Sullivan Jackson Playing Saxophone with His Band, June 1959

THF731068 / Sullivan Jackson Playing Saxophone with His Band, June 1959
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Artifact Overview

Dr. Sullivan Jackson, a lifelong music lover, began playing the tenor saxophone as a teenager. While in medical school, he toured in a band called "Doctors of Rhythm" and used his earnings to pay for his education. Jackson ended his professional musical career to become a dentist; however, he still played saxophone privately and frequently hosted traveling musicians at his Selma, Alabama home.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

June 1959

Subject Date

June 1959

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2023.50.0.1.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Dimensions

Height: 3.625 in
Width: 3.5 in

Sullivan Jackson Playing Saxophone with His Band, June 1959