 1985 12-Month Weekly Calendar, 1984 9 Women’s Writers Calendar, 1983 10 Preppy Desk Diary, 1982 11 Calder Calendar, 1981

ADDENDUM I – SERIES II: CORRESPONDENCE

Box Folder Description

A: General Correspondence 13 12 1990-2005 13 1941-1988

B: Greeting Cards 14 Birthday; Christmas; Thank You; Valentine

C: Other 15 Note Cards; Post Card; President Clinton Inaugural Invitation; Misc. Notes

MS67-Bettye Miller-Milt Abel Collection 25 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description ADDENDUM I – SERIES III: CONTRACTS

Box Folder Description

A: American Federation of Musicians

1994 13 16 Ritz-Carleton Hotel, 10/28/94 Adams Mark Hotel, 9/29/94 Jayne Gallery, 9/29/94 Van Noy Mansion, 9/22/94 Westin Crown Center, 9/22/94 Old Mission United Methodist Church, 9/15/94 Alumni Association, Lawrence, KS, 9/8/94 Central Exchange, 9/8/94 Carriage Club, 8/24/94 Sebree Gallery, 8/19/94 Kansas City Club, 8/12/94 Van Noy Mansion, 8/12/94 Park Hill Golf Club, Denver CO, 9/8/94 Leawood South Country Club, 6/29/94 Park Hill Golf Club, 6/26/94 Carriage Club, 6/3/94 Private Residence, 5/25/94 Marriott Allis Plaza, 4/15/94 Blue Hills Country Club, 4/13/94 Kansas City Art Institute, 4/13/94 Loch Lloyd Country Club, 4/13/94 Blue Hills Country Club, 3/22/94 Rockhill Club, 3/22/94 Carriage Club, 2/21/94 Ritz-Carlton, 2/21/94 Revenue

1993 17 Carriage Club, 12/3/93 Adams Mark Hotel, 9/21/93 Kansas City Club, 8/30/93 Asiatica, 5/20/93 Carriage Club, 4/12/93 Marriott Allis-Plaza, 4/12/93 Blue Hills Country Club, 4/8/93 Saddle and Sirloin, 4/8/83 Blue Cross Blue Shield, 3/15/83 Ritz-Carlton Hotel Café, 3/15/83 Allis Plaza Hotel, 2/12/93

MS67-Bettye Miller-Milt Abel Collection 26 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description 13 17 Indian Hills Country Club, 2/12/93 Revenue

1992 18 Carriage Club, 12/29/92 Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, 12/29/92 Hillcrest Country Club, 12/1/92 Kansas City Club, 12/1/92 University Club, 11/21/92 Ruskin High School, 11/2/92 Kansas City Art Institute, 10/1/92 Hallbrook Country Club, 9/25/92 St. Peter’s School, 9/16/92 Indian Hills Country Club, 8/28/92 Best Western Summit Inn, 7/14/92 Hill Residence, 6/30/92 Yellow Rock Barn, 5/14/92 University Club, 4/13/92 Kansas City Club, 5/8/92 Hyatt Regency, Empire A, B & C, 4/27/92 American Heartland Theater Lobby, 4/26/92 Fuzzy’s South, 4/26/92 Sound Trek, 4/2/92 Mary Ann’s Penthouse, 4/1/92 Westin Crown Center, 3/20/92 Blue Hills Country Club, 3/13/92 Kansas City Art Institute, 3/13/92 Bartle Hall South Lobby, 3/13/92 Carriage Club, 2/28/92 Kansas City Art Institute, 2/28/92 Allis Plaza Hotel, 2/21/92 Kansas City Country Club, 2/21/92 Allis Plaza Hotel, 2/10/92 Indian Hills Country Club, 2/10/92 Total Revenue

1991 19 Adams Mark Hotel, 12/5/91 University Club, 12/5/91 Adams Mark Hotel. Royal Hall, 10/25/91 Hallbrook Country Club, 10/25/91 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 10/21/91 Arthur Bryant Barbeque, 9/18/91 Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, 9/18/91 Visiting Nurse Association, 9/7/91 Overland Park Marriott, 9/7/91

MS67-Bettye Miller-Milt Abel Collection 27 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description 13 19 Quivira Country Club, 9/6/91 Weston Missouri, 8/6/91 KCPT, 7/26/91 Blue Note Café, 7/16/91 Carriage Club, 9/14/91 Private Cocktail Party, 6/6/91 Wornall House, 5/31/91 Blue Hills Country Club, 5/31/91 Allis Plaza Hotel, 5/21/91 Indian Hills Country Club, 5/21/91 Kansas City Club, 5/16/91 Ritz Carleton Hotel, 5/16/91 Hyatt Regency, 5/14/91 Carriage Club, 5/14/91 Fuzzy’s South, 4/30/91 Kansas City Museum, 4/4/91 Homestead Country Club, 3/22/91 Carriage Club, 2/28/91 Carriage Club, 2/28/91 Fasone’s Supper Club, 3/23/91 Ritz Carleton, 1/30/91 Timber Ridge Park, 1/30/91 Indian Hills Country Club, 1/17/91 Marriott Plaza Hotel, 1/17/91 Blue Hills Country Club, 1/10/91 Marriott Plaza, 1/10/91 Revenue

1990 20 Indian Hills Country Club, 12/17/90 Overland Park Marriott, Riley’s Lounge 12/14/90 Back Stage, 11/29/90 Kansas City Club Rooftop, 10/26/90 Indian Hills Country Club, 9/24/90 Indian Hills Country Club, 9/20/90 Park Place Hotel, 9/20/90 Homestead Country Club, 9/7/90 Kansas City Club, 9/7/90 University Club, 8/10/90 Adams Mark, 7/25/90 Bartle Hall, Grand Hall, 7/19/90 Blue Hills Country Club Rotunda, 7/2/90 Blue Hills Country Club, 6/18/90 Classic Cup, 5/15/90 Blue Hills Country Club, 5/3/90 Nelson-Atkins Museum, Rozelle Court, 4/6/90

MS67-Bettye Miller-Milt Abel Collection 28 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description 13 20 Community Christian Church, 3/15/90 Hilton Plaza Inn, 3/15/90 Allis Plaza Hotel, 12th Street Room, 2/7/90 R.I.’s Deli, 2/7/90 Ritz Carleton, Grand Ballroom, 2/2/90 Kansas City Zoo, 1/31/90 Indian Hills Country Club, 1/24/90 Kansas City Country Club, 1/24/90 Revenue

1989 21 Fitzpatricks, 12/18/89 Alameda Plaza, 12/22/89 Young Matrons Club, 11/6/89 Savoy Grill, 10/3/89 KCPT, 9/13/89 Crown Center, Century Ballroom A&B, 8/30/89 Wornall House, 7/11/89 Indian Hills Country Club, 6/21/89 University Club, 6/21/89 Blue Hills Country Club, 4/25/89 Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4/19/89 Simpson House, 4/12/89 Young Matrons Club, 3/15/89 Revenue

1988 22 Indian Hills Country Club, 11/14/88 Kansas City Merchandise Mart, 9/21/88 Crown Center Hotel, 9/9/88 Crown Center Hotel, Shawnee Room, 9/1/88 Regents Walk Apartments, 8/17/88 Ward Parkway Shopping Center, Battle of the Bands, 8/17/88 Oakwood Country Club, 4/19/88 Kansas City Club, 4/8/88 Mission Hills Country Club, 4/5/88 Savoy Grill, 4/5/88 American Legion Hall, 2/26/88

1987 23 Hyatt Regency Hotel, Empire Room, 11/4/87 Heritage Festival, 18th & Vine, 8/24/87 Carriage Club, 7/9/87 Oakwood Country Club, 6/9/87 Alameda Plaza Hotel Ballroom 4/21/87 Colony Plaza Restaurant, 4/21/87

MS67-Bettye Miller-Milt Abel Collection 29 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description 13 23 Nelson-Atkins Gallery, 4/21/87 Carriage Club, 4/21/87 Alameda Plaza Hotel Rooftop, 3/17/87 24 Contractual Dispute, for Alameda Plaza Engagement, 1986-87

1986 25 Alameda Plaza Hotel Rooftop, 12/2/86 Simpson House, 8/25/86 Alameda Plaza, Diplomat Room, 3/21/86 Alameda Plaza Hotel Rooftop, 3/14/86 River Club, 2/27/86 Alameda Plaza, Diplomat Room, 1/10/86

1985/1982/1958 26 Alameda Plaza Hotel, Rooftop, 12/1/85 Doubletree Lounge, 10/5/82 Metropolitan Park, 9/1/82 Doubletree Lounge, 8/31/82 Music Hall, 11/15/58

B: Independent Contractors 27 Allis Plaza Hotel, 4/10/89 CCII Independent Contractor, 8/12/94 28 GaryMac Productions, Private Party, 4/23/93 GaryMac Productions, Plaza-Mermaid Court, 2/21/90 GaryMac Productions, Plaza-Mermaid Court, 7/19/89 29 Jackson Artists Corp., Butterfields, 8/2/91 Jackson Artists Corp., Events – Allis Plaza Ballroom, 4/17/91 Jackson Artists Corp., Ritz Carleton Ballroom, 11/6/90 Jackson Artists Corp., Westin Crown Center Ballroom, 9/5/90 Jackson Artists Corp., Hyatt Regency, Pershing Hall, 8/31/90 Jackson Artists Corp., Benton’s at Westin Crown Center, 5/29/90 Jackson Artists Corp., 12th Street Bar, 3/23/90 Kansas City Music Service, Barney Allis Plaza, 9/10/90 30 KCMO Parks and Recreation, Volker Park, 8/1/90 KCMO Parks and Recreation, Brush Creek, 7/10/88 31 Nelson Gallery Foundation, Kirkwood Hall, 10/31/94 Nelson Gallery Foundation, 7/19/94 Nelson Gallery Foundation, 2/19/94 Nelson Gallery Foundation, 10/5/93 Nelson Gallery Foundation, 3/3/93 Nelson Gallery Foundation, Kirkwood Hal, 11/18/92 Nelson Gallery Foundation, 10/23/92 32 Frank Smith Trio, Alameda Rooftop Lounge, 11/17/77

MS67-Bettye Miller-Milt Abel Collection 30 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description ADDENDUM I – SERIES IV: PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL

Box Folder Description

A: Programs 13 33 Jay McShann Memorial Service, December, 2006 Codajazz Fund, 2005 Ess & Jazz IV, 10/18/98 Kansas City, Midland Theatre, 7/27/96 [inscribed by Harry Belafonte] Thomas Moore, Re-Enchantment of Everyday Life, 7/24/96 Park Hill Golf Club, Jazz Live!, 1994/1995 Season Jazz, 10th Anniversary, 12th Street Series, 1992-1993 Ruel Joyce Recital Series, JCCC, Milt Abel Quartet, 9/9/92 Jazz in Joplin, 3/15/92 Jazz Vespers, 2/24/91 Servin’ Up Jazz for Episcopal Social Services, 1991 United States Premier of Bird, 10/9/88 Evening With Marilyn Maye, Folly Theater, 10/28/89 KC Blues and Jazz Festival, July 29-31, 1994 Jazz Women ’80, March 20-23, 1980

B: Flyers/Handouts 34 Flyers 35 Press Packet Material on various musical artists

C: Posters [Jazz, by Andrea Roose] box 16, folder 5 [Heritage Kansas City] box 16, folder 5 [Grand Emporium, Marcus Roberts] box 16, folder 5 [Norman Williams, The Bishop] box 16, folder 5 [Ruskin-Abel-Ning Trio] map drawer 25, folder 3

D: Booklets [Caravan of Stars, Dick Clark Tour Productions, Inc.] box 16, folder 3

36 Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City Eisenhower Center, Abilene, Kansas Presidential Inaugurals, Hail to the Chief, 12/31/91

ADDENDUM I – SERIES V: REFERENCE SOURCES

Box Folder Description 13 37 Jazz Improvisation [1 of 2] 38 Jazz Improvisation [2 of 2] 39 The Art of Trombone Playing, by Edward Kleinhammer 40 Kansas City Federation of Musicians, Local 34-627 Directory, 2003-2005

MS67-Bettye Miller-Milt Abel Collection 31 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description 14 1 Directories: Musicians Protective Union, 1958-1961, 1968 Kansas City Club Charter, By-Laws and House Rules, undated 2 Mutual Musicians Foundation, Meetings and By-Laws 3 Women’s Jazz Festival Roster 4 Kansas City Jazz Commission 5 Missouri and Kansas Arts Councils Schedule 6 The Tradition Jams On, Mutual Musicians Foundation Report

ADDENDUM I – SERIES VI: BULLETINS / MAGAZINES

Box Folder Description 14 7 Befriender, The, September/October, 1995 “Milt Abel and Karrin Allyson perform at benefit” Band Leaders, May, 1944 Kansas City Cultural Arts Magazine, 1993 [International Musician, October, 1996] box 16, folder 4

ADDENDUM I – SERIES VII: MISCELLANEOUS

Box Folder Description 14 8 Various song lyrics 9 Song List 10 Ephemera: Impromptu Artwork; Business Cards; Hallmark Datebook; Humorous Recipes; Introductory Dialogue; Postcards; Graduation Ephemera for Bettye Delores Wilson (Miller); Jazz Art Price List; Poster; Photocopy signed by Clark Terry; Chloe Abel Schoolwork; Step-Buddy’s Digital Clock Game; MMF Notepad, 1961; Photo, Bettye & Milt on Stage 11 News clippings, 1982-2005, undated [Village Voice article On Hyatt Disaster, 2/10/82] box 16, folder 6

ADDENDUM I – SERIES VIII: PHOTOGRAPHS / GRAPHICS Photos from this collection can be accessed online at: http://dl.mospace.umsystem.edu/umkc/islandora/object/umkc:miller-abel

[Graphic: Miller portrait, watercolor and/or pencil, 1976] map drawer 25, folder 1 [Graphic: Miller and Abel, stylized watercolor print by Phil Huling] map drawer 25, folder 2 [Graphic: Miller w/ backdrop of Abel/bass shadow, posterized print] map drawer 25, folder 4

ADDENDUM I – SERIES IX: MUSIC MATERIAL

Box Folder Description 15 1 Photocopied Spiritual Songs and Assorted Hymns (87 pp.). 2 Photocopied Popular Sheet Music A-O (54 pp.).

MS67-Bettye Miller-Milt Abel Collection 32 University of Missouri-Kansas City Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION Box Folder Description 3 Photocopied Popular Sheet Music P-Z (51 pp.). 4 Photocopied Classical Sheet Music (9 pp.). 15 5 Manuscript Lead Sheets A-I (58 pp.). 6 Manuscript Lead Sheets J-Z (33 pp.). 7 Lyrics, Set Lists, and Untitled Manuscripts (25 pp.). 8 3 Sketchbooks (33 pp.).

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