Floyd, Eddie, circa 1960s
Content Description
The Stax Records Promotional Photographs collection (0.42 ln. ft) consists of 48 promotional photographs of artists and musicians from the 1960s represented by the now legendary Stax Records Co. Studio in Memphis. Stax Records was very influential in the development of Southern and Memphis soul music while also issuing gospel, funk, and blues recordings. The collection includes photographs of Otis Redding, Carla Thomas, Staple Singers, Sam and Dave, Johnie Taylor, Booker T. & The M.G.’s, The Bar-Kays, Isaac Hayes, Eddie Floyd. In addition to the artist photographs, the collection also features a photograph of Stax Recording Studio, and photographs of the company’s executives, Al Bell and Jim Stewart, who played integral roles in shaping Stax Records’ success. The collection was purchased though the NMAAM-Vanderbilt University Collections Initiative.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1960s
Conditions Governing Access
This collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Special Collections in the Jean and Alexander Heard Library. Collections should be requested 2-3 days prior to visiting in order to facilitate easier access. For questions or to request a collection, contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu.
Full Extent
1 Photographic Prints
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
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