William Ulrich Big Band Scrapbooks

Scrapbooks containing the big band collection of William Ulrich, including photographs of big band performers, some of which are signed, and other big band memorabilia. Scrapbooks contain photographs and headshots of big band members, many signed, as well as articles on band members, postcards, and an illustrated photograph. Most photographs are of well-known bandleaders, vocalists, or performers, though there are a handful of photographs and postcards of all-female bands in both scrapbooks. All photographs seem to be from the 1930s-1970s.

Scrapbook contains photographs of big bands and headshots of band members, many of which are signed. Included are 2 postcards written and addressed to William Ulrich from band members. Also contains an illustrated photo of Ella Fitzgerald, an article discussing the King’s Jesters band member biographies, and the obituary of jazz drummer and bandleader Buddy Rich. Photographs are in black and white. Scrapbook 1 was likely compiled and arranged by Music Library and Bill Schurk Sound Archives staff at the time of the original donation in 2008. Items in scrapbook are arranged alphabetically.

Scrapbook contains photographs of big bands and headshots of band members, many of which are signed. Contains some photos of female performers and all-female big band ensembles. Scrapbook 2 was likely compiled and arranged by the collector, William Ulrich.