Jimmy Durante papers, circa 1920s-circa 1990

Photographs, undated, 1951 and 1971

Scope and content:

The series consists of photographs related to Durante's professional and personal life. These photographs do not appear related to other identified radio, film, television or live performance photographs in the collection. Included are headshots; photographs from Durante's early career; pictures of Durante with others, both identified and unidentified; publicity shots; and Durante at various events. Images of Durante with others include political figures, law enforcement, and military personnel; colleagues and friends such as Eddie Jackson, Lou Clayton, Sonny King, Jack Roth, Jules Buffano, Pearl Bailey, Candy Candido, and others. Event images include Durante performing live; receiving awards and honors; making promotional appearances; and attending social gatherings, including Durante birthday parties. Also included are photographs of Jeanne Durante, and Cecelia and Marjorie Durante. There is no specific arrangement to the series.

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