Coon-Sanders Nighthawks Orchestra

Title: John A. Coon
Description: Autographed, portrait view of John A. Coon also called Johnny. He was the son of Carleton and Eula Coon. Autograph reads: "To Farrell - My ole pal buddy and roomie the best guy in this wide wide world, Yours 'Johnny.'" Taken while he was a band leader.
Date: 1930~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Ted Fiorito
Description: Autographed publicity portrait of Ted Fiorito, also written as Ted Fio Rito. Autograph reads: "To Joe--Master of the proffession and a real boy--Fraternally Ted Fiorito." Fiorito had his own orchestra in the 1930s and was a song writer.
Date: 1930~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: John A. Coon and His Group
Description: Exterior view of Johnny Coon and his orchestra, probably taken in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Identified on picture from the back row forward, left to right: Charles Kramer, Max Murray, Roy Johnson (mgr.), Fred Weaver, Jim Barger, Joe Rody, Bob Young, Olivette, Carleton Coon, Jr., Arlene, Bob Bartlett, Ray Wynn, Red Lackey, Victoria, Don Weiss, and Bill Calvert. The women may be the Owens Sisters.
Date: 1930~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Lake Kezar Lodge
Description: Appears to be a greeting card signed by Rudy Vallee. Signed, "The Lodge at Lake Kezar, Maine. Season's Greetings, Rudy Vallee."
Date: 1930~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Jane Kaye
Description: Close-up portrait of vocalist Jane Kaye, featured with Joe Sanders and his orchestra in the 1930s.
Date: 1930~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Rudy Vallee
Description: Autographed publicity portrait of singer Rudy Vallee. Autograph reads: "To Joe Sanders, Co-partner of America's finest all around dance band. Most Sincerely, Rudy Vallee."
Date: 1930~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: John A. Coon
Description: Exterior view of Johnny Coon, son of Carleton Coon, standing by three unidentified women seated on a railing. Location not given, but may be the Steel Pier at Atlantic City, New Jersey. The women may be the Owens Sisters.
Date: 1930~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Skinnay Ennis
Description: Portrait of (Skinnay) Ennis, radio soloist and stylist, featured with the Hal Kemp Orchestra.
Date: 1930~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Fred Waring
Description: Autographed portrait of musician, band leader, and radio personality Fred Waring. Autograph reads: "To Joe with love, Fred Waring."
Date: 1930~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: John A. Coon and His Group
Description: Exterior view of Johnny Coon and his orchestra group. Probably taken in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Identification with the picture from left to right: Carleton Coon, Jr. (Johnny Coon), Olivette, Arlene, Victoria, Red Lackey, Don Weiss, Bill Calvert, Jim Barger, Charles Kramer, Fred Weaver, Max Murray, Joe Rody, Bob Young, Ray Wynn, and Bob Bartlett. The women may be the Owens Sisters.
Date: 1930~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Coon-Sanders Nighthawks
Description: Interior view of the group with a NBC microphone standing near them. Identified in Edmiston's book as Top row (from left): Pope and Richolson; middle row (from left): Krebs, Downing, H. Thiell, and Stout; front row (from left): Sanders, Coon, Estep, and J. Thiell.
Date: 1930~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Edgar Kennedy
Description: View of movie actor Edgar Kennedy who was in the movie "King Kelly of the U.S.A."
Date: 1930~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: John A. Coon
Description: View of Johnny Coon lined up with what appears to be members of his Carleton Coon, Jr. orchestra, as noted on the marquee behind them. The group is standing in front of the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The women in the picture may be the Owens Sisters.
Date: 1930~
Object Type: Photograph

Title: Joe Sanders
Description: Professional publicity portrait of Joe Sanders, posed in a tuxedo. Music Corporation of America sticker on the back of the photo states "Joe Sanders and his orchestra."
Date: 1930~
Object Type: Photograph

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