University of Mississippi eGrove Archives & Special Collections: Finding Aids Library November 2020 Finding Aid for the Living Blues Collection (MUM00023) Follow this and additional works at: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/finding_aids Recommended Citation Living Blues Collection (MUM01797), Archives and Special Collections, J.D. Williams Library, The University of Mississippi This Finding Aid is brought to you for free and open access by the Library at eGrove. It has been accepted for inclusion in Archives & Special Collections: Finding Aids by an authorized administrator of eGrove. For more information, please contact [email protected]. University of Mississippi Libraries Finding Aid for the Living Blues Collection MUM00023 TABLE OF CONTENTS Summary Information SUMMARY INFORMATION Biographical Note Repository Scope and Content University of Mississippi Libraries Arrangement Creator Living Blues (Magazine) Administrative Information Related Materials Creator O’Neal, Jim, 1948- Controlled Access Headings Creator Collection Inventory Van Singel, Amy Series 1: Issue Files Title Series 2: Living Blues Collection Correspondence Series 3: Autograph files ID MUM00023 Series 4: Surveys Date [bulk] Series 5: Armed Forces Bulk, 1983-1991 Radio Series 6: Miscellaneous Date [inclusive] Material 1971-1995 Series 7: Audio Material Extent 11.49 Linear feet (45 boxes) Language of Materials English Abstract Living Blues magazine has been published since 1970 and managed by the University of Mississippi since 1982. This collection contains materials associated with the business of the magazine as well as sound recordings, photographs, posters, and other items collected by former editors and staff. Preferred Citation Living Blues Collection (MUM01797), Archives and Special Collections, J.D. Williams Library, The University of Mississippi Return to Table of Contents » BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE Created by Jim O’Neal, Amy van Singel, Bruce Iglauer, and Paul Garon, Living Blues magazine began publication in Chicago, Illinois in 1970. Ownership transferred to the University of Mississippi in 1982. To learn more, visit http://livingblues.com/ or read Melanie Young’s thesis A Historical Analysis of Living Blues Magazine Return to Table of Contents » SCOPE AND CONTENT Business papers, sound recordings, photographs, and posters generated and collected by Living Blues magazine. Return to Table of Contents » ARRANGEMENT Series 1: Issue Files (Boxes 1-13) Series 2: Correspondence (Boxes 14-21) Series 3: Autograph files (Box 22) Series 4: Surveys (Boxes 23-25) Series 5: Armed Forces Radio (Boxes 26-27) Series 6: Miscellaneous Material (Boxes 28-33) Series 7: Audio Material (Boxes 34-45) Subseries 7.1: Demo Cassettes Subseries 7.2: Interview Reels Subseries 7.3: Interview Cassettes Return to Table of Contents » ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Publication Information University of Mississippi Libraries July 2013 Access Restrictions Researchers must obtain permission from Jim O’Neal to access the interview tapes. Copyright Restrictions The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement. Additions Additional business files are expected. Acquisition Information The University of Mississippi took over publication of Living Blues in 1982. Materials came from former editors Jim O’Neal and Amy van Singel, who helped start the magazine in Chicago in 1970. Processing Information Lauren Rogers processed the business papers, Greg Johnson and archives staff and students processed the photographs, and technical services staff cataloged the sound recordings, June-July 2013. Finding aid created by Kathryn Michaelis, July 2013. Updated by Abigail Norris, March 2020. Return to Table of Contents » RELATED MATERIALS Related Materials at the University of Mississippi Young, Melanie. A Historical Analysis of Living Blues Magazine. Thesis. University of Mississippi, 2012. Separated Materials LPs from the collection have been cataloged and can be searched here. 45s from the collection have been cataloged and can be searched here. 78s from the collection have been cataloged and can be searched here. Photographs have been integrated into the general blues photograph collection. The digital collection of blues photographs is available online. Posters are available here. A portion of the posters have been digitized. Press releases and news clippings have been integrated into the blues subject files. Return to Table of Contents » CONTROLLED ACCESS HEADINGS Format(s) correspondence page proofs photographs posters record covers reviews (document genre) sound recordings surveys (documents) Subject(s) Blues (Music) Blues musicians Return to Table of Contents » COLLECTION INVENTORY Series 1: Issue Files Scope and Content Magazine issue proofs, interviews, record reviews, editorial notes, mock ups, cover art, etc. Box 1 Business Materials, 1980-1988 Box 2 Issues 5, 23, 30, 31, 57-62, 1971; 1975; 1977- 1983 Box 3 Issues 63-69, 1984-1985 Box 4 Issues 70-78, 1986-1987 Box 5 Issues 79-82, 1988 Box 6 Issues 83-85, 1989 Box 7 Issues 85-87, 1989-1990 Box 8 Issues 88-92, 1990 Box 9 Issues 94-97, 1990-1991 Box 10 Issues 106-109, 1992-1993 Box 11 Issues 111-114, 1993-1994 Box 12 Issues 115-118, 1994 Box 13 Issues 119-124, 1995 Return to Table of Contents » Series 2: Correspondence Box 14 Undated-1976 Box 15 1977-1980 Box 16 1981-September 1983 Box 17 November 1983-1984 Box 18 1984-1986 Box 19 1987-1990 Box 20 1990-1991 Box 21 Artwork correspondence, 1986 Return to Table of Contents » Series 3: Autograph files 22.1 Allison, Luther 22.2 Big Twist and the Mellow Fellows 22.3 Brown, J.T. 22.4 Buford, Mojo 22.5 Campbell, Pat 22.6 Cobbs, Willie 22.7 Copeland, Johnny 22.8 Davis, Bobby 22.9 Dawkins, Jimmy 22.10 Dee, David 22.11 Dixon, Willie 22.12 Dorsey, Thomas 22.13 Edwards, Charles 22.14 H-Bomb Ferguson 22.15 Floyd, Frank 22.16 Gordon, Roscoe 22.17 Gray, Arvella 22.18 Hopkins, Sam “Lightning” 22.19 Jenkins, Bobo 22.20 Lil Howlin’ Wolf 22.21 Logan, John “Juke” 22.22 Mabon, Willie 22.23 McNeely, Big Jay 22.24 Montgomery, Little Brother 22.25 Moore, Alex 22.26 Morisette, Johnnie 22.27 Rhodes, Sonny 22.28 Richardson, C.C. 22.29 Robinson, Fenton 22.30 Smothers, Otis Smokey 22.31 Spivey, Victoria 22.32 Taylor, KoKo 22.33 Turner, Big Joe 22.34 Walker, T-Bone 22.35 Webster, Katie 22.36 Williams, Lee “Shot” 22.37 Tampa Red personal stamper Scope and Content Label on back is in artist’s hand. Return to Table of Contents » Series 4: Surveys Box 23 Radio surveys Scope and Content KABF-WMBR Box 24 Radio surveys Scope and Content WMFO-European Radio Station Box 25 Reader surveys Return to Table of Contents » Series 5: Armed Forces Radio Box 26 Scripts and Playlists Box 27 Armed Forces Radio Program LPs Return to Table of Contents » Series 6: Miscellaneous Material Box 28 45 rpm record sleeves Box 29 78 rpm record sleeves Box 30 78 rpm record sleeves Box 31 78 rpm record sleeves Box 32 One-derful recording contracts, sheet music, and office material Box 33 One-derful recording contracts, sheet music, reversible watch band calendars and office material Return to Table of Contents » Series 7: Audio Material Subseries 7.1: Demo Cassettes 34.1 Arzola, Gilbert. I’m Gonna Find Ya. 34.2 Beach, Bob. Dead Presidents. 34.3 Brim, John. The Night Owls. 34.4 Dave Berger Jazz Orchestra. Agua Caliente, 1984 34.5 Beydon, Barry H. Only Six Numbers Away, 1984 34.6 Blue Heaven. Live at Jirokichi, 1981 34.7 The Blue Wave Band. 34.8 Brown, Buddy. Bad Dog. 34.9 Blues Brothers-In-Law. Livin’ in a Jailhouse. 34.10 Boback, Mike. Doorbell Blues. 34.11 Bonn, Eva. Run baby Run, 1979 34.12 Bound. Real Beat. 34.13 Brey, A. Patek. 34.14 Campbell, Joe. Love Detector Test. 34.15 Cello, M. The Diet Blues, 1984 34.16 The Classifieds. My Imagination 34.17 Cool Papa and Family. Everything to Live For. 34.18 Cogdell, Garry. Blues in the Delta Sky. 34.19 Colt-45. K.C. Inner City Blues. 34.20 Crest, T.C. Minneapolis Blues. 34.21 Cyril, Nancy J. Hot July. 35.1 D’Angelo, Lani. Love Me My Love. 35.2 Deep Sea. Blue Wave. 35.3 Ditch Demo, 1986 35.4 Drada, Joey, 1985 35.5 Draher, Danny. Left Overs, 1988 35.6 Durazno De Gala 35.7 The Echo Vampires. Nobody but You. 35.8 Eckstine, Roger. Private Tracks. 35.9 The Fabulous Bluecats, 1983 35.10 Falconberry, Marc. Assorted Blues 35.11 Florrie & Nattergalen. Please, Please, 1986 35.11 Frazier, Tywonna. 35.12 Gromoll, Paul Edward. Lazy Shoes. 35.13 Goss, Angie. You’re Such an Inspiration 35.14 Hamm, Stanley Jon. Invitation, 1988 35.15 Harman, James. 35.16 Hip Shake, 1989 35.17 Hungry John and the Blue Shadows. Nice Guys, 1986 36.1 Johnson, Ray. Baby, I Miss You. 36.2 Kahr, Jim. Live Blues. 36.3 Karcher, Vern 36.4 Keats, Jaynes. 36.5 Kennedy, Dave. 36.6 Kiyoshi with the Juke. Real Live! 36.7 Kleiner, Harold. Jealousy. 36.8 Lovato, Beto. Beto’s Boogie. 36.9 Lynn, Trudy. I Can Tell. 36.10 Lynwood Slim. 36.11 Magee. Saturday Joe Friday. 36.12 Matranca, R. Heartache Baby, 1984 36.13 Mazzacane, Loren. Improvisations and Blues 36.14 Doug “Harmonica” McLean Band. 36.15 Milky Bar Blues Band.